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Bluegums Retreat
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Spa

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 625 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Hepburn Springs, VIC
  • Place, Hepburn Springs Golf Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends)

For your added security, this property is only managed in Australia and we never request payments be made to overseas bank accounts.

Bluegums Retreat, set against a backdrop of native landscaping with countryside views and located a few minutes from the iconic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa, is ideally positioned for your escape.

Offering a sandstone interior, and Bluestone exterior, with exposed timber and plush carpets, The House was built from an old bridge demolished in Ballarat.

Bluegums Retreat offers an idyllic setting for you and your family or friends. Close to Lavendula, Cricket Willow, and the Hepburn Springs Golf Course, there is something for everyone nearby.

Well-appointed, with one King-split and two Queen bedrooms, an open plan living area and large timber deck with BBQ, Bluegums Retreat has space to tuck yourself away for rest and relaxation. On arrival, you will find a welcoming hamper of local and organic treats to start your stay.

A full kitchen and large dining area offer room for entertaining before you enjoy a country sunset from the deck or veranda. Invite yourself to Bluegums and be spoilt by nature.

Bluegums Retreat is located in the idyllic spa capital of Victoria - Hepburn Springs. The retreat located only a few minutes walk from the recently renovated Hepburn Spa and the famous Hepburn Springs Golf Course is ideally positioned for that total rest and relaxation.



Bluegums Retreat Accommodation

The 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms well-appointed house is a wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city and is lovely and peaceful with the sun rising and setting in full view of the main outlook from the house.

Fully refitted and refurnished over the last several months, Bluegums Retreat provides a stylish and comfortable environment to unwind and relax.

Lie in bed at night and gaze at the stars in the heavens above through the moon window over the master bed.

The grounds have been recently re-landscaped with water-friendly native planting sympathetic to the landscape. Lookout in the garden for Henry the 10ft Emu and, little Bertie the Kiwi.

Bluegums Retreat - Things to Do

Unique Features and Appointments:

3 Bedroom (2 Queen and 1 King-split)
2 Bathrooms
Spa Bath
Fully appointed kitchen with all facilities
Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
Washing Machine, Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board
Gas Log Fire and Coonara Wood Fire
Gas Barbeque
Flat Screen TV/DVD/CD
Large timber deck
Countryside views and native setting
Local Produce Hamper on arrival
No pets allowed

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 53498345345HL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends)?

As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends) on 5 May 2026 start from AU$1,205, 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 Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends) located?

This family-friendly Hepburn holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Hepburn Springs Golf Course, Portal 108 and Hepburn Regional Park. Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and Laurie Sullivan Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mary B.

Very comfortable stay

Enjoyed the beautiful setting of a very warm and comfortable house, well equipped and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you Mary, hopefully next time we can improve on things for your stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

TANYA S.

Beautiful Home

Thank you for a beautiful home to stay in for our breakaway! We had a lovely time and couldn't be happier with the services / amenities provided.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Tanya, it was lovely having you all to stay. Hope to see you again soon.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

MARY ELLEN J.

Exceptional Hepburn Property

A great property to stay in with friends and family. Very comfortable, everything you could possibly ask for. The owner was very helpful and accommodating.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks Mary Ellen. It was a real pleasure having you all to stay. Hope to see you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Truly restful

This was one of the best stays we have ever had. The property was amazing and the house well appointed for everything you could want. The owner was friendly and very helpful and even left a very nice basket of treats for us. Highly recommended, we will be staying here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2022
Mnay thnaks, it was great having you stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

A beautiful home for a relaxing holiday

Thanks Geoff for a wonderful stay. Your home is gorgeous and we loved the peaceful location. The balcony was perfect to enjoy dinner and a glass of bubbles whilst watching the wildlife. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks Kristen. It was a real pleasure having you all to stay. Hope to see you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nijaz T.

A beautiful property

Many thanks Geofffor making our stay at Bluegums over the Anzac weekend a great one. We loved everything about this property. Very comfortable and the welcome hamper was a real treat.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Nijaz, hope to see you all back at Bluegums soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A beautiful setting! The house is charming and perfectly set up. The host Geoff was fabulous!

