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House On The Hill - Perfect Winter Getaway Heathcote

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

King Size

1 King Bed

Single Beds

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Main Bathroom (shared)

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bedroom Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Powder Room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

House On The Hill - Perfect Winter Getaway Heathcote

The House On The Hill is a beautiful 5 bedroom home on 40 acres accommodating up to 12 people (2 King Bedrooms opening up to outside with their own sliding doors to the country, 2 Queen Bedrooms and 1 Bedroom with 4 single beds) with 2 bathrooms and 3 toilets.

We are very flexible with arrival time this can be anytime for check in on the day of your arrival and with departure flexible depending on if booking next day. If booking following day in busy period checkout would be 10.00 am. However if no booking following day can stay until 3.00 pm to make the most of your House on the Hill experience.

The property has spectacular views overlooking Mt Camel and located very close to wineries in the area and is 19 km’s from the town of Heathcote. Heathcote is a town in central Victoria, Australia, situated on the Northern Highway 110 kilometres north of Melbourne and 40 kilometres south-east of Bendigo via the McIvor Highway.

This property is set on 40 acres, with beautiful mountain views and sunsets with salt water swimming pool and BBQ area to enjoy. Great house to escape to from the city and enjoy as a family, group of friends, winery weekend or golf weekend.

This property is regularly used as a family holiday house so has all creature comforts.

Our property has been used for special events such as small wedding ceremonies however if you are interested in this sort of stay there is additional fee of $2,000 on top of stay due to extra cleaning, rubbish removal, window cleaning. We are open to helping you celebrate your special day however there needs to be such a surcharge due to the extra expenses involved.

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House Rules

Check in after 9:00 AM

Check out before 3:00 PM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Happy to have small gatherings

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking inside the house - deck outside

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 and lock the doors

Put key back in lock box at gate for e try and next to front door at house.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Ensure all dishes are loaded in dishwasher (no need to empty dishwasher) and food emptied from fridge

Please close all windows, doors, turn off lights, heating, air-conditioning and candles. Do not move furniture or change sound SONOS system.

Please take all food to garbage bin located out of property red bin and recycle accordingly in tubs on deck

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9219075
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Happy to have small gatherings
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Redcastle

Located in Redcastle, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Flynns Wines and Heathcote Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Redcastle Bushland Reserve and Heathcote-Graytown National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Red Castle, VIC

What's nearby

  • Heathcote-Graytown National Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Redcastle Bushland Reserve - 10 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Flynns Wines - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Tooleen Highway Park - 25 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Heathcote Winery - 25 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Goornong Station - 44 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flynn's Wines - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cornella Brewery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Peregrine Ridge - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tellurian Wines - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does House On The Hill - Perfect Winter Getaway Heathcote have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at House On The Hill - Perfect Winter Getaway Heathcote?

As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at House On The Hill - Perfect Winter Getaway Heathcote on 31 Aug 2026 start from AU$724, 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.

Is House On The Hill - Perfect Winter Getaway Heathcote pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at House On The Hill - Perfect Winter Getaway Heathcote?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at House On The Hill - Perfect Winter Getaway Heathcote?

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM.

What time is check-out at House On The Hill - Perfect Winter Getaway Heathcote?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is House On The Hill - Perfect Winter Getaway Heathcote located?

This family-friendly Redcastle holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Redcastle Bushland Reserve and Heathcote-Graytown National Park. Crosbie Nature Conservation Reserve and Gobarup H108 Bushland Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 93 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

LOUISE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was a most enjoyable one with friends The HOH is perfect for a group getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
That’s so wonderful to hear we just want our guests to have the best time away. Would love for you all to return again soo. At HOH.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vale M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was even better than the pics!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2025
Thanks for your wonderful review we look forward to all returning back again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Welcoming host! Very generous with amenities. Towels & sheets all provided which is amazing! Clean & spacious . Great family getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2026
So glad you all had a wonderful stay and hope to see you again at House on the Hill.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was beyond lovely and had so many recommendations for what to do in the area. The photos do not show just how fantastic this house is. The living areas are huge and everything you could ever need in the kitchen. Outdoor areas were a fantastic place to spend warm evenings soaking up the views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2026
So glad you and your group had such a wonderful stay we would love you all to return again anytime. Thanks for your lovely comments and we are going to look at photographer as agree pics don’t show the place as well as could be.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denham K.

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

Awesome stay!

House on the hill is a breathtaking property - recommend to anyone staying with a large group, photos don’t do the property justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2022
Hi Denham thanks for your amazing review. We will definitely be getting professional photographer to take photos next year too. Thanks again and look forward to your return again also. Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

konrad t.

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

Quite getaway with stunning views

Great communication with host and beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2024
Thanks for your lovely review so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to you and your group returning again one day. Thanks Karen
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda F.

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

4th Stay

Loved our 4th stay, kids always have a ball, very relaxing for adults with plenty to do for all.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2021
We hope to have you all return soon. We are doing lots of maintenance and updates over winter ready for Spring and Summer. Thanks again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James L.

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

Excellent property

This place is exactly as it was described to be , really amazing place to stay with large group of family and friends , inside and out is really nice and definitely will be coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2023
Hi James so happy you had a great time at House on the Hill and look forward to your return again soon. Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Just an amazing house, with everything you need to spend a beautiful moment with your friends and fa

We had an amazing time in that stunning property!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2022
Hi Julie so glad you loved your stay at House on the Hill and welcome you back anytime. Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

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

Amazing location, fabulously house

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - the views were fabulous, the kitchen well-stocked with pots, pans and utensils, the pool a great size, and comfy beds for the whole family. Would recommended to anyone seeking a tranquil stay with plenty of privacy!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Hi Kathleen so happy to hear you had a great time at House on the Hill that's all we want for our guests. We hope you will return again soon. Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny A.

