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Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong

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A house with a covered outdoor area, a fire pit, and surrounding landscaping.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel range hood, a built-in oven, a toaster, and a coffee maker. There are two bar stools at the island.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and large windows with curtains.
A room with a large window, a patterned cushion, and a lamp.
A house with a porch, a welcome sign, and a stone wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Barongarook, VIC
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Otway Estate Winery and Brewery
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Colac
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Barongarook

Located 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Barongarook West Bushland Reserve, this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of Colac Golf Course. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 17 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Colac Golf Course - 17 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Otway Estate Winery and Brewery - 17 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Lake Colac - 22 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Colac Botanic Gardens - 23 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Colac Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Trocadero Café - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mango Thai - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bella Hope Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong

5 acres of bush bliss, overlooking native gums and a tranquil dam.

A quiet and peaceful sanctuary, sleeping up to 8 inside and 4 extra in an external kids retreat. Master bedroom with king bed and en suite, second bedroom with queen bed, and third bedroom with double bunk, single bed and single trundle mattress. Kids retreat with bunks, TV, heating/cooling attached to garage (you'll need to pop inside for the bathroom). Main bathroom with shower and lovely bathtub with garden views. Linen provided for internal bedrooms, BYO for kids retreat.

Comfortable in all seasons with split systems in each bedroom, a wood heater in the living room, and outdoor fire place with plenty of seating. Large shed with pool table, foosball, darts and ping pong. Plenty of room for the kids to explore; goats to feed, trees to climb, mini ninja course and even a flying fox. Sit/stand desk in case you need to do some work!

Kitchen with gas oven and stove top, microwave, coffee machine, air fryer and plenty of cookware/cutlery/crockery. Indoor and outdoor dining areas; with barbecue on the back deck and grill on the fire pit for cooking outdoors.

Close to Birregurra’s Royal Mail Hotel and Brae restaurant; Forrest and its mountain bike paths; and the magnificent Otways. Rail trails, bushwalks, waterfalls, tree top adventures and the redwoods are all within easy reach. An easy 1hr drive from Geelong.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Return keys to lockbox
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Additional cleaning fees if pets stay inside

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Barongarook, close to Otway Estate Winery and Brewery, Colac Golf Course, and Bluewater Leisure Centre. You'll also find Great Otway National Park and Barongarook West Bushland Reserve within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong?

Yes, every house at Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong comes with a patio.

Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway!The home was warm and inviting with plenty of activities to keep us going.A highlight for me was the goats and pony.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place with so much stuff to entertain especially in the rain. We all loved the shed and all the game options Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was comfortable, stylish and clean. Beautiful gardens and expansive outdoor spaces. The games room in the shed was great fun and we loved patting the animals each day. It was so green and quiet - just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quite property in the Otways.Everything we could have wished for was provided, including outdoor fire pit, games room and even goats.Just the perfect relaxing weekend to celebrate my wife’s 50th with her closest family.Could not recommend Walden Dale more highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great family weekend with our chocolate labrador on board too - didn't need to go off the property for fun, my boys loved the ping pong, pool table and the ropes course. My labrador loved the space and quickly became friends with the horse. Nothing better than sitting in front of a fire playing games altogether. Thanks so much for having us
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Looking for a peaceful place out of the rat race?? …. Where the mind drifts to the tree tops listening to the birds, relaxing walks through the many themed and thought out gardens. Where little people (children) can imagine and create adventures with plenty of outside time… All the amenities are there, in a place that feels like home. Switch off (to online) but switch in to Nature and all its beautiful surrounds. Our greyhound Johnny enjoyed it too. Thank you x
The road in…
The house is beautiful- Cosy with plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026