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Reviews of The Manna House - A spacious, historic retreat in the town of Halls Gap

The Manna House - A spacious, historic retreat in the town of Halls Gap
Halls Gap, VIC

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soooo impressed
Restful with wildlife on doorstep, for a group of people that can readily develop allergies there were none ! Spacious, quiet and so comfy ! Have already booked another visit. Age group range was 13 to 73 and we all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly located, comfortable base in the Grampians
We stayed in the property for four nights and loved the location (about 50m from the centre of Halls Gap) and the comfort of the property. Fire pit in the back garden was perfect for evening family gathering in company of kangaroos and the wildlife. Property was well-equipped with all the usual tea and coffee but also little extras like marshmallows for toasting at the fire pit. Host Jennifer was totally helpful and attentive. We'd love to return on our next Grampians visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Town Centre
We loved the old holiday house with its rustic charm, surrounded by nature and wildlife but still in close proximity to the shops. We started the days having coffee outside with the birds, watching the rising sun light up the distant rock faces and we drank Margherita’s watching the sun set with our menagerie of wildlife. Absolute bliss if you can get past the quirks of a well maintained and well supplied, clean , old, rustic property with oodles of living space and charm. Will definitely book again. I miss it already.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manna from Heaven
Wonderful stay in this roomy atmospheric cottage. Excellent facilities. No need to visit Halls Gap zoo as the backyard is a zoo. Saw two huge antlered deer just outside the laundry window at 5am one morning. Was that dream or reality? Shocked when I heard about the devastating fire that passed through Pomonal just days after we drove through the town. Strength and hope. I feel like going straight back and hiking the mountains again. Won't be long before I do.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
We had such a lovely stay. The home was so beautiful. A gorgeous location and we loved the wildlife all around us! Everything was clean and comfortable. So much to do as well in terms of books, games, toys etc. Highly recommend! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded all expectations
Outstanding accommodation. Very homely and spotlessly clean in a lovely 5 acre setting. Very old house renovated to the highest standard within walking distance to everything. We will be back! Kim and Jenny
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
Our second visit to Jennifer’s house. A lovely place with everything you need plus that little bit more. A peaceful few days to just take a deep breath and relax
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rigel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
We had a lovely stay at this fantastic location in Halls Gap. House was clean and tidy and has loads of charm. Heaps of games and books which was great for the kids. The wildlife and fireplace in the backyard were a hit with the family. Toasting marshmallows while watching the kangaroos and birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely pleasant stay
The Manna House was a wonderful place to stay. We really enjoyed the peaceful setting complete with wild kangaroos and deer. The home has everything you could wish for with wood supplied for the fireplace, a really beautiful lounge and bedroom area and a full kitchen. The bathroom even had a claw foot bath. The undercover carport parking was really appreciated. The ambience of this property is very special. We have stayed in a lot of holiday homes but this rates among the best. We very much enjoyed our time here and would be very happy to stay again. Halls Gap Zoo nearby is also well worth a visit if you are in the area. Thanks to host Julie for a fabulous stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded haven
Walking distance from town for morning coffee. Wonderful for overseas visitors that want to see kangaroos lounging metres from the back door and well-behaved cockies on the balcony in the morning House was well equiped for families and couples, comfortable and clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Temani A., Clarinda

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful getaway
Both the property and the houses are just beautiful, with a high level of thoughtfulness and attention to detail in the houses. Jennifer was prompt with communication and a wonderful host. I am so looking forward to returning again! Thank you for providing such a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so well set up for young and old and the open fireplace was wonderful to enjoy It had a lovely feel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlo C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay.
Such a warm and cosy place close to town and with so much wildlife around. Was so relaxing sitting by the fire watching the kangaroos out the big windows. We will definitely be back and for longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wally R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway Mini Break
Having to escape for a couple of nights after surgery "The Manna House" was just what we needed. Close enough to town for a slow stroll and everything at hand at the accommodation. The Manna House was fabulous, everything provided, very comfy and great atmosphere. Open fire at night, nothing like that. Even enjoyed the outdoor fire pit under an umbrella watching the mob of kangaroos who entertained us. The wildlife were so close. The kookaburras had me laughing at their chorus, they really do know how to belly laugh. Halls Gap is a great place to relax and hang out with nature. A place we enjoy mini breaks to recharge and this case recuperate. Instructed to do nothing, nothing we did except read, knit and watch the fires.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
It makes me so happy to hear that you found respite at Halls Gap Wally. Thank you for taking the time to write these lovely words. Wishing you the speediest recovery.

