Play Shack® river front 6 bedroom Winner Best Family Accom in AUS, Riverfront

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9.9
Outstanding(89 Reviews)

House in Merrijig

19 guests · 7 bedrooms · 4 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Winners of Stayz Best Family Accommodation in Australia, we know that Play Shack® is the perfect family accommodation and will surpass all expectations.

Play Shack® will provide the ultimate luxury outdoor getaway for your family and friends. If you are looking for that perfect family location, then look no further - you have just found it. Whether your family consists of young children, grown up children or none at all this stunning rustic log cabin which collides with modern architecture has it all. Enjoy skiing in winter, only 25 minutes’ drive from the property, and the rest of the year enjoy endless activities that the region and Play Shack® has to offer.
We cannot help but boast that the back door leads directly to the Delatite River and wonderful outdoor scenery of the Victorian High Country. Trout jump out of the water to tease you and daily visits from kangaroos, birds and the occasional deer make the stay even more exciting. A wonderful location for professional and amateur photographers, nature lovers and anyone who desires something very special.

The main accommodation comfortably caters for 3 families with 3 master king bedrooms, a bunk room for all the kids, and plenty of living and dining areas - all with beautifully designed interiors. Plus, there's an abundance of play equipment, both inside and outside. Play Shack®2 also features a drying room for guests' convenience during the damper months.

Inside Play Shack® 2, families are extremely spoilt. Two distinct wings of the house provide peace and quiet: on the ground floor there are beautiful vistas of the river and hills, while upstairs caters for fun and games for kids and adults in a spectacular games room with floor to ceiling windows and a rumpus area full of play equipment. Who can resist such classics as pool, ping pong, air hockey, foosball table and the classic Pacman arcade games console table. Our cupboards are full of games, books, toys, DVDs, and drawing items.

Outside there is so much space and privacy for the entire family. Adults can enjoy a quiet rest or drink by the river while the kids use the play equipment such as the trampoline, swing set and bikes, followed by a play in the river. There is a large second fridge located in the undercover 4 carport for easy access in the summer months.

For families with toddlers, we make life a little easier when packing the car; no need to pack porta cot, high chair, booster seats, a step to reach the sink, child's loo seat or even a potty.

Located on the same one acre of land, consisting of a semi-self-contained two bedrooms, one king & a bunk room with a double bed and 3 singles cabin newly constructed from recycled materials, it is perfect for another family, the in laws, or a private love shack for a couple. The price includes this cabin.


Due our extraordinary location of outstanding natural beauty, size and flexibility, we now offer our accommodation for intimate gatherings such as weddings, birthdays, milestone anniversaries and corporate events. Now with the introduction of a Play Shack® events coordinator we have everything covered - photographer, wedding planner, personal chef to come to the property to deliver or prepare and serve gourmet meal for all tastes. A special treat and very affordable. Why not go all the way & let David our local Helicopter pilot collect you from Play Shack®'s door step for an amazing adventure over Mt Buller and even a mountaintop landing for a memorable outing and some fantastic family photos.

After 17 years in business, known to be simply the best in the area, we have a wonderful reputation with local businesses, we have negotiated some exclusive specials and discounts for our guests. From the first round of drinks on the house at a local restaurant and pub, discount snow board and ski equipment hire, discount local Beauty Day Spa, to free coffee and treats to mention only a few. Not to forget your furry friend, who gets a complimentary bath and nail clip at a 5 star pet resort on the way to Play Shack® .

Please enjoy scrolling through our photos, all taken from the grounds of the property or received from our appreciative guests (except snow scenes). We are often asked "is it really as good as the pictures?" We are sorry to say it's not - it is even BETTER. Our guests tell us "it was beyond our expectations." We look forward to hearing from you soon.

We welcome bookings here, however please note in the quote you received for you prefered dates, you will see a service fee added to our base rate. This fee is out of our control and paid directly to this platform. Booking via this plaform we only accept up to 18 guests. If we allow additional guests, prices are from $100 per night per person, regardless of age.

Play Shack®... Play or just kick back & relax

Please note the following:

- Please ensure you read all the T'c & C's before making a booking
- We request photo ID's for all adults and only a list of names and ages of children
- On arrival you will be greeted with a condition report which we ask you to complete, in order to protect our guests from being accused of any pre-existing damage.
- One security camera facing up the driveway. This is only to monitor who comes to the accommodation during times not occupied.

Feel free to reach out if you require any clarity.

