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Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3861 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Chum Creek, VIC
  • Popular LocationFour Pillars Gin5 min drive
  • Popular LocationHealesville Sanctuary10 min drive
  • Popular LocationRochford Wines Yarra Valley11 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)69 min drive

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You’ll love this unique and cosy escape close to town!
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Microwave
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (9)
The price is $100
per night
$119 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12
You’ll love this unique and cosy escape close to town!

About the neighborhood

Chum Creek

In Chum Creek .You'll find Maroondah Aqueduct Tunnel Bushland Reserve and Healesville G156 Bushland Reserve within 3 miles (5 km) of this cabin. Four Pillars Gin and Healsville Gorge Bushland Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Four Pillars Gin - 5 min drive
  • TarraWarra Estate - 7 min drive
  • Healesville Sanctuary - 10 min drive
  • Maroondah Reservoir Park - 11 min drive
  • Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sammys Charcoal Chicken - 6 min drive
  • Herd Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
  • Matilda Bay Brewery - 6 min drive
  • Beechworth Bakery - 6 min drive
  • Four Pillars Distillery - 5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres

Only 5kms from Healesville, Minkara offers peaceful surrounds only minutes away from the finest restaurants, cafes, wineries and some of Victoria's largest tourist attractions.


Minkara Homestay is a self-contained studio style setup in the idyllic Yarra Valley in Victoria, offering comfortable accommodation close to Healesville and its popular wineries, restaurants and cafes, National Parks, Healesville Sanctuary, RACV Club, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery and racetracks. Minkara offers stylish open plan living with a fully equipped kitchen, a double bath designed for 2, and breathtaking views on 10 acres.

An ideal romantic getaway or a place to relax, Minkara Homestay is LGBTI friendly.

We are NOT a bed and breakfast so we don't provide food (there is tea and coffee). We do however provide a fully equipped kitchen including oven, stove, microwave and dishwasher. The local supermarket (Coles) is open til midnight and Aldi which is open until 8.30pm Monday to Friday. There is an organic farmers market on every Saturday morning until 1pm, or just head down into Healesville and enjoy some of the fantastic local cafe's and restaurants.

The cabin is heated by a full size Coonara wood heater as well as a split system. Please ask for assistance if you do not know how to light the fire. There is a ceiling fan and air conditioning for relief in the hot weather.

There are loads of bicycle and walking tracks nearby. BYO bikes. You can laze around our property and admire the scenery and wildlife, including kangaroos, echidnas, native birds and our horses.

We have adequate paddocks for you to bring a couple of horses. Horse riding is straight out from the property along the road, or you can float to the beginning of the Bicentennial Trail which is only 8kms away.

Property manager

Kerrie Mcphee

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 861 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Minkara Homestay Bush Retreat
Minkara Homestay - Bush Retreat Cottage
Minkara Homestay - Bush Retreat Chum Creek
Minkara Homestay - Bush Retreat Cottage Chum Creek
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres to the airport?

This cabin is 43.5 mi (70-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres?

As of May 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres on Jun 2, 2024 start from $92.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres to downtown Chum Creek?

This cabin is 1 mi away from Chum Creek.

Minkara Homestay - bush retreat fully self contained cabin on 10 acres Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
The property was beutiful alovely place to chill out however when we booked we asked for two single beds or one double and a single because we were brother and sister not husband and wife but we manedged by using the sofa and the extra beding so it was fine
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Minkarra stay
Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend Nice quiet location Particularly enjoyed the kangaroos on the lawn outside the door in the early evening
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anusha K., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Husbands birthday
Nice and relaxing getaway for hubbys birthday. Kerrie was quick to respond to any queries. Would definitely be back. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

joanne l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace
The property was peaceful relaxing and absolutely stunning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sri n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property
We had a lovely time here. Would go back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Graham P., Geelong

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and neat cottage in a quiet location
Single room open plan cottage on a small property with a tree lined creek and kangaroos over the fence. Owners house nearby, but we rarely saw them. Close to Healesville if you want to eat out, but kitchen was fully functional if you want to cook for yourself (although worn symbols on oven made it a little tricky). It was cold when we were there, but wood fire and R/C arcon was fine to keep it warm. Room was spotless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amelia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing stay
I had a very cozy and pleasant time staying in the cabin. It was warm, and had everything I needed to relax and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauretta B.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful and relaxing
Wonderful! Would go back! Beautiful views and private.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Highly recommend. Perfect quiet retreat.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
A lovely cabin set amid beautiful hills. Had a very comfortable and rejuvenating stay in the cabin that had everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023