Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beck P.
10 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend away
Beck P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Entire home
Wombat Forest Retreat - a private escape in the heart of the forest
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Internet
- Onsite parking available
Explore the area
Bullarto South, VIC
- Daylesford Sunday MarketPlace, Daylesford Sunday Market17 min drive
- Convent GalleryPlace, Convent Gallery18 min drive
- Lake DaylesfordPlace, Lake Daylesford20 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Wombat Forest Retreat - a private escape in the heart of the forest
Escape to the tranquility of Wombat Forest Retreat, a beautifully appointed new home nestled deep within the magnificent Wombat State Forest.
This peaceful retreat offers the perfect balance of modern comfort and natural beauty. Surrounded by towering trees and abundant wildlife, it's a place to slow down, reconnect and enjoy the serenity of the Australian bush.
The retreat comfortably accommodates up to four guests across two stylish bedrooms, each featuring a queen-sized bed.
After a day exploring the region, relax by the indoor fireplace, enjoy year-round comfort with central heating and cooling, or gather around the outdoor fireplace beneath a canopy of stars. Large windows frame stunning forest views, bringing the beauty of the surrounding landscape into every room.
Although there is no mobile phone coverage at the property, guests can stay connected through Starlink high-speed internet. Wi-Fi calling is available for supported devices, allowing you to make and receive calls while enjoying a true escape from the distractions of everyday life.
Entertainment options include VAST satellite television and Chromecast, enabling you to stream your own Netflix, Stan, Prime Video and other subscription services.
Features
- Brand new retreat in a secluded forest setting
- Two bedrooms with queen-sized beds
- Accommodates up to four guests
- Indoor wood fireplace
- Outdoor fireplace
- Central heating and cooling
- Spectacular forest views
- Starlink high-speed internet
- Wi-Fi calling capability
- VAST satellite television
- Chromecast for personal streaming services
- Ideal for those seeking a peaceful getaway
Whether you're looking for a romantic weekend away, a special celebration or simply a chance to unwind in nature, Wombat Forest Retreat offers an unforgettable escape in one of Victoria's most beautiful forest settings.
Locality
Located on the Great Dividing Range in the Wombat State Forest, and nearby the Spa Region of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, with mineral spas and massages. Enjoy the local botanic gardens, local markets, beautiful walks and fabulous restaurants. In the other direction is historic Trentham - see the Trentham Falls, and Lederderg State Park. Woodend, Mt Macedon and Hanging Rock are also within short driving distance.
The property is located between Daylesford and Trentham in the Wombat State Forest. Daylesford is a short drive from the property - supermarket, restaurants and general shopping. Historic Trentham is a 10 mins drive in the other direction.
This peaceful retreat offers the perfect balance of modern comfort and natural beauty. Surrounded by towering trees and abundant wildlife, it's a place to slow down, reconnect and enjoy the serenity of the Australian bush.
The retreat comfortably accommodates up to four guests across two stylish bedrooms, each featuring a queen-sized bed.
After a day exploring the region, relax by the indoor fireplace, enjoy year-round comfort with central heating and cooling, or gather around the outdoor fireplace beneath a canopy of stars. Large windows frame stunning forest views, bringing the beauty of the surrounding landscape into every room.
Although there is no mobile phone coverage at the property, guests can stay connected through Starlink high-speed internet. Wi-Fi calling is available for supported devices, allowing you to make and receive calls while enjoying a true escape from the distractions of everyday life.
Entertainment options include VAST satellite television and Chromecast, enabling you to stream your own Netflix, Stan, Prime Video and other subscription services.
Features
- Brand new retreat in a secluded forest setting
- Two bedrooms with queen-sized beds
- Accommodates up to four guests
- Indoor wood fireplace
- Outdoor fireplace
- Central heating and cooling
- Spectacular forest views
- Starlink high-speed internet
- Wi-Fi calling capability
- VAST satellite television
- Chromecast for personal streaming services
- Ideal for those seeking a peaceful getaway
Whether you're looking for a romantic weekend away, a special celebration or simply a chance to unwind in nature, Wombat Forest Retreat offers an unforgettable escape in one of Victoria's most beautiful forest settings.
Locality
Located on the Great Dividing Range in the Wombat State Forest, and nearby the Spa Region of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, with mineral spas and massages. Enjoy the local botanic gardens, local markets, beautiful walks and fabulous restaurants. In the other direction is historic Trentham - see the Trentham Falls, and Lederderg State Park. Woodend, Mt Macedon and Hanging Rock are also within short driving distance.