Amenities

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

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Reviews

9.9
Outstanding(89 Reviews)
10.0
Jan 2023
Clear instructions on what is expected of us was useful. The two shacks we booked were clean and comfortable. A dip in Delatite river was a refreshing start for each day after our daily morning exercises. Awesome views of green, unadulterated bushland, and visiting deer residents. Best of all...fresh air, quiet and peaceful surrounds accompanied by the daily symphony of morning birdsong...a much welcome pause from the noise, pollution, and crowds of city living.
4.0
Sep 2022
The houses and the surrounding area were both very nice and beautiful. However, the check in procedure and the requirements imposed on the guests made the whole experience so unpleasant. The host required us to sign condition reports and anything that are not specified in the condition report could mean that we lose our bond. There wouldn't be any problems if the report covered major damages only. However, the host report of existing damages included every tiny thing. Examples: blue cue mark on the ceiling in the rumpus room (well, it took me 5 minutes to locate that tiny mark on the ceiling), scuff marks inside all cupboards (there are 20 cupboards in the house, should we go and look inside each and every of them?), chip to corner only of island bench kitchen (well, truth to be told, I couldn't find such chip and couldn't bother), various marks on fireplace top (hmmm, the house is like 20 years old and rented out, can we just assume that the fireplace top would have a few marks?), 1 small mark on wall paper (again, I could easily find 30 small marks on the wall, should I take pics and report ALL of them?), and the list went on with those tiny and useless conditions. We checked in late (around 8:15pm) and were very hungry but we were welcome by this condition report with a very specific instructions that we had to complete this condition report and inform the host with any conditions that were not already specified by the host (with photos to prove it) and we had to send back that signed report to them by midnight otherwise they would assume that we had accepted that report they prepared and anything not described in that report would be our faults. What happen next is that, instead of sit down and enjoy the nice house and relax and have a nice dinner, we spent the next 1.5 hours to go around the to look for existing issues that were not already described by the host. And voila, we actually found more than 10 things that were much worse than what they specified in their report (e.g, broken soccer table, big marks on the wall, etc.) We can't help but have the feeling that the host were trying to set a trap for us to step into. What more? The host removed the remote controls of the two split systems upstairs. Hello, we rented the whole house but we are not allowed to use these appliances?? Also, there is a wifi router that we can connect to but it didn't have internet access. We informed the host immediately but they didn't fix it for the 2 nights
10.0
Jul 2022
Excellence
Excellence
Beautiful clean house , I would recommend this property to friends.
10.0
May 2022
Beautiful designed house surrounded by beautiful landscape
Beautiful designed house surrounded by beautiful landscape
We had great memorable time with out family members, Adults gathering around the fire place with a drink, kids playing together upstairs. I can't say enough about the beautiful landscape surrounding the house, in the morning you watch the dears and the colourful birds, not to mention the colourful trees during this beautiful Autumn 🍂🍁🍃
10.0
Oct 2018
Loved it.
Loved it.
Simply the best! There is nothing else I can say.
10.0
Sep 2018
Beautiful Retreat by the River!
Beautiful Retreat by the River!
Everyone was very impressed! We were a group of 18 on an R&R trip (Retreat & Recreation). Play Shack 2+4 was perfect for us. Big enough for all, and still very cozy, especially by the fireplace. From other reviews we expected a river, but we did not expect it to be so close and so beautiful. With the gentle burble of the water, and amidst the hills, Play Shack was a great serene setting for our retreat. And Mt. Buller being so close was our chosen recreation! We grew accustomed to the kangaroos that visited often (though it definitely was a surprise coming in the driveway for the first time! - after reading Suzanne's very detailed instructions to the property, to watch out for kangaroos lol). It was also enthralling to see the kookaburras fly so close, and a few of us even saw deer in the early morning. The rooms were very comfortable and warm. And plenty of bathrooms to suit our large group. The bathroom upstairs was particularly appealing! The kitchen had everything we needed too and more (e.g. great coffee! with stocked Nespresso). Suzanne made sure it was far from basic! She knows how to make her guests feel very much at home and genuine about it. We didn't want to leave and so glad we stayed an extra night. Our objective for this retreat for our young adults leaders was "self-care" (in return for all the service they give our youth groups) Play Shack 2+4 definitely was most conducive for our successful R&R!
10.0
Sep 2018
Perfect Property for a Perfect Wedding!
Perfect Property for a Perfect Wedding!
We celebrated our perfect wedding on the beautiful grounds of Play Shack river front. Starting as a huge blank slate with endless opportunities, we were able to do it our way and to our budget, as other venues weren't ready or able to allow. When we mentioned ‘wedding’ Suzanne said CONGRATULATIONS rather than double the price! She provided contacts of local caterers, event hire and other suppliers whose efforts helped make our day amazing. We wanted a relaxed, fun wedding for all ages, having lots of time to get ready and not having to pack up in a hurry. Being affordable and flexible as a “wedding venue” is so rare and Suzanne went above and beyond to make sure that we were perfectly happy with our choice. We were able to bring all of our dreams and ideas to life in the garden and along the river. From the morning to the end of such a magical day, we didn’t have to go anywhere but just enjoy the surroundings with dear friends and family. With Play Shack’s two properties on the same grounds, we were able to prepare separately with our parties and family and really enjoy the time without the usual wedding timing constraints. The photographer loved that he didn’t have to race between the bride and groom before the wedding and that the grounds had such a stunning array of photo opportunities. Taking a whole weekend to get ready for the big day and then to be able to relax and enjoy time together afterwards made for an unforgettable experience. Play Shack’s amazing array of accommodation meant that all of our guests were comfortably accommodated nearby. We wish we could do it all again! Thank you sincerely Suzanne and the entire Play Shack team.
10.0
Sep 2018
Clean warm inviting
Clean warm inviting
Loved the place it was clean warm and the location was absolutely beautiful. Would recommend highly 10/10 Thanks for a memorable time can wait to come back

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Merrijig is $512 per night. This rental is $1,012 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Play Shack® river front 6 bedroom Winner Best Family Accom in AUS, Riverfront. 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 Play Shack® river front 6 bedroom Winner Best Family Accom in AUS, Riverfront pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Play Shack® river front 6 bedroom Winner Best Family Accom in AUS, Riverfront?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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