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Reviews of Balavil, on Lines. Self catered B&B

Balavil, on Lines. Self catered B&B
Willyaroo, SA

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kayren B., Drouin, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect getsway
Comfortable and clean, with very good kitchen facilities. Lovely quiet garden environment. A perfect host. Great location for exploring the many wonderful south east attractions. Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay, and the breakfast provided (self cook) was delicious. Very comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter and Rita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Brekkie hamper was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend! ⭐️
A very lovely and quiet place. Arrived at the place to find a basket full of goodies, as well as in the fridge. The place was very clean and we found the washing machine very handy on our holidays. They also had colouring/art books and board games for entertainment. This place was situated in a nice little spot, very close to town but also in a quiet area. Communication with Marcus was very easy and overall it was a wonderful stay. Would highly recommend this place & have already done so. We look forward to more future stays!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine C., Strathalbyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place
Book for my grandparents regularly, they love it each time they stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely weekend retreat
A truly lovely stay at Balavil on Lines. So much more than we expected. The place is extremely clean, tidy, and the decor so calming. We felt so welcome from the minute we arrived. The beautiful music playing as we walked in the door was just perfect. The welcome basket was incredible! So close to many lovely places, and the landscapes wherever you drive are incredible. We only had one wish…. That we could have stayed longer. Thank you Marcus for providing such a lovely retreat for us at a reasonable price. We’d love to stay again some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Very welcoming especially the basket of goodies and not to mention what was in the fridge. Cupboards also full of essentials. Made it more special as we travelled with our two adult daughters, they had one room completely detached from ours. Only thing that we didn’t like were all the spiders
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
This was a spacious cottage, perfect for a weekend stay. All amenities were exactly as described, plus some and the welcome basket of goodies was outstanding. The smell of the roses outside the front door, just enriched the experience - Definitely recommend it, and I will be back! Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julz E., Normanville SA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
This is one of our favourite stayz as we were welcomed with a basket of goodies, the place was super clean and had everything a person needs.Well done Marcus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Josephine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serene and beautiful location
Wonderful place to stay. Host very generous with welcome provisions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
It was so nice at the end of the day to come “home” to this comfortable, attractive accommodation. I hadn’t shopped yet and was surprised to find a welcoming basket with bread fruit butter jam wine etc. Saved me the stress. 4 minutes to shops but with a country vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kayren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for a couple that enjoys exceptional accommodation, hospitality, convenient location
We are greatly impressed and it is well worth the money and the location which is only two minutes away from Strath. We will definitely be back. Marcus is a wonderful host and understands couple who want a quality experience and those who will look after and respect the property. The gardens are delightful, and the birdlife is prolific. It is quiet and the clean air is so calming.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Above our expections.
Very Very Comfortable. Wonderful place to stay. Basket full of Brekky things and other goodies; wine and chocolate and cheese. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2023
Thank you - I hope you enjoyed KI.

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Booked for my Grandparents
I booked this stay for my grandparents, I visited them both night of their stay and they where both absolutely wrapped with the place. An amazing little spot for a getaway. Has absolutely everything you would want and need, very very clean!! Booking again very soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Totally Recommend!
Everything you need and want for a lovely get away! The accommodation is super clean and in a lovely quiet location. We loved our little basket of welcoming goodies!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
recent stay
superb ! location was hard initially but definitely suited our requirements the food hamper was brilliant and very much appreciated many thanks Marcus will recommend your lovely accommodation regards Pam
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent well fitted out accommodation
My partner and myself enjoyed a 3 night stay. The accommodation was very clean and had everything that you would need to enjoy your stay. The food hamper was well stocked to enable us to cook a good breakfast each day and enjoy an evening wine and cheese. We could not fault the accommodation in any way and would recommend it. We would definitely use it again in the future when visiting relatives in the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, beautiful garden setting with spacious and comfy accommodation. Very private but only a couple of minutes drive from Strathalbyn. The welcome hamper was exceptional.

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Enjoyed a couple nights away for a wedding near-by. Marcus was a great host and was great that he could assist with transport from the function. Very nice old school car! The welcome pack of food and goodies was also very generous. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

