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Bushland Paradise in the Gully

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is AED 461
AED 743 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

About this property

Entire place

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

Bushland Paradise in the Gully

Situated on 23 acres with horses, mobs of kangaroos, echidnas and beautiful birdlife. Stunning views north to Kinglake, and only minutes from Yarra Glen. The closest winery with gourmet pizzas within walking distance. Cycling trails just outside the gate leading in all directions. We offer an Uber service in a Toyota Hilux. Bookings essential.
All this and only 45 minutes from the city. Distance from Melbourne Airport is only 41 mins by car without traffic.
Separated from the rest of the house by a locked door, and with contactless access. Your own parking area, outdoor area, and totally self-contained. Deep cleaned after each guests departure.
Set on 23 acres with beautiful views to Kinglake, and easy access to boutique wineries, wedding venues and restaurants, on the edge of the Yarra Valley. We offer bushwalking tracks, mountain bike trails and great places to eat and drink.
Rob Roy Hill Climb - the oldest hill climb in Australia, and the State Park with wildflowers, wildlife, walking, riding and mountain bike trails.
Large light, room with queen size bed, couch, table, chairs, tv, outside deck with table and chairs. Mezzanine bedroom with 2 single beds, one a king single, accessed via a unique spiral staircase. Cot and highchair available.
Kitchenette with microwave, fridge etc. Key safe for easy access.
Feel free to wander around and pat the horses over the fence. My sausage dogs will bark at you to let me know someone is there, but then lick you! They are only letting me know I have visitors.
We are in the country so there are noises throughout the night from possums, kangaroos, wombats, our own chickens, dogs and horses as well as other animals. There are no rats or mice on the property, just lots of wildlife!

Property manager

Kj

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs sleep in kItchen. Please clean up droppings.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Babies or over 10 as there is a spiral staircase.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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 elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bushland Paradise in the Gully Smiths Gully
Bushland Paradise in the Gully Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Smiths Gully, VIC

What's nearby

  • Yarra Valley Chocolaterie - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Yering Station Winery - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Coombe Farm Estate Wines - 20 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 27 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Melbourne Central - 41 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

  • Hurstbridge Station - 11 min drive
  • Donnybrook Station - 47 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panton Hill Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Black Vice - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪A Local Baker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Panton Hill Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Henry Hursts Pizza & Pasta Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bushland Paradise in the Gully pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Bushland Paradise in the Gully?

As of 5 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bushland Paradise in the Gully on 11 May 2025 start from $182.46, 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 for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Bushland Paradise in the Gully?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bushland Paradise in the Gully?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bushland Paradise in the Gully located?

This family-friendly Smiths Gully vacation home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Smiths Gully G147 Bushland Reserve and Smiths Gully and Peter Franke Nature Conservation Reserve. Boomers Nature Conservation Reserve and Smiths Gully G150 Bushland Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Bushland Paradise in the Gully Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tkmp99 E.

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

Lovely getaway in a beautiful property

Lovely host and guesthouse. We had a fabulous trip and would love to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Very nice stay

Lovely property and great location. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran S.

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

Smiths Gap

The owner was very helpful and gave us lots of choices of things to see and places to eat for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewan M.

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

Yarra valley

Great location. The views were excellent and accomodation was great for us and our dogs
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely time! I really liked the decor of the place, very comfy bed & beautiful bathroom. Stunning views and walking tracks right at front door. Very relaxing - thank you Karen for the stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gavin C.

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

Wonderful break in Bushland paradise

This is a wonderful break in such a good location. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Our third visit to Smiths Gully

My friend and I have been coming to stay at Karen’s place for the last 3 years in a row and every time we have a wonderful time in this cosy, picturesque space. The views and surrounding wildlife make it extra special and the atmosphere of the beautiful building is breathtaking. Strongly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ric D.

