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4 person hot tub on private covered deck
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroomSleeps 290 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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daylesford, VIC
  • Place, Mill Markets
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Daylesford
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Texada Art Retreat

Texada is a property conceived, designed, built and operated by well known Daylesford artists.

The buzz of our personality-laden retreat greets you with surprises at every turn. Texada blends natural beauty with contemporary design.As artist Marc Chagall said “Great art picks up where nature ends.”.

Texada is filled with thoughtful contradictions and a playful intersection of old and new.

Watch the native bird-life swoop through the trees as you relax in the heated outdoor hot tub on your deck within a private garden scattered with sculpture. Texada is located on a bird transit route and is renowned for the species of birds the property supports.

This inspired space will tempt you to extend your visit

Texada is a short 10 minute walk to the shopping, galleries and restaurants on Vincent St, and is also a short walk to the lake precinct, it is adjacent to the famous Mill Market and is on the trail head of the great dividing trail and the natural delights of the Wombat Forest.

Texada is nestled within an orchard of plum trees and ,during the spring and summer, is enveloped in foliage.

In the winter there are views to the Wombat State Forest.

There is comfortable, large, screened decking area for outside meals and relaxation.

-Large living with smart tv and kitchen area

-Separate bathroom with shower.

-King size bed in a large bedroom with smart tv.

-Galley kitchenette with full size fridge, hotplate, microwave, plunger coffee pot, full crockery, glassware, cutlery and cookware.

- Split system heating and air conditioning

- HD smart TV
- bluetooth speaker

-Complimentary drinks upon arrival

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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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

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 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 deadlock

About the area

Daylesford

Daylesford is home to this villa. Central Springs Mineral Reserve and Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Daylesford Spa Country Railway and Portal 108. Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm and Maze House are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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daylesford, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mill Markets - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lake Daylesford - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Daylesford & District Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Convent Gallery - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 3 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wombat Hill Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Daylesford Brewing Co. - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Cliffys - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Thai - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Texada Art Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Texada Art Retreat?

As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Texada Art Retreat on 7 June 2026 start from NZ$364, 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 Texada Art Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Texada Art Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Texada Art Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Texada Art Retreat located?

Situated in Daylesford, this villa is within a 15-minute walk of Mill Markets, Three Lost Children Walk Trailhead and Lake Daylesford. Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre and Daylesford & District Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jodie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was neat clean in rural setting hot tub was great on a winter’s night
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Awesome little place hot tub was great

Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

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

Excellent accommodation in quiet area

My partner and I had a wonderful getaway. Very nice accommodation and very quiet area. Located super close to the amazing mill market and just a 20 minute walk into town, everything is easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ash B.

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

Beautiful

Texada was just perfect for the getaway we were after. Walking distance to so many lovely spots, and 2min drive from the town centre and the pub for dinner. The accommodation was beatiful and cosy. We will definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Niall K.

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

Great hot tub

Great property with really easy and straightforward check in. Hot tub is the star of the property, very peaceful and private. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bella W.

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

Great property!

Loved our stay! The only grimaces we had were the bed wasn’t properly made on arrival & there was sand in the clothes iron provided, but only minor things. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 August 2022
Hi Bella, thank you for your comments! We've tried to reach out to you to find out more information about the bed comment but we haven't heard back. We're wondering what you encountered and how we can do better. As for the iron...it seems someone put sand in the iron! Very strange behaviour but we've ordered a new one. We appreciate you letting us know! We look forward to hosting you again! All the best, Cherie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

A great location to wind down

My partner and I were looking for an out of the way place where we could rest before start the new year running. The property we stayed in gave us the privacy and peace we needed to recoup from a hectic year and concentrate on ourselves. Situated in beautiful central Victoria, the location gave us a chance to explore this magnificent state and visit area we would otherwise avoid.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Teena N.

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

Hot tub best selling point

Communication between myself and host was fantastic. Property was cute but could do with some improvements. Complimentary drinks were not provided and was told it wasnt a special occasion. If you dont mind possums banging on the roof nightly you will be ok. The town surrounding the property is behind in the times but overall it was very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 February 2024
Hi Teena, thanks for your review! Apologies for the miscommunication regarding the wine. But we did get it to you, just not upon arrival as it should be. We'll do better. As for improvements for our place and the town...specifics would be helpful! Good to hear it was relaxing, that's what we aim for! All the best and we hope to see you again. Cherie
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lior E.

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

Close to town centre

The property is close to town centre and overall good. With little upgrades it can easily become great. The roof is made of metal sheets and birds over night are disturbing. This can be easily fix with some birds spikes from bunnings. It would also be great if the TV s will have chromcast or apple TV or wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2023
Thank you for your review Lior. We love and value guest feedback on how we can make improvements for future guests. However, we do need to point out that we offer free wifi. Kind regards, Cherie
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca S.

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

Cosy getaway

Communication with the property managers was prompt and helpful. The space itself was on the smaller side but still very functional, it is fitted out with heaters and electric blankets so staying warm wasn’t an issue, the location is good and we followed recommendations from the owners to take a nearby trail which made for a really nice walk in nature while exploring local history, would definitely recommend. The hot tub was also probably the main selling point to this accomodation and it did not let us down as it was constantly hot and ready to go. The downsides to the stay were very minimal but I will write to inform future visitors + the owners: the kitchen isn’t exactly made for cooking but does have all the necessary accessories to prepare basic food, I will suggest bringing a bread knife if thats your thing, we picked up a special loaf from the Sunday Market and struggled with the knives at the house. We also found it wasn't as private as we expected when initially booking, the owners did inform us that the property has two other cottages, and although they are pretty far apart, the trees surrounding the hot tub where we stayed are deciduous so there were no leaves on them during our stay and we could easily see others around and they could see us if used during the day, there isn’t really fencing separating the property either, at one point there was a dog in out backyard area while we in the hot tub. The booking also said there would be drinks on arrival but there was not. I didn’t follow any of these up with the owners during the stay as we were quite busy coming in and out to explore the local area, again not major issues, but potentially some things that could be done better in the future. Overall great stay, and would recommend it to anyone staying in Daylesford for a few days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2022
Thank you for your review Rebecca. As advertised, Texada only has a kitchenette and only has basic cooking facilities but has everything you need to make meals. FYI: our other properties have full kitchens. I understand how it would feel to use a bread knife that isn't up to the task, we will look to getting a new one. The villas on the property are 75 metres from you, and even though the trees are deciduous, people would have to be awfully close to see you in the hot tub again. This didn't actually occur in your situation as you stated, 'if used during the day'. The dog was certainly a random thing and most likely a neighbour. As we have never heard of this happening before, we hope it doesn't happen again! The manager apologizes for forgetting the wine and would have happily brought one to you as she's only 5 minutes away. Unfortunately you didn't call her. We are committed to excellent service and would have loved the opportunity to correct this mistake if we had known. All the best, Cherie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Great weekend away

Great location, clean, good communication. No issues
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Peaceful

Nice quite part of town not to far away from city centre, a easy walk. Love the spa, and sound of the bird while relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

A great short holiday

Had no problems or complaints about staying at this property. Clean house with everything we needed already there, and had a very warm clean hot tub. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

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

Wonderful and relaxing stay

We had a great time staying at Texada Art Retreat, we ended up forgoing visiting the hot springs because we were having such a good time relaxing in the hot tub at the property! After a stressful few weeks working, this was just what we needed to unwind. Would highly recommend the property - close to everything you need in town, very clean and easy to find/check in. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly F.

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

Such a beautiful stay and some much needed R & R in this very quite location. Highly recommend

Beautiful & peaceful location, quite and didn’t see other quests. Management were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Lovely getaway

Hot tub was perfect, easy to access and well screened for privacy. Outdoor area small but nicely decorated and very inviting. Loved the view from the windows - trees, plants and birds. A very enjoyable and relaxing weekend, thank you 💚
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendan C.

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

Tranquility in the heart of Daylesford

Second time we've stayed at this property and once again it left us feeling deeply relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abeer M.

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

peaceful tranquility

it's a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stu H.

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

Nice little getaway

Great spot for a quiet getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Relaxing escape

Wanted to have a relaxing and unwind few days post COVID, Christmas and new year busy. This was easy to book online and the property manager was quick in reply to any questions I had before we left. Would definitely recommend this property if all you want to do is relax and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

A fantastic place with great facilities

I wouldn't hesitate in recommending texada to any of my friends. A beautiful place to stay, just a short walk from the centre of town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

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

Highly recommend.

Beautiful, peaceful and clean properly. Very comfortable.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

troy w.

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

Nice and cosy

very small and cosy, hot tub is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Archival

6/10 Okay

Mick R.

cosy weekender

great location and ideal for a break outside summer, no air conditioning nor an AM Radio to listen for weather alerts make this place a good place to avoid in summer
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2020
Hi Mick, Sorry for the delay in replying to your review. Stayz is relatively new to guest reviews. They do not notify us of the appearance of new reviews. Upon checking your booking and the weather at that time; you stayed in Daylesford in a relatively hot time of year. We do not have air conditioning and do not advertise our property as such. Although many do not agree we cannot support air conditioning as it has a detrimental environmental effect. For this reason we choose to cool Texada via a combination of cooling fans and shade sails as advertised clearly. The TV in Texada has access to all radio channels available including the ABC for bush fire alerts. For future reference Texada has a hot tub which can easily be cooled down to double as a plunge pool during hot weather.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Kristy w.

Disappointed

Is a very clean little place but was very disappointed as the discription of this property is false. It does not back on to wombat state forest it backs onto someone back yard ( forest can be seen if you climb a tree and look a kilometre into the distance. The large plasma tv is not large at all is only the size of tv you would have on kitchen bench and gate leading to private back yard is broken and can't be used. After calling owner to complain that there was no drinks on arrival as promised plus all the other list of things wrong I was told they don't have a maintence man so pretty much bad luck and if look in the distance you can see forest. Was really excited for this little get away with my husband and new born baby but left feeling disappointed and stooged.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2020
Hi Kristy, We apologize for the very late reply to your review. Stayz is relatively new with guest reviews and does not notify us of there publishing. We do recall that you rang us to query the absence of your complimentary drinks. As you recall we apologized as this was an administrative booking error on our part. As you recall our manager arrived within 5 minutes with the drinks in question. As to the other issues you raised. You stayed in summer. Texada is located in a plum orchard;as advertised. In summer it is surrounded by foliage. It is very private and secluded because of it. As you can see by the photos in our advertisement and on our website the views to the forest are significant in winter. The forest starts approximately 150 metres from Texada. During your stay the gate in question did not open. As you aware,and shown, you could access the back garden easily from the other direction. Unfortunately when we had our covered shade sail area erected(by someone else as we were traveling at the time) the post was put in poorly and blocked the gate! It has long since been re mediated. We own, maintain and build our own property. It is maintained in a very methodical and thorough manner. We do not recall suggesting we have no maintenance. Our attitude is definitely not `bad luck`with our guests. We listen to guest issues and respond to them promptly and comprehensively as we did with you. We`re sorry you feel ``stooged``. We feel our property is fairly advertised.

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