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Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 150 sq m
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Bright, VIC
- Bright Splash Park9 min walk
- Bright Visitors Centre10 min walk
- Bright City Clock Tower12 min walk
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
Located at the end of a quiet court in its own private, fenced garden
Park your car and walk everywhere
Everything is walkable.
Dog park 100m, Ovens River 150m, bike trail 2 blocks
Town 7 minutes flat, easy walk. Or 10 minutes along the car free riverside walk
Tessies has been completely gutted and refurbished.
All new kitchen (Miele appliances)
New king size beds
Sparkling new bathrooms,
Double glazing and polished concrete floors.
Lockable bike shed with power points to charge electric bikes
No expense spared
Ideally suited to families and friends.
Tessies House is ideally suited to families or groups of friends and is unique in Bright. Set in its own fully fenced garden it offers total privacy for the larger group.
It is owned and managed by Holidaybright Official Site - the most awarded property owner in Bright.
The Ovens River and its miles of riverside walks are at the end of the street.
The 92 kms of bike trail starts 2 blocks from your front door
The whole property is brilliantly conceived and a perfect retreat for the discerning traveler.
The property offers the following comforts to ensure your holiday is one you will remember fondly for years to come:
FACILITIES INCLUDE
SLEEP:
Main Bedroom - King Size bed with ensuite bathroom
Second Bedroom - King Size bed
Third Bedroom - Two Long King single beds
There is also the option of taking adjoining Tessies Studio - giving another King Size bedroom suite with private retreat & ensuite. This needs to be booked and paid for separately. Message to enquire.
All beds are fitted with quality linen & crisp white sheets. New 5 blanket doonas & blankets are provided. Both soft (down) & firm pillows
BATHE:
Ensuite to the main King Size bedroom.
Full main bathroom with large soaking bath & separate shower
Second ensuite if taking The Studio (this gives you 3 bathrooms)
All bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries & fluffy towels
LIVE:
Huge Open Plan living area furnished with comfortable, quality Italian leather lounge suite, wide screen TV, DVD player & a selection of DVDs, reverse cycle air conditioning
Free WiFi
Fire with logs provided free of charge
DINE:
Two Dining Tables for 8 - one inside and one outside in your own private garden. Quality matched cutlery, crockery & glassware
COOK:
ALL NEW Miele/Blanco kitchen with stone benchtops, full size family fridge, gas cooktop & electric oven, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, microwave, crockery and utensils, toaster, kettle,
Complimentary Gourmet teas and coffee provided including Nespresso pods
OUTSIDE:
Al fresco dining for 8 in a private fenced garden, BBQ, fully fenced private garden, vine covered patio, off street, parking
A lockable bike shed with power points for ease of charging electric bikes
Off street parking for up to 4 cars right outside the front door
PETS:
Pets are welcome with open paws both inside and outside
Polished hardwood floors
Leather furniture
Fully fenced private garden
There is a huge dog park 5 houses away
The Ovens River for swimming and walking is at the end of the street
Council regulation limit the number of pets to two (unless they are teensy – ring to enquire).
Please note - pets cannot be left alone for long periods - maximum 3 hours. If you plan on going out for longer they must go with you. We do have a doggysitter who come to the house - you pay directly.
We are the winners for 12 years in a row of the Award for Best Pet Friendly Holiday Accommodation in Australia (not just Victoria although we won that too).
RATES:
There are 2 ways to take Tessies - as a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom option sleeping up to 6 guests or as a 4 bedroom/3 bathroom option (utilising Tessies Studio) sleeping up to 8 guests
For the 3 bedroom Tessies House option the rates are all inclusive for 6 guests
For more than 6 guests Tessies Studio will also need to be booked. This is listed separately on this site and on our own site. Tessies Studio rates start at about $225 per night
Pets $75 per pet per stay (not per night) - maximum 2 pets if large
Please Note - all bookings through this site incur an additional Stayz booking fee of $30 per night plus any other Stayz charges
If all this is too confusing find us at Holidaybright Official Site and we shall be only too happy to help you
Minimum stay:
Minimum stays are usually 2 nights for midweek and 3 nights for weekends with exceptions for some peak times e.g.
School Holidays/April/Melbourne Cup/Easter, etc may have longer minimum stays
Christmas fortnight is by negotiation depending on what’s left – could be 3 nights, could be 7 nights – ring Holidaybright Official Site to enquire
CANCELLATIONS:
Covid
If a booking is made for a period affected by travel restrictions due to Covid19 a credit note to the value of the amount received by us from Stayz will be given to go towards a future holiday. This credit will not have an expiry date.
Otherwise, for all other bookings, this site has a No Refund policy. We recommend Travel Insurance if you are in doubt - there are many online companies.