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

Tuscan getaway in Smiths Gully

Quaint, cozy, welcoming cottage in Smiths Gully with wonderful views over hillside & bushland. The ambiance is very Tuscan like. Accommodation is very comfortable with ground floor & loft levels. Bathroom is spacious with an enormous view window to take in the beautiful surrounds. The kitchenette has everything needed for short stays. Host is lovely. Certainly can recommend if you are ever travelling to the Yarra Valley / Yarra Glen region.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Ash S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Was a beautiful location

However we were not made aware that we'd be in the same house as the owner, was very suprised. But beautiful location and an awesome little getaway. I feel this should be made aware on the listing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vasiliki P.

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

Lovely property!

Beautiful scenery and lovely architectural place. Karen was accomodating. Even though it said pet friendly and was fenced we weren’t able to let our dogs of lead as there were chickens etc roaming and was told to only keep our dogs in the kitchen which was less than two meters big. Shower floor needed a clean as there was hairs and dusty. Also the fridge was unplugged so there was water which was ok but the next day we realised the temperature of it was set to very cold which made our food close to frozen. Loved how warm the place was though, very couzy and enjoyed taking photos 🥰
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

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

Our stay

Loved our stay. Will see you again next year!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

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

Just lovely

Beautiful location and the bathroom with the best view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

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

Better Than I Expected!

This pictures showed a lovely space but when I arrived, it was even better than the images! We arrived early evening and the accommodation was super comfortable. The entry has the kitchenette and the main room and loft were spacious and warm, without heating on. The bathroom was also impressive. We [my dog + I] enjoyed a stroll into the back paddock and also walked the path which passes past the residence, to Smiths Gully Store [cafe] for a morning coffee - just over 1km away. I'm only sorry I didn't have longer to enjoy this space more and surrounding attractions [we were staying for a dog trial being held nearby]. I left in a rush [slept in due to daylight savings change-over] on our last morning [sorry about not being as tidy as I normally am at checkout!].
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harsha B.

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

Beautiful property

We had a great getaway. The kids (10-12) loved interacting with the farm animals. Cute house and lovely host!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noelle L.

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

Picture book perfect!

The property was just magical. Exactly as described. We loved our stay and would love to return again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aiin O.

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

Breathtaking view

The property is located inside the owner's farm and next to their house in a very beautiful area with a lot of different natural attractions, animals, lovely sunsets and scenery, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison E.

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

Amazing property!

Such a beautiful place for a quick get away. The accomodation and property were stunning, Karen is absolutely lovely and the the house is pet friendly. Couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Perfect getaway

Karen's property was a great place to getaway in the Yarra Valley. It was quiet, peaceful yet still relatively close to all the attractions. The residence was equipped with what you needed to ensure a smooth stay. Would recommend to any couples/small families visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

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

Lovely quaint cottage

Super friendly owners and love all their farm animals, especially the beautiful horses. Would highly recommend for a weekend getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shohini P.

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

Lovely place full of character

We really enjoyed our stay, the views around the farm were gorgeous and the property had lots of character, with high ceilings and a beautiful unusual staircase!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Ilsa H.

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

Lovely

The room is terrific, lovely high ceiling and views out the smaller windows to trees, horses and hills. Not far to drive for dinner etc. Host was very welcoming and helpful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zoe M.

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

So beautiful

Incredible location, welcoming host and the room was gorgeous!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

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

Beautiful little cottage!

Great to get away for some peace and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Wonderful stay

This is an absolutely beautiful property and the room is delightfully cozy. We had a wonderful stay and couldn’t recommend it enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Ahalya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Lovely Property

A lovely clean, warm and comfortable home. We were disappointed to find we were not allowed to use all three beds despite booking for three guests (none of us are a couple, just three friends wanting a relaxing weekend away). Two of the beds were still not ready after we arrived for check-in. Kitchenette was a bit cramped and we were shocked to find there was no sink. We feel this should have been made clearer before we booked. While this may have been out of Karen’s control, there was no internet on the second night and so we were unable to watch Netflix or listen to Spotify which were both items listed under entertainment on the posting. We were then messaged by the host that night to be quieter when we were playing a board game but we did not see the message until the next morning since we had no internet that night. The beds were very comfortable and the property itself was lovely. Loved walking around and seeing the horses and chickens.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021