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Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas

Daylesford vacation home with kitchen

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Dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Daylesford, VIC
  • Place, Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Daylesford
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Convent Gallery
    ‪12 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Daylesford

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre and Daylesford & District Museum. Also, Lake Daylesford is within half a mile (1 km) and Convent Gallery is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Daylesford - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Convent Gallery - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Daylesford Sunday Market - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Daylesford Station - 2 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Daylesford Brewing Co. - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cliffys - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wombat Hill Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pastry King Cafe Bakery - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas

Hillside is a charming original Federation period home renovated with modern conveniences. It is within walking distance to key attractions, including shops, cafes, restaurants, day spas, beauty and massage salons and the magnificent Daylesford Lake, Wombat Hill Botanical Gardens and the Convent Gallery. Enjoy the comforts of Hillside which features gas log fireplaces, 2 spa baths, spacious kitchen, dining and two living rooms. Features air-conditioning, heating, wi-fi, and a generous grass lawn back yard with a netted trampoline for the young and young at heart. Great for couples and groups alike.
The house features a covered front porch with stunning views to the nearby town and Wombat Hill. Lovingly restored to accentuate its period features whilst incorporating modern conveniences such as central heating, gas fireplaces, spa baths and air conditioning.
Features a spacious family sun soaked living room with folding/French timber framed glass doors overlooking the court yard and garden which may be opened to extend the living space to the outdoors as desired.
Three of the four bedrooms are grand and charming each with its own character and colour. Two of the bedrooms have queen sized beds, and the other two bedrooms have 2 single beds in each room.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas to the airport?

This vacation home is 67.1 mi (81-min drive) away from the Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas to downtown Daylesford?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Daylesford.

Hillside - in central Daylesford, period home close to lake, shops and day spas Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a lovely weekend again this year. Lovely house - cosy & comfortable. Not all beds had electric blankets and one had a blanket but no cord , but that wasn’t a huge issue. There were a few ants in the pantry & dishwasher but not in plague proportions!Love the house, great position for walking into town. Plenty of space and parking. Will hopefully be back next year!Thanks Mario.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time at Mario’s grand old house. Perfectly located just minutes’ walk from the town centre and very comfortable. The house is spacious and clean, with great bathroom and dining facilities for larger families.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hepzibah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay here. The location was great! 5 min walk into town. The home was clean tiny and well appointed. We felt very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caz C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for family occasion

Great central location, perfect for family location with amazing facilities that catered for all age groups. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena L.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend away in Daylesford

What a great time we had at our girls weekend away in Daylesford. The house was lovely and clean and very well equipped. We didn't need anything extra! The property was a 5 minute walk to the main street so everything was close to hand. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Frances S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend stay in wintee

Excellent location and large spaces inside.great hearing systems.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hillside Stay

Had a great weekend - lovely old house - very comfortable and great position. Didn’t need to drive at all! Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for group or family

Well presented, clean and spacious, easy 5 min walk to Main Street. Great house for group of friends or family. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

renwei w.

Liked: Cleanliness

satisfaction

good!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good property with plenty of space and good facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Geoffrey S.

Good property, iffy stove

Excellent property with plenty of space, large bedrooms and lounge. However the induction hotplates and oven did not seem to work properly, took a long time to cook. Good bbq but stove inadequate for a 8 person house
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family funeral

What a complete delight this stunning homestead was to stay in whilst we grieved our loved one. Perfect location. Great views. Plenty of outdoor space for the dog. Lots of character. Spa's, 2 lounges. All the luxuries. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marg W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The kitchen had everything we needed. Well heated.

Had a family weekend away and we had a wonderful time. Hoping to return next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trent W., Petersham

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable large older house

Comfortable rooms and plenty of space to hang out and relax in. Lovely aspect from front balcony looking out over lovely Daylesford. Highly recommended Central property to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rowena K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location, large and very comfortable home

Our group of 4 had a fabulous visit to Hillside. It was very clean and had a lovely ambience. The home is only 5 minutes from town (a flat walk which is not the case for all rentals in DayleSford!)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carli G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place close to the action.

A lovely place with lots of character. This was my second time staying here and I’ll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family celebration

The house provided every comfort, large, clean, well equipped and great location. We were all warm and comfortable and able to feel 'at home'. Thank you to all concerned.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely weekend stay

I stayed here for two nights with friends while in Daylesford. The house was as advertised, with plenty of room for our group and an excellent location just two minutes walk from the shops and restaurants. Check in was easy and the house was very well equipped. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hillside Comments

A well-equipped property with bags of character, well located near the main street in Daylesford with plenty of excellent local cafes and restaurants. The house is spacious with nice outdoor patios. A very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Pat L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house, shame about the cleanliness

Property was as described however cleaning was clearly not as described Pros Nice big house Lots of potential Great location, within walking distance to shops and restaurants Quiet neighbourhood Generous with towels Bedding was clean and crisp Beds were professionally made Plenty of cutlery and crockery Cons House was dirty and dusty with hair on the rugs, cobwebs through out the house Musty smell on opening the door An empty soap dispenser in toilet hand basin (we decanted soap from one of the other bathrooms) 3 empty bottles of dish washing detergent Recycling bin was overflowing Rubbish bin was full Hairdryer unsafe, did not have the safety cap on the back, hairdryer sucked up my friends hair. She lost a handful of hair Front lawn was unmowed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home, close to town

The house was exactly as described. We arrived on a freezing day, to a lovely warm home with the fireplaces already lit and the lamps on for a cosy feel. It’s close to town, great to wander in for dinner at one of the local restaurants or pick up supplies to cook in the the well equipped kitchen. 2 living areas gave our family lots of room to spread out. Thanks for a lovely week.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Weekend away with old friends. Everything was perfect. The house was clean, comfortable and in a great location. Well set up and easy to check in. We all loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021