Suitable for:
Groups of up to 6 to 8 - depending whether Tessie Studio is being utilised
Location:
12 Halinka Court Bright
REMEMBER - TIME AWAY IS FAR TOO PRECIOUS TO SPEND IN THE WRONG PLACE
If this property does not suit we have other properties of all sizes and prices. If you are wishing for family friendly accommodation Fairlight and Tessies are perfect for you
1. Fairlight - up to 5 bedrooms/5 bathrooms & A POOL - sleeps up to 10 - everyone gets a bathroom - perfect for families and larger groups .
2. Tessies Studio - sleeps 2 in a king size bed - perfect for couples and singles - pet friendly
3. Brantome - sleeps 2 in a king size bed - perfect for couples and singles - pet friendly
4. Tessies House - sleeps up to 6 - 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms - perfect for everyone - kids, families, pets - the works
5. Tessies House & Studio combined - sleeps up to 8 - 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms -from perfect for everyone - all generations - kids, families, friends, pets - the works.
All of our properties are brilliantly conceived and a perfect retreat for the discerning traveler.
All properties are located in quiet tree lined streets close to town and the river.
All have magnificent fully fenced private gardens. All are pet friendly.
Finally - be reassured as to the quality of this property. The owners, Holidaybright Official Site, are the most highly awarded property owners in Bright. They have won Stayz Peoples Choice Award for Best Property in Australia - out of 47,000 properties: have been awarded the highest score ever given to a Bright property by the Age Traveller and have been Number 1 on TripAdvisor for years
Located at the end of a quiet court in its own private, fenced garden
Park your car and walk everywhere
Everything is walkable.
Dog park 100m, Ovens River 150m, bike trail 2 blocks
Town 7 minutes flat, easy walk. Or 10 minutes along the car free riverside walk
Tessies has been completely gutted and refurbished.
All new kitchen (Miele appliances)
New king size beds
Sparkling new bathrooms,
Double glazing and polished concrete floors.
Lockable bike shed with power points to charge electric bikes
No expense spared
Ideally suited to families and friends.
Tessies House is ideally suited to families or groups of friends and is unique in Bright. Set in its own fully fenced garden it offers total privacy for the larger group.
It is owned and managed by Holidaybright Official Site - the most awarded property owner in Bright.
The Ovens River and its miles of riverside walks are at the end of the street.
The 92 kms of bike trail starts 2 blocks from your front door
The whole property is brilliantly conceived and a perfect retreat for the discerning traveler.
The property offers the following comforts to ensure your holiday is one you will remember fondly for years to come:
FACILITIES INCLUDE
SLEEP:
Main Bedroom - King Size bed with ensuite bathroom
Second Bedroom - King Size bed
Third Bedroom - Two Long King single beds
There is also the option of taking adjoining Tessies Studio - giving another King Size bedroom suite with private retreat & ensuite. This needs to be booked and paid for separately. Message to enquire.
All beds are fitted with quality linen & crisp white sheets. New 5 blanket doonas & blankets are provided. Both soft (down) & firm pillows
BATHE:
Ensuite to the main King Size bedroom.
Full main bathroom with large soaking bath & separate shower
Second ensuite if taking The Studio (this gives you 3 bathrooms)
All bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries & fluffy towels
LIVE:
Huge Open Plan living area furnished with comfortable, quality Italian leather lounge suite, wide screen TV, DVD player & a selection of DVDs, reverse cycle air conditioning
Free WiFi
Fire with logs provided free of charge
DINE:
Two Dining Tables for 8 - one inside and one outside in your own private garden. Quality matched cutlery, crockery & glassware
COOK:
ALL NEW Miele/Blanco kitchen with stone benchtops, full size family fridge, gas cooktop & electric oven, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, microwave, crockery and utensils, toaster, kettle,
Complimentary Gourmet teas and coffee provided including Nespresso pods
OUTSIDE:
Al fresco dining for 8 in a private fenced garden, BBQ, fully fenced private garden, vine covered patio, off street, parking
A lockable bike shed with power points for ease of charging electric bikes
Off street parking for up to 4 cars right outside the front door
PETS:
Pets are welcome with open paws both inside and outside
Polished hardwood floors
Leather furniture
Fully fenced private garden
There is a huge dog park 5 houses away
The Ovens River for swimming and walking is at the end of the street
Council regulation limit the number of pets to two (unless they are teensy – ring to enquire).
Please note - pets cannot be left alone for long periods - maximum 3 hours. If you plan on going out for longer they must go with you. We do have a doggysitter who come to the house - you pay directly.
We are the winners for 12 years in a row of the Award for Best Pet Friendly Holiday Accommodation in Australia (not just Victoria although we won that too).
