Mad on the River

Description

Snow season 6th June till the 27th September.
Check - snowcams com au - for all the latest - looked today - heaps of it - all white and a bluebird sky (hotham) - go see!

SPECIAL: Not mucking around now, not much time to go -- if you can between arrive between Monday AUG 3 and depart on Friday 7 departing as late as you like - and we mean late - it will be a free night ON TOP of a 2 0r 3 day booking.

ALSO - Will now offer a midweek free night - ( there is that 4 letter f word) - on anything you can fit in for September AND October 09 , as our first available weekend is not until MID NOVEMBER !! ( but that could change this weekend as a couple are not fully confirmed - see the "temporary hold" list below.)
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The short description is =>
a double storey house, a studio, a river block.Space. Privacy.
Total Beds - 4 x Queen beds, 7 x single beds, 1 x addition of a double bed by arrangment - All the better to put the right people in the right places.

The full DESCRIPTION - (make a cuppa first) see further down the page
NOTE Our deposit terms are LESS than STAYZ T&C.

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We've had from 3 shacked up in the Madhouse, to 16 ( thats all we are admitting to) running around the block. Work it to suit you.
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CURRENT ENQUIRIES. TEMPORARY BLOCK ON CALENDAR

Enquiry Date Blocks -Calendar Will clear if booking does not proceed.

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All other bookings confirmed.
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BRIGHT REPORT.

Importing South Australins for 10 days - they are very excite! - been waiting for this day almost a year!
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Description. WHERE WE ARE, & WHAT YOU WILL FIND @ MAD ON THE RIVER.

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Gallery has 37 PICTURES apparently worth 37,000 words.
Includes COLOURED FURNISHED FLOOR PLANS
so you can choose your sleeping arrangements, or even your spot at the table - note main dining shows seats for 8 , but can easily seat 10 and there is another round table for 4 - with plenty of chairs here and there. AND 3 tables on the verandah.
Eat on your lap only if you want to.

WHERE WE ARE
7103 Great Alpine Rd - at exactly the "5 k's from Bright" road marker and exactly 1.3 k heading toward Bright from the big roundabout at Porpunkah/road to Mt Buffalo.

The MadHouse is 50 metres from the river at the back. (Fenced@30 metres for safety), and the block has trees along the side boundaries giving excellent privacy.
To the front of the property, the view is of a pine forest 80 metres away and over the road.It looks a lot closer in the photo.

We are :-
>~ 0 zero klms to the Ovens River - its behind the house.
>1 Klm from the Rail Trail, with a track behind the house & along the river to get to it.
>1 klm to Porepunkah along the track to shops, pub, petrol & parkonriver.
>5 Klm from the Bright township. -- A bit further if you ride your bike on the Trail -an easy 20 to 30 minutes as a leisurely sightsee ride, and from go to woe in 11 minutes by our teenage son.
>Not far from the golf, could walk , probably would drive.
>Can walk to couple of wineries, drive or ride a bike to many more.
>5 klm from the secret fishing spot - great for picnics, swims, even a small boat thingy..
>~ 60 klm from Mt Hotham, ~ 80 klm from Falls Creek, and
>~ 35 klm from Mt Buffalo/Lake Catani.
Beechworth, Mt Beauty, Buffaloe River and Dam.

WHAT WE HAVE

HOUSE plus STUDIO - Double Storey House accommodates up to 11 plus a cot. The real beds in the house are 3 queens, 1 single bunk, and 3 singles - includes 'take it where you need lift up" trundle. AND we have the option of an additional Pillowtop double bed in its own room ( but you lose one of the 3 loungrooms) we can provide by arrangement.

You can add the separate self contained studio unit with 1 queen & 2 singles. Or relocate the trundle and make it 1 queen and 3 singles, if it suits your group better.

The Studio is exclusive to each booking only.
Its yours, or its nobodies!

Large double garage with 2 doors can fit in up to 4 cars.or lots of bikes. Without the cars its the Table Tennis Tournament Arena, complete with drinks fridge.
Drying room doubles up as a secure lockup for bikes, golf clubs, naughty children, & the rambunctious at other times.
Just joking about the children.

