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Property grounds
TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player
TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kookaburra Retreat

Discover comfort at Kookaburra Retreat in Halls Gap with heating and cooling in all three bedrooms and the living area. WiFi, two bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen enhance your stay. Enjoy stunning views from the outdoor deck with BBQ facilities and entertain yourself with a smart TV and Xbox360. All bedding, linen, and towels provided. The configuration accommodates various needs: Bedroom 1 (1 queen & 1 single), Bedroom 2 (1 bunk & 1 single), Bedroom 3 (1 queen & 1 single). Book together with Kangaroo Guest House for larger groups. Your ideal retreat awaits!

Entertainment is covered with a new smart TV for Netflix and Stan, plus an Xbox360 with games. A Nespresso Coffee machine is also at your disposal (byo pods).

Rest assured with all bedding, linen, and towels provided, including electric blankets on the queen beds. The bedding configuration accommodates various needs and has a reverse cycle split air conditioner in each bedroom:

Bedroom 1: 1 queen & 1 single
Bedroom 2: 1 bunk & 1 single
Bedroom 3: 1 queen & 1 single

Feel free to explore the neighbouring Kangaroo Guest House, which sleeps 12, offering four bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both houses can be booked together for larger groups.

Property manager

Janet

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,938 square feet

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

346632

About the neighborhood

Map
Halls Gap, VIC

What's nearby

  • The Pinnacle - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Venus Baths and the Botanic Gardens Trailhead - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Halls Gap Zoo - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Fallen Giants Vineyard - 9 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Stawell Station - 29 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barney's Bar & Bistro - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Livefast Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Halls Gap Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kookaburra Retreat pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Kookaburra Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kookaburra Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kookaburra Retreat located?

Situated in Halls Gap, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Delleys Bridge Walking Track Trailhead and Grampians National Park. The Pinnacle and Venus Baths and the Botanic Gardens Trailhead are also within 15 minutes.

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Kookaburra Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for exploring the Grampians

We had a great stay coming into Halls Gap for the GPT 100 event. This place held 8 of us comfortably, was walking distance to town and provided a perfect, quiet place connected to nature to relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Neat and tidy, great location, highly recommended

Stayed with my family and my sister's family, plenty of room for 9 of us, great to have two toilets and showers. Would come back without hesitation, had a wonderful stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at halls gap

Great location close to the Halls gap town and a playground where Kangaroos gather in the evenings. House was clean with all amenities required for our holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a group

Overall well appointed house with everything that we needed for a group of people to stay and close to all the attractions and amenities of Halls Gap. Great to have two showers and toilets for everyone. The only let down was that the two bunk beds are somewhat flimsy and moved a lot whenever either occupant shifted which led to some poor nights sleep in those.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was clean and quiet. Only comment that it would be good if there were a couple of spare rolls of toilet paper as there were 8 adults and we stayed for 3 days and 2 nights. It was not even full rolls luckily we had our own spare roll. Also would be good if there were more paper and tea towels available. There were only a few sheets of paper towel left. Would be good if all these amenities were fully provided as personal amenities were not provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rosemary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good space for family gathering. Sunny deck, outdoor fireplace, warm, comfortable couches and beds

Kookaburra Retreat was clean and kitchen well equipped. However a few small details needed attention, only one bath mat between 2 bathrooms, no pot scrubber, no soap in laundry/bathroom, and huge problems with kangaroos knocking over the rubbish bins and spreading and eating refuse - plastic bags etc. This happened twice and we had to clean up the refuse. Need to design a fenced area that they can’t get to. And no response from Manager about these problems. However she did respond promptly when electricity went off
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Penny M.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

In need of a good clean

Majorly disappointed when we arrived. The house was filthy. I had to vacuum and mop the kitchen/living area as it hadn't been done since the last tenants. I contacted the PM regarding this & received a quick response & apology & a small compensation for this. The house just needs a good scrub from top to bottom. Location is great however we didn't realise there was another unit attached to the back of the property. Day 2 of our stay 6 cars appeared in our driveway as they were stay in the rear property. Overall for the price we paid per night we were extremely disappointed with this property and would not look to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and appealing property.

Very easy and hassle free
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Kookaburra Retreat

The house was very well equiped and comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well setup and great location

Great location to walk to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dhru P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful winter retreat

We had a lovely time at kookaburra retreat in the midst of winter. The property is well maintained and clean, and best of all very close to all amenities/town. We had little ones with us and even they managed to walk to town. The kangaroos kept knocking the bins over and we had to pick up rubbish two mornings in a row but aside from that it was a great stay. Lots of wildlife around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kookaburra Retreat

A wonderful stay at Halls Gap and Kookaburra Retreat. We had a few minor plumbing problems but resolved immediately...thanks to Janet who responded promptly. A very comfortable, clean house with all mod cons.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

BRENDA L., Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay

Great big house. I was surprised to see there was 2 houses in our area, there is 1 to the front and 1 at the back. I wasn’t aware of this and thought I’d have uninterrupted views of the mountains out the back. This was not the case as we were in the front house. But besides that we had a nice time and can’t find fault in the house. It had all we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meredith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and very peaceful.

If you like to park the car and leave it there for the duration of your stay then Kookaburra Retreat is a winner. It is an easy walk or ride to all of the facilities of Halls Gap aswell as being in a lovely quiet location away from the main road. Chataqua peak, Venus baths and the more strenuous Pinnacle hike are all a short walk away. The kitchen is well appointed and the dining/living area is very spacious and comfy. You could easily accommodate two families but our teenage kids enjoyed having a room to themselves. And the deck is just the perfect spot for afternoon drinks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nadine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

It was overall a fantastic stay. The location is perfect, the house is really very comfortable and clean. It felt like a home away from home! Would score it 5 out of 5!! We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location for a Halls Gap weekend away

A short walk from the Halls Gap shops and the begining of the Pinnacle circuit walk, this house is in a very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tania F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

This is the second time we have stay here. A wonderful weekend getaway with the family for a special birthday. There was everything that we needed including the morning kangaroos that came to say hello.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Penni H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place for extended family hiday

Easy prompt
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Getaway

My group loved this place. It wasn’t exactly roughing it in the Grampians but it still feels like the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city.

8/10 Good

Kham P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little issue

There was no hot water on the first day but text to the owner and fix it shortly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Great location

This was a great house for the 8 of us. Very warm and comfortable. easy walk into town and very well stocked with crockery and glassware.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., AUSTRALIA

Exactly what we needed for our extended group and had a great summer holiday

We were looking for a place to cater for 8 adults/7 kids and this property had 2 houses next to each other to cater for this. It was great to have 2x properties to break up the group but close enough to join during the day and more importantly, at night when the kids were asleep. Great place for a care free family summer holiday with all you need
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A lovely surprise!

We loved our stay at grampians holiday retreat cottage 1. Clean spacious and planets of linen and kitchen equipment for use. Dishwasher, 1 toilet, and 1 bathroom with toilet made it easy for our group. Walking distance to town. Will be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ana R.

Amazing stay within nature

Thank you for such an amazing location. The house was clean and inviting with all the commodities that you would need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The town is just a few minutes away. There are walking tracks just a few steps away in the amazing backyard. You will see nature up close and will forget that there are other houses near. The house was amazing will definitely try book again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

jihoon l.

good

good place and nice view but doesn't have a heating system in each room :(