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The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Interior
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Witchcliffe, WA
  • Leeuwin Estate
    12 min drive
  • Boranup Karri Forest
    15 min drive
  • Mammoth Cave
    15 min drive
  • Margaret River Airport (MQZ)
    22 min drive

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About the area

Forest Grove

Located in Forest Grove, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Arlewood Estate and Bellview Shell Collection. .This family-friendly vacation home is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Leeuwin Estate and 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Forest Grove National Park.

What's nearby

  • Leeuwin Estate - 12 min drive
  • A Maze'n Margaret River - 12 min drive
  • Voyager Estate - 15 min drive
  • Mammoth Cave - 15 min drive
  • Xanadu Winery - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chicken Treat - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Yahava Koffee Works - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Common - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Yardbyrd - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Leeuwin Estate - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse


This beautiful quirky straw bale house has all the ingredients for a magical holiday. The house has a rambling quality, which makes it ideal for large groups wanting a special retreat. There are often multi generational family catch ups, which is lovely to see.
We are not suited for events, parties, bucks/hens gatherings, weddings or raucous weekends.
This is a beautiful, peaceful property and we like to provide the country/homely escape away from the noise and bustle of city life, to our guests. You will be welcomed and greeted shortly after your arrival and I'm nearby on the property if needed during your stay.
Set amongst bush, with glorious evening light on the magnificent karri trees, you can relax on the front veranda and listen to the sounds of nature, with kestrels, wagtails, blue wrens and frogs all around.

When the wind comes from the West, you can hear the crashing of the surf on Redgate Beach just over the ridge.
The house has the wonderful insulating qualities of straw - cool in the summer, warm in the winter. A wood heater with firewood provided will ensure your warmth and cosiness whatever the weather!

The house itself is spacious, with several living areas. Wifi, 2 TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, with plentiful good quality pots, pans and appliances, an enormous marri wood dining table, beautiful lead-light windows and comfortable beds.

There are 6 large bedrooms - 5 with queen beds (one is on a loft), and a 6th bedroom with twin beds. The enormous upstairs lounge can be closed off to be a 7th bedroom with mattresses to make up beds on the timber floor.

There are 3 bathrooms with loos, so no need to queue!

There is a table tennis table in the back games room/shed at the back of the house..

A short drive down Redgate Road takes you to the wonderful beaches of Redgate, or head to the bright lights of Margaret River only 15 minutes away. The prestigious wineries, Arlewood, Leeuwin Estate, Voyager Estate, Xanadu, Cape Mentelle and Redgate are 5 minutes away.

Activities
Walk some of the Cape to Cape, or bring your mountain bikes for a blast through the famous Margaret River trails. There is a local surf school, and plenty of wind-surfing or kite surfing. Fishing, whale-watching, caving, rock-climbing or abseiling - everything is within easy reach. Take a Winery Tour, climb the Leeuwin Lighthouse - whether you want to fill your days with activity, or nothing at all - this is the place to do it!

LEAVERS and young adults - We do accept younger crews, but under some fairly stringent conditions. We've been very pleased with most of our younger groups, and believe in giving them a fair go. There will be a returnable bond payable of $100 each. This is to be paid in cash on arrival and will be returned in cash on your departure after a satisfactory inspection of the house by ourselves. Our number policy of a maximum 15 people is firm with this age group.

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Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

