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Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats

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Room
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Sawmill Settlement, VIC
  • Place, Mt. Buller Alpine Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Stirling
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Stirling Alpine Resort
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Loft Space

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats

Cross River Mountain Retreat is a modern and luxurious accommodation, set amongst the tall mountain ash tree tops. This Architecturally designed retreat is striking in its appearance, and includes all the finest finishes that you expect in a quality chalet and retreat, including concrete bench tops, spotted gum cabinetry, luxurious free standing bath and the beautiful natural travertine tiling. This chalet is designed exclusively for you to kick back and relax and take in the natural surroundings from the living area or one of the three elevated decks.

This unique building is eco friendly, utilising natural and recycled materials and incorporates state of the art hydronic heating, and hot water service from energy efficient heat pumps.

Stay and enjoy the house or visit the many of Victoria's unique local attractions nearby.

Please note there is an additional guest fee charged for bookings over 5 guests. To keep pricing competetive we encourage guests to bring their own linen and towels. There is a linen option (including towels) available to purchase if desired.

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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

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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

Property # 9206100
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 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

About the area

Sawmill Settlement

Located in Sawmill Settlement, this chalet is in a rural area and on a river. Mt. Buller Alpine Resort and Mount Stirling are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Delatite Education Area and Mount Russell Education Area. Waterskiing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Sawmill Settlement, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mount Russell Education Area - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Delatite Education Area - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Mount Stirling - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Mount Stirling Alpine Resort - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hunt Club Hotel Merrijig - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Peaks Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wokworx - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Powder Bar - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪T's High Country Cafe - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats on 17 May 2026 start from AU$586, 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 Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats located?

This family-friendly Sawmill Settlement chalet is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Delatite Education Area and Mount Russell Education Area. Mt. Buller Alpine Resort and Mount Stirling are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sairam I.

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

outing for big family

Nice accommodation, well equipped and comfortable to stay. We stayed for two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

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

A great stay near Mt Buller!

A great house in a fantastic location a short drive from Mt Buller. The house is super clean and conformable and Darren is a fantastic host. Hope to book again in future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

fariba j.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

very good

It was a very beautiful place, very peaceful and quiet, everything was in the house, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jo E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location only minutes to Mr Buller entrance.

Loved the house. If you research the design it brings it all together and you can recognise the inspiration behind it and the elements that make it come together.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

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

Stunning spot

We had a lovely stay with two families at Darren’s place and couldn’t fault it. Beautifully designed home and extremely well appointed. Location is fantastic in a quiet corner of Sawmill Settlement. Darren was very helpful with the booking and self check in was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sawmill stay

Beautiful position amongst the trees in Sawmill Settlement. The house is a really cool design and build and bathrooms are lovely. The kitchen is modern and very well stocked with utensils and kitchen equipment. I meant to leave a note for the owner that it appears queen bed in room without the ensuite may have broken slats on the bed as the couple in that bed said they kept falling into gap so might be worth checking. Would be lovely base for hiking too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Vandan S.

Liked: Check-in

Dissatisfied with the facilities provided

It was a clean place However, we did expect milk/milk powder to be provided for morning tea and shower gel at least considering how far the place is from convenience/grocery store Also some of the items in the pantry were expired and outdated for example olive oil bottle was expired (photos can be shared ).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2022
Sorry to hear this was an issue. As you can see from all other reviews this has not been an issue for anyone else. The olive oil is provided for in a refill porcelin container which is an environmentally freindly way of providing this product. The bottles were left by a previous guest and not removed by the cleaners. The house is located in a beautiful remote location and all pantry and fridge perishable items are to be supplied by the guests and taken with you for your stay. The is a geral store 10 mins away if required. Its a pity that there was no comment about actual house, and or the beautiful location amongst the Mountain Ash Forests.
Archival

6/10 Okay

WALLIS G.

Unfortunate end!

