Swallows Rest: 5 BR, 2 BA House in Bright, Sleeps 10
House in Porepunkah
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more
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About this house rental
Breathe in the fresh country air and enjoy taking to the area by foot, stepping out of the driveway to your left will take you up through the hills to Brights famous Apex Lookout with stunning views across the valley.
Turning right out of the driveway will take you on a downhill walk in to Brights town centre, crossing the Ovens River and through the towns popular Centenary Park.
This property is managed on behalf of the owner by Bright Holidays (part of the Dickens Real Estate group).
CANCELLATION POLICY - STANDARD POLICY
• If notification of a cancellation or amendment is received more than 14 days prior to the booking arrival date, a fee of $110 (including GST) will apply and will be deducted from the deposit paid prior to the issuing of a refund.
• If notification of a cancellation is received 14 days or less prior to the booking arrival date no refund or credit will apply.
All cancellations are to be received via email. Please refer to our terms and conditions for our full cancellation policy.
BEDDING CONFIGURATION
Bedroom 1: King bed with ensuite including luxury spa bath.
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4:Queen Bed
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single Beds
All bedrooms feature large built in wardrobes and electric blankets, plus extra blankets for the cooler months.
There are luggage stands in each bedroom for your convenience.
All linen is provided at this property.
LOUNGE & ENTERTAINMENT
Sit back and relax in the large living area, looking out to the country-style garden. Curl up on the comfortable couches and read your favourite book. NOTE: The open fireplace is not operational.
WIFI is available at this property.
KITCHEN & DINING
The large light filled kitchen is well equipped with breakfast bar, large oven, cook top, and dishwasher, which will make entertaining a breeze, walk through the kitchen into the dining room with a Coonara wood heater and seating for six.
BATHROOMS
An ensuite off the master bedroom as stated above. The main bathroom has a large bath, shower and vanity, with separate toilet and powder room.
LAUNDRY
Laundry facilities include both washer & dryer and a clothes airer.
HEATING & COOLING
A ducted heating & cooling system in the main areas of the house with a heat transfer system, a Coonara wood heater in the kitchen/dining area (NOTE: The open fireplace is not operational). Please note: firewood is not provided at this property. Firewood, kindling and fire lighters can be purchased at both the local supermarkets and service stations.
OUTDOORS
A BBQ and outdoor table setting is located in the backyard, enjoy alfresco dining amongst the well-manicured gardens.
PET POLICY
This property is NOT pet friendly.
Turning right out of the driveway will take you on a downhill walk in to Brights town centre, crossing the Ovens River and through the towns popular Centenary Park.
This property is managed on behalf of the owner by Bright Holidays (part of the Dickens Real Estate group).
CANCELLATION POLICY - STANDARD POLICY
• If notification of a cancellation or amendment is received more than 14 days prior to the booking arrival date, a fee of $110 (including GST) will apply and will be deducted from the deposit paid prior to the issuing of a refund.
• If notification of a cancellation is received 14 days or less prior to the booking arrival date no refund or credit will apply.
All cancellations are to be received via email. Please refer to our terms and conditions for our full cancellation policy.
BEDDING CONFIGURATION
Bedroom 1: King bed with ensuite including luxury spa bath.
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4:Queen Bed
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single Beds
All bedrooms feature large built in wardrobes and electric blankets, plus extra blankets for the cooler months.
There are luggage stands in each bedroom for your convenience.
All linen is provided at this property.
LOUNGE & ENTERTAINMENT
Sit back and relax in the large living area, looking out to the country-style garden. Curl up on the comfortable couches and read your favourite book. NOTE: The open fireplace is not operational.
WIFI is available at this property.
KITCHEN & DINING
The large light filled kitchen is well equipped with breakfast bar, large oven, cook top, and dishwasher, which will make entertaining a breeze, walk through the kitchen into the dining room with a Coonara wood heater and seating for six.