We loved ‘Bluegums’. Perfectly set up in a pristine, quiet setting - we left feeling recharged and rested. Highly recommend, Geoff the host was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks guys, it was great having you stay at Bluegums Retreat. I hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Faye M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Getaway

Amazing place,quite and beauty of the local Animals to greet you,as you sit on the balcony,drinking a glass off wine.100 % Happy and relaxed.Geoff the owner is amazing,and should be proud,in this beautiful house of his.Your will wannna come back again and again..
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2025
Many thanks Faye, it was great to have you all stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

We absolutely loved every bit of our stay, the house was amazing, clean and cosy. Geoff is a wonderful host. Loved waking up to kangaroos in the backyard and even in the evening they were still there. Definitely need to revisit again soon, as 2 nights wasnt long enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
Your most welcome Roxanne - it was great having you to stay. All the best for the rest of 2024.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Wonderful.

Thank you very much Geoff. We all really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks John. It was a real pleasure having you all to stay. Hope to see you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bec B.

Great Family Property

This was a great place to stay with the family for a few days. House had everything. Kitchen was wonderful and a great games retreat area for the kids. The owner was friendly and really helpful with places to go and see. We will return! 
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2022
Thanks, Bec - It was great having you stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zuiena C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded Serene

From the time we booked till we left the house the entire process was exceptionally smooth. Geoff has been very welcoming, friendly and with a lot of tips on the locality. We enjoyed staying in the house and will likely return in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2022
Many thanks, Zuiena. It was great to be able to have you stay. All the best for the rest of 2022 and hope to see you again one day.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michelle d.

We love Bluegums

We had just the most amazing time at this property. Everything was great. The owner was friendly and helpful to deal with, the property was immaculate and stunningly designed. The hamper on arrival was a great touch. All made for a fantastic stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks Michelle. It was a real pleasure having you all to stay. Hope to see you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA L.

Wonderful Relaxing Stay

Bluegums is just an amazing property. Well decorated and set up for a very comfortable stay. We have stayed at other places in Hepburn but none have been any where near as good as Bluegums. My husband loved it and so did the children. Loved the "welcome" hamper of local goodies - a really nice touch. And the spa tub is more than big enough for two! 
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2022
Thanks, Nicola, it was great having you stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VeeBee

Clean, cosy with lots of character
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Many thanks, Adrian - it was great having you all stay at Bluegums. Hope to see you again. I ma here today literally installing a new King size bed in the main bedroom - come back and try it out!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha S.

Fantabulous

Amazing hospitality for reassuringly well prepared hosts. Such a well maintained cottage with all the mod cons to keep you warm and cosy for a lovely winter retreat. Great tips on what to do in the area but also provisions if you want to stay inside and while away the hours in the beautiful surroundings and peace and quiet. Have already booked for next year as can;t wait to do it again asap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Natasha, it was lovely having you all to stay and look forward to your next one. I will make sure there are extra soccer balls left out this time, just in case one goes missing. All the best. Geoff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to relax and see Daylesford and surrounds

We went as a family of 6 (including grandparents and kids). Really nice house and amazing setting. Kangaroos and kookaburras appear in the backyard on a nightly basis and we spent most nights on the veranda. Very comfortable set up and everything you need. Geoff was great to deal with and super helpful. Would book again no problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2023
Many thanks, Mark. It was great to be able to have you all stay. All the best for 2023 and hope to see you again one day. Give me a couple of months and we will have disconnected from the NBN - I am going with Starlink - it is far more reliable.!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

FAYE M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
This was our third time staying at Bluegum. Unfortunately, this occasion proved very disappointing as there was a substantial water leak into the down stairs area from the hot water service. This had resulted in water damage and a substantial area affected with mould, which included the carpet, walls and furniture having mould build up and damage. It was also apparent that the 2nd floor shower was also leaking into the downstairs area onto cabling and powerpoints behind the television. T h e owner was notified immediately and was unable to provide any solution during our stay or positive outcome. As the downstairs area, which my grandson was meant to be sleeping in was not habitable due to mould on the pull-out sofa and carpet, which was also water damaged.We were very disappointed as this has been a lovely place to stay in the past.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
This review is absolutely false. I personally checked the house on the day of arrival and everything was totally in order. The house was left by Faye in the filthiest state I have ever seen in 17 years. My cleaners took 140 photos to document the appalling state. In addition - we found chocolate wrappers and other items in the dishwasher which in turn cause the pump motor to burn out as the waste got clogged. It was clear that more than the 6 people booked for stayed - from the airbed packaging in the bins and the moving of the furniture. The downstairs area where the “grandson” was supposed to sleep was not cleared with us - and is generally not available. I would never host these guests again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

ERIN M.

