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Boutique Couples Retreat: Forest, Spa & Wood Fire

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A spacious living area with a black leather sofa, a coffee table, and a large potted plant. There is a bed with a green bedspread and multiple pillows. The room has a high ceiling with exposed beams and large windows providing natural light.
A modern interior with a large window, a dining area, and a living space with furniture and plants.
A modern living room with a leather sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There are potted plants and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.
A modern, single-story house with a curved roof, surrounded by trees. It features a balcony with outdoor seating and a large window.
A rustic wooden structure with a curved roof, surrounded by dense greenery and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Grampians National Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Halls Gap, VIC
  • Place, Grampians National Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, The Pinnacle
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Boutique Couples Retreat: Forest, Spa & Wood Fire

Wake to the birds, the gum trees and the Grampians through the glass: a soothing spa, a wood fire in the evening. A Heavenly Escape is a boutique couples retreat on a private double forest block, close enough to walk to Halls Gap, private enough to forget it.

"This is a place that seemed to sit somewhere between a gallery and a home without explicitly becoming either. Every single part of the accommodation was wonderfully intentional." (Will, 2026)

Wake to kangaroos on the grass, and cockatoos, rosellas and kookaburras at breakfast, watched from the deck among the gum trees. Inside, the cabin is hung with my own original photography, set up balancing creativity with comfort, homeliness with the sometimes quirky.

"We saw cockatoos, lorikeets, kangaroos and emus, all from the balcony, and I've never seen so many stars in my life." (Samantha)

Spa, wood fire, a raised deck (my favourite), a full kitchen, Weber BBQ and a great film library: everything you need to slow right down. Bushwalk, kayak, bike, and taste local wines by day, light the fire and run the spa by night.

"Perfect cabin in the woods, serene and calm. Warm beds, fireplace & hot tub made the stay so cosy and comfy, perfect to relax after long hikes in the Grampians." (Wally, 2026)

Secluded and quiet, off the grid a little, yet a ten-minute walk into town: a retreat for two, and a perfect base from which to explore the Grampians.

"We had a truly magical stay, where the beauty of the Grampians felt like it was right in our living room. It was a nature lover's dream to wake up to such a pristine, tranquil environment, while still being so close to the local walking trails." (Arun, 2026)

Own driveway and parking, self check-in, a bottle of wine on arrival. Ask me about one-night stays, longer stay discounts, infants and pets.

Slow right down. Time to Escape.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Property # 9190894
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

Halls Gap

Located in Halls Gap, this chalet is next to a golf course. The Pinnacle and Fallen Giants Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre and Halls Gap Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Halls Gap, VIC

What's nearby

  • Grampians National Park - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fyans Creek Loop Trailhead - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Venus Baths and the Botanic Gardens Trailhead - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • The Pinnacle - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Stawell Station - 24 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Livefast Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Halls Gap Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Halls Gap Tea House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smokehouse Flame Brothers - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boutique Couples Retreat: Forest, Spa & Wood Fire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boutique Couples Retreat: Forest, Spa & Wood Fire?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boutique Couples Retreat: Forest, Spa & Wood Fire?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boutique Couples Retreat: Forest, Spa & Wood Fire?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boutique Couples Retreat: Forest, Spa & Wood Fire located?

Situated in Halls Gap, this golf chalet is within a 15-minute walk of Grampians National Park and Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre. Fyans Creek Loop Trailhead and Venus Baths and the Botanic Gardens Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Timothy Syrota

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Yes, the photo is me, your host - a pretty smiley happy guy who spent more than a decade working as a freelance documentary director, photojournalist and author based in South East Asia (photographed here with a 100 year old Muslim gentleman amid the religious unrest in Myanmar). But with two little daughters that we wanted to educate in Australia and have closer to their broader families, we returned to OZ at the beginning of 2016. As a kid, I myself spent lengthy periods traveling the world with my intrepid backpacking 1970s generation, Cat Stevens inspired 'single Mum. Northern Soulawesi in '78, age 10, just the two of us ... kind of way out there! And whilst it was largely reluctant at the time, it obviously had a huge impact on my adult life. Simply - I still adore travel and the adventure, interest and excitement it brings. And my media work - pretty much all based on humanitarian / refugee / environmental advocacy and education. Winner of 3 international photojournalism awards, author of 1 book, director of lots of films. And still smiling more than not ...

Why they chose this property

I bought A Heavenly Escape to manage and look after in recognition of the fact that freelance media is a fickle income source at the best of times and leaving ones established network is big risk. I want to be able to continue the work that I do and say yes to work that interests me irrespective of the budget of the people with whom I work ... yes because of the job, not the money. And in order to do this from an Australian base, well, simply something had to provide some sort of income. I researched the property markets in Halls Gap for about 6 years and when we learnt Heavenly Escape was for sale, well, it is rare that such properties come on the market. QUITE SIMPLY - after years of being based overseas and taking R & R in small boutique guest houses / cabins (and loving them), Heavenly Escape was quite simply the house that my wife and I would have wanted to stay in ourselves. By a long shot. It's already lovely and my goal is step-by-step to make it absolutely gorgeous - artistic, unique, creative, tranquil but never feeling 'untouchable' ... even more the sort of place I love to stay in myself. And the long term goal - well, the dream is to have two such houses so that I can work for free for the community groups and small organizations out there with no budget for top shelf media but are doing some wonderful work in advocacy and education on the matters that I feel are the most important, to all of us.

What makes this property unique

(1) abundant wildlife all around the house (2) wonderful balcony (3) the double bush block (4) spa & cast iron fireplace (5) complimentary bottle of wine (6) proper coffee machine (very important to some - like me!) (7) the sense of privacy (8) the unique design of the house

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