Escape to Tessies House in Bright, where the perfect blend of comfort and charm awaits. Unwind in the huge open-plan living area with a reverse cycle air conditioner, wide-screen TV and quality Italian leather lounge suite. Explore your own private fenced garden with al fresco dining for 8 or relax by the fire with logs provided.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6150 sq m
Popular amenities
Dryer
Pet friendly
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Located at the end of a quiet court in its own private, fenced garden Park your car and walk everywhere Everything is walkable. Dog park 100m, Ovens River 150m, bike trail 2 blocks Town 7 minutes flat, easy walk. Or 10 minutes along the car free riverside walk
Tessies has been completely gutted and refurbished.
All new kitchen (Miele appliances) New king size beds Sparkling new bathrooms, Double glazing and polished concrete floors. Lockable bike shed with power points to charge electric bikes No expense spared
Ideally suited to families and friends.
Tessies House is ideally suited to families or groups of friends and is unique in Bright. Set in its own fully fenced garden it offers total privacy for the larger group.
It is owned and managed by Holidaybright Official Site - the most awarded property owner in Bright.
The Ovens River and its miles of riverside walks are at the end of the street.
The 92 kms of bike trail starts 2 blocks from your front door
The whole property is brilliantly conceived and a perfect retreat for the discerning traveler.
The property offers the following comforts to ensure your holiday is one you will remember fondly for years to come:
FACILITIES INCLUDE
SLEEP: Main Bedroom - King Size bed with ensuite bathroom Second Bedroom - King Size bed Third Bedroom - Two Long King single beds
There is also the option of taking adjoining Tessies Studio - giving another King Size bedroom suite with private retreat & ensuite. This needs to be booked and paid for separately. Message to enquire.
All beds are fitted with quality linen & crisp white sheets. New 5 blanket doonas & blankets are provided. Both soft (down) & firm pillows
BATHE: Ensuite to the main King Size bedroom. Full main bathroom with large soaking bath & separate shower Second ensuite if taking The Studio (this gives you 3 bathrooms)
All bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries & fluffy towels
LIVE: Huge Open Plan living area furnished with comfortable, quality Italian leather lounge suite, wide screen TV, DVD player & a selection of DVDs, reverse cycle air conditioning
Free WiFi
Fire with logs provided free of charge
DINE: Two Dining Tables for 8 - one inside and one outside in your own private garden. Quality matched cutlery, crockery & glassware
COOK: ALL NEW Miele/Blanco kitchen with stone benchtops, full size family fridge, gas cooktop & electric oven, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, microwave, crockery and utensils, toaster, kettle, Complimentary Gourmet teas and coffee provided including Nespresso pods
OUTSIDE: Al fresco dining for 8 in a private fenced garden, BBQ, fully fenced private garden, vine covered patio, off street, parking
A lockable bike shed with power points for ease of charging electric bikes
Off street parking for up to 4 cars right outside the front door
PETS:
Pets are welcome with open paws both inside and outside Polished hardwood floors Leather furniture Fully fenced private garden There is a huge dog park 5 houses away The Ovens River for swimming and walking is at the end of the street Council regulation limit the number of pets to two (unless they are teensy – ring to enquire). Please note - pets cannot be left alone for long periods - maximum 3 hours. If you plan on going out for longer they must go with you. We do have a doggysitter who come to the house - you pay directly. We are the winners for 12 years in a row of the Award for Best Pet Friendly Holiday Accommodation in Australia (not just Victoria although we won that too).
RATES:
There are 2 ways to take Tessies - as a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom option sleeping up to 6 guests or as a 4 bedroom/3 bathroom option (utilising Tessies Studio) sleeping up to 8 guests
For the 3 bedroom Tessies House option the rates are all inclusive for 6 guests
For more than 6 guests Tessies Studio will also need to be booked. This is listed separately on this site and on our own site. Tessies Studio rates start at about $225 per night
Pets $75 per pet per stay (not per night) - maximum 2 pets if large
Please Note - all bookings through this site incur an additional Stayz booking fee of $30 per night plus any other Stayz charges
If all this is too confusing find us at Holidaybright Official Site and we shall be only too happy to help you
Minimum stay: Minimum stays are usually 2 nights for midweek and 3 nights for weekends with exceptions for some peak times e.g. School Holidays/April/Melbourne Cup/Easter, etc may have longer minimum stays Christmas fortnight is by negotiation depending on what’s left – could be 3 nights, could be 7 nights – ring Holidaybright Official Site to enquire
CANCELLATIONS: Covid If a booking is made for a period affected by travel restrictions due to Covid19 a credit note to the value of the amount received by us from Stayz will be given to go towards a future holiday. This credit will not have an expiry date.
Otherwise, for all other bookings, this site has a No Refund policy. We recommend Travel Insurance if you are in doubt - there are many online companies.
Suitable for: Groups of up to 6 to 8 - depending whether Tessie Studio is being utilised
Location: 12 Halinka Court Bright
REMEMBER - TIME AWAY IS FAR TOO PRECIOUS TO SPEND IN THE WRONG PLACE
If this property does not suit we have other properties of all sizes and prices. If you are wishing for family friendly accommodation Fairlight and Tessies are perfect for you
1. Fairlight - up to 5 bedrooms/5 bathrooms & A POOL - sleeps up to 10 - everyone gets a bathroom - perfect for families and larger groups .
2. Tessies Studio - sleeps 2 in a king size bed - perfect for couples and singles - pet friendly
3. Brantome - sleeps 2 in a king size bed - perfect for couples and singles - pet friendly
4. Tessies House - sleeps up to 6 - 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms - perfect for everyone - kids, families, pets - the works
5. Tessies House & Studio combined - sleeps up to 8 - 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms -from perfect for everyone - all generations - kids, families, friends, pets - the works.
All of our properties are brilliantly conceived and a perfect retreat for the discerning traveler.
All properties are located in quiet tree lined streets close to town and the river.
All have magnificent fully fenced private gardens. All are pet friendly.
Finally - be reassured as to the quality of this property. The owners, Holidaybright Official Site, are the most highly awarded property owners in Bright. They have won Stayz Peoples Choice Award for Best Property in Australia - out of 47,000 properties: have been awarded the highest score ever given to a Bright property by the Age Traveller and have been Number 1 on TripAdvisor for years
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 private bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Fully-fenced
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
For those travelling with pets could you please check the back garden and collect any droppings using the poo bags provided
Please leave the front door unlocked and the key on the table
If you are leaving before 10am could you please text Anna on 0418476046 to advise her. This would be so very helpful as we can get started cleaning early.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Maximum two pets unless they are teensy. Enquire
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property is also known as
178183
About the neighborhood
Bright, VIC
What's nearby
Centenary Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Bright Splash Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Centenary Park Streamside Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Bright Visitors Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Bright City Clock Tower - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Albury, NSW (ABX) - 99 min drive
Restaurants
Bright Brewery - 11 min walk
Sixpence Coffee - 13 min walk
The Sweet Retreat - 15 min walk
Wandi Pub - 7 min drive
Riverdeck - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town located?
This family-friendly Bright vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Ovens River J15 Streamside Reserve, Bright Splash Park, and Centenary Park. Centenary Park Streamside Reserve and Canyon Walk are also within 15 minutes.
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