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The Retreat B&B, offgrid luxury

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Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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Buxton, VIC
  • Place, Cathedral Range State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Buxton Recreation Reserve
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Buxton Trout & Salmon Farm
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Family Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Four

1 Queen Bed

One

1 Queen Bed

Three

1 Queen Bed

Two

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub

Bedroom Five

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom Four

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom One

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom Three

Toilet · Shower only

Bedroom Two

Toilet · Shower only

External bathhouse

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

The Retreat B&B, offgrid luxury

Conceived as a place of renewal by nature, The Retreat is an off grid luxury experience set in 53 acres of granite and rugged, pristine wilderness. One of only two properties featured in Vogue Living's Yarra Valley Review, The Retreat is located at the Mt Cathedral Range near Marysville, 100mins east of Melbourne. The Retreat is premium accommodation comprised of contemporary design, Australian designed and made furniture and 5 rooms each with a private ensuite.

House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9541677
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat B&B, offgrid luxury pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Retreat B&B, offgrid luxury?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat B&B, offgrid luxury?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat B&B, offgrid luxury?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat B&B, offgrid luxury located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cathedral Range State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Buxton Recreation Reserve and Buxton Trout & Salmon Farm. Buxton Silver Gum Nature Conservation Reserve and Acheron River-Taggerty Streamside Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

The Retreat B&B, offgrid luxury Reviews

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. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Errol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing holiday even with kids running around as they could entertain themselves with all the space to play in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

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

perfect long weekend away

the house itself was beautiful, and the owners have really made it a luxury escape. Loved the bush walk/trail around the property, and the homey feel of the fireplaces keeping us warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HESAMADDIN F.

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

Highly recommend retreat

It was an amazing experience for me, my family and my friends, to enjoy a weekend in this fantastic retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yalan C.

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

A wonderful retreat in Cathedral ranges

This is one of the most amazing property we have ever stayed in Victoria. We had a great and relaxing weekend. We love the view surrounding the property and beautiful designed room. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need. This is a great place for family or friends getaway !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saba G.

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

Had the best time in this lovely house

We had a great time in this lovely house, very clean and beautiful with the best view and location. Owner very responsive and kind. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison R.

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

Just fabulous

Magnificent location in the Australian bush.. The house was perfect for a group getaway with everyone having their own bathrooms. We really enjoyed using the fire pit surrounded by stunning views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time staying at this beautiful property. We booked this house so that 3 families could enjoy a relaxing holiday together. The house is exactly what the owners envisioned, a place to get lost in nature while still having all the comforts for a cozy stay. Despite some wet weather during our visit, the house kept us warm and comfortable. The kids had a great time with all the games available and the projector allowed us to have fun movie nights. The kitchen is impressively well equiped, rooms and bathrooms are spacious and clean. Nic is an outstanding host, very attentive and genuinely caring. He made sure we had everything we needed and went above and beyond to make us feel at home. We would absolutely love to return and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway surrounded by nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family group stay

This property is unique and private with stunning views! This is perfect for a few families staying together as there are 5 bedrooms all with their own private bathroom - very rare to find. We really enjoyed our stay and the highlights were the fire pit (plenty of firewood for use) and the trampoline was popular amongst the kids. However, we did find that a lot of the cutlery, glasses and dinnerware were dirty and felt that it lacked some basic amenities like tea bags and sugar which was a bit disappointing given this is a luxury retreat. The breakfast staples that were meant to be provided as per advertisement was not there. All in all a lovely and relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spectacular Off Grid Luxury

My family celebrated some milestone birthdays with a long weekend away at this spectacular house. The house is a truly remarkable achievement. They have managed to maintain a high level of luxury and comfort while being completely off grid and remote. We visited in winter and were always warm and comfortable. The house is a large space with en suites in every room so it was perfect for our party. The house was well stocked with appliances and modern comforts like coffee machines etc. The kids were entertained by the surroundings and the toys/games at the house. We particularly appreciated the fact that fire place is raised and set back so that young children can't get near it. Also, ease of communication with the owner was probably the best I've experienced with a vacation house Our only criticism was the cleanliness of the kitchen and some of the common areas. The bedrooms and bathrooms were immaculate but the cleaning in the kitchen lacked some attention to detail. Not a deal-breaker but a bit of a shame considering how perfect everything else was. Thank you Nic for a wonderful weekend. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela V.

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

Amazing weekend away

The property had breathtaking views, amazing house with all the latest technology and a great modern sweet up. House was equipped with everything we needed. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jay H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025