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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 house with a porch, a welcome sign, and a stone wall.
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.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Barongarook

At this holiday home, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Barongarook West Bushland Reserve and 6.1 km (3.8 mi) from Colac Golf Course. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a microwave, a stovetop and a dishwasher. A Smart TV, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Barongarook holiday home include Otway Estate Winery and Brewery and Great Otway National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 17 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Colac Golf Course - 17 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Otway Estate Winery and Brewery - 17 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Lake Colac - 22 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Colac Botanic Gardens - 23 min drive - 18.1 km

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

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
  • Up to 25 kg 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 lift (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 to complete the following before checking out:

Start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong?

No, Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Walden Dale - beautiful Otways retreat 1hr from Geelong?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

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

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved this lush, leafy property. We spent several wonderful days enjoying the beautiful house and gardens, and made great use of the games shed as well. It was the perfect setting to celebrate a milestone birthday with family — relaxing, fun, and truly memorable.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2026