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Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior
Aerial view
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Map
Porepunkah, VIC
  • Popular LocationMount Buffalo National Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationRinger Reef Winery8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBright Golf Club10 min drive
  • AirportAlbury, NSW (ABX)98 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 6
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
    Bath

About this property

Entire place

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

Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting

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

Property manager

Nick & Eibhlin Fletcher

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby
  • Fishing 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
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Pets not 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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Weddings accommodated.
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and 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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Porepunkah

Located in Porepunkah, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Mount Buffalo National Park and Ovens River J16 Streamside Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bright Visitors Centre and Bright Splash Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, skiing and fishing.

What's nearby

  • Mount Buffalo National Park - 1 min walk
  • Ringer Reef Winery - 8 min drive
  • Bright Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge - 11 min drive
  • Centenary Park - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Albury, NSW (ABX) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rail Trail Cafe - 7 min drive
  • Ringer Reef Winery - 8 min drive
  • Boynton's Feathertop Winery - 10 min drive
  • Feathertop - 10 min drive
  • The Red Stag Restaurant - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Red Earth Lodge - secluded bushland setting located?

Located in Porepunkah, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Mount Buffalo National Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bright Golf Club and Ringer Reef Winery. Bright Visitors Centre and Bright Splash Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 107 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Beautiful property in scenic location. Everything we could have wished for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing holiday to reinvigorate
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful place and location
A beautiful place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snow holiday
The house is great in a scenic location. Kids enjoyed the space and nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rohan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Delia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, glorious views and well equipped
We could not have asked for anything more - perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite Holiday
My husband and I have stayed here 3 times now with our 4 children. This home is very special, warm and welcoming. It’s cozy and the surroundings are so beautiful capturing Mt Buffalo through the amazing high windows. We enjoy walks down to the creek, night walks looking for animals ( the wombat comes out every night). There’s so much to do in the area. Thank you and we will be back again. The OAKLEY Family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021