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Luxurious Unique, Private Paradise-Kangaroo Manor

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A spacious living area with a large wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and a view of the mountains.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden ceiling, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious dining area with a wooden ceiling and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern house with a large glass facade, a stone exterior, and a swimming pool in the foreground.
A stone house with a large glass window, a wooden deck, and a metal roof.

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Situated at the riverfront, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 2 bathrooms. It includes 1 outdoor pool, 1 bicycle, a jetted bathtub, and games. Enjoy mountain views from the deck, patio, and porch while engaging in fishing, mountain biking, and cave exploring nearby. Visit Bulong Estate and Blue Lotus Water Garden for local attractions.

Highlights

  • Even better in person

    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Yarra Valley, VIC
  • Place, Bulong Estate
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Lotus Water Garden
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Yarra River Walk
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Main Family Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - Ensuite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious Unique, Private Paradise-Kangaroo Manor

This is a unique property built by a well-known meditation teacher as a healing retreat. Completely isolated, it is a hexagon with glass walls and a cellar. The property is 40 acres and set in the Little Yarra Valley offshoot of the Upper Yarra Valley. Our house is located on a high island of the valley with views that stun. We have approx 700 metres of Little Yarra River frontage with several acres of rain-forest (wet sclerophyll). There is also a pine forest and walks everywhere. We even have an old gold mine!

STYLE - The house is made from wood, much of which was originally cut from the property. I like to think it is a bit 'African Safari', it is the perfect excuse to escape the city and enjoy a more peaceful way of life.

WHY IS THE HOUSE UNIQUE? - Everyone who comes to the house adores it. They gasp at the views, revel in the serenity and marvel at the connection to nature. We have 200 kangaroos on the lawn and wombats by the pool at night as well as two resident kangaroos that visit often.

In addition to staying at our lovely house, we also provide the following so you can really enjoy your stay:
- A magnificent horizon pool setting with barbecue
- WIFI

THE KITCHEN
- A walk-in pantry with all of the basic cooking condiments including locally produced olive oil, salt/pepper, spices, herbs, flour, sugar, tea, coffee etc.
- Dishwasher
- Bread-maker, slow-cooker, juicer.
- Microwave
- Double Liebherr fridge

THE BATHROOMS
- Main bathroom completely renovated with a spa and double vanities
- Ensuite bathroom
- Our water is all natural from the tank. The pressure and supply is excellent

THE BEDROOMS
The house has four large bedrooms each has a 4 queen bed.

The master bedroom looks out over the valley and is truly a beauty to behold. The other bedrooms look over the garden. The kangaroos come onto the lawn in the morning and you can watch the clouds pass up the valley and even see snow on Donna Buang on the colder days.

HEATING & COOLING
The house is fully centrally heated, and has fans in every room for the warmer months. There is also a lovely open fireplace to cosy up to in the cooler months.

THE POOL
Our pool is amazing and huge. It is nearly 25 metres long and 10 feet deep (to mix my measures) at the deep end. The deck around the pool is expansive so there is plenty of room for entertaining during your stay.

THE LAUNDRY
Modern laundry with all the amenities.

OUTSIDE THE HOUSE
Apart from very large decks all around the house and pool, there is a terrace with large modern barbecue. We have large outdoor tables on the front and rear decks as well as the pool deck.

The garden is planted with rare and exotic plants and large established trees as well as a substantial orchard.

ACTIVITIES
Wineries, micro-breweries, restaurants, shops and country living are all at your doorstep. There are approximately 16 wineries within a 30 minute drive of Warburton.

The start of the popular Warburton Trail is also nearby. This is 29 km of gravel path for bikes, walking or horse-riding. There is also the aqueduct trail, close access to national forest and drives and trails on the property.

Other sporting activities include:
- Golf at the Warburton Golf Club (10 min drive)
- Cycling (local bike hire)
- Hot air ballooning at Healesville
- Nancy's of the Valley cafe at Yarra Junction
- Oscars restaurant at Warburton

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not suitable for children under the age of 2

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strictly no smoking all year round

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7536175
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
On-site 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Melbourne

Located in Yarra Junction, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Hoddles Creek Education Area and Launching Place Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Lotus Water Garden and Rayners Stone Fruit Orchard. Warburton Rainforest Gallery and Healesville Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Yarra Valley, VIC

What's nearby

  • Bulong Estate - 8 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Blue Lotus Water Garden - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Britannia Creek G181 Bushland Reserve - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Yarra River Walk - 16 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Yarra Ranges National Park - 16 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 31 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cunninghams Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Launch Fuel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's of the Valley - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The River View - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Silva Coffee Roasters - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxurious Unique, Private Paradise-Kangaroo Manor have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxurious Unique, Private Paradise-Kangaroo Manor?

As of 10 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxurious Unique, Private Paradise-Kangaroo Manor on 13 Sept 2026 start from AU$2,573, 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.

Is Luxurious Unique, Private Paradise-Kangaroo Manor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxurious Unique, Private Paradise-Kangaroo Manor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Unique, Private Paradise-Kangaroo Manor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Unique, Private Paradise-Kangaroo Manor?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Unique, Private Paradise-Kangaroo Manor located?

Located in Yarra Junction, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Bulong Estate and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Blue Lotus Water Garden. Hoddles Creek Education Area and Launching Place Bushland Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Gita Ricca

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Louise is the owner of this property is professional speaker living in Yarra Valley and travel extensively with work interstate and internationally.

Gita is the co host managing all bookings and communications for Kangaroo Manor.

Why they chose this property

Our view is world leading, unhindered by anything but trees, paddocks and mountains. We look out over the fabulous upper Yarra Valley and the experience all starts on the beautiful 3/4km tree-lined drive. There are plenty of paths through our own paddocks, dry forest and rainforest as well as a pine forest with plentiful pine mushrooms. The bush along our river is said to hold the original aboriginal track and the water is always abundant, fresh and clear.
In the area there are regular markets, wineries, pubs, restaurants, cafes, many long tendered walking tracks, bike hire, horse events, ballooning and . .. anything else you heart desires.

What makes this property unique

On the property we have 100's of kangaroos that come in and around the property so you will be able to see them up close. However we do recommend that you do not try to pat them, as they are wild. Also, you will experience many other uniquely Australian Wildlife during your visit to Kangaroo Manor.

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