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Rustic Miner’s Cabin

99%

· Golden Point, Victoria

11 acres hosted by Paul E.

1 lodging site

Best cabins: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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). 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 $40 per 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.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

99%

75 Ratings · 66 reviews

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!

Jolene G.recommends

January 29, 2024

Rustic Miners Cabin

We had a wonderful stay at Paul's cabin, it was so well equipped with everything we needed and so cosy and comfortable. We loved the open fire and it was so good to bring our dog who had such a great time. A really beatiful cabin highly recommend, the glamping tent down the road looks great too 👌

Shayna S.recommends

January 18, 2024

Rustic Miners Cabin

we had such a fun and enjoyable get away with our dog! paul was more than accomodating and gave us some great ideas of places to eat in the towns nearby would definitely stay here again 😊

Jemma G.recommends

January 4, 2024

Rustic Miners Cabin

Perfection

Loved our stay here, wish we'd stayed longer. Amazing host, very kind. Can't wait to book again.

Location

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 4 hours

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