BATHROOMS
An ensuite off the master bedroom as stated above. The main bathroom has a large bath, shower and vanity, with separate toilet and powder room.
LAUNDRY
Laundry facilities include both washer & dryer and a clothes airer.
HEATING & COOLING
A ducted heating & cooling system in the main areas of the house with a heat transfer system, a Coonara wood heater in the kitchen/dining area (NOTE: The open fireplace is not operational). Please note: firewood is not provided at this property. Firewood, kindling and fire lighters can be purchased at both the local supermarkets and service stations.
OUTDOORS
A BBQ and outdoor table setting is located in the backyard, enjoy alfresco dining amongst the well-manicured gardens.
PET POLICY
This property is NOT pet friendly.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Porepunkah
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Reviews
5.0
We travel together every year and the 5 of us love a bedroom each. This house had spacious bedrooms and fully equipped kitchen. The setting was great and ample car parking too. Clean and tidy. Would stay here again
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was great. No issues
5.0
We were a group of 10 adults and found the property very clean, with everything we required. The property has good outdoor areas and plenty of car parking space. It’s located in a quiet street. We liked how we had use of the double garage to store our motorbikes. It is also a short walk to the town which was good for us as we were on bikes. Will book again when l go to Bright.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great house for a group of us to stay whilst riding the mountains.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
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5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent service and accommodations. Highly recommend
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Comfortable, spacious and convenient. Very helpful service from property management company.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Swallows Rest was the perfect home for our stay with our extended family of 10 enjoying her spacious living areas, abundance of bedrooms and great location
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great Place to Stay with Family.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was good. Only problem was we somehow locked the back door and couldn't unlock it.Towel rail in bathroom fell off.
5.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Amazing!!
2.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Good things: location and size of house.Bad things: cook top very old, bordering on unusable. We chose not to cook with it as it was in such bad condition. Many spider webs throughout house. Open fire place had soot throughout and made the house smell. Not many garbage bags, washing things (had to buy both). Outside furniture in tired condition.
3.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I stayed at this home 5 weeks ago and was disappointed that my concerns advised at that time had not been fully addressed.The garden was still in a very poor state, wifi was still not available abt the split system still not working. In saying that the home was very clean and comfortable.Work also needs to be done on the steps leading up to the house they are very uneven and one of my party had a fall, luckily no serious injuries.
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our stay at this house, usually at 12 Mt Porpunka Rd, this house was spacious quiet and comfortable, great beds and the heater was fantastic.Just needs a few updates, such as the stove and oven and the taps in the bathrooms were showing their age, outdoor table and chairs could also do with an upgrade. Other wise everyone was happy.
4.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home was a great size for our large family, and very clean. One reason we chose this home was because of the fireplace and wood heater. We very carefully lit the fire in the fireplace, and before long the house began to fill with smoke. We needed to open the doors and windows to be able to safely sleep at night. The house was listed with a BBQ but this was not operational, and some money was refunded because of this fact when I asked for compensation.
4.0
Good accomodation for large Family
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home was a great size for our large family, and very clean. One reason we chose this home was because of the fireplace and wood heater. We very carefully lit the fire in the fireplace, and before long the house began to fill with smoke. We needed to open the doors and windows to be able to safely sleep at night. The house was listed with a BBQ but this was not operational, and some money was refunded because of this fact when I asked for compensation.
2.0
Autumn holiday
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was somewhat unhappy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The place is in need of an overhall. Kitchen equipment needs upgrading - to working units. The BBQ was broken. The pipes banged at night disturbing the sleeping. The gate to the property had fallen off and the backyard garden glass shed/house was broken and full of smashed glass. The clothes dryer did not work and the wood fire was smoky. Other then that it was OK
2.0
Easter 2022
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have been coming to Bright at Easter for over 30 years, our families love spending Easter in Bright. Unfortunately, this years accommodation at Swallows Rest wasn’t the experience we usually encounter. Firstly, the BBQ wasn’t available (broken), then we soon found out the microwave also wasn’t useable. Next the cook top (gas) had only 1 hob functioning and the oven door had a broken hinge. Not sure how we were expected to feed our families! Dickens were wonderful with assisting us with a new microwave and a portable hot plate. This property certainly requires updates and replacement of essential cooking appliances.
