Located at Bonnie Doon discover the luxury of this beautiful home overlooking Lake Eildon with private lake access. Nestled on 20 acres, this 4-bedroom, 2 bathroom home has a vast open-plan living/dinning area featuring a state-of-the-art kitchen, cozy lounge and huge dinning table. Experience alfresco dining deck with BBQ and captivating lake views. Perfect summer or winter, with the ski runs of Mount Buller only 45 minutes away.

Keren and Jon, your consummate hosts, have a passion for hosting and entertaining guests.

Keren has enjoyed a long career in 5-Star Hotels and Tourism, whist Jon has been managing hallmark events around the world for over 35 years. Both understand hospitality and have an expert awareness of how to make holiday experiences special – you are in safe hands. Keren has a passion for luxury indulgence, so if you are planning a gourmet/luxury escape Keren will happily share her knowledge of the best local restaurants, cafes, wineries and producers to set your taste buds alive.

Having grown up in the bush, Jon loves the rural environment and is completely at home in the High Country. If outdoor activities are your passion Jon will gladly share his local knowledge and help guide you to the best spots to fulfill your yearning for adventure.

For those that prefer the unique peace and serenity of the High-Country alone, Keren and Jon will fully respect your privacy and you’ll be left to relax, unwind and enjoy the area in blissful seclusion.

Bonnie Doon, Mansfield and the surrounding High Country provide a host of experiences, outdoor adventures and amazing indulgences throughout the seasons.

The High Country area is home to Victoria's traditional mountain cattlemen, and is a favourite destination for horse riding, bush walking and cycling action from mountain bike challenges to meandering rail trails. Try your hand at one of the many adventure sports such as snow and water sport, rock climbing or white water rafting. Perhaps you fancy something more sedate, taste regional wines at family-run cellar doors, or visit a local brewery where you can pick up a good drop to take to the slopes or pack into the boat esky for a day on the lake.

Local areas to explore include:-
Bonnie Doon, Lake Eildon and Lake Nillahcootie, Mt Buller and Mt Sterling, Alexandra, Eildon, Strathbogie Ranges, Mansfield and the Delatite River Valley, Sheepyard Flat and the Howqua River Valley, Jamieson, Kevington and Woods Point.

Some of the favourite local attractions include:-
Craigs Hut featured in the film The Man from Snowy River, Mansfield Zoo, Delatite Winery, Peppin Ridge Estate, Jamieson Brewery, Social Bandit Brewing Company, Kevington Historic Hotel, Howqua Hills Historic Area, Mansfield Regional Produce Store, Mansfield Coffee Merchant, Howes Creek Farm, The Scarred Tree at the Mansfield Visitors Centre, sacred to the Taungurung people

Annual Events:-
Mansfield Farmers Market fourth Saturday each month
Mt Buller Beer Festival & High Country Cycle Challenge March
Picnic on the Park, Mirrimbah Park & Merrijig Rodeo over the March Labour Day Weekend
A Day on High organised by Mansfield Winemakers held on the Sunday of Anzac Day weekend in late April
Opening of the Mt Buller Ski Season in June
High Country Festival & Spring Arts in late October
Mansfield Picnic Races in November

Providing the perfect location for exploring Victoria’s High Country, Omaroo will delight skiers & Snowboarders in Winter, Water Sports & Outdoor Adventure enthusiasts in Summer, and serve up year-round indulgences for those simply wanting a relaxing country getaway within easy reach of Melbourne.
Guests must sign a renter agreement and abide with all House Rules:

The maximum number of guests permitted is 10, excluding infants under 2 years old, If the number of guests exceeds the maximum limit, additional guests will be asked to leave, and Pinewood High Country Retreat will not be responsible for their relocation costs.

Parties and events are not allowed. Entertaining a small number of additional guests while staying at Pinewood can be permitted with prior arrangement with the hosts, however they must not stay overnight.

Check-in time is at 3:00 pm, and check-out time is at 10:00 am unless otherwise arranged with the Owner. An additional fee may apply outside of these hours.

Smoking is prohibited inside the property, and a penalty of $500 will be charged if smoking occurs. When smoking outside, cigarette butts must be disposed of properly - failure to do so may result in additional cleaning fees.

Guests are responsible for disposing of all rubbish in the designated bins on the property.

Quiet hours are from 11:00 pm to 8:00 am, and guests must not create excessive noise that may disturb neighbours.

Motorbikes, ATVs, boats, and horse floats are permitted on the property with prior approval from the Owner. Motorbikes and ATVs are not allowed to be ridden or driven on the property. Boats and horse floats must be parked in a location that does not obstruct other vehicles. Guests are responsible for any damages caused using motorbikes, ATVs, boats, or horse floats on the property.

Water on the property is rainwater, collected from the roof and stored in tanks, and guests must be mindful of their water usage.

The property has a septic sewage system, and guests must use only environmentally friendly toiletries and cleaning products and not flush any foreign objects down the toilet.

Prior to check-out guests are required to:
o Place all rubbish into the council bins located outside – please separate recyclables properly.
o Wash and put away all dishes and cooking utensils.
o Remove all food from cupboards and fridge.
o Leave all dirty towels etc. in the bathroom
o Clean the BBQ.
o Leave the furniture in the place you found it.
o Close all blinds and gates
o Leave the keys in the Keysafe and lock it.
o An excess cleaning fee of $100 maybe be deducted from the security deposit for failure to do any of the above Check-Out responsibilities.
o A key replacement fee of $50 per key applies for lost or non-returned keys.