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Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus

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Room
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Miscellaneous
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Barwidgee, VIC
  • Myrtleford Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Nimmo Bridge Reserve
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Mount Buffalo National Park
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue room

1 Double Bed

Master bedroom suite

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Laundry room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus

Family farm house with three bedrooms, air conditioning, large lounge room, wood burning fireplace, 75 inch TV, dinning table seats 8, BATH TUB, 2nd toilet in laundry, creek frontage, large outdoor alfresco areas with fire pit, BBQ and pizza oven, big gardens with fruit trees, pet friendly, NO Neighbours looking over the fence… Emu’s, goats and chickens right next door.

Property manager

Chris
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Please keep pets outdoors and clean up after them.
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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 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

About the area

Barwidgee

Located in Barwidgee, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Beechworth Gaol Unlocked and Burke Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Myrtleford Golf Club and Gapsted Wines. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Barwidgee, VIC

What's nearby

  • Barwidgee Creek Streamside Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Myrtleford Golf Club - 7 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Nimmo Bridge Reserve - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Mount Buffalo National Park - 29 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard - 45 min drive - 53.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Heiner's Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Gate Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bastoni Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carlo's Pizza & Pasta Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Reclaim Winebar & Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family farm retreat, big outdoor alfresco areas, with emus located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Barwidgee Creek Streamside Reserve and within 3 mi (5 km) of Mount Stanley Scenic Reserve and Mudgeegonga Bushland Reserve. Myrtleford Golf Club and Nimmo Bridge Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clifton N.

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

Stay with family and friends

The property was spacious and clean, with good facilities. We were very happy with our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe A.

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

Cozy family holiday!

Absolutely wonderful property, amazing hosts! Upon arrival the amazing hosts already had the fires going so a very toasty warm house was an amazing surprise! The kids had lots fun feeding the animals and lots of space for relaxing with amazing views. The fruit trees were such an added bonus! Looking forward to returning again soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET W.

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

Lovely rural stay.

Chris's lovely farm stay house is delightful. The house is a short drive from Myrtleford and in a very picturesque setting. It is nicely located to Yackandandah, Beechworth, Bright and Mt Buffalo. The beds are comfortable and there is plenty of room to relax. The outdoor area with BBQ and pizza ove is excelkent.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine B.

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

Extended family getaway

A very comfortable place to stay with a beautiful creek across the road. Friendly host and the added extra of feeding the emus, chickens and goats.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette S.

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

Farm stay between Beechworth and Myrtleford

Great position to do the sight seeing of these towns. We were busy with walks, lookouts, shopping and trying new foods and drinks. Lovely cosy and warm place. Quiet amongst the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hata K.

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

Super friendly Host!! So many activities!! The best farm stay ever !! Love it!

Absolutely the best farm stay ever!We had such an amazing time here — the host was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made us feel right at home. There were so many fun activities to do, perfect for both kids and adults!We loved chestnut picking — it was our first time and such a unique experience. The farm also lets you feed animals like sheep, emus, and chickens, which was a big highlight, especially for the little ones.There’s a beautiful creek walk on the property, where you can enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature and take in the fresh air. The scenery all around is just stunning — truly a perfect escape from the city.If you’re looking for a relaxing and fun getaway, this farm stay is a hidden gem. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

adam t.

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

Great property for families with kids or travelling with family/friends.

Chris was welcoming. The house is spacious and great for anyone with children or a few family members. The animals are a great entertainment for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

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

Fabulous family get away

We had a wonderful 4 nights in this beautiful and peaceful location. Our host was very accommodating including letting our kids help feed the animals which they loved. Our dog had lots of space to run around and we really enjoyed the alfresco dining spaces and the fire pit. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Quiet, peaceful and relaxing

We had such a great time at Barwidgee. Property was fantastic, plenty of space, lovely outdoor areas and plenty of wildlife about. Short walks to creek and drives into Myrtleford and Stanley made for a wonderful stay. We would defininitely come back again.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Christine D.

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

The property is spacious and clean.

Nice, cosy and big house. Overall good experience… Thanks for the nice flowers 🌺
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nhung D.

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

The owner very friendly. Cozy house

Big living room , nice 4 bed room . Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine W.

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

Nice and relaxing

The kids loved the animals and being able to just relax and unwind. We had a lovely bbq. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvia A.

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

Lovely farm house!

This lovely house it’s bigger than what we thought, very comfortable and cozy. The owner prepare everything for us so we could have a warm stay. Our children loved feeding the animals in the property. Very close to MyrtleFord center. We definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

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

Fantastic

It was fantastic the Cris-staff went above and beyond
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the many friendly animals (emus & goats). Super comfy & warm night's sleep and the fresh garden produce selected was a great breaky addition. For us the booking was over nested accommodation providers (Xperia, AirB&B, and Vrbo) which made comms a little tedious at first.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Huw M.

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

One night stopover on drive to Melbourne from Canberra

We had a nice time here, and the kids loved the farm animals. Chris was a nice host and was good with the kids. The house and appliances are long in the tooth but it is cosey and warm. The town was a bit of letdown though in terms of variety of restaurants etc. Make sure you bring your own supplies.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHIXI Y., Hornsby

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

happy stay

all of my family and friends enjoyed the house so much. The hosts are very nice and welcoming. They showed us around the house and the farm at the backyard. The kids love the farm animals. They gave us fresh sweet chestnuts when we left. The house is so clean and the interior is nicely designed and felt home. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn P.

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

Weekend Away

We had a family/friend group of 8 plus 2 dogs. We had been late for checking due to the lomg drive but the host (Chris) had the house warm and cozy when we arrived. We went to the ghost tour at the beechworth asylum and had a great day in town on Saturday. Plenty to do and see. Two nights was not long enough. Everyone enjoyed the house and the animals, even the dogs had a great time. Would book agaim but next time a few more nights. Relax and Recharge.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zigrida D.

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

Farm stay

We enjoyed our time at Barwidgee. Half way between Beechworth and Bright. The animals very friendly and great enjoyment for the kids and adults alike. Nice, quiet and quaint property. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese P.

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

Nice place

Great quiet spot
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Christmas holiday December 2024 7 night stay

On arrival we were greeted by our wonderful host Chris who shared his wealth of information about the area. The house was perfect for our stay with family. Very clean,tidy, spacious and comfortable with everything we needed and more. The children were delighted when Chis arrived the next morning to feed the emus goats and chooks. We enjoyed breakfast,lunch and dinner on the lovely paved covered outdoor dining area. Across the road we enjoyed splashing in the creek with the children and 3 year old labrador- all waterbabies.Lovely stay. Thanks Chris and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Isobel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice clean and comfortable

Overly impressed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Should have stayed longer

Very comfortable and cosy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesielyn H.

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

Nice place to stay.

We really enjoyed our stay. It’s nice, warm and clean.Kids love feeding the animals at the farm.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gyanender

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chris

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