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Rustic Miner’s Cabin

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· Golden Point, Victoria

11 acres hosted by Paul E.

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A little slice of heaven ! 11 Acres nestled in a valley in the beautiful Castlemaine goldfields. The property has a main house ,shed ,cottage, Glamping tent site and a dam, and is completely off the grid. Also very close to the popular Expedition pass reservoir and only a few minutes drive to Chewton and Castlemaine. Come and experience the beautiful sunset, Wildlife and tranquility. The cottage itself is furnished and has a cosy open fire place and barrel heater, a small kitchen with basic kitchenware, hot and cold water gas cooking and solar and gas lighting. There is a separate bedroom at the back with a Queen bed and a king single bed. Please note bedding is not provided so please bring a warm sleeping bags or bedding and pillows. There is a adjoining bathroom (accessible from outside) with toilet, vanity and HOT shower. (BYO towels). Please note the bathroom may be shared with my Glamping site guests. (just one other site) The cabin sleeps 3 and you can also bring a tent as well.. Please note this is rustic accommodation and the cabin doesn’t have 240v power only 12v LED lighting and an esky is also provided. Located just 5 mins to local reservoir which is a great place to swim, fish or paddle. Also the popular Red Hill Pub and gold prospecting areas are just up the road and only 10 minutes to historic Castlemaine. Firewood available $30per barrow load. Please message me though the site. Just 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne, 1 hour from Ballarat and 40 minutes from Bendigo.Come and enjoy this beautiful, private bush setting and step back in time by staying in my rustic old stone miners cottage with open fire, small kitchen and bathroom. The cottage itself is furnished and has a cosy open fire place and separate barrel heater, a small kitchen with basic kitchenware, hot and cold water, gas cooking and solar and gas lighting. There is a bedroom at the back with a Queen bed and a king single bed. Please note bedding is available as an extra (queen bed only ) and NOT normally provided. If bringing your own please bring a warm sleeping bags or bedding, pillows and towels. There is a adjoining bathroom (accessible from outside) with flushing toilet, vanity and HOT shower. (BYO towels). Also please note the bathroom MAY be shared with my Glamping site if its booked. The cabin sleeps max 3 but you can also bring a tent as well.. Please note this is rustic accommodation. The cabin DOES NOT have 240v only 12v LED lighting and a usb phone charge point is available. Located just 5 mins to local reservoir which is a great place to walk, swim, fish or paddle. Also the popular Red Hill Pub and gold prospecting areas are just up the road and only 10 minutes to historic Castlemaine, Harcourt and some excellent wineries. Firewood available at $40 per barrow load please let me know in advance. Just 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne, 1 hour from Ballarat and 40 minutes from Bendigo.

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79 Ratings · 69 reviews

Julie O.recommends

November 10, 2024

Rustic Miners Cabin

It's a ripper , great little rustic cabin as pics, it's a goodie !

Amber K.recommends

October 2, 2024

Rustic Miners Cabin

Nice get away the cabin was great had everything you needed nice and cosy. My son was happy that he got to roast marshmallows over the camp fire.

David R.recommends

September 1, 2024

Rustic Miners Cabin

We had a really nice couple of days away. The cabin is incredibly well set up with gas lighting, solar lighting, and skylights. It has a sink with hot and cold water, and USB power to keep your 'essentials' charged. The barrel heater keeps you nice and warm. I brought a few extra items from home to assist with cooking, but the kitchen setup, as is, will easily handle most meals. The shared bathroom is nicely set up. It’s worth noting that the bathroom is attached to the cabin and shares a wall, so you can hear when other guests from the glamping tents come and go. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay and would happily return.

James M.recommends

June 26, 2024

Rustic Miners Cabin

A great location from which to explore Castlemaine and surrounds. Across the main road is an interesting and expansive forested area with a 5 k walking track that leads to the reservoir. Saw abundant Roos, wallabies and an old riverbed. Kids loved exploring there and so did the dog. The cabin itself is as expected- well set up, homely and super cozy once you get the drum-fire going. Paul & Fran didnt impose themselves at all- but were there if needed.

Michelle G.recommends

June 11, 2024

Rustic Miners Cabin

Travel back in time

We brought our kayaks and found the cottage to be in a great location to access some very pretty spots. The house is very comfy and a short hop to Castlemaine. We had fun exploring the diggings and trails. If you are staying a few days I would recommend bringing a few essentials to cook with. We brought a cast iron pan, bbq implements, oils, sponge, extra loo roll, torch, lantern and condiments which were very handy as the kitchen is cute but small. There is a grill for the outdoor fire so you can sit and cook there too. If the skies are clear I would also recommend bringing binoculars or telescope. We had brilliant dark skies.

Caitlin E.recommends

April 1, 2024

Rustic Miners Cabin

Paul's cottage is wonderfully rustic. You really do feel "off grid", but it has everything you need. Highly recommend for a trip away!

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Golden Point, Victoria, AustraliaTraditional, ancestral territory of Dja Dja Wurrung First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Paul E.

Joined in April 2021

Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 5 hours

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