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Stunning two-story building with a minimalist design, surrounded by a serene natural landscape.
Relax in a stylish living space with a plush sofa, abstract art, and a functional kitchen area.
Enjoy al fresco dining with a barbecue grill and comfortable seating for four.
Enjoy meals in this dining area with a long table and matching chairs, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows offering a view of a tree-lined outdoor space.
Relax in a serene bedroom with a large bed, framed artwork, and a bedside table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Sawmill Settlement, VIC
  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mount Stirling
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Mount Buller Peak
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sawmill Settlement

This chalet places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Delatite Education Area and Mount Russell Education Area. Guestrooms at this chalet include kitchens, balconies, and refrigerators.
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What's nearby

  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Mount Stirling - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Mount Stirling Alpine Resort - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Bull Run - 22 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Mount Buller Peak - 29 min drive - 11.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry Burns Mt Buller - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cattleman's Cafe, Bar & Steakhouse - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Enzian Hotel - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kaptans Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Breathtaker Lounge and Loft - ‬22 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.

Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats

Cross River Mountain Retreat is a modern and luxurious accommodation, set amongst the tall mountain ash tree tops. This Architecturally designed retreat is striking in its appearance, and includes all the finest finishes that you expect in a quality chalet and retreat, including concrete bench tops, spotted gum cabinetry, luxurious free standing bath and the beautiful natural travertine tiling. This chalet is designed exclusively for you to kick back and relax and take in the natural surroundings from the living area or one of the three elevated decks.

This unique building is eco friendly, utilising natural and recycled materials and incorporates state of the art hydronic heating, and hot water service from energy efficient heat pumps.

Stay and enjoy the house or visit the many of Victoria's unique local attractions nearby.

Please note there is an additional guest fee charged for bookings over 5 guests. To keep pricing competetive we encourage guests to bring their own linen and towels. There is a linen option (including towels) available to purchase if desired.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms.

Property manager

Darren Cole-Sinclair

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 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.
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this chalet?

This chalet is located in Sawmill Settlement, close to Mt. Buller Alpine Resort, Mount Stirling, and Mount Buller Peak. You'll also find Mount Stirling Alpine Resort and Alpine National Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this chalet?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this chalet associated with a casino?

No, this chalet is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this chalet?

No, this chalet doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront chalet include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.

Does Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats have a hot tub?

Yes, this chalet has a spa tub.

Does this chalet provide breakfast?

No, this chalet doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this chalet allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this chalet.

Are there connecting rooms at this chalet?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this chalet.

Are there rooms with balconies at Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats?

Yes, every accommodation at Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats comes with a balcony.

Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

fariba j.

very good

It was a very beautiful place, very peaceful and quiet, everything was in the house, thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Bianca B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jo E.

Great location only minutes to Mr Buller entrance.

Loved the house. If you research the design it brings it all together and you can recognise the inspiration behind it and the elements that make it come together.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay near Mt Buller!

A great house in a fantastic location a short drive from Mt Buller. The house is super clean and conformable and Darren is a fantastic host. Hope to book again in future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sawmill stay

Beautiful position amongst the trees in Sawmill Settlement. The house is a really cool design and build and bathrooms are lovely. The kitchen is modern and very well stocked with utensils and kitchen equipment. I meant to leave a note for the owner that it appears queen bed in room without the ensuite may have broken slats on the bed as the couple in that bed said they kept falling into gap so might be worth checking. Would be lovely base for hiking too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning spot

We had a lovely stay with two families at Darren’s place and couldn’t fault it. Beautifully designed home and extremely well appointed. Location is fantastic in a quiet corner of Sawmill Settlement. Darren was very helpful with the booking and self check in was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sairam I.

Liked: Cleanliness

outing for big family

Nice accommodation, well equipped and comfortable to stay. We stayed for two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Shewa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a beautiful experience

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We had 4 nights at Sawmill Settlement. The house is very well equipped, clean, warm and comfortable. It is a 20 minute drive to Mansfield so you need to be organised with food - the fridge and freezer are sizeable and there was a good selection of condiments and general items if you forget something. Overall a great stay and would recommend for a group of friends/family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vandan S.

Dissatisfied with the facilities provided

It was a clean place However, we did expect milk/milk powder to be provided for morning tea and shower gel at least considering how far the place is from convenience/grocery store Also some of the items in the pantry were expired and outdated for example olive oil bottle was expired (photos can be shared ).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ran S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

A very good house, easy to get checking in, clean and great design.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness

This was our second stay at Sawmill Settlement. Great place for a week at the snow.

Excellent property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Bronwyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful escape

The property was clean, warm, quiet and beautifully situated overlooking bushland. We had a wonderful stay. Darren was great to communicate with. We were however a little disappointed that supplies weren't provided or a description as to what we needed to bring was not provided given Mansfield was a distance to travel to (e.g. coffee pods for coffee machine, soap and shampoo). In our experience these items and more have been provided whenever we have rented previously. Otherwise we loved our stay at your beautiful home. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquillity at its finest

After the year 2020 has thrown at us it was just what we needed. Great location to just chill out and reflect on a year that has been.

10/10 Excellent

Greg B., Newport, Victoria. Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas getaway

We had 2 families get together for post Christmas catch up, good quiet area.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

We had an amazing stay here. So close to Mount Buller. Was a great base to get to the mountain. House was very comfortable and big enough to fit two families easily. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

sofi b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house

We were a large family with 6 adults and a toddler. We all had a wonderful time. Great cosy and comfortable house with good facilities, beautiful views and gorgeous wildlife. Darren was lovely and great to communicate with. No one wanted to leave at the end of the stay. Will definitely go back and recommend to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

steve w.

Great property and location

The house is perfect for a little get away with all the comforts needed, place was tidy and warm. Only suggestion is to add a TV to the master bedroom. Thanks again Darren for a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rosana D., Melbourne - Victoria - Australia

Amazing house!

The house is amazing, really felt like a home away from home. Immaculated clean, warm and with everything we needed for a perfect weekend away! Darren is great, nice and easy to communicate with. We definitely will come back next year for another weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Big Beautiful property

We stayed at the cross river retreat in sawmill settlement. It's a large and beautiful property that suited our group well. We enjoyed our stay very much. Our suggestion for improvement would be to include instructions for the house including, Wifi passwords, local food options etc. (We eventually found the wifi password on the router)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thi Y L.

Nice

It was amazing house . Hopefully we will come back for the next holiday
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

jodie t.

The perfect escape

This place is an absolute treasure. I stayed here during a work stint in Mansfield and was fortunate to find this little slice of heaven. The house is beautiful and luxurious whilst being warm and comfortable. The house looks even better than in the photos. Clean and spacious with a fully-equiped kitchen that was perfect for cooking at home and dining amongst the gum trees on the balcony. Everything had been thought of. Perfect location to explore the river and nearby trails. Will happily return and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018