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Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat

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Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).

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Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat

  • Step into our enchanting eco-modern retreat—a sustainable haven where contemporary comfort and natural beauty converge to create the ultimate escape. Designed for flexible living, this home stays refreshingly cool in summer and warmly inviting in winter. Unwind on hammocks beneath charming pergolas, work at a bright desk in a well-appointed room, and reinvigorate in your private gym. Savor alfresco dining on lush, expansive lawns, or dreamily stargaze for an unforgettable getaway.

    Need more space?: The property is shared with our separate eco studio (also available for rent), both dwellings have their own private gardens and entrances and are functionally separated (you won't see or hear each other), with about 30 metres between the two.

    Key Features & Amenities:
    · Modern Living Spaces: Enjoy a light-filled open-plan living area that seamlessly connects the gourmet kitchen, dining, and lounge areas. Near floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking views of the surrounding garden and grape vines.

    · Elegant Bedrooms: Three beautifully appointed bedrooms including a master suite and second bedroom with a luxurious king bed, plus additional comfortable sleeping arrangements in the other rooms.

    · Luxurious cooking: A great range of appliances and utensils in a generous kitchen with stocked pantry complement outdoor cooking and entertaining.

    · Wellness & Fitness: Keep up with your fitness routine in your private, separate gym, complete with all the essentials for a great workout.

    · EV Charging, solar power and tank water: a 5kw solar system helps to keep this house an average net exporter of energy over the year. On site stainless steel tank supplies clean drinking water to the whole house, with mains supplying the garden.

    · Eco-Friendly Design: Embrace sustainable living with eco-conscious construction and design, recycled materials, and a way of living that invites the outside to be part of your day.

    · Outdoor Entertaining: Step outside to a sprawling, landscaped garden featuring multiple pergolas, a large grass lawn, and fruit trees. The outdoor cooking area comes complete with a pizza oven, Weber BBQ, and wok burner—ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining.

    · Family Fun: Watch the kids play on the giant trampoline, explore the dedicated kids' cubby, or simply relax amidst nature’s charm.

    · Additional Comforts: Enjoy an fireplace, luxurious bathrooms with premium amenities, and fast satellite internet to keep you connected. With ample parking for up to 5 cars, convenience is at your fingertips.

    You'll have ~1/2 an acre to yourselves. The property is shared with a separate studio ~30m behind the house, with both being separated and private from each other. There are caretakers staying to the front of the property, also separated and private. Other than that the space is yours to enjoy. A map will be provided in our guestbook highlighting this.

    HOUSE RULES

    Please, no glitter, confetti, tape blue tack or adhesive on surfaces.

    Groups larger than 6 must message us within 24 hours of booking with a brief description of their group.

    Any obvious breakages, stains, or damage that are not reported before checkout will incur a $100 fee in addition to the cost of repairs or replacement.

    Unapproved extra guests will be charged at $250/night per extra guest.

    Any guests above the allowable limit (10) will result in instant loss of booking and a $500 fee.

    We take our neighbourhood character seriously. Noise complaints after quiet hours of 9pm (typically only due to outdoor partying) will result a reminder sent to your phone and app. If after that there is a second complaint, you will incur a $250 fee. A third complaint will result in escalation to Airbnb and immediate eviction from the property.

    Un-approved late checkouts (after 10am) may incur a $100 fee due to our cleaners schedules and needing to prepare the place for the next guests.

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About the area

Located in Yapeen, this holiday home is in a rural area. Old Castlemaine Gaol and Buda Historic Home & Garden are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Maldon Museum and Archives Association and Beehive Mine Chimney and Mine Ruins. Travelling with kids? Consider Victorian Goldfields Railway - Castlemain Station and Castlemaine Botanical Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Yapeen travel guide
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Yapeen, VIC

What's nearby

  • A lake with a house reflecting on the water, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
    Lake Daylesford
    22 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Guildford I133 Bushland Reserve
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol
    10 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
    18 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Bendigo Racecourse
    49 min drive - 37.8 miles

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station
    10 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Doveton Corner Store
    10 min drive
  • Five Flags Hotel
    4 min drive
  • The Railway Hotel Castlemaine
    10 min drive
  • Love Shack Brewing
    9 min drive
  • Coffee Basics Das Kaffeehaus
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat located?

This family-friendly Yapeen holiday home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Guildford I133 Bushland Reserve and Guildford I132 Bushland Reserve. Guildford I131 Bushland Reserve and Strathloddon Bushland Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home, great communication, perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025