Title: Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat Family-friendly holiday home in Yapeen with a fitness centre ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113246200/113246176/b23402ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113246200/113246176/441198af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113246200/113246176/ec1d3e30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113246200/113246176/7fb891c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113246200/113246176/8659c3e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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). 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1507 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Washer - Gym - Barbecue grill £242 includes taxes & fees 15 Oct - 16 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 6 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways (90 centimetre high) - In-room accessibility - No lift - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Gym - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Double-glazed windows - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Electric car charging station - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Grey water recycling system - No plastic coffee stirrers - No plastic drinking straws - No plastic soft drink bottles - No plastic water bottles - Recycling - Reusable cups - Reusable tableware - Solar energy - Unit size: 1,507 square feet - Water-efficient showers ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31880000/31877900/31877876/50f71c4d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Station Master's House, A darling house with everything you need for a relaxing getaway in Castl... 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.13111%2C144.18172&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gl9enS9YH2LWnW2E7JLU85WLFMQ=) Yapeen, VIC #### What's nearby - Restorers Barn - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles - The Mill Castlemaine - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles - Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles - Old Castlemaine Gaol - 11 min drive - 6.8 miles - Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 23 min drive - 18.8 miles #### Getting around - Castlemaine Station - 10 min drive - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 49 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Saffs - ‬9 min drive - ‪Johnny Baker Downtown - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Doveton Corner Store - ‬10 min drive - ‪Love Shack Brewing - ‬9 min drive - ‪Cumberland Hotel - ‬9 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 does it cost to stay at Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat? > As of 6 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat on 15 Oct 2025 start from £241.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yapeen-Hotels-Spacious-Eco-Home-Among-Native-Gardens-Peaceful-Family-Retreat.h113246176.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious Eco Home Among Native Gardens – Peaceful Family Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam S. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Gorgeous home, great communication, perfect weekend. ##### Sam S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025