Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting

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9.8
Outstanding(106 Reviews)

House in Porepunkah

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Situated at the base of Mt Buffalo, in NE Victoria, the Lodge is an impressive handcrafted building constructed from local timber built on the site of an old Cattleman's hut from the 1930s. It has a 7 metre vaulted ceiling supported by huge load bearing timber beams. The glass front to the building provides breathtaking views of Mt Buffalo gorge whilst your dine inside.

With 3 fully equipped bedrooms. The 1st floor is occupied by an indulgent master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a spa bath with views across virgin forest. Downstairs there are luxurious queen and double bedrooms, with a shared bathroom that includes a shower and an elegant cast iron claw-foot bath.

Things to Do

The spectacular luxury accommodation contains everything you should need for your stay, including a small library of books and DVDs, a selection of indoor and outdoor games, a telescope to watch climbers and hang glider pilots on Mt Buffalo and a high power spotlight to track the deer, owls, wombats and possums that occupy the grounds at night. For this reason our property is strictly no pets allowed.

For the more adventurous, the lodge provides easy access to and walking trails as well as being located at the bottom of one of the best cycling climbs in Australia. The region is an outdoor playground for children and adults alike.

The secluded location also means that there is no phone connection and no TV reception - our guests seem to like it that way! Mobile phone reception is limited.

We can also arrange for a personal chef to cook you a fabulous 3 course meal, with or without wine for our guests.

See some more pictures and what our guests get up to on facebook and our website

Grounds and Fire Safety

Scattered around the grounds are approximately 60 fruit trees, planted as rent by those who stayed in the original hut throughout the years. We'd love you to help yourselves to our organic lemons and limes and whatever other fruit you can find during your stay.

Our property is managed in accordance with Land for Wildlife, a voluntary scheme that encourages and assists private landowners to provide habitats for wildlife on their property. We provide a spotlight for guests to search for animals at night. You are likely to see wombats, wallabies, kookaburras, lyre birds and even occasionally the rare yellow bellied gliding possum on our property. For this reason our property is strictly no pets allowed. We are contributing to mitigation of the pollination crisis in Australia by looking after a bee hive.

We take fire safety seriously and have constructed the house to comply with the draft Australian Standard for houses in high bush fire risk areas (the standard that has now been applied to all rural homes since the Black Saturday fires) . It is built on a concrete base, clad in a naturally fire resistant timber, all the external roof timber is painted with fire resistant paint and there is an external sprinkler system.

See more pictures on facebook and our website

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

9.8
Outstanding(106 Reviews)
Summary of reviews
Beautiful, cozy property with amazing surroundings, wildlife, and activities nearby. Returning guests rave about the experience, praising the hosts and amenities.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
10.0
Jan 2024
Beautiful property in scenic location. Everything we could have wished for.
10.0
Jul 2023
Spectacular secluded natural setting. Lodge was well equipped to accommodate our needs on this holiday. We enjoyed the bushwalking, native visitors, clean air and water, and waking up to the laughing kookaburras. Also, the early morning mist. The log fire kept us warm and was very cosy. We were close proximity to Mount Buffalo national park. Likewise there was easy access to Bright.
10.0
Aug 2022
The property and house were brilliant, cosy, warm, relaxing. Wildlife and bush access/walk max a great evening. With bright just down the road and Mt beauty the other direction we could have stayed longer
10.0
Aug 2022
A beautiful place and location
10.0
Jul 2022
Snow holiday
Snow holiday
The house is great in a scenic location. Kids enjoyed the space and nature.
10.0
Jul 2022
Another Great Stay
Another Great Stay
This an accommodation that will want to make you return again and again - great little hideaway with everything the surrounds and towns have to offer easily accessible. Returning guests and we will return again next year!
10.0
May 2022
Absolutely gorgeous
Absolutely gorgeous
This is our 5th time staying here with our 4 children. It’s absolutely picturesque. We love the fireplace and bath upstairs. Thank you again for a wonderful stay. The Oakley Family
10.0
Apr 2022
Pure Bliss
Pure Bliss
This was our third stay at Red Earth Lodge and pulling up the driveway delivered the same ‘Aahhhhhh!’ as it has the last 2 years. It has everything we needed for a relaxing holiday and the view of Mt Buffalo was as awe inspiring as ever. With as much or as little to do as you like, this place is a favourite with our kids as they love to explore and we will be back next year! Fabulous hosts,btw, always quick to answer and on hand to solve any issues.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Porepunkah?

The average price for a rental in Porepunkah is $262 per night. This rental is $224 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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