Simply the best

No need to look any further. We are big users of STAYZ for Hepburn, and this property is by far the best we have come across in both Hepburn and Daylesford. The owner made booking so easy and was very helpful with things to do and restaurants to go to. The welcome hamper made the start of our stay very welcoming. We loved the little soaps! And it was so nice to lay in bed at night and look out at the stars through the skylight. You definately need to try this place!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2022
Thanks, Erin, it was great having you stay.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, Peaceful, Cozy yet Spacious

We had our second stay at Bluegums and loved every minute of it. The kids really enjoyed the soccer table in the downstairs playroom and running around in the gardens. The two living areas with the TV's was perfect, Netflix provided, 3 fireplaces, the house is so toasty and warm. We felt so relaxed, a home away from home. If you love to stay in and not go anywhere this is a perfect place to do just that. We felt very spoilt with the beautiful hamper on arrival and the gorgeous smelling toiletries. A beautiful property, you will not be disappointed.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
That is lovely. Thanks Lydia. It was a pleasure hosting you guys again. and next time, the spa should be fixed!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Bluegums!

Bluegums Retreat is a beautiful property , tucked away in a wonderful quiet neighbourhood. Lots of roos & a little duckling family kept us entertained. We loved Eddie the Emu & we put the garden light on each night so we could see him. Beds were extremely comfy & the kitchen's cooking facilities were superb! Cannot speak highly enough about everything in this home - the owner 's generous hamper of goodies, champers & chocs plus lit fires & lights on certainly welcomed us on our arrival. Would definitely return. Thanks Geoff for your hospitality & pls pass on our thanks to your cleaner. A very clean & welcoming home. Michelle, Sally, Heidi & Wendy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Michelle, many thanks for your comments. It was a pleasure having you and your party to stay at Bluegums Retreat. Hope to see you again in the future. All the best.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariola B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A DREAM!

I genuinely don’t even think I have the words to describe how magical this house is. Not only is it beautiful, but the attention to detail in everything made the entire experience hands down one of my most memorable ones in years. We definitely will be back many many more times!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Many thnaks Mariola for your lovely comments. All the best for the rest of 2022.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

What Beautiful house and homely beautiful surrounds comfortable beds and has everything you would need. We loved our stay very much Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2021
Many thanks for your kind words, Amanda. It was great being able to have you stay. You were great guests and hope to see you again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and relaxing retreat

Bluegums is a beautiful property! It was the perfect place for our family to catch up and truly unwind. Kids loved exploring the surrounding bush land and keeping an eye on the local kangaroos. After a day of exploring Daylesford and the surrounding region, coming home to a roaring log fire and cooking for loved ones is my idea of bliss. And all the bedrooms are beautifully furnished, and have comfy beds. Morning coffees on the daybed - sublime! Thanks for being such a helpful host Geoff, and we really appreciate the warm arrival. We would love to return one day, and would recommend Bluegums to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2020
Many thanks for your comments, I am glad you all had a great time up there.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Time

Blue Gums Retreat is in an amazing location that central to both Hepburn Springs and Dayelsford. The property has everything that you could require for a relaxing holiday. The property owner was incredibly helpful, communicating with us regularly during our stay with helpful local knowledge of what to do and where to go. I cant recommend both this area and the Blue Gums Retreat highly enough. Thank you for the memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Many thanks for your comments, Troy. It was a pleasure having you all to stay at Bleugums. All the best for 2020 and I hope to see you again one day.

About the host

Hosted by Geoffrey Gedge

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For the last 12 years I have had a passion for delivering guests the best possible experience they can have when away from home. We all spend too much time working and don't want to waste our time or money when we want to get away from it all. Hopefully, you will feel that our properties in Hepburn Springs not only give you real value for money but also make your time away memorable.

Why they chose this property

Bluegums is quite unique in that it is built mainly from recycled materials. The main structure of the house is built from reclaimed bluestone and sandstone from an old bridge in Ballarat. The house has been refitted to be as eco-friendly as possible without compromising on luxury.

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