The property is located between Daylesford and Trentham in the Wombat State Forest. Daylesford is a short drive from the property - supermarket, restaurants and general shopping. Historic Trentham is a 10 mins drive in the other direction.
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Take all rubbish and recycling with you as there is no rubbish collection in the area.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 9026278
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Bullarto South
Located in Bullarto South, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Trentham Golf Club and Central Springs Mineral Reserve are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Daylesford Sunday Market and Ballan Farmers Market. Daylesford Spa Country Railway and Portal 108 are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Bullarto South, VIC
What's nearby
- Daylesford Sunday Market - 17 min drive - 17.4 km
- Convent Gallery - 18 min drive - 18.1 km
- Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 19 min drive - 18.5 km
- Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
- Lake Daylesford - 20 min drive - 19.6 km
Getting around
- Bullarto Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
- Trentham Bakery - 19 min drive
- Red Beard Bakery - 19 min drive
- Market Street - 19 min drive
- Hotel Trentham - 19 min drive
- Blackwood Resurrection - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Wombat Forest Retreat - a private escape in the heart of the forest pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Wombat Forest Retreat - a private escape in the heart of the forest?
As of 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wombat Forest Retreat - a private escape in the heart of the forest on 30 June 2026 start from AU$220, 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.
How much is parking at Wombat Forest Retreat - a private escape in the heart of the forest?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Wombat Forest Retreat - a private escape in the heart of the forest?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wombat Forest Retreat - a private escape in the heart of the forest?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Wombat Forest Retreat - a private escape in the heart of the forest located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Musk Bushland Reserve, Wombat Bushland Reserve and Spargo Creek Education Area. Daylesford Sunday Market and Daylesford Spa Country Railway are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole K.
26 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Retreat
It was lovely to have a break in peaceful Forrest surroundings- House was basic but all amenities were available. Almost like we stepped back in time, with no internet we played board games, cards and lots of laughter.
Mattress was very hard, a decent mattress would have made a huge difference to our stay.
Nicole K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John B.
21 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great experience
Two days out of the city at this place was a great experience - in the forest, no Internet or mobile, bush tracks nearby. Owners emphasise the basic accommodation - it is comfortable 50's style updated, bringing back good memories
John B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mustafa J.
28 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place for Nature and adventure lovers
Excellent location deep inside forest, far away from crowd. No internet which is good for a change. Nice indoor with woodfire and large windows overlooking the forest. This is a place to relax and take a break from hectic city life. Kids enjoyed the bon fire, barbecue, jungle walk, and even played cricket. Surely we will go there again.
Mustafa and family.
Mustafa J.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Samangi C.
22 Feb 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bullarto south
Beautiful surrounding with trees. Love to hear the wind noise coming through the trees. House is simple as explained. Beds are comfy.
The carpet in living area was not properly vacumed. There were some dog fur on it.
According to the owners check out instruction it was mentioned all garbage to be taken with you since there is no regular garbage collection at Wombat Forest, so we had to bring all our garbage with us which we didn't know before the booking done.
Samangi C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2021
Thankyou for you review Samangi - most appreciated. We endeavour to give as much information as possible prior to guests booking and will update accordingly.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
SARAH A.
9 Feb 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful surroundings
Absolutely loved the woodland surroundings which were a real getaway from it all. Just beautiful and we loved sitting outside in the evening around the campfire. The house was clean and the log fire was very toasty; everything was there that was needed although it would have been handy to be able to unlock the back door. It's great that the place is dog friendly and our mutt had a ball with all the interesting sniffs around. We really enjoyed it and we'll be back for sure, thank you Robyn
SARAH A.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shekar V.
9 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Far from the madding crowd
We enjoyed our stay. Property as described was a simple but clean place. Enjoyed family time with no mobile and Internet. Loved the walks and drives in the forest and saw lots of native animals. It was in close proximity to Daylesford and Macedon Ranges.
Shekar V.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sofia D.
6 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rejuvenating Retreat
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Womabat retreat. Will come again...
Thank you
Sofia D.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan W.
1 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
👍
Great
Ryan W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
TYSON B.
4 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet and beautiful get away retreat
The location and surroundings are perfect if you are after a quiet space with lots of nature. We had our dog with us and she loved the space that is around. The dog enclosure is also a nice touch. The house is warm when the fire is on and all basics are provided. Overall a wonderful place to stay.
TYSON B.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martine M.
24 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing week end
We really enjoyed staying here, it was nice to be away from the hussle amd bussel !!! A good spot for some R&R and hiking. Nice restaurants and cafe’s a short drive away! Will definitely be back !