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and cosy getaway
Spacious and quiet place to stay. Was a perfect winter getaway with the fireplace and nice bush sitting but also close to town (short stroll)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Manna house was wonderful!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the manna house! Jennifer has thought of everything that you could possibly need, it was wonderful! There were plenty of games to keep our three year old grand daughter occupied, the grounds were extensive and filled with wildlife! The firepit was a highlight for us, and there was more than enough wood to keep the fires going, both inside and out! We loved the extras such as the marshmallows, popcorn and hot chocolate and the good quality shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The bed was really comfy which is very important to us! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic stay with lots of furry visitors
We adored our stay in this property, and were visited by kangaroos, deer, kookaburras, lorikeets and cockatoos. The location is amazing, set on a private block but close to town and lots of walks. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
This is our second visit to the property and we can’t rate it highly enough. Walking distance to shops, great range of books, games and activities to keep our family entertained. Cozy but spacious - can’t wait until our next visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
House to Revive and Relax In
The house is centrally located in town and was warm and inviting when we 1st arrived. After a day of bushwalking the streaming hot water in the shower or the deep bath were great for sore limbs. A great place for couples or with 2 young children, with plenty of books, games and DVD's to choose from. Our host was easily accessible whenever we had questions. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We come to Halls Gap every Easter and this was our best stay yet
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sundeep S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We had a wonderful time at Manna house. The property had a wonderful cottage feel with all of the modern comforts you and your family could need (plus more). Jennifer was a wonderful accommodating host and a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal for families
The Manna House was clean, tidy and really spacious. We were blown away with the whole set up,very,very child friendly and we most definitely hope to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann E., Adelaide, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature's Haven
This property is amazing. An old style cottage with large rooms and country styling. Extremely well equipped, generous quantities of tea, coffee etc., heaps of games and books. Airconditioned or a very effective fireplace, whatever the weather. To top it off, nature comes calling- kangaroos, deer, kookaburras, sulphur crested cockatoos, magpies and blue wrens, to name a few.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice, Hamilton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I We really enjoyed our stay, the house is amazing, very spacious, the bed was very comfy, everything was there that we could have needed, so peaceful there. Particularly enjoyed seeing the wildlife there as well
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Loved it. So close to town but quiet & peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just amazing!
A beautiful property in the best spot ever. The property is very well equipped. Plenty of activities for kids and adults, books, board games, library of DVDs, colouring books and more. The kitchen has got absolutely everything. Outside, big camp-fire place, bbq, table tennis and wonderful garden, where all possible Grampians' wildlife comes ( kangaroos, all sorts of birds, deers and echidnas). Highly recommended place! The property has also 3 air-conditioned bungalows which means, you can come with a whole big family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

vanessa c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature in Your Backyard
Jennifer was excellent at responding to queries and very approachable. The house had excellent aircon on some very hot days and no shortage of activities to do indoors to escape the heat. The backyard was a mini zoo where we saw kangaroos, deer, emus and so many birds. We loved our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kira E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
It was a real pleasure to stay at the Manna House. The location is great and within a few minute walk from hiking tracks, shops and restaurants. The kitchen in the house is stocked with a great variety of cooking utensils as well as crockery and cutlery. Jennifer, the host, was always available within minutes to answer any questions we had. A great stay with a great host.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Beautiful home with everything and more for your stay. The home was comfortable and cosy, it is in an amazing location, walking distance into town and the shops, and directly onto the walking track. Looking forward to returning for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

peter a.

Liked: Cleanliness
MANA IN HEAVEN
SUITED US PERFECTLY VERY WELL KITTED OUT AND CLOSE TO THE VILLAGE.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodation surrounded by nature
A wonderful house, full of so many things that would keep the whole family happy. Everything that you could possibly need and more. And the setting was beautiful, surrounded by nature and with a view of the Grampians right there behind the house. Loved sitting around the fire pit at night. Would highly recommend this accommodation and Halls Gap as a great place to stay for a holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ana V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable
It was easy to get to, with very good instructions from the host. I loved how spacious and open it was, and how quiet! It was a lovely place to come back to after a walk to the Pinnacles and back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing time, the house was gorgeous and the surrounding property was amazing. Nature right on the doorstep, gorgeous views and close walking distance to everything we needed. Will be back.

