Self Contained Country Cottage - semi rural property PET and child Friendly
Lovely rural property, complete with a working chook house - yes farm fresh eggs for breakfast. Self Contained Cottage has a fenced in area to keep pets safe. Sit on the large covered verandah and watch the wild life go by which includes Rabbits and many types of native birds, or step out side the fenced in area for a lovely tree swing. Only 12 minutes from Bendigo CBD, less to Bendigo pottery, or various short drives to wonderful haunts like Colbinabbin Silo Art, Echua, Heathcote, Bridgewater, Castlemaine, Maldon, Reasdale & Axedale.
Generous apportioned cabin, which can sleep up to 4, Separate Bedroom with Queen Bed, Separate Bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen and family room complete with a sofa bed, full cooking facilities, continental Brecky offered upon request. Condiments supplied include Coffee. Tea, sugar, oil for cooking, salt and pepper and limit Spices.
Walking distance from Huntly Hotel providing smoke house and traditional pub meals, Award winning George's Bakery, Take away Gourmet burgers El Gordo's, a friendly LGA supermarket, hairdresser and Laundromat.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Leave the beds we will strip them after you have left
If possible remove rubbish in bags provided and place in the outside bins provided.
There are doggies poo bags on the fence and a popa scopper near the gate entrance please clean up after your doggies please thanks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Pets on furniture or on the bed - please refer to rental agreement for all Pet requirements
Important information
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Property # 9914450
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Bendigo
Located in Huntly, a neighbourhood in Bendigo, this cottage is in a rural area. Tramways Museum and Post Office Gallery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Hargreaves Mall and Lansell Plaza Shopping Centre. Bendigo Botanic Gardens and Peter Krenz Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Huntly Greene St Bushland Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Bendigo Racecourse - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
Ulumbarra Theatre - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
Bendigo Art Gallery - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
Central Deborah Gold Mine - 20 min drive - 16.3 km
Getting around
Epsom Station - 6 min drive
Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
The Huntly Pub - 8 min walk
Café Kurmala - 12 min drive
Botanical Gardens Hotel - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Eaglehawk Hot Bake - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Self Contained Country Cottage - semi rural property PET and child Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Self Contained Country Cottage - semi rural property PET and child Friendly?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Self Contained Country Cottage - semi rural property PET and child Friendly on 21 May 2026 start from AU$227, 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 Self Contained Country Cottage - semi rural property PET and child Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Self Contained Country Cottage - semi rural property PET and child Friendly?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Self Contained Country Cottage - semi rural property PET and child Friendly?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Self Contained Country Cottage - semi rural property PET and child Friendly located?
Located in Huntly, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Huntly Greene St Bushland Reserve and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Huntly Streamside Reserve. Whipstick Nature Conservation Reserve and Greater Bendigo National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely quiet cottage. Pet friendly although we didn't have a pet with us. Lovely to watch the chickens just doing their thing and they are so happy if you give them some greens. Very relaxing and comfortable. Communication with hosts was excellent. Lots of thought put into the cottage being very welcoming by the hosts. Would definitely stay there again as we have found there was so much more to see in Bendigo than we had allowed time for.
Had a terrific stay for two nights for me and my pup. Absolutely beautiful setup, so welcoming, complimentary bread and tea and coffee, and home grown eggs! Surrounded by the sights and sounds of the Australian bush. Thank you Meagan and Mitch, and Murphy.
A hidden gem in Bendigo. Great place to stay for a stop over on our road trip from Adelaide to Bright. Comfortable bed, fully fenced yard for our little dachshund and breakfast provisions supplied. Our second visit and will hopefully be back next year.
Jean R.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Diane
16 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed for a full week and cottage was perfect. Very central for exporting
The property was very clean and had a fenced yard and deck so our dog was safe and secure the cabin was private and was very well equipped The hosts had supplied us with fresh milk , bread and eggs from their hensThe bed was very comfortable and we enjoyed our stay and would happily stay again if travelling in the area
Very welcoming, the cottage was made very comfortably. There were amenities in the fridge and also fresh eggs from the hens. It was a very nice touch. We were only here briefly but we are very grateful. Thankyou for having hs.
Lovely place to stay with lovely home owners. Beautiful place to watch the stars. The owners set up a fire for us and gave some good local recommendations
Clean and tidy with everything you could want, and a safe space for our dog
Peter F.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you and Glad your pet loved it - we try hard to ensure we are Pet friendly, Glad all the extra's were appreciated. Welcome back any time - thanks
About the host
Hosted by Meagan and Mitch
Mitch and Meagan live in the main house on the property, the cottage is totally separated. We love the area as it is close to some very interesting historical towns. We can often be found in the many detecting areas close by, hunting for the elusive nuggets.
Why they chose this property
Great quite country area, short distance from lots of historical towns, lots of areas to go gold detecting and second hand shops.
We have Gold panning equipment for hire at no charge and can recommend some places close by.
What makes this property unique
The cottage is located on a 1/2 acre - totally fenced in area - pets and Children welcome. There is also a smaller fenced in area around the cottage. - you have your own space totally detached from the main residence.
The cottage is accessed via a private drive way - with plenty of parking space, feel free to bring along your boat or Caravan to be parked free of charge during your stay.
Working Chook House, Kids are welcome to collect the eggs and interact with the chooks.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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