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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6269 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends)

For your added security, this property is only managed in Australia and we never request payments be made to overseas bank accounts.

Bluegums Retreat, set against a backdrop of native landscaping with countryside views and located a few minutes from the iconic Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa, is ideally positioned for your escape.

Offering a sandstone interior, and Bluestone exterior, with exposed timber and plush carpets, The House was built from an old bridge demolished in Ballarat.

Bluegums Retreat offers an idyllic setting for you and your family or friends. Close to Lavendula, Cricket Willow, and the Hepburn Springs Golf Course, there is something for everyone nearby.

Well-appointed, with one King-split and two Queen bedrooms, an open plan living area and large timber deck with BBQ, Bluegums Retreat has space to tuck yourself away for rest and relaxation. On arrival, you will find a welcoming hamper of local and organic treats to start your stay.

A full kitchen and large dining area offer room for entertaining before you enjoy a country sunset from the deck or veranda. Invite yourself to Bluegums and be spoilt by nature.

Bluegums Retreat is located in the idyllic spa capital of Victoria - Hepburn Springs. The retreat located only a few minutes walk from the recently renovated Hepburn Spa and the famous Hepburn Springs Golf Course is ideally positioned for that total rest and relaxation.



Bluegums Retreat Accommodation

The 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms well-appointed house is a wonderful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city and is lovely and peaceful with the sun rising and setting in full view of the main outlook from the house.

Fully refitted and refurnished over the last several months, Bluegums Retreat provides a stylish and comfortable environment to unwind and relax.

Lie in bed at night and gaze at the stars in the heavens above through the moon window over the master bed.

The grounds have been recently re-landscaped with water-friendly native planting sympathetic to the landscape. Lookout in the garden for Henry the 10ft Emu and, little Bertie the Kiwi.

Bluegums Retreat - Things to Do

Unique Features and Appointments:

3 Bedroom (2 Queen and 1 King-split)
2 Bathrooms
Spa Bath
Fully appointed kitchen with all facilities
Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
Washing Machine, Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board
Gas Log Fire and Coonara Wood Fire
Gas Barbeque
Flat Screen TV/DVD/CD
Large timber deck
Countryside views and native setting
Local Produce Hamper on arrival
No pets allowed

Property manager

Geoffrey Gedge

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 269 square feet

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Dryer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: check with me on this one as sometimes I do allow

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Bluegums Retreat House Hepburn Springs
Bluegums Retreat House
Bluegums Retreat Hepburn Springs
Bluegums Retreat
Bluegums Retreat
Bluegums Retreat (a haven for families groups of friends)
115260

About the neighborhood

Map
Hepburn Springs, VIC

What's nearby

  • Hepburn Springs Golf Course - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Convent Gallery - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Lake Daylesford - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daylesford Brewing Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Harvest Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria La Luna - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cliffy's Emporium - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hepburn Pizza - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends)?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends)?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bluegums Retreat - (a haven for families and groups of friends) located?

This family-friendly Hepburn vacation home is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Hepburn Springs Golf Course, Portal 108, and Hepburn Regional Park. Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve and Laurie Sullivan Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay
We absolutely loved every bit of our stay, the house was amazing, clean and cosy. Geoff is a wonderful host. Loved waking up to kangaroos in the backyard and even in the evening they were still there. Definitely need to revisit again soon, as 2 nights wasnt long enough.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
VeeBee
Clean, cosy with lots of character
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to relax and see Daylesford and surrounds
We went as a family of 6 (including grandparents and kids). Really nice house and amazing setting. Kangaroos and kookaburras appear in the backyard on a nightly basis and we spent most nights on the veranda. Very comfortable set up and everything you need. Geoff was great to deal with and super helpful. Would book again no problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zuiena C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded Serene
From the time we booked till we left the house the entire process was exceptionally smooth. Geoff has been very welcoming, friendly and with a lot of tips on the locality. We enjoyed staying in the house and will likely return in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariola B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A DREAM!
I genuinely don’t even think I have the words to describe how magical this house is. Not only is it beautiful, but the attention to detail in everything made the entire experience hands down one of my most memorable ones in years. We definitely will be back many many more times!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
What Beautiful house and homely beautiful surrounds comfortable beds and has everything you would need. We loved our stay very much Thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaime M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and relaxing retreat
Bluegums is a beautiful property! It was the perfect place for our family to catch up and truly unwind. Kids loved exploring the surrounding bush land and keeping an eye on the local kangaroos. After a day of exploring Daylesford and the surrounding region, coming home to a roaring log fire and cooking for loved ones is my idea of bliss. And all the bedrooms are beautifully furnished, and have comfy beds. Morning coffees on the daybed - sublime! Thanks for being such a helpful host Geoff, and we really appreciate the warm arrival. We would love to return one day, and would recommend Bluegums to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Troy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Time
Blue Gums Retreat is in an amazing location that central to both Hepburn Springs and Dayelsford. The property has everything that you could require for a relaxing holiday. The property owner was incredibly helpful, communicating with us regularly during our stay with helpful local knowledge of what to do and where to go. I cant recommend both this area and the Blue Gums Retreat highly enough. Thank you for the memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Esme lncedayi E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house
Had a fantastic weekend the house was amazing , had all a house needs With a perfect view the property manager was very helpful was in contact with us at all times will definitely stay again thank you very much Geoff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Bluegums!
Bluegums Retreat is a beautiful property , tucked away in a wonderful quiet neighbourhood. Lots of roos & a little duckling family kept us entertained. We loved Eddie the Emu & we put the garden light on each night so we could see him. Beds were extremely comfy & the kitchen's cooking facilities were superb! Cannot speak highly enough about everything in this home - the owner 's generous hamper of goodies, champers & chocs plus lit fires & lights on certainly welcomed us on our arrival. Would definitely return. Thanks Geoff for your hospitality & pls pass on our thanks to your cleaner. A very clean & welcoming home. Michelle, Sally, Heidi & Wendy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely charming property
Stayed for long weekend, family visit, the property was all we expected & more. Very comfy beds, spotlessly clean, great welcome hamper, even champagne & chocolates in the fridge. Gardens are delightful, wildlife all around, peaceful and relaxing with welcome fire. Will stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Pam V.