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

Fantastic stay once again!

Beautiful property with spectacular views and great entertainment options. Hosts are kind and very accommodating with great communication through the whole process.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2022
Thanks for your wonderful review. So glad you loved your stay at House on the Hill. We would love you to return again!! Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Loved it... it was a little piece of heaven

Beautifully furnished, beautiful location and beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Emily So glad you enjoyed your stay at House on the Hill. Look forward to your return again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

margho a.

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

Beautiful house surrounded by nature.

Loved our stay in this house, everyone had the best time from kids to adults. Will definitely recommend and come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2022
Thanks for your wonderful review. So glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return again. Thanks again Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Time to relax!

A fantastic property! Plenty of space with a huge living area and undercover areas next to the pool. The outdoor fireplace is a favourite for the adults once the kids are in bed. We love staying here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2025
Hi Jason that is wonderful to hear you loved your stay at House on the Hill. We hope you again one day. So glad the weather behaved. Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby D.

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

The Best!

As return guests we cannot fault this property; we love everything about it. Thank you Karen for another perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
Hi Libby thanks again for your wonderful review welcome back anytime as amazing guests!! Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil B.

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

Lovely weekend getaway!!

Love this property! Second time staying at “House on the hill” and just love the house, the surrounding landscape, the privacy, the friendly horses and the ease of arrival and departure. My entire group who stayed could not speak more highly of the property… highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2023
Hi Neil thanks for your wonderful review so glad you had a great time at House on the Hill. I was worried about your weekend due to such wet weather but can't control that haha. Look forward to your return anytime! Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary S.

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

Brilliant getaway

We had a wonderful weekend - very generous hosts and a fabulous property. Thankyou for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Rosemary Thanks for your lovely comments welcome anytime and so glad you enjoyed your stay at House on the Hill!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HAYLEY J.

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

Absolutely beautiful property

We had the most wonderful stay at house on the hill. Karen was a super accomodating host. The whole house surpassed expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2023
Hi Hayley so happy to hear you loved House on the Hill that’s all we want is for our guests to have the best time. Hope you all return again in the future. Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thakshini S.

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

Amazing place!

Second time staying at House on the Hill and I couldn’t fault it once again! The place is incredible and great for the whole family! Great location being close by to Mt Ida Lookout and wineries. Karen is an amazing host, very helpful and understanding. No doubt we will definitely be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2021
Thanks for your wonderful review so lovely, we are so glad your group enjoyed their stay and we would love you all to return again soon. Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Absolutely amazing getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The photos don't fully capture how great this house is - it is very well equipped for both kids and adults and very spacious. The breathtaking views and stunning sunsets are an absolute bonus. Oh and the kids enjoyed feeding the horses too! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Hi Stephanie So glad you enjoyed your stay at House on the Hill and would love you to return again soon. Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian L.

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

Excellent

We loved our stay here. Karen is really good with communication and has a great team in Heathcote to help with any issues. There are great wineries all around and the kids loved the pool and the horses.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2022
Hi Adrian thanks again for being such wonderful guests and we are so glad you had a great time. Welcome back again anytime. Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

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

Fantastic property

We had a wonderful time celebrating our Mum's 70th at this property with family. It was immaculately clean, hugely spacious and had everything you could possibly need for a great weekend away. The kids loved the pool, horses and huge lounge room. Great all round!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2022
Hi Amelia so glad you and your family had such a wonderful stay at House on the Hill celebrating your mums 70th so special. Would love you all to return again some day. Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey M.

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

Perfect way to celebrate the big 5-0!

We stayed over the weekend with friends to celebrate my 50th Birthday, and it was perfection! The house, the views, the pool. Everything was absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for a wonderful weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2023
Hi Corey thanks for your wonderful review so happy you had such a great time celebrating your big 50!! We would love to have you return again anytime as perfect guests. Thanks Karen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia H.

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

Fantastic property and wonderful host

We thoroughly enjoyed our second stay at House on the Hill and everything was terrific a second time around. Karen is a generous and responsive host and the property is fantastic for a large family group of all ages - absolutely huge lounge room, well equipped kitchen, big bedrooms and a swimming pool. This place has everything a big extended family could need with lots of space for getting together and enjoying a meal. The pool was an added bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec 2024
Hi Amelia so happy you and your family had a wonderful time at House on the Hill. I just want everyone to have this experience so thanks for your kind words. Look forward to your return again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

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

Karen is an amazing host

House on the hill is amazing and the photos don't do it justice! Karen is a great host and is quick with her replies whilst we stayed at her home. We will be returning to this beautiful home!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2022
Thanks for your beautiful words. I just try to make sure your stay is the best it could be. So glad you loved your stay and look forward to your return again soon. Thanks again. Karen

About the host

Hosted by Karen Moonen

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We bought the land as is and over the period of 4 years my husband who is a builder painstakingly built the property over the weekends and commuting from Melbourne each weekend. We also had to put in power, septic tanks and various exacavating of driveways.

Why they chose this property

The view was the most amazing sight with views of the mountains - Mt Camel. We love the peaceful location and seeing the change of weather from where the house located seeing the beautiful sunrises, storms and sunsets.

What makes this property unique

Relaxing environment
Peaceful location
Beautiful home with all the modern facilities
Amazing pre and post clean with hired linen
Great walking tracks

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English

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