Umatah Retreat Chalet: Luxury bush retreat with water & city views

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Byford, WA

Armadale Shopping City9 min drive
Champion Lakes Regatta Centre17 min drive
Araluen Botanic Park22 min drive
Perth, WA (PER)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Umatah means "you matter". Umatah to us, Umatah to yourself, Umatah to those around you and Umatah to the environment. Umatah is part of the original State Brick Works that was closed down in the 1940’s after their excavations hit an underground spring. The property runs on organic principles and has a mango orchard, apiary, vegetable wicking beds plus various other fruit and nut trees. There is a large waterhole, landscaped gardens and endless native bushland.

The Space:
Umatah Retreat Chalet was designed to nurture wellness and stimulate your senses to encourage relaxation. The chalet is disability friendly with wide doorways and ramped access**. It is surrounded by native bushland and overlooks the tranquil waters of the historic quarry, with city views as the backdrop.

Umatah Retreat Chalet has an open plan living space with full kitchen, two bedrooms, large bathroom and outdoor alfresco area. The bedrooms consists of one master suite with king bed and a second bedroom which can be configured with either two long singles or one king bed.

The outside area is fenced from the main property to keep our friendly dogs, ponies and alpacas off your deck.

Guest Access:
In addition to Umatah Retreat Chalet, guests will have access to the 'green', waterhole and surrounding bushland areas.

Umatah Experiences:
- Kayak on the quarry
- Bird watching
- Bush walking
- Mountain Biking (BYO bike/gear)
(bushwalking and mountain bike tracks are right behind our property)

Love you, because you matter

Other things to note:
**Please note that the chalet is positioned up a steep driveway with parking available next to the chalet. If you would like to explore the property beyond this area, terrain is difficult and may preclude some users from access. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please don't hesitate to contact us before booking to ensure it meets your needs.

Property manager

Jade

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Perth

This chalet is located in Byford, a neighbourhood in Perth, and is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The Tony Henniker Long Walk Trailhead and Stacey's Track Trailhead are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Araluen Botanic Park and Flight City - Simulation Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Byford, WA

What's nearby

Armadale Shopping City - 9 min drive
Champion Lakes Regatta Centre - 17 min drive
Araluen Botanic Park - 22 min drive
Fiona Stanley Hospital - 27 min drive
Crown Perth - 35 min drive

Getting around

Byford Station - 4 min drive
Perth Airport (PER) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Subway - 17 min walk
Lemas - 17 min walk
Baked in Byford - 17 min walk
Byford & District Country Club - 18 min walk
Chicken Treat - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Umatah Retreat Chalet: Luxury bush retreat with water & city views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Umatah Retreat Chalet: Luxury bush retreat with water & city views?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Umatah Retreat Chalet: Luxury bush retreat with water & city views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Umatah Retreat Chalet: Luxury bush retreat with water & city views located?

This family-friendly Perth chalet is located on the waterfront, 3.1 mi (5 km) from Cardup Nature Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Armadale Shopping City and Bert Tyler Machinery Museum. Armadale History House and Minnawarra Historic Precinct are also within 6 miles (10 km). Byford Station is 24 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cramp F.

21 April 2024

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

Splendour in Byford

Special is probably the best description of Umatah. We are not overly picky but we do like quality & interesting, but we are often disappointed when what you see in the pictures does not match up with reality. At Umatah the WOW factor is far better than the pictures. There has been no corners cut anywhere in this lovely place. We stayed for 6 days and everything that we even thought might assist our stay was right there ready for us to use. I would love a special rating for places like this so they were easy to identify and enjoy. I would use this as my weekender but a bit far from NSW for that sadly. Thanks very much to the hosts for doing this so well.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viktorija G.

10 March 2024

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

Prefect place to relax and unwind!

The photos do not do this place justice! From the immaculate inside and furnishings, to the breathtaking views outside, this was truly our favourite place. The playgrounds kept the kids entertained, aswell as the friendly ponies and alpacas. The attention to detail that Jade puts in to make your stay is amazing and is a true testament to the amount of love and hardwork at Umatah.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen S.

2 January 2024

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

Great Hospitality on a perfect place

We came late in the evening directly from Germany and had no possibility to buy any food. Jade provided us with more than basic food to have a relaxed start. The Chalet is wonderful and perfect equiped with high quality.The view from the terrace with Perth skyline is fantastic. If Australia weren't so far away from Germany we would be permanent guests. We highly recommend this accommodation.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Huey fen W.

10 December 2023

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

It’s a beautiful stay

Loving the experience. The details are thoughtfully set up. Jade and Heath are really friendly hosts who will make your stay wonderful. My teens said that THE type of vacation that they enjoy. Relax and do nothing or do the free activities at the ground or explore the nearby towns. Regretted not staying for a longer period. 😘 till the next time!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N.

1 December 2023

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

Hidden Gem

This is one of those hidden gems that you find, and wish you knew about earlier. Being relatively close to Perth makes for easy access, yet the tranquillity of the property makes you feel as though you made the long drive down south. When you first arrive you are surrounded by native bush and orchards. The accommodation itself is better than the images on this site. The ceilings are really high and gives a feeling of being very spacious. Everything was well thought out and it was hard to not notice the fittings and fixtures that had a high-end luxurious feel. It was extremely clean and the host went above and beyond setting up our rooms and checked in with us that everything was okay when we arrived. Before arriving, the owner also checked if we would like a tepee set up for my 3-year-old daughter. When we arrived the tepee was set up in our room with age-appropriate toys and books. Needless to say, my daughter loved this as well as having her separate kid-sized dining table and chairs. Outside there were 2 different playgrounds, one was set up for younger children and another for older children, both were great and provided hours of play. Canoeing on the lake was nice and a great experience for my daughter. There are plenty of life jackets to choose from on the walk down, and several canoes and paddles that you can use at any time. We met some of the animals on the property, they were friendly yet also happy to let you be. I would highly recommend this stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023