Spacious and luxurious mid-century home. Huge family backyard- eco-friendly!

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Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Interior
Dining

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
Glenalta, SA
  • Popular LocationBelair National Park8 min walk
  • Popular LocationFlinders University7 min drive
  • Popular LocationWestfield Marion Shopping Centre10 min drive
  • AirportAdelaide, SA (ADL)30 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Spacious and luxurious mid-century home. Huge family backyard- eco-friendly!

Saplings lodge sits among stately red gums and babbling Minnow creek, yet is centrally located to wine regions, hiking and gorgeous hills towns. The city is deceptively easy commute by car, bus or train or stop and enjoy the tranquility of the garden frequented by busy birds and a snoozy koala.

A sprawling and newly renovated mid-century gem, the lodge delivers a luxurious stay whilst oozing hip charm. Enjoy space to unwind amongst curated era art and furniture in an entertainer with it all.

The House
A grand driveway winds up to a beautiful wood slat double carport, sensitively designed to the architecture of the home. A treat for travellers, ample additional car parking is provided suiting a camper trailer, caravan or third car.

Follow the blue stone paver path filled with Thyme to the deep eave front porch. Take a seat and while away the day with garden views over Minno creek, new native plantings and Cordon steel garden art.

A vintage Spanish style carved front door leads the way into a home where the owners love of Persian carpets, edgy Australian art and curated furniture becomes immediately obvious.

Past a lovely Tasmanian Oak slatted room divider, a mid-century cane setting share views over the garden with a stunningly upholstered lounge which doubles as comfy bed for lucky 7! An accompanying cocktail bar with accruements makes this the perfect spot to enjoy the afternoon sun.

Dinner for six, plus a high chair, is perfect at a Tasmanian Oak table with comfy padded chairs. A chef's dream, the large attached kitchen sports large bench tops, ample storage and is fully stocked with almost every kitchen item and mod con a family could want. The crockery, a fetching mix of vintage Royal Doulton art deco pink stripe and a chocolate brown set, marries stylishly with antique copper kettles to give a modern rustic feel you'll feel instantly at home in.

Through to the enormous lounge room, large french leather Arthur G couches and original Indigenous Art suggest lazy days reading a good book with sipping a freshly brewed coffee. Its a family space great for watching the garden activity, a spot for special moments like being beaten by the kids at board games and for sneaky cuddles!

Doubling as an office, the space has a solid large desk and printer the professional will enjoy as they can close the space off for privacy.

All bedrooms enjoy lovely garden and creek views that make it very hard to get out of bed! Oozing quiet luxury, each bed is dressed lovingly in beautiful percale, designer linen and a choice of soft or firm pillows to assure a sound nights sleep. Beautiful wool blankets, ducted heating and fans mean you will be at the perfect temperature year round and the extensive storage is perfect for long term guests.

The double bedroom Master can easily cater for a cot or two while the Owl Room features a lovely oversized peacock chair for settling down for quiet time away from the action.

The standard sized 'Giraffe Room' is a relaxing retreat for a couple or a play area for kids, with a vintage doll rocker and giant reading pillow.

With views over the large backyard, the patio is the perfect spot for an afternoon spent with friends over a bottle of wine. Let your chef whip up a storm on the family sized Weber Q and serve up to a hardwood table and chairs with comfy cushions,

A lovely kidney shaped lawn with a gentle slope is the perfect spot for the kids to pitch a tent and camp under the stars. We are sure there is a fairy garden amongst the greenery so its time to explore. A fire pit patio, ready by winter, will make the perfect spot for toasted marshmallows and toasty toes! What more could you ask of a family holiday than all of this?