10/10 Excellent

Carmelo D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house great location.
Firstly 5 stars for everything. This Property would have to be one of the best and cleanest holiday places we have ever stayed in. Thank you so much Jennifer for being the perfect host and allowing us to enjoy your beautiful house. The views outside were breathtakingly beautiful with a lovely garden with bush and mountain views out the back. Situated on a large block and completely private the house is a great place to escape to and only a few minutes stroll into town. Charming and cosy with everything we needed to stay in and cook and sit by the fire enjoying a nice glass of red wine. Tastefully decorated with quality furnishings and a lovely bath to soak in after a days sightseeing and walks. The beds were very comfortable and cosy. Jennifer has thought of everything and a lot of love has been put into this beautiful house. The kangaroos and deer were a welcome sight during the day and evenings and would make themselves at home grazing on the property. The birds were plentiful and had the occasional visits from the cockatoos and kookaburras. We enjoyed our stay so much and were so sorry to leave. We will definitely return and hope to stay longer next time and will be recommending this lovely house to all our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing weekend away!
We loved our long weekend here! The location was perfect walking distance into town each day and we enjoyed the visiting kangaroos and deer in the backyard. Thank you for a wonderful stay, loved the claw foot bath and fire place, along with all the games. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben M., St Kilda, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house in a great location
Spacious and comfortable house just a few minutes walk from the town centre. Very peaceful location. A bonus was the kangaroos and joeys in the yard each afternoon. We're looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming
Could not have found a better place to see out the dismal weather. Loved the old school vibes combined with everything you could want. Would be great to stay as a family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Favourite place
This property has a lot of history and has lovely large rooms and wood fireplace in the lounge room. Plenty of room for our family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Martin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Halls Gap - family getaway.
Great family get away for hiking, relaxing, roasting marshmallows in outdoor fire pit, toys and games for kids, and table tennis in the carport. Kangaroos, Magpies and Cockatoos in the backyard! If you have a small car drive to the right of entrance to avoid a pothole. A very comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

phil c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Halls Gap Quality
Fantastic property perfectly clean great location overall excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Weekend Getaway
We loved our stay here. Although it was short, it was sweet. The house is very comfortable and full of character. The kangaroos and birds were abundant. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location!
Jennifer’s house is delightful. Gorgeous setting. So close to everything but off the road so you don’t get the noise. Except the early morning kookaburras of course 😊. Communication was excellent. The house was very well equipped and would be perfect for a family with a couple of kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property - excellent location
We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay in the Manna House. The spacious house was very comfortable and contained everything we needed. Within easy walking distance of the township it still has a rustic feel and kangaroos can often be seen grazing from the lounge and kitchen. We will definitely would like to return when next in the region and have no hesitation in recommending the Manna house to anyone looking for outstanding accommodation in The Grampians.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nataliia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked absolutely everything about the house: location (near the shops and restaurants), how clean was inside the house, how spacious it was, all parrots and kangaroos who use to come every single day. This is just perfect house and I can recommend it to everyone who wants to enjoy holliday time. Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house in an amazing location.
We had an amazing stay. The house was immaculately presented, ample fire wood, fully equipped kitchen (including slow cooker) and it is a 2 min walk from the Main Street. I couldn’t recommended staying here enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a really lovely stay here. The accommodation is well located just a short stroll into Hall's Gap village. We had plenty of space and the home is well appointed and very comfortable. The bed was comfortable and the bathrooms were great with plenty of toiletries. The kitchen had everything we needed and the outdoor area was delightful with plenty of birdlife and kangaroos around. Although we didn't use it there was a great fire pit area near the home. The home was warm even on a couple of very cold nights. All in all a delightful place to stay with a lovely atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location in Halls Gap
Loved the location and the house had everything we could have needed. The open fireplace was wonderful and the house was warm. Seeing the kangaroos, cockatoos, magpies, and kookaburras every day was lovely. Also a pair of enormous deer! And some ducks. Had a great holiday.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommended
Beautiful property within walking distance of shops/restaurants. Had lots of games and books for kids. Jen was great - responded very quickly to any questions we had. Would highly recommend this property and we plan to stay again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022