• Entire home
  • 581 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom

Featuring a patio, Bushland Retreat is a holiday home, set between Cape Bridgewater and Portland. The unit is 6.2 mi from Portland. The cottage has a kitchen with an oven and a refrigerator. The lounge area has a TV/DVD player. There is a bathroom and laundry facilities. Bushland Retreat is set in a semi-rural, natural setting with native animals, including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies and birdlife.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Patrick
    Australia Australia
    So clean! Very homely and huge undercover deck. The wildlife and the peace and quiet of being so isolated, yet still so close to everything
  • Brian
    Australia Australia
    Very secluded out in the bushland. Highlight watching a koala feeding on the gum tree in front of the verandah
  • J
    Joy
    Australia Australia
    A homely cottage in a quiet and secluded rural location with lots of wallabies, kangaroos and birds. A large versatile verandah. Wonderful starry night sky. Close to magnificent beaches, lighthouse and so much of interest in Portland. We intend...

Hosted by Helen

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Helen
Our property enables guests to experience nature while being a short drive to shops or beach. An ability to observe animals in their natural environment such as koalas, emus, kangaroos, wallabies, water birds and bush birds (amazing dawn chorus). The cottage is solar powered making it the perfect eco-holiday. The cottage has a stove, fridge, heater, TV, laundry facilities etc....The large undercover deck is perfect to enjoy views of the property or share a meal.
Our family enjoy spending time at Bridgewater Beach, a very expansive beach that is great for swimming and strolling (as far as the eye can see). The seal colony there is also great to experience by boat or walk. The petrified forest on the cliff top is also a short drive away with incredible sunsets - seeing the sun sink into the ocean.
Very quiet space to relax away from traffic and demands of life. A place to reconnect with nature and enjoy walks. It is very peaceful place in an ever shrinking world. A short drive to the Bridgwater Lakes, Tarragal Caves, Bridgewater Beach, National Parks or in to the Portland township (first permanent European settlement in Victoria). Some guests bring their bikes and cycle out to Bridgewater or into Portland during their stay. Portland has an airport serviced from Melbourne & Mt Gambier and we are happy to transfer to the cottage for free.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Bushland Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle (free)
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
No internet access available.
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • DVD player
  • Telephone
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Hiking
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Transportation
  • Airport shuttle
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Bushland Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required. The property charges this 14 days before arrival. That's about USD 97. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

No cribs or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

You will be contacted by the property to arrange payment via bank transfer, prior to your arrival, as the property cannot accept credit card payments.

Payment in cash, on day of arrival, may be accepted, on request basis only. Please use the special request box when booking or contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform Bushland Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

A damage deposit of AUD 150 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Bushland Retreat

  • Bushland Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • Check-in at Bushland Retreat is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Bushland Retreat is 5.6 miles from the center of Cape Bridgewater. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Bushland Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Bushland Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Bushland Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Bushland Retreat on this page.

  • Bushland Retreat can accommodate this group size:

    • 2 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.