RATES:
There are 2 ways to take Tessies - as a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom option sleeping up to 6 guests or as a 4 bedroom/3 bathroom option (utilising Tessies Studio) sleeping up to 8 guests
For the 3 bedroom Tessies House option the rates are all inclusive for 6 guests
For more than 6 guests Tessies Studio will also need to be booked. This is listed separately on this site and on our own site. Tessies Studio rates start at about $225 per night
Pets $75 per pet per stay (not per night) - maximum 2 pets if large
Please Note - all bookings through this site incur an additional Stayz booking fee of $30 per night plus any other Stayz charges
If all this is too confusing find us at Holidaybright Official Site and we shall be only too happy to help you
Minimum stay:
Minimum stays are usually 2 nights for midweek and 3 nights for weekends with exceptions for some peak times e.g.
School Holidays/April/Melbourne Cup/Easter, etc may have longer minimum stays
Christmas fortnight is by negotiation depending on what’s left – could be 3 nights, could be 7 nights – ring Holidaybright Official Site to enquire
CANCELLATIONS:
Covid
If a booking is made for a period affected by travel restrictions due to Covid19 a credit note to the value of the amount received by us from Stayz will be given to go towards a future holiday. This credit will not have an expiry date.
Otherwise, for all other bookings, this site has a No Refund policy. We recommend Travel Insurance if you are in doubt - there are many online companies.
Suitable for:
Groups of up to 6 to 8 - depending whether Tessie Studio is being utilised
Location:
12 Halinka Court Bright
REMEMBER - TIME AWAY IS FAR TOO PRECIOUS TO SPEND IN THE WRONG PLACE
If this property does not suit we have other properties of all sizes and prices. If you are wishing for family friendly accommodation Fairlight and Tessies are perfect for you
1. Fairlight - up to 5 bedrooms/5 bathrooms & A POOL - sleeps up to 10 - everyone gets a bathroom - perfect for families and larger groups .
2. Tessies Studio - sleeps 2 in a king size bed - perfect for couples and singles - pet friendly
3. Brantome - sleeps 2 in a king size bed - perfect for couples and singles - pet friendly
4. Tessies House - sleeps up to 6 - 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms - perfect for everyone - kids, families, pets - the works
5. Tessies House & Studio combined - sleeps up to 8 - 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms -from perfect for everyone - all generations - kids, families, friends, pets - the works.
All of our properties are brilliantly conceived and a perfect retreat for the discerning traveler.
All properties are located in quiet tree lined streets close to town and the river.
All have magnificent fully fenced private gardens. All are pet friendly.
Finally - be reassured as to the quality of this property. The owners, Holidaybright Official Site, are the most highly awarded property owners in Bright. They have won Stayz Peoples Choice Award for Best Property in Australia - out of 47,000 properties: have been awarded the highest score ever given to a Bright property by the Age Traveller and have been Number 1 on TripAdvisor for years
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Maximum two pets unless they are teensy. Enquire
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
For those travelling with pets could you please check the back garden and collect any droppings using the poo bags provided
Please leave the front door unlocked and the key on the table
If you are leaving before 10am could you please text Anna on 0418476046 to advise her. This would be so very helpful as we can get started cleaning early.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Bright
Bright is home to this holiday home. Bright Brewery and Mystic Bike Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ovens River J15 Streamside Reserve and Centenary Park Streamside Reserve. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.

Bright, VIC
What's nearby
- Centenary Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Bright Splash Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Bright Visitors Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Bright City Clock Tower - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Bright Brewery - 11 min walk
- Beechworth Bakery Bright - 13 min walk
- Wandi Pub - 7 min drive
- Sixpence Coffee - 13 min walk
- Coral Lee - 13 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Catherine Falcke

We are Catherine & John Falcke and the owners of Holidaybright Official Site. Our business is a unique property agency specialising in premium quality holiday properties in Bright.
We both own and manage all 4 of our properties so you can be assured our attention to detail is second to none. Over the 22 years we have been in this business we have won more Awards than any other property owner in Bright.
We have an extensive knowledge and love for everything Bright has to offer.
Our aim is to provide high end accommodation to ensure you both have a great holiday this time but also come back and recommend us to your friends.
It works. more than 70% of our guests are Return visitors or Referrals
We both own and manage all 4 of our properties so you can be assured our attention to detail is second to none. Over the 22 years we have been in this business we have won more Awards than any other property owner in Bright.
We have an extensive knowledge and love for everything Bright has to offer.
Our aim is to provide high end accommodation to ensure you both have a great holiday this time but also come back and recommend us to your friends.
It works. more than 70% of our guests are Return visitors or Referrals
Why they chose this property
The property has been gutted and completely refurbished this year.
There is no other property in Bright of this quality (Miele appliances, double glazing, etc)
There is no other property in Bright of this quality (Miele appliances, double glazing, etc)
What makes this property unique
5 minutes flat easy walk to town
Offstreet parking at your front door
Totally refurbished this year with new bathrooms, furniture, curatins * blinds, etc
Double glazing
Polished concrete floors
Fully fenced private garden
Offstreet parking at your front door
Totally refurbished this year with new bathrooms, furniture, curatins * blinds, etc
Double glazing
Polished concrete floors
Fully fenced private garden
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