About this rental
- House
- 250 m²
- 7 bedrooms
- 9 beds
- Sleeps 12
- 3 bathrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- Spaces
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Deck/Patio
6/7 bedroom farmhouse with 3 bathrooms, games room and set in 35 rural acres
Rooms and beds
Bedrooms: 7(Sleeps: 12)
Bathrooms: 3
Spaces
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Parking
- No smoking
- Accessible
- Heater
Map
Hosted by Carolyn Forte and Mark Robertson
Ask a questionAbout Carolyn Forte and Mark Robertson
Mark and I have owned and lived on this property since the mid 1990s. We built The Straw House as our family house - large to accommodate ourselves, our 6 children and their friends, as well as our assortment of animals including dogs, parrots, orphan goats and kangaroo joeys. Once the kids grew up and moved into their adult lives, the house was way too big for us, so we built a second, smaller house and started doing holiday lets in the big house. Mark and I love to meet our guests and we get a real boost from their love for The Straw House when they arrive. I, Carolyn, was born in the UK, moving here in 1991. Mark is a true blue aussie, raised in the wheat belt. He has now retired from teaching but spends full working days on the farm. No shortage of jobs to do! Our kids visit us often and we love nothing more than precious time spent with them and our grandchildren.
Why Carolyn Forte and Mark Robertson chose Forest Grove
When we were looking for a property large enough to accommodate our large family and several horses too, we scoured the area. This former farm grabbed my heart because of the brilliant location, the huge amount of space and potential, all the great outbuildings, but mainly because of the magnificent trees. I knew immediately that I wanted to build a house where I could watch the light of the setting sun turn the trees to gold.
What makes this House unique
The Straw House and its setting never fail to delight our guests, many of whom return again and again to enjoy the very special magical location and the good 'feels'.
- Languages:
- english, french, spanish, italian
Policies
Cancellation policy
- 100% refund of amount paid if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund of amount paid (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Check in after 2:00 pm
Check out before 10:00 am
Maximum overnight guests: 12Extra guests by arrangement with owners
- Events allowed in certain circumstances and only by arrangement.
Leavers and groups of under 30 years old will be required to pay a bond of $100 each by arrangement. Parties are not permitted.
School and public holidays we charge $500 per night which includes up to 10 guests. Extra guests will be charged at the normal rates.
Cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)