THE DESCRIPTION IN WORDS
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THE MADHOUSE. The ROOMS DOWNSTAIRS.
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2 Lounge areas. Big dining area. Master bedroom .Walk in robe. Luxury bathroom/ensuite . Full Kitchen Walk-in pantry. Full Laundry. Formal front entry with stairs landing.
WHATS IN the ROOMS DOWNSTAIRS.
Formal dining suite. Large extension table for 8-10 , 12 squeezy, & additional table 4 more if required. Plenty of dining chairs around the big table, and other strategic locations. Music/TV/DVD/VCR.
2nd Lounge area (the Green Room) music, ipod aux cable,TV/DVD, books, games, assorted movies etc.
Wood combustion heater plus electric convection wall heat.
(reverse cycle air-conditioning unit upstairs).
Master Queen Bedroom- Lift up trundle. Walkin robe, another wall heater.
Ensuite walkthrough bathroom with heat lamps, big massage shower, (no, we do not know why the massage heads were put in that particular spot. The plumber was not tall ?) Heated towel rail.
Full kitchen with electric oven, gas hotplates, microwave, dishwasher, coffee espresso machine, large electric frypan, slow cooker ( for Amy) cake mixer , more than you need glasses, crockery, cutlery, woks, steamers, plastic ware, consumer products etc and etc.
Laundry with Maytag washer. Tumble dryer in the garage, just a step away, & steam iron , ironing board, vacuum, extra long Coax cable just in case we did not put the TV's in the right place, a hairdryer, , make me stop now - could go on and on.... oh, and fairy lights in the flower arrangement. Very pretty.
Opens to north facing undercover BBQ / veranda area overlooking the fully fenced garden.

MADHOUSE. The ROOMS UPSTAIRS.
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Smaller lounge area. Storage area.Complete big bathroom. 3 bedrooms .
WHAT IN the ROOMS UPSTAIRS.
Upstairs Lounge has TV/DVD/music Nintendo with games. Storage with cot, high chair,2 stair/door guards, extra bedding, special pillows. clothes racks, Additional heaters.
Bedrooms are 1 x queen, 1 x queen & single, 1 x single bunks and single. Option of relocating the trundle bed.
Reverse cycle Aircon. 3 ceiling fans.
The bathroom has a full bath with shower over etc.

THE MAD STUDIO.
--------------------- A multi function room plus a bathroom
Separate but close-by 6 m x 6 m self contained motel style unit - one large room with an ensuite bathroom.
WHATS IN the STUDIO.
Lounge and TV/DVD/ music with 1 x Queen & 1 x single with 1 x trundle under. ( Also has a futon we do not count as a bed) kitchenette with fridge ,microwave. kettle, toaster. electric convection wall heater , split system aircon. Wardrobe and storage.
The Studio is available ONLY for the use of each booking, if required, ensuring your group privacy.
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OUTDOORS - see the "Block plan" to show that you have room to play, and the privacy desired.
Big covered veranda. 4 burner grill plate BBQ ( great for bulk lot bacon and eggs, or flapjacks ). Tables and chairs for 16, plus extra chairs. Party lights. swing. Umbrella with spot light over, ornamental grape vines.

GARDEN - basketball ring . garden hammocks . trees and more trees. Room to play.
FULLY fenced, with a rear gate to the river.
Wood shed. clothes line.

DOUBLE GARAGE - 8 m x 8 m . garage doors 2.4 x 2.7 separated from the house by a covered walkway.
Table tennis. Storage and other sports/ play equipment inc boogies boards, assorted balls , raquets, croquet.
A very handy out of the weather play space - with extra fridge for food and refreshments. Maybe even warm the area with the patio heater.
Can fit in up to 4 cars - perhaps will need doors up, using the eave for that bit extra length - , and doors good for most 4WD's - maybe not a troopy with a pod on roof , or similar.
Not sure how many motorbikes - but we have had 11 .

Good protection if hot, frosty, wet, or hail.

PET POLICY for pet and non pet owners.
Not everyone holidays with pets, but we are a pet friendly property. To ensure beloved 4 legged ones are always welcome we have a PET POLICY.
This keeps everyone happy, including those who visit who DO NOT have pets.
We need to be advised if you wish to bring your pet, so we can send you the pet policy. ( thank you Carolyn for the pooper scooper)

Keyless Entry - unique guest door code.
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OPTIONS. MAD DOLLAR$ THEORY. GOOGLE FACTOR. BOOKING NEWS. RATES.

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Accommodation Rates listed at the end.

Per Person Rates ? We do not really have them, but IF you want it , here it is. Come and get it.
Using all the Queen & single beds supplied as standard.
Per person per night.

MADHOUSE To the MAX
from $21 lowest weekly to the highest weekend $31
MADHOUSE PLUS STUDIO to the MAX.
from $20 lowest weekly to the highest weekend $30

MOSTLY, bookings are not completely full house, but we are ready for it if you are.

IF you were a couple of couples, or few more couples you have options that are less expensive than some "couples only" type cottages, and you get a lot of Mad for your dollar.

We are good for all adults, 2 to 5 couples, and families - loads of options to suit loads of people combinations.
Only you will know what you want, but we will do our best to make it suit your needs to help you have a good holiday.
Comfort/privacy/facilities/space, and a good nights sleep - all important on the "what makes a good stay away" list.

We have a TOTAL of 4 Queen Beds, Special request option of another double , 6 maybe even 7 Single Beds.

$$ THE MAD DOLLAR$ THEORY $$
What it boils down to is :-
1.Parents do not have to pay a lot for the financial noncontributors ( children ).
2. All adult couple groups who want to spread out pay a bit more each for that option.
3. Any group and combo can bunch up , or not.