If you are looking at this property please do note that it is still in the process of being built therefore there are parts still unfinished. (August 2017) There is no mention of this whilst making a booking. Myself along with 7 other friends stayed at this "retreat" for the weekend while we enjoy Mt Buller skiing. I have to say, the location is great as it doesn't take too long to get to the mountain. We did enjoy our stay here however on departure, we all are extremely dissapointed by the owners decision to keep $100 of the bond for a broken toilet seat which DID NOT occur during our stay. Upon received this email we asked for photographic evidence which came back with the slightest chip on the back of the toilet seat. Moral of the story, check over everything in this property before staying so you don't end up like us!!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2020
I need to point out that the above reviewer stated that they were going to leave a great review until they realised that bond was going to be deducted because the toilet seat had been damaged and was required to be replaced. We also received a complaint from a our neighbour about noise on their first night, contravening the rules of the house. The above review is misleading, as this house is new, one of the best accommodation options in the area, and is completely finished, as presented in the photos of the house on Stayz. Certainly anyone staying here will have a great stay and enjoy the house as the other reviewers have stated. Happy to chat to any future guests regarding staying at our house.
Verified

8/10 Good

Shewa W.

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

It was a beautiful experience

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie P.

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

Great stay

We had 4 nights at Sawmill Settlement. The house is very well equipped, clean, warm and comfortable. It is a 20 minute drive to Mansfield so you need to be organised with food - the fridge and freezer are sizeable and there was a good selection of condiments and general items if you forget something. Overall a great stay and would recommend for a group of friends/family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ran S.

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

Great house

A very good house, easy to get checking in, clean and great design.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

This was our second stay at Sawmill Settlement. Great place for a week at the snow.

Excellent property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Bronwyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful escape

The property was clean, warm, quiet and beautifully situated overlooking bushland. We had a wonderful stay. Darren was great to communicate with. We were however a little disappointed that supplies weren't provided or a description as to what we needed to bring was not provided given Mansfield was a distance to travel to (e.g. coffee pods for coffee machine, soap and shampoo). In our experience these items and more have been provided whenever we have rented previously. Otherwise we loved our stay at your beautiful home. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Tranquillity at its finest

After the year 2020 has thrown at us it was just what we needed. Great location to just chill out and reflect on a year that has been.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Christmas getaway

We had 2 families get together for post Christmas catch up, good quiet area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Awesome place!

We had an amazing stay here. So close to Mount Buller. Was a great base to get to the mountain. House was very comfortable and big enough to fit two families easily. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sofi b.

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

Beautiful house

We were a large family with 6 adults and a toddler. We all had a wonderful time. Great cosy and comfortable house with good facilities, beautiful views and gorgeous wildlife. Darren was lovely and great to communicate with. No one wanted to leave at the end of the stay. Will definitely go back and recommend to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve w.

Great property and location

The house is perfect for a little get away with all the comforts needed, place was tidy and warm. Only suggestion is to add a TV to the master bedroom. Thanks again Darren for a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosana D.

Amazing house!

The house is amazing, really felt like a home away from home. Immaculated clean, warm and with everything we needed for a perfect weekend away! Darren is great, nice and easy to communicate with. We definitely will come back next year for another weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Big Beautiful property

We stayed at the cross river retreat in sawmill settlement. It's a large and beautiful property that suited our group well. We enjoyed our stay very much. Our suggestion for improvement would be to include instructions for the house including, Wifi passwords, local food options etc. (We eventually found the wifi password on the router)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thi Y L.

Nice

It was amazing house . Hopefully we will come back for the next holiday
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jodie t.

The perfect escape

This place is an absolute treasure. I stayed here during a work stint in Mansfield and was fortunate to find this little slice of heaven. The house is beautiful and luxurious whilst being warm and comfortable. The house looks even better than in the photos. Clean and spacious with a fully-equiped kitchen that was perfect for cooking at home and dining amongst the gum trees on the balcony. Everything had been thought of. Perfect location to explore the river and nearby trails. Will happily return and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Excellent Property

Great location very peaceful and so close to Mount Buller, with unbelievable access to the epic bike trail and other tracks. 9 of us in the house and it worked so well. We had a great time!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Highly Recommended

Great house to base your bike trips. We stayed here over the long weekend and it was a fantastic base for using the many tracks and trails around Buller. Very comfortable, with views across the forest and valley. Great watching the sun go down, as we had dinner and drinks after a long day! Highly recommended.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L.

Excellent Property

This house is beautiful! A fantastic weekend escape with plenty of room. Everything we wanted – warm, cosy, clean with great views of the forest as well as easy access to Mt Buller. We will be back in summer with our bikes.

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