Martine M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter S.
10 Oct 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Four Mates Golf/Footy Weekend
Got exactly what was advertised and it suited us perfectly. Loved the bush location.
Peter S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
7 May 2019
quiet and peaceful
great location but serious issues with water quality , didnt mind the disclouration but the smell made it impossible to use, luckily we were able to shower at the house of the friends we were visiting.Unhooking the tank from the house guttering and trucking in a load of clean water when required would solve this issue quite easily , then we would be happy to stay there again
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks for that suggestion. That is exactly what we do particularly when there hasn't been much rain. The last delivery was just prior to your stay on 20 March. It hasn't been noted by other guests but we appreciate your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the location.
Verified
8/10 Good
ROBERT W.
25 Jan 2019
Comfortable house nice and quiet no phone or WiFi great news for a quiet weekend away
Owner very helpful
ROBERT W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Ricky P.
22 Jan 2019
Great getaway from the rat race!!!
It was rustic peacefull and cozy, which wad exactly what we needed. Our puppy had a great time aswell. Cottage flea free and that was great. One thing is the need to get a newe bbq. As we had to make fire everynite to cook our meat, as bbq was old and out of service. But it was nice to get back to our roots. Will be back.
Ricky P.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 Jan 2019
Relaxing and peaceful
We loved the location - in the forest with lots of birds and occasional kangaroo. The smell of the gum trees is so nice. No frills cottage- but comfortable. Great for teaching the kids to ride dirt bikes - lots of space and tracks.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
13 Nov 2018
A little misleading
A little misleading, the view out the front door is of an abandoned car (not in the pictures). We were bitten to death by fleas on the couch (issue with having dogs and not having proper cleaning). pros were the shower, tv, and good instructions.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We are sorry that you did not enjoy your 4 day stay and wished that you had contacted us during your stay, rather than 2 days later, to rectify any issues.The house is for those who love a basic cottage in the forest - cosy and confortable but not fancy. The car is our 4wd for driving around the property - certainly not abandoned. We do allow dogs - as it is a great outdoors experience but could find no evidence of fleas after your stay. There was quite a lot of dog hair from your own dog though and bark from outside all over the couch. All cleaned up now :)
Archival
10/10 Excellent
27 Oct 2015
Bush experience without the tent!
We have stayed at Wombat Forest Retreat three times now and each time brings new adventure. Great place to be at nature in what feels like a secluded location but still be within minutes to the closest town. The kids thoroughly enjoy staying here and will be back again as its a easy get away without all the luggage!!
Archival
8/10 Good
Caroline M.
22 Feb 2015
Bush expereince
The retreat is close enough to drive to surrounding towns/attractions. We recommend the Daylesford Cidery, you can take your dog. The house is very simple, but has all the basics required. The bush around the house is quite raw, lots of flies, mosquitos etc -so be prepared. We did not need a FWD, despite it rained heavily prior, it's quite accessible. We brought our own drinking water because the tank water was discoloured by gum leaves. We could play our music and not disturb the neighbours which was nice. It was great that we could bring our dog, she's pretty good and did not wander far from the house, except once at night she followed a kangaroo. There's a pen for smaller dogs. I'm also going to advise that the next property past the retreat seemed to just be a large number of man built bee hives, it's quite far away, and did not disturb us, but maybe other's who are allergic should keep that in mind.
Caroline M.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
12 Dec 2012
I had time to be totally alone to relax. It felt very peaceful there, away from everything for a whi
I had time to be totally alone to relax. It felt very peaceful there, away from everything for a while.
Archival
8/10 Good
7 Dec 2011
First off, location wise we loved the place. It was deep in the forest, as promised, it was clean, a
First off, location wise we loved the place. It was deep in the forest, as promised, it was clean, and there was plenty of wood for the powerful forced air fireplace (replenished once on our visit), or an efficient electric heater if you prefer not to use a wood fire. The instructions for finding the place were excellent.
The house was not appropriate for very young children, like our 2 yr old. We had to watch her like a hawk, there were several non child safe features of the house, which I have recommended be fixed in the private comments section.
I recommend a 4wd for all weather access.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
10 Nov 2011
The house was very well equipped. The kitchen had all the necessary utensils & crockery, the beds we
The house was very well equipped. The kitchen had all the necessary utensils & crockery, the beds were very clean and comfortable. Overall, it was fantastic. My wife wanted to buy the place...Will be back for sure.
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