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Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia

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A two-story house with a covered porch, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with various potted plants and a lawn.
A compact kitchen with a window, a stove, and a sink.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a bookshelf.
A welcome sign to Rawson with a road in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Rawson, VIC
  • Place, Baw Baw National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Moondarra State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Walhalla Goldfields Railway
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

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

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About the area

Rawson

Located in Rawson, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Walhalla Goldfields Railway and Walhalla Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Stockland Traralgon Shopping Centre and Midvalley Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ted Summerton Reserve or Traralgon Tennis Association. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Map
Rawson, VIC

What's nearby

  • Baw Baw National Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Moondarra State Park - 10 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Walhalla Goldfields Railway - 11 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Walhalla Park - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine - 13 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Walhalla Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Greyhorse Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kitty’s Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Monkey Biz Cafe - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Walhalla Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Rivers Bakehouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Baw Baw National Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Moondarra Bushland Reserve and Walhalla Goldfields Railway. Walhalla Park and Walhalla Rotunda are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay. Very inviting warm house.Lovely walk down to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Communication was clear and friendly. Self-check in was easy. The house was comfortable and had all the amenities we needed. The location is lovely, with it backing onto the quiet park, which you can also access through a locked gate.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good in almost all respects. (The shower was a bit of a challenge.)Lovely park just outside the back door.Overall, very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice big old house.Close to Walhalla Backs onto the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect little home for our family weekend away. Very clean, cosy, and in a great location close to the lake and playground. We loved the fireplace and backyard. Wonderful hosts — thank you again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and lovely place to stay

We had a lovely time, house was a perfect base to get out to the local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We, loved the place it was so peacful and.cozy. Well equpped for the price. Close to Mount Baw Baw, Erica and Walhalla. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
The host was very good in giving information about getting there, petrol and shopping supplies before you get there. The house did have a bit of a smell and had to open windows to get fresh air, the 2 sponge in the kitchen were so old, had to use ones we had, lucky we brought and the laundry was locked so no use of washing machine.We have stayed at about 60 properties over the past few years and this is the 2nd place that was really over priced for what you get, Henry
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2026
Hi Henry, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for highlighting our helpful pre-arrival instructions. We sincerely apologise for the oversight with the kitchen sponges and the lingering odor upon your arrival. Our cleaner had noticed a smell left by the previous guests and aired out the space beforehand, but we regret that it was still noticeable when you arrived. We have addressed the sponge replacement process with our team to ensure fresh ones are provided for every stay. Please note that the laundry is not included as an available amenity for guests, but we understand how any lack of clarity can be frustrating. As a remote destination with unique surroundings, we continuously review our pricing against similar properties in the area to ensure fair value. but we truly value your comments and will work to keep improving. Warm regards,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

We stayed at Al'May for a few days while visiting family nearby. The house was great for our family (two young kids) and we'd stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Clean, great bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great winter getaway

Lovely house in a gorgeous location. Plenty of cafes in the area & close to Walhalla steam train ride & walks. The hosts were prompt with communication & made sure our stay was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location of this property was lovely. Backed onto beautiful wetlands .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

Beautiful cosy home, well looked after and perfectly situated for our great weekend away at the local activities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location and surroundings are excellent. The host was very prompt at responding and everything met our expectations. The property was clean and comfortable, but could be so much better with a little easy updating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Catch up with cousin.

A beautiful location for walks, coffee, train ride & catch up in Rawson & nearby Walhalla. Thanks for providing a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We only stayed one night, the house was clean, warm and had everything you could need. The hosts were lovely and quick to respond. The location was so great for families, backing onto a playground and lake. We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice

Simple, comfortable, and just what was needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Host communicated very well before the stay answering all my questions.Very clean house. Everything we wanted. Warm. Lovely garden. Great spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Neat and cozy

Lovely host with great communication. House set up well with everything to keep you warm and comfy. Beautiful outlook and lovely walk around the lake
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

quiet place

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easy and clean

This property was the perfect place to stay. We spent all our time in Walhalla so it was an easy drive to and from there. The house was warm, cosy, well equiped and everything worked. I'd recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Overnight stay whilst visiting nearby Walhalla

Perfectly fine. Clean, tidy, everything one could need. The owner was there when we arrived and was friendly and warm before leaving us to our devices.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pleasant experience in high-country region

Thanks for an enjoyable winter escape experience at Al'May conveniently located close to Victoria's beautiful region. Well presented, warm accommodation with a lovely garden and the nearby park as the extension to the garden. It was suitable for our family. Rawson township does have limited shopping and dining options, but abundant in nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
The cottage is outdated, with only one tiny toilet and a rather small bathroom, not ideal for a family of 5 or 6.We were surprised there was no wifi either.All in all a bit underwhelming considering the pricing.Best part of the home was the toilet seat...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 January 2026
HI Rob, thanks for your review. However, it is clearly stated in the description, no internet and you can see in the pictures that it is, a country style cottage, with 1 bathroom and separate toilets.
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