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Rural Country Retreat, Homestead, Skipton Rail Trail on Emu Creek

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January 2025

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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Outdoor pool
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Skipton, VIC
  • Skipton Streamside Reserve
    5 min drive
  • Lake Wendouree
    41 min drive
  • Emu Creek Deli
    2 min drive
  • Beaufort Station
    30 min drive

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About the area

Skipton

Located in Skipton, this vacation home is on a river, a 5-minute drive from Skipton Streamside Reserve and 9 minutes from Blacks Creek Nature Conservation Reserve. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Vite Vite Streamside Reserve and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Lake Goldsmith Wildlife Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Skipton Streamside Reserve - 5 min drive
  • Lake Wendouree - 41 min drive
  • Ballarat Base Hospital - 43 min drive
  • Ballarat Town Hall - 43 min drive
  • Sovereign Hill - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Beaufort Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skipton Automotive - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Emu Creek Deli - ‬2 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.

Rural Country Retreat, Homestead, Skipton Rail Trail on Emu Creek

Fully restored Bluestone Homestead, with large open spaces, games room with full pool table, formal and informal dining rooms and extensive outdoor entertaining areas, overlooking a salt pool, and a beautiful creek . Throw in a rod, or ride the rail Trail, enjoy a red by the Coonara, whilst watching the sheep and horses wander around the paddocks. A beautiful country property perfect night sky for stargazing, wandering around the sprawling gardens or a ride your bike on the Skipton rail trail to Linton and enjoy the local cafes. Mt langi Ghiran Winery is a 30 minute drive.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a private pool. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Liz

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children need to be supervised ,due to pool,creek

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 not indicated whether 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
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Rural Country Retreat, Homestead, Skipton Rail Trail on Emu Creek Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great country stay
Had a relaxing family break in this great house that was warm, relaxing and had everything we needed. Thanks Liz!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gijo J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Property is beautiful and more than what they described. We loved the place and will come back with our friends. Ideal for two families . Pool is not heated but good enough for a hot sunny day.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gemma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic find!
Gumbower is an idyllic country property set amongst beautiful gardens with stunning views of rolling fields housing sheep and horses. We spent every day in the immaculate swimming pool and enjoyed star gazing on the clearer nights. The house itself is gorgeous and everything you need is provided. First class stay! Thank you Liz. Note: We loved meeting Barb and Graeme who showed us around Skipton’s historical precinct. I can also recommend coffee and cake at the local cafe - Bluestone, bubbles and banter. Local shop also has everything and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire R.

Liked: Cleanliness
An exceptional rural retreat
We had a wonderful stay at Gumbower Homestead. The house is absolutely beautiful and a wonderful piece of Australian history, updated to be a welcoming family retreat. The open kitchen and living area looking out to the pool and paddocks is stunning - a welcome reprieve from city life. We all spent happy days by the pool (not heated but warm enough for our January stay) and explored the surrounding area. The house has everything you need, the gardens are beautiful and Liz is an excellent host. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleshia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
4.5 out of 5
An absolutely beautiful home and property, it's a lot more impressive in person! You really won't be disappointed. The pool was out of order when we went which didn't matter because I don't believe it's heated so it would have been too cold to go in. But I did book this hoping the weather would be warmer so it potentially could have been really disappointing. We did find some things in the kitchen could have been a little cleaner. But other than that, we really had an enjoyable stay and would recommend it :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda G., Balaclava, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic rural retreat
This property delights you as soon as you arrive. Beautiful bluestone home with a modern well equipped kitchen, snooker table, table tennis table and pool. All this, with an amazing view of Emu Creek and sheep grazing in the paddocks. This property is a rare find and if you are looking for a rural retreat, this is it. Skipton itself is very quiet with just a supermarket and chemist but if you looking for a pub or cafe to eat in, you will need to travel further afar to Linton, Snake Valley, Smythesdale or even Ballarat. We loved our long weekend at Gunbower homestead and Liz was a fabulous host. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property, lovely stay.
This lovely old homestead is spacious, beautifully decorated and very quiet. The beds were very comfortable and the drapes blocked all the morning light, perfect for sleep-ins! Lots to do there, pool table, board games, swimming pool (too cold for me but my 9 year old went in!), sunset views, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Kristy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely stay it’s a beautiful quiet place The only downfall bugs In kitchen/lounge
Overall beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhian & Jake P., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect summer getaway
A beautiful old property sitting in mature, landscaped grounds within easy reach of the small country town. Topped off with a pool that sits at the back of the house looking out of acres of rolling fields. The perfect summer getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend away
Beautiful country house surrounded by gorgeous gardens and pockets to explore. The house is well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Liz was the perfect host, very accommodating and made sure everything was perfect for us. A lovely weekend away and quality time with the Coonara fire making it so warm and cozy. Would definitely stay again 😍
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Top notch getaway!
Liz’s place is absolutely gorgeous. The view is spectacular and the house itself has everything you need for a relaxing time away. The horses and sheep surrounding the property were a great addition to the already serene atmosphere. Plenty of adventures and walks in and around the property. Liz was a good host and took us on a little tour and was helpful when we needed assistance. We would love to visit again. Thanks, Liz!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022