Title: Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111025831&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St Vacation home in Bright with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St ![Outdoor dining - Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St (Bright)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111030000/111025900/111025831/f4c170a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St (Bright)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111030000/111025900/111025831/d791bdcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St (Bright)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111030000/111025900/111025831/faa4705c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St (Bright)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111030000/111025900/111025831/bec7c303.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St (Bright)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111030000/111025900/111025831/18fb991e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St Enjoy time with family at your impeccably styled & cosy retreat in Bright. You'll love the relaxed vibe and the proximity to everything Bright has to offer. Key Features \+ Beautifully styled 3 bedroom home, sleeps 8 guests - maximum of 6 adults. \+ Easy access to the Rail Trail \+ 1 small well behaved dog welcome - unsecured yard \+ Cosy wood fire and ducted heating/cooling \+ Lock-up garage \+ Ideal for families with a lovely kids room for little ones Living Area \+ Expansive open-plan living with ample light \+ Relax by the wood fire in the comfy lounge with Smart TV and free WiFi \+ Modern, fully equipped kitchen with all the essentials \+ Dining table and breakfast bar with stools Bedrooms 3 stylish bedrooms with comfy beds and lovely bedding Bedroom 1: King bed Bedroom 2: Queen bed Bedroom 3: Single bunk x 2 (4 single beds) All bedding, linen & towels provided Bathrooms \+ Master bathroom with deep bath and spacious shower \+ Ensuite with double basin and walk-in shower Outdoor Space \+ Front yard lawn area with BBQ \+ Picnic style table for outdoor dining \+ Partially enclosed yard \+ Pet friendly for 1 small pooch who goes where owners go Additional Amenities \+ European laundry with washing machine \+ Close to Bright’s town centre via the Rail Trail, local wineries, and adventure activities A stay at Manning Retreat with Alpine Valley Getaways offers > Local & luxe Dindi Naturals bathroom amenities Feel good, Low-tox cleaning products & supplies Sustainably minded guest provisions & extras Professionally laundered linens throughout Personally curated itinerary building by request A network of guest services to complete your stay The confidence of booking with a dedicated Bright based team who are with you from start to finish \- - - - > Important Booking Details This property is booked for you and only you however bedroom access is determined by guest numbers. \+ Exclusive use of the property for your group with bedroom access and price based on guest numbers. 1-2 guests offers 1 bedroom, 3-4 guests offers 2 bedrooms, 5-8 guests offers 3 bedrooms. \+ Extra bedrooms available for a small additional fee - Exceptions apply for bookings of 5 nights or