DJ Cook

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2691 sq ft (250 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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 and a first aid kit
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Art B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Excellent. Made very welcome from the start. An bideal place if you want to remove yourself from the hustle and bustle for a while.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
We had a lovely couple of days, wish we could have stayed a week
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family celebration
Property had enough room for 8 sleeping areas so for 12 of us including 3 singles we each had our own space. 3 bathrooms with a toilet and shower was perfect. Kitchen well equipped for large groups and we had all our meals there. Large dining and 2 living areas plenty of space to relax. Books and games also available. Surrounding farmland and bush makes it easy to relax and enjoy nature. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Quirky House Suitable for Large Groups
The Straw House is set in an adorable town called Witchcliffe, a little south of Margaret River. Set on acreage, it provides a place away from the noise and encourages you to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet, especially on the front verandah. The best place to enjoy your morning coffee and breakfast. The house is large with numerous bedrooms and a large room upstairs you can turn into an additional one. There are also three bathrooms, which means no waiting! A bonus with so many people under one roof. There is also a table tennis and dart board for those wishing for a little friendly competition. The kitchen is very well equipped, which is a bonus, as usually you need to bring your own equipment if you wish to do anything but basic meals. The house is well stocked with the basics and clean. The welcome bottle of wine and chocolates were unexpected but appreciated and enjoyed. DJ was a welcoming and attentive host, and easy to communicate with. And I can't write a review without mentioning how Ivy was the highlight of our stay. The bestest doggo who deserved all the pats. The only minus for us was the unsealed gravel roads leading to the property. While I personally didn't have an issue with this, some other members of my group did and would have liked to know before booking the property. But all up, a lovely property set in beautiful surroundings that can accommodate large groups easily.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family catch-up
We had a wonderful mother's day weekend at the Straw house. Thank you DJ for the wine and chocolates on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and relaxing
The Strawhouse is a bit quirky, but spacious. All rooms have places for clothes and places for suitcases/bags. With 2 living rooms, a outdoor games room with table tennis table and a big dining room everyone is happy. The kitchen had more than was needed and I loved the big stove and oven.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nick m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family break
The straw house was perfect for family break. Enough rooms for the four households to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm Stay
What an awesome place for a multi generational family stay! Kids, teens and adults alike all had a wonderful relaxing time at the straw house! Ping pong was a hit! Had a read in the book about the history of how it was built - wow! How cool to be able to stay in a place literally built from straw with a whole lot of love! Definitely the kind of place to come together with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roshan N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house is not good for children
Attention! This house is not good for children. There are lots of hazards ( especially with that stairs which has got so sharp edges). There is no A/C, cooler, evaporative cooling in the whole house. Theirs is a Kmart $15 fan but it’s useless. I wouldn’t recommend this house if you’re coming with the kids. Water is limited to this property. Host will message to use less water possible. She also came to say Hi ! which we liked it. There are no keys provided by hosts. We just have to close the door and leave if we have to go somewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and tidy spacious house
Loved every minute of staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Straw House
Many thanks to DJ and the Straw House for an amazing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect family holiday
The Straw House was perfect for our family holiday. We fell in love with the character of the home. The property had all the facilities we could possibly need. Great place for children with loads of space and local farm animals to visit. Would highly recommend for family holidays and adult groups looking for peace and tranquillity.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy place in the tranquil bush
Great place, with lots of space and beds to fit a large group. Lovely host that was great and easy to contact. Overall great stay and we will hopefully be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay for us and our dogs
Tranquility at it's best. Nature lovers paradise. Close to Margaret River and surroundings. Near beautiful Reg Gate beach. The house was amazing and very interesting. The delightful property owner was super helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
This is a fantastic place for family groups to eat, sleep, laugh and play together. It has great facilities to just kick back and relax. You can also wander around the property and visit surrounding attractions. Remember to register your dog(s) before you make the final payment or before you arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Mandurah, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Understated
The pictures don’t do this property justice. Every aspect of this property was understated and the experience well and truly overdelivered! An epic piece of paradise where the host has thought of everything and more you could possibly need. If you want a unique experience with your family or friends then go feel the love at the straw house.☯️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chloe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location, lovely house.
We stayed as a big group. It was warmer and more homely and set up than I expected. Owner was lovely, walked over to see us a few times. The house is better set up for babies than lets on and the stuff is decent quality. Definitely email the owner and ask what they have before lugging a car load down :)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property, stunning location
Had a fantastic and relaxing long weekend at the straw house with family and friends. Carolyn and Mark are lovely, easily contacted and present this gorgeous property beautifully. Greeted with a bottle of local red and a cake baked especially for us, we were in comfort from the first minute. Great for kids with animals to feed, and an amazing story and photos of the straw house constructed. We’ll be back and highly recommend it for anyone considering checking it out. Thanks Carolyn, Mark and Family for a great experience 😁
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taryn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Stay for Families and Friends
This property is great for families, the kids had the best time with all the different rooms and interesting character the house has. They loved going to see all the animals and running around outside. The owners were lovely leaving us a freshly baked cake and bottle of wine, great communication throughout. We will be back for sure, thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom D., Mount Hawthorn

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property
One of the nicest properties I've ever stayed at. Amazing surroundings and beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

zachary l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Great location
No hassel check in.. great place to stay.. very quite and relaxing. The owners baked us a cake and left us a bottel of wine on check in.. will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect get away.
The Straw House was the perfect holiday for our extended family. The six bedrooms easily accommodated all of us from grandparents, parents and grandchildren including a small baby. Plenty of space for children to play and explore and all the rooms were well resourced. Outdoor verandahs are ideal for listening to and looking for wildlife. There is access to a small farm just five minutes walk away and beaches are also only a few minutes drive. The owners are friendly and accessible. We would highly recommend for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay at The Strawhouse
It was a picturesque and comfortable location, just as shown in the site pictures. The owners popped in and were lovely and it was interesting to read through the history of the place and the property in the provided photobook. My group and I had a lovely stay at The Strawhouse :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keelan T., Perth

Liked: Cleanliness
A great weekend getaway
The Straw house was our first experience renting a property ourselves as young adults, Carolyn and Mark were such lovely people and made us feel so welcome as soon as we arrived. The house itself was so cozy and full of space with a beautiful view! Thank you once again for letting us stay in ur beautiful home, we loved it and hope to be back soon :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Denise D.

Liked: Cleanliness
50th Birthday
We were looking for somewhere we could have friends together for a 50th celebration. The straw house fit the bill perfectly as it is a rural area where we didn’t annoy anybody with our sing-song. The property is lovely for a winter stay. The house is well insulated and the wood heater makes everything nice and toasty. A visit to the little farm through the forest is an added treat. It was a stay away with a difference.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021