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Ideal for families and groups

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Off road parking

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Balcony

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Buchan, VIC
  • Place, Buchan Caves Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Buchan Cave Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Buchan Caves
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ideal for families and groups

Buchan Cottage on Main is located in the township over the road from the general store and pub, next to the road house and 200 mt from the entrance to Buchan caves. Our Cottage would be a great spot to stay for a big family or group wanting to stay in the middle of town. It has a full kitchen, lounge with TV, dvd player, books and games, a BBQ on the rear deck and plenty of room to relax. Come and enjoy Buchan.....

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 fire extinguisher
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

Buchan

Located in Buchan, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Buchan Caves Reserve and Buchan Cave Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring.
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Buchan, VIC

What's nearby

  • Buchan Caves Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Buchan Cave Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Buchan Caves - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Main Beach - 54 min drive - 69.2 km
  • Lakes Entrance Lookout - 58 min drive - 72.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Willow Buchan Valley - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Buchan Caves Hotel - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal for families and groups pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Ideal for families and groups?

As of 28 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ideal for families and groups on 16 May 2026 start from NZ$219, 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 Ideal for families and groups?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ideal for families and groups?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal for families and groups?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideal for families and groups located?

Situated in Buchan, this golf holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Buchan Cave Reserve and Buchan Caves Reserve. Buchan Caves is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley Manoj S.

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

Nice place

Had a great time. It's a clean place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a little Gem in the middle of Buchan, close to everything you would need. Comfortable clean and very relaxing home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

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

Cozy Cottage

Neat and cozy cottage, perfect for our family getaway. Great location on the main road, right opposite the pub. Comfy beds, very kid friendly property. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jani H.

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

Just perfect!

A lovely cottage that we have stayed at several times before. Clean and comfortable and good communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

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

Comfort and great location

This property was clean, comfortable and right near shops and Hotel. Secure clean yard for our little dog with a verandah for her to look out from. Everything we required was supplied and it was even nicer than the Web photos. Value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for your kind review. The verandah provides a great space for pets to be a part of the household that is secure and undercover. I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Merl Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bedding hadn't been changed in a while, found hairs on pillows & on sheets. Lucky we took our own pillows & blankets. The DVD player didn't work and I needed to google how to operate the set top box for the tv. Needs better cooling even with the fans & aircon it was still hot in the property The area was beautiful, the caves was the reason for going there. Not much choice with food, the pubs lack of choice was disappointing. The general store wasn't the greatest either to shop at to cook a decent meal. shopping in a major town before heading is highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christinne Q.

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

Cottage on Main - Buchan

Lovely cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Very family oriented with a range of games, toys, books and dvds for all ages, many quite retro (loved the nerf balls!) Located in the centre of the town with a cafe next door, and directly across the road is the general store, pub and another cafe. Easy flat bike ride to the caves and a small playground 400m away. Kitchen well provisioned. Super soft sheets thankyou! Plenty of drawers and cupboards to store clothing. Split system in lounge room which we needed on the hot days. Would be nice to have more flywire sceens on more windows to allow natural airflow through the house. Sleeps 8 comfortably. Communications with host were great. Very understanding and accommodating. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage in a peaceful location We enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

The perfect house

We had a wonderful time, every thing is close by. With plenty of room for the whole family.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard C.

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

Excellent house in a wonderful spot

We had a great time exploring the area. The house was perfect, and made the hot humid weather comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 February 2022
So glad that you had a great stay in Buchan. You were great guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

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

Cottage on Main

All thumbs up
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2021
Glad you enjoyed your stay at the Cottage.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabrielle C.

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

No Wi-Fi

Great house and area. Internet access was listed but Wi-Fi was not available at the property.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2020
Hi Gabrielle, To avoid the internet confusion again, could you advise where on the site it is listed. I have looked but l cant see that it has internet listed. Other than this, I am glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful little country house for a short getaway.

Really enjoyed our time at this cute, clean and convenient country house.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louis A.

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

Location location

Great location for visiting the Buchan caves. Right opposite the pub for a lovely lunch after visiting the caves.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay in Buchan. It is great being able to stay right in the centre of town to access our small group of shops.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Country Getaway

Lovely house in a beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay and the region.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley C.

Well located

The cottage was lovely. Easy to get in when we got there with the key in a safe at the front door. The location of the cottage was amazing - a very short stroll to the bridge, a playground and right across the road from the cafe/general store/pub. Kitchen had all we needed to prepare meals and a few nice touches like teabags. It was nice to have some books and games for the children at the cottage too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I am glad you enjoyed your stay at the Cottage and the convenient location. Its good to hear that you had all you needed and hope you will be back to our region soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ishan S.

Excellent accomodation

Great place. Very close to Buchan caves
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I am glad you all enjoyed your stay at the Cottage and your visit to Buchan. We hope that you will visit our region again. Thank you for taking care of our Cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis H.

Perfect!

Such a charming cottage in a beautiful location, could not have asked for more. The cottage itself was spotless, beds very comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend to family and friends and will return if in the area again. Buchan itself is a beautiful hamlet in East Gippsland with so much to see and do in the area. An added bonus was being able to take our furry friend. The cottage is very well fenced with plenty of grass to play on. Perfectly situated in the centre of town with the morning sun to enjoy at the front and the setting sun on the back verandah.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay in Buchan and that your furry friend was also happy with the accommodation. Looking forward to seeing you back here again soon. Thanks for leaving the place so clean.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great house, great area

Loved our stay, wished we had longer. We’ll be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
And it will be great to have you back. So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick W.

nice little cottage well presented and cosy

nice place definitely would visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for the review. Hope you get back to visit Buchan again. Glad you had a nice stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Evelyn Schmidt

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Your hosts Darryl and Evelyn
We just love living here and have been in Buchan for the past 20 years. Darryl is retired and l work at the local Neighbourhood House.
We wanted to take the opportunity to be able to offer family style accommodation in the beautiful hamlet township of Buchan to share this treasure with others.
We live about 10 km away at Buchan South on a 40 acre farmlet and enjoy 4 wheel driving, fishing and gardening.

Why they chose this property

We never have to drive far from here to enjoy the mountains, rivers and alpine resorts, wilderness and of course the beautiful beaches. We think that East Gippsland and got the lot.

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English, German
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