Property manager

Kellie

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Adelaide

This lodge is located in Glenalta, a neighbourhood in Adelaide. Westfield Marion Shopping Centre and Adelaide Central Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Glenelg Beach. Travelling with kids? Make time for Adelaide Zoo, or head to an event or a match at Adelaide Oval.
Map
Glenalta, SA

What's nearby

  • Belair National Park - 8 min walk
  • Flinders University - 7 min drive
  • Westfield Marion Shopping Centre - 10 min drive
  • Adelaide Casino - 16 min drive
  • Adelaide Oval - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Adelaide Glenalta Station - 8 min walk
  • Goodwood Road (Stop 3) Tram Stop - 12 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's Blackwood - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Windy Point Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Belair Hotel - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Joans Pantry - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Fancy Burger - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious and luxurious mid-century home. Huge family backyard- eco-friendly! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious and luxurious mid-century home. Huge family backyard- eco-friendly! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious and luxurious mid-century home. Huge family backyard- eco-friendly! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious and luxurious mid-century home. Huge family backyard- eco-friendly! located?

Located in Adelaide, this family-friendly lodge is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Belair National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Westfield Marion Shopping Centre and Brownhill Creek Recreation Park. Adelaide Parklands and Flinders University are also within 6 miles (10 km). Adelaide Glenalta Station is 8 minutes by foot and Adelaide Blackwood Station is 18 minutes.

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About the host

Hosted by Kellie

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Born and bred in the Adelaide Hills, I worked professionally as an Economist and Lawyer in Melbourne and Canberra for many years before coming home. Now i work in the Company Directing space and am loving this foray into short term rental management. I enjoy travelling and meeting new people so this is all right up my alley! I renovated Saplings lodge with trades and am a passionate landscape enthusiast who, guiltily, spends too much time at the State Flora Nursery! I have designed and planted Saplings Lodge myself because I am pained by the loss of habitats for our wildlife and this is my small contribution towards changing our approach to the environment. I live close by with my husband and 2 teenage girls attending a local school. For my sins I am now designing and constructing a new and much larger garden. We love the outdoors, especially in winter when you really know you're alive.

Why they chose this property

Saplings Lodge is nestled in a quiet hills area dotted with remnant forest River Red Gums. Its an easy stroll along Forest Avenue trail to bustling Joan's pantry for a splendid brekky with the kids followed by a kick of the footy at Hawthorndene Oval.

Hikers will rejoice at being on the Summit to Sea trail, bikers at easy access to trails at Belair National Park and cyclists at the picturesque routes of the Adelaide Hills renowned by being on the Tour Down Under route.

South Australians like me take food and wine very seriously! Wine afficionado's will be spoilt with short drives to a host of quality Adelaide Hills wineries and to Australia's other premier wine regions; McLaren Vale, Clare Valley and Eden Valley, the Barossa and Langhorne Creek.

A short drive further into the hills takes you to Cleland National Park where you can cuddle a koala, to the Stirling Laneway Festival for handmade goodies and to a plethora of beautiful country style pubs with delicious food and charming South Australian hospitality.

Glenalta has fantastic access to the city and surrounds. Guests will love the 2 min walk to the bus stop and close location of the Glenalta train station that takes you into the city and back. Long term guests will appreciate the sub 10 minute drive to Flinders University, Flinders Private Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre. SA's stunning beaches- Seacliff, Brighton and Glenelg, are an easy drive and Westfield Marion shopping centre event cinemas are but a hop, skip and a jump.

What makes this property unique

We love our recently ‘re-wilded’ garden that provides food and accommodation for local wildlife, even koalas seeking a snoozy spot! Planted with some of Australia's most iconic trees, the garden boasts five Sapling Gums that are the property's namesake.

The wildlife is prolific in this part of the world. Give our local birds a scoop of mix into the feeder and they will entertain you with much squabbling and washing in the bird bath. A specially designed Koala fence at the side encourages furry visits from you know who and the odd Blue Tongue and Stumpy tail Lizards have also been known to appear.

We love our back garden which is really big by Adelaide Hills standards, full of bird attracting native and exotic tree species. Young fruit trees dotted throughout the property are already producing fruit with a bounty of figs, nectarines, lemons, macadamia nuts and apricots on the way.

We love that this is a garden where kids can learn about how things grow through nature play. And the huge and lush kidney shaped lawn cries out for fun, games a relax in the sun or just rolls down it! Just devine- and given all the features the house alone has to offer, when combined with room to breathe, now you have the ultimate escape!

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