"Mad" is a very versatile and livable place to stay - you will not feel crowded with a group or lost and lonely with only 3 friends.
One group even sent some of their extra large group of persons to the caravan park less than 200 metres away.
You can walk back to Mad by the track at the back.

No one has to use a vegemite glass - there is more than enough of what you need for all. You do not have to sit on the floor. Some will fight over which seat they get - as per normal. Nice spaces, taller ceilings, and on the practical side -3 refrigerators, showers are great, enough hot water, & boost button available j.i.c.

"NO SKIN OFF MY NOSE" policy
IF WE CAN offer early arrival or late check out - it will be yours! No charge. Sometimes we can GUARANTEE it at the time of booking.


Tariffs listed are for the MADHOUSE.

THE STUDIO OPTION
The studio option, which is versatile and therefore a bit wiggly, is as follows :-
$440 for a week $320 for 5 days or $80 per night.
STUDIO REBATE? - A discount can be negotiated if not all the bedrooms in the house are required when the studio is used. For Example - if you want the use of another Queen bed, and not the singles room upstairs.

WANT IT FOR LESS ?
A discount or an accommodation bonus can be arranged if your bring you own linen. Otherwise, it's all included.
We prefer to include it so it all looks nice when you arrive,but you have the option.
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What to do ! - YOU CAN SKIP THIS BIT - IT'S WHERE WE ARE SUPPOSED TO TELL YOU WHAT YOU CAN DO @MADONTHERIVER - BUT YOU PROBABLY ALREADY HAVE THAT COVERED.

Here goes !
Mad on the River.
Paraglide. Snowslide. Hanglide. or just hide. Pick the fruit and make a pie. Partake a MadHattersTeaparty. Host a Murder Mystery.Walk the tracks behind the house. Behind the hill. whereever.Throw on some Lycra & hop on your bike.Go fish. Go Shop. Do Lunch. Do nothing.Walk ride or drive to a winery. Try a TimTam cake. Fish picnic swim rubberduckboat @ Chinaman's -we'll give you the map.
Motorbike ride the BEST road "round the blocks" in the state.Bright .Tawonga Gap. Mt Beauty. Happy Valley. Happy times. Keiwa Ovens Mitta Mitta High Plains Dinner Plain. The Blue Duck .Fantastic ride to a legendary hotel. ( now has new owners)
Road the long way round soon to be sealed all the way.
(Almost finished- can't wait!)
Trail ride with anything ridable. Wheels or 4 legs. Adventure Horse Ride, or just relax horse ride.Boat Lake Buffalo. Canoe Lake Catani. Kayak if you can. Sometimes on the Ovens. Pick a lemon for your G&T - or peachs, plums, cherrys, or walnuts. Take some home. Apricot tree sadly barren. Golf. Tandem in a glider. Helicoptor tour. Abseil Buffalo. Or not.Ski.Snowboard. Be bored only if you want.Eat, drink, and be merry. Even very merry. Apparently there are SEVENTY wineries within an hours drive (or limo tour) and two that you would walk to without to much trouble. Walking back ? That's up to you.Open mike sessions. Lots of local music scene. Read a Book. ( Try to not take it home if its one of ours ) Go Pine cone and twig collecting - put them in the wood shed for winter.Go HotRodding, leaf watching, garden gazing. Lilo down the river from up stream to your friends waiting in the back yard with a hot BBQ and a coldie. It takes a couple of hours, so it could be visa versa.(wear shoes) Trim those fast growing grapes vines if they drop into the BBQ during your stay. You can SEE them grow in summer - look like sticks in winter - rust red in autumn. Turn on the party lights. Turn them off again.
Have a great time.
Any question is good.

GUEST REVIEWS
We have lots of lovely guest reviews in the visitors book, Stayz guests can comment online. ( only 4 at a time )
We thank you for the excellent feedback.

Mick & Cheryl Pelly

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IMPORTANT BOOKING NOTICE
A booking request online will immediately reserve the dates for 24-48 hours, blocking the calendar to avoid double booking. Dates will then clear if booking does not proceed.

The calendar shows the booked nights - not the day of departure. Other calendar views with date specific rates on alternate website.

We appreciate that someone, probably you, often has to do the organizing of everybody else in your holiday group, So we are still with you for assistance after the calendar clears.

*Madontheriver has amended the Stayz terms of payment. The deposit to secure your booking is $200 or 25%, instead of 50% as per Stayz standard T&C.
Terms of balance of payment adjust with the reservation lead time .

Happy to do any quotes any time.

All quotes hold for 60 days regardless of possible rate change.

WEB STATS
Website Stayz Visits Counter: 20,934 visits from Oct 07 Updated daily.
plus anotherplace counter - 4217 distinct visits past 6 months (not the same person visiting LOTS of times.) = Lot of lovely guests - keep up the good surfing!

MAD Open Dec 07

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