Lovely home with all you need for a cosy weekend stay
Quiet and relaxing . Well appointed and warm . Private and accessible to Hepburn springs and daylesford . Recommend highly for a getaway
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

Perfect getaway
Loved Bluegums. Great house for our family - so many areas for the kids to play & house itself is just gorgeous. We felt very welcomed & didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Just Beautiful!
From the moment we stepped into Bluegums relaxation set in. Beautiful spacious home away from home in a great setting, kangaroos & birds in our backyard. Geoff was wonderful with many ideas of things to do in the area & lovely welcome hamper. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay & we will be back, Julie & Co
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

5 Star property with all the trimmings.
Felt completely comfortable and relaxed at the gorgeous Bluegums Retreat. Geoff spoilt us with a lovely hamper of local treats and even took care of our NYE trinkets. High end appliances made our stay enjoyable and the location was ideal for our daily adventures and pampering sessions. The kids had a separate chill out/ games room, which gave us parents some well deserved time out. The layout and decor of this stunning home is nothing short of high end. Highly recommend! Thanks again Geoff!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kristen F.

A beautiful home for a relaxing holiday
Thanks Geoff for a wonderful stay. Your home is gorgeous and we loved the peaceful location. The balcony was perfect to enjoy dinner and a glass of bubbles whilst watching the wildlife. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Charming,well-equipped property with a lovely outlook.
The property was very charming, rooms attractively decorated, and very well-equipped. The generous welcome hamper was very much appreciated. The owner Geoff kept in touch, made helpful suggestions about activities in the local area, and we were impressed he came to the property from Melbourne when there was a problem with the television. He also extended the check-out time. We had a delightful few days there, enjoyed just spending time in the house, and it was lovely to see the kangaroos come near the dam in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

A beautiful setting! The house is charming and perfectly set up. The host Geoff was fabulous!
We loved ‘Bluegums’. Perfectly set up in a pristine, quiet setting - we left feeling recharged and rested. Highly recommend, Geoff the host was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Penny K.

Anniversary Stay
Thanks Geoff, you are a fantastic host. We stayed for my parents 50th wedding anniversary. Great house for 4 adults and 2 kids. The kids loved having their own area down stairs. A very quite and relaxing setting. We all just had the best time. We will be back! Thanks again Geoff. Regards, Melissa and Penny
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Wonderful.
Thank you very much Geoff. We all really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

GLENISE G.

Relaxing weekend at Hepburn Springs in a quality property
Six of us have just returned from a very relaxing and successful "two birthdays" family weekend at Bluegums Retreat. From the moment we arrived, the propery looked and felt peaceful and comfortable. The Welcome Package was appreciated. The landscaping and views are the highlights. In particular, the Bluegums garden and rockeries demonstrate thoughtful planning and attention. The result is a delightful complement to the lovely bluestone building. The ground floor comprises a large modern kitchen, bathroom with shower and toilet, a dining area, a comfortable lounge with large TV (including Netflix) and a lovely balcony/verandah. Downstairs is another lounge with a TV and fusball table (very popular). Heating and cooling are excellent with air conditioning and pot belly fires. Upstairs are three bedrooms. The very large main bedroom has an ensuite, spa and small balcony; the second queen bedroom is a bit tight for space and the third bedroom can be configured to two singles or a queen double. All three rooms are attractively furnished and presented. The only negatives apply to the two smaller bedrooms - a lack of hanging space and a trip down the stairs to the shared bathroom. A highlight for us was the view from the balcony. Each night we enjoyed drinks and nibbles looking across the small dam to a large field, beyond which is a hill with olive trees. None of this actually belongs to Bluestone, but from the balcony it all looks like its your very own property! A memorable moment was about 5.30 pm on our first evening, when six kangaroos appeared. They hopped between the dam and us and stated grazing in the field. They were joined later by another six who came from the olive trees. One had a joey, who emerged from her pouch hopped energetically about as it showed off. The location is 2-3 minutes' drive from the Hepburn Springs Spa, a bit far to walk. Parking is in front, which makes it easy to unload and pack the car. A neighbouring house on the right is close, but not intrusive. The house to the left is quite a distance away. You feel like you've escaped the pressures of the city without sacrificing any of comforts! We enjoyed ourselves very much at Bluestone Cottage and will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Relaxing place with great facilities
The home has a lovely balcony to enjoy the setting. The house is very clean, beds are comfy and it has everything you need. The owner was also very helpful with ideas of what to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Fantastic
Beautiful cosy house. Everything was perfect. Would definitely come back. Thanks Geoff - you were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

Beautiful home in a stunning setting
Geoff was in constant contact during our stay in his beautifully appointed home. No detail was missed and it was the perfect base for exploring everything Hepburn & Daylesford have to offer. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Amazing, Relaxing Retreat
Thank you so much Geoff for your hospitality. Your welcome hamper was so lovely. The house was warm and inviting and had everything we needed. The scenery was amazing and we loved watching the kangaroos and birds. Thank you for keeping us updated on things to do in the area. It was such a help as we had never been to the area before. We will back soon. Paul and Deb Napoli
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018