DAVID B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
Such a perfect place to stay, all boxes were ticked! Beautifully presented, so clean and tidy, with so many added little luxuries, from fresh farm produce to superbly comfy bed, complete with designer linen. Brilliant location. Just perfect. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodation was 100/10 Exceptional attention to detail and cleanliness. Just loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sophie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat at Willyaroo
We were impressed by this property, it was even nicer than what we had thought from the details online! Marcus thoughtfully provided some breakfast/snacking provisions which meant we didn't have to go right back out to the supermarket. The property was peaceful, we loved being out of the town area. It felt clean and the kitchen was very well equipped. It was a nice bonus that the table expanded to allow board games to fit!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Xmas/ NY Getaway
My Mum, Brother & I enjoyed our time at Balavil on Lines. The accommodation was clean, tasteful decorated & well stocked with everything we needed for a comfortable weeks stay. Marcus is a polite & approachable host who made sure our needs were met & our stay was comfortable. The welcome basket was lovely & we enjoyed all the delicious contents including a full dozen of double yolk eggs. The beds & pillows were very comfortable & I’m even considering getting a Koala mattress for myself now. I loved the wing backed chairs. They were just the right size for me to sit in comfortably so I’m also putting one of these on my wish list. The property is well situated & central to all areas & attractions of interest for tourists. We found the locals to be friendly & obliging. We enjoyed the Xmas light display just up the road & lights on the tree in the well kept gardens outside the holiday house. Some suggestions for improvement include providing BBQ tools, & ice cube trays. We ended up buying our own long handled tongs & ice trays at Woolies. My Mum stayed in the guest suite on side of the main house & absolutely adored the ensuite bathroom so one like this is on her wish list now. She did mention that a welcome addition to the suite would be a small bar fridge & coffee/tea making facilities so she could have had refreshments when retiring to her room for the night or first thing in the morning before making her way over to the house. Overall or stay was enjoyable & I’d recommend Balavil to others. Thankyou Marcus.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2022
Hi Sharon, Thank you for your feedback - action is being taken! Marcus

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marcus was a great host, very generous, welcome and hospitable. A truly delightful property.
Quiet and spacious location, very comfortable with everything and more at hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2022
Thank you Sharon

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Balavil on Lines
Arrived to find a very clean venue with everything you need and more. Saw the owner once mowing the lawns when we arrived. Minutes to Strathalbyn and ten to Langhorne Creek. Very quiet and relaxing. A must do.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2021
Thank you for the feedback

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful relaxing
Absolutely lovely place, quiet, peaceful, relaxing, perfect place for the relaxing getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived to lovely warm place after busy week and felt instantly relaxed. Lovely basket of supplies covered everything. The perfect place for a recharge.. we'll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Such a lovely place to stay and we couldn't have asked for a more accommodating host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally R., Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful SA getaway
Such a lovely property and wonderful hospitable people. Our accomodation was really great ... everything you could want was there. Plenty of storage space in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom which I love. A beautiful basket on arrival was provided with great goodies ... we felt very spoilt. Tastefully decorated rooms with very comfortable beds (second room was across the drive with its own entrance) Marcus and family were also happy to pick us up and drive us to lunch and wineries - really amazing service! Would love to stay here again. Thankyou for a wonderful long weekend getaway :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2021
Delighted that you enjoyed your weekend. I'm a bit worried what you've introduced Colleen to!

10/10 Excellent

Dilys L., West Lakes South Aust

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter weekend getaway
Brilliant place to stay, friendly owners. Very welcoming and enjoyable hamper, Very comfortable bed. It was nice to see it catered for people with disability especially in the bathroom. Worth a 6 + star rating.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2021
Thank you Peter & Dilys- it was our pleasure.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to all services and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Skye F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Stay
My husband & I chose this stay primarily due to the price, but it exceded all our expectations! We walked into a exceptionally clean, open space where no shortcuts were made. We loved a surprise generous hamper complete with local wine & a fridge stocked with breakfast goodies. This has been the most pleasant Stayz accommodation we've had for a long time!

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend away.
Celebrating our 36th wedding anniversary and found exactly what we were looking for. A great basket of breakfast supplies, wine, cheese and biscuits on arrival. Everything was immaculate and in a quiet area. Bed was great and Netflix and WiFi a bonus. Air conditioning was amazing considering the 42 degree temperature. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2021
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and superb hospitality
Fantastic stay and Marcus was the right amount of attentive! We thank you for providing a great location for a weekend away! Not far from Strath and perfect for anyone attending a wedding in Langhorne Creek! Beds were comfy, amenities clean and tidy! Aircon and Netflix a bonus! Would definitely stay again. Perfect for one couple or two! Or even a group of friends! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
This property was beautifully clean and welcoming. It was quiet and peaceful. A kangaroo jumped past one morning at breakfast! A lovely retreat from city life and well worth a visit. Highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Sandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Willyaroo
Beautiful and peaceful watching the honeyeaters flittering in and out of the native bushes Few minutes drive to Strathalbyn Lovely and clean accommodation with all the modern com’s needed for a weekend away Such a comfortable bed I wanted to take it home with me Marcus was a very approachable host and incredibly flexible with our requests Amazing basket of goodies for breakfast And the best treat was our morning visit outside from the “small host” who would come to say good morning then toddle off to his owners

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Margaret B.
We had a most enjoyable weekend in this lovely, comfortable studio apartment. Marcus thought of everything and the welcoming hamper he provided, filled with local goodies, was a real treat. We have recommended this holiday stay to friends. Thank you Marcus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our needs
Great property in a convenient location close to Strathalbyn. Everything was thought of. The property manager was very accommodating to our needs
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks Karen - it's a pleasure.

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for weekend or longer
Fantastic location for getting to Langhorne Creek. Well presented property with lots of little extras that made our stay great. Very clean and comfortable. We will certainly be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you. Look forward to your return Marcus