2.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have been coming to Bright at Easter for over 30 years, our families love spending Easter in Bright. Unfortunately, this years accommodation at Swallows Rest wasn’t the experience we usually encounter. Firstly, the BBQ wasn’t available (broken), then we soon found out the microwave also wasn’t useable. Next the cook top (gas) had only 1 hob functioning and the oven door had a broken hinge. Not sure how we were expected to feed our families! Dickens were wonderful with assisting us with a new microwave and a portable hot plate. This property certainly requires updates and replacement of essential cooking appliances.
3.0
Bright Surprise
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was clean, tidy and had large lovely bedrooms. Unfortunately our stay was slightly compromised by a leaking out door BBQ which had to be decommissioned by a plumber. The stove top in the kitchen was also faulty and needs replacing. The micro wave stopped working and the out door table needs replacing. The Estate Agent looking after the property were fantastic and caring to deal with. We were able to negotiate a discount on our stay as a result.
I would only recommend this property to others if the items listed were replaced.
The lesson: Always ask if everything is in good working order before committing.
Bright was also very busy at the start of the school holidays and it was hard to book anywhere to eat so be prepared to take your chance on what ever is available.
I would only recommend this property to others if the items listed were replaced.
The lesson: Always ask if everything is in good working order before committing.
Bright was also very busy at the start of the school holidays and it was hard to book anywhere to eat so be prepared to take your chance on what ever is available.
3.0
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was clean, tidy and had large lovely bedrooms. Unfortunately our stay was slightly compromised by a leaking out door BBQ which had to be decommissioned by a plumber. The stove top in the kitchen was also faulty and needs replacing. The micro wave stopped working and the out door table needs replacing. The Estate Agent looking after the property were fantastic and caring to deal with. We were able to negotiate a discount on our stay as a result.I would only recommend this property to others if the items listed were replaced.The lesson: Always ask if everything is in good working order before committing.Bright was also very busy at the start of the school holidays and it was hard to book anywhere to eat so be prepared to take your chance on what ever is available.
5.0
Very cosy and comfortable.
We really enjoyed our stay at this house 🏠 😀 it cozy and comfortable. Good things is they even extend our stay up to 1pm. Thank you very much for this as we don't have to rush. For sure we will go back again and book this house again. Until next year summer time.*
5.0
Swallows Rest - Beautiful Bright
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Fantastic weekend away in beautiful Bright.
The house met all our needs as a big group.
Close to town, neat and tidy, plenty of space. Couldn't fault it.
Thank you
The house met all our needs as a big group.
Close to town, neat and tidy, plenty of space. Couldn't fault it.
Thank you
5.0
Swallows Rest
The property was everything as advertised, beautiful and very clean inside. Outside along the verandah and windows were lots of spiders and webs which I cleaned away but the property and surrounding properties were beautiful. Highly recommend this property to everyone.
5.0
Birthday Getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Had a fabulous time,the house was great. Plenty of room and great location.
5.0
Swallows Rest
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great Size House and only a 5min walk to the river and shops.
4.0
Good position great size. Have rebooked
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Enjoyable. Suggestions to improve are new out door furniture. The steps to be repaired for safety ( different height levels). Would help if Rose bush pulled back from path, so not walking into it in the dark.
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 $320 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Swallows Rest: 5 BR, 2 BA House in Bright, Sleeps 10. 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 Swallows Rest: 5 BR, 2 BA House in Bright, Sleeps 10 pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Swallows Rest: 5 BR, 2 BA House in Bright, Sleeps 10?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, laundry, and balcony or patio.
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