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48 Delany
48 Delany Avenue
Living room
Living room
Living room

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bright, VIC
  • Place, Bright Splash Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bright City Clock Tower
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bright Visitors Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home

This spacious 3 bedroom cottage is ideally situated in Bright's beautiful tree-lined Delany Avenue. Stroll to the shops, river and park or just relax under the canopy of the walnut tree in the fully-enclosed back garden. 48 Delany is the ideal place for your next family holiday. You can even bring the dog!

5 minutes easy walk to town along Delany Avenue.

Accommodating up to 8 guests (max). Great for 2 small families, 3 couples or a girls weekend away. Can comfortably accommodate 4 adults and up to 4 children. Three couples is also an option.

*********Maximum of 6 adults. ********

Bedroom configuration:
Bedroom One - Queen bed;
Bedroom Two - Double bed;
Bedroom Three - Two Double beds
Electric blankets on all beds.

Pricing
Pricing is from $260 a night.
Christmas school holidays 4 night minimum lets.
Long Weekends/Special Events minimum 3 nights stay.
Payment through HomeAway.
Please let us know in your enquiry if you are bringing your dog. There is an additional fee of $50 per stay for your doggy guest and you must bring your own blankets/rugs to protect the furniture.

Features
Wifi
Multi-split system heating & cooling
Gas fire in living area
Electric blankets
TV, DVD player and DVDs
CD/radio
Board games, books & toys
BBQ and outdoor setting
Washing machine and dryer, clothes line
Fully-equipped kitchen
Travel cot, stroller, high-chair
Large porch/drying area
Lots of room for bikes, toboggans or skis
Large fully fenced back garden
Fire pit
Well-behaved dogs welcome
All linen and towels provided
48 Delany is strictly no smoking

Bright to Mt Hotham 1hr 10mins 55 kms
Bright to Falls Creek 1hr 10mins 63 kms
Bright to Mt Buffalo 45 mins 30 kms



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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Toys, books, games, travel cot available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
$50 flat rate - well behaved dogs welcome inside.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please return the keys to the keysafe
If you brought your dog, please check and clean up the back garden
If you used the BBQ please give it a clean
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home?

As of 8 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$343, 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 Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home located?

This family-friendly Bright holiday home is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Ovens River J15 Streamside Reserve, Bright Splash Park and Centenary Park. Centenary Park Streamside Reserve and Canyon Walk are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 134 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 134 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 134 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 134 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean tidy with everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close walking distance to town centre. House had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 February 2026
Thanks, Denise. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and simple, clean house. Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Thank you, Jennifer. Appreciate the 10/10.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I don’t want to give a good review as this is our hidden gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 December 2025
Ha ha! The secret is out now, Peter. Glad you enjoyed another stay @ 48 Delany. Look forward to your next stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

campbell s.

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

perfect get away

perfect location ( not to close to town and not to far) and felt very homely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay, beautifully well presented home with everything we could need. We will be back, thank you so much Judith!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Many thanks, Sarah. You are welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely welcoming home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Thanks, Kathy. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elena B.

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

Great stay

House is very spacious and clean, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2024
Thank you for your positive review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Great cottage

My family enjoyed our stay at this cottage, it is situated walking distance into Bright and has everything that you need.We had a great stay and would recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Boden H.

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

Great place

Great house and location, has everything you need for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 February 2024
Thanks, Boden. We’re really glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Lovely place to stay in Bright

Very well equipped place with good heating and very comfortable Great location close to town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER F.

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

Great Stay

Nice property with a great yard for our two fur babies. Nice and close to town with everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 December 2022
Thanks for the positive feedback. Glad you and your fur babies enjoyed your stay with us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn V.

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

Well Appointed Property

We loved our stay. It was clean and cozy for our Autumn stay. Great location and quiet and private.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Thanks, Carolyn. We hope you'll return soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great little place!

Perfect place to stay for a fewpunyain bikers. Close to to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 March 2023
Thanks, Michael. We look forward to seeing you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darryl p.

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

Great little property ...... we stayed for 7 days

Everything we needed ....... great heating ...close to bright central .... beautiful comfortable bed ...good closed in backyard for our pup
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie G.

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

great stay!

nice house, we enjoyed the firepit in winter. Easy check-in service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2022
Hi Aurelie thanks for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed the fire pit - we love it too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Ideal stay

An excellent stay, everything worked as needed and the manager even arranged to have the heat on and the electric blankets on ad we were arriving at 0200 in the morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2022
I’m really glad you enjoyed your stay and found the house warm and comfortable. Thanks for your review, David.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Beautiful stay.

This is the 2nd time we've stayed here. Absolutely love the set up and location. Very comfortable and will most definately be back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2022
Thanks, Amy. We love a return guest and we look forward to having you again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Great family home

Great house for a family and dog. Walking distance to the Main Street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 February 2024
Many thanks, Denise. We look forward to your return.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kavita K.

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

Perfect location

Loved visiting Bright, great location, walking distance to restaurants and splash park. Accomodation is dated but clean. Enjoyed the children’s books and games.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2025
Hi Kavita, we’re glad you enjoyed your stay with us in Bright and found the house to be clean and the location convenient. 48 Delany is unashamedly old-fashioned but with all the mod cons, including smart TV, solar panels and split systems.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

lisa f.

Great Property

Fully equiped with everything you need great place
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thanks, Lisa. We're glad you had everything you needed and had a great time!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tara M.

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

Close to town

Great dog friendly property, neat and tidy and a short stroll into bright shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2024
Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

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

Great location, well equipped

We were after something affordable and comfortable for an event weekend at Bright, and this didn’t disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2024
Thanks, Craig. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Lovely, comfortable home away from home

We loved how warm and cozy the house was. Our kids enjoyed the games and walnut tree. Beds were comfy. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2024
Thanks for the review, Stephen. I’m glad you found the house cosy and the beds comfy!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Bright getaway

Good location, walking distance to shops. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Judith Walsh

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We fell in love with Bright many years ago and when the time was right we were lucky enough to be able to buy a property there. Over the last few years we have shared 48 Delany Avenue with others who love Bright and the surrounding area.

Why they chose this property

48 Delany is a family friendly well-equipped property in a great location. It has a large, secure back garden and we're happy for you to bring your well-behaved dog/dogs along.

What makes this property unique

Family friendly
Dog friendly - secure back yard
Situated on the beautiful Delany Avenue
5 minutes to town
Comfortable beds!
Large safe porch for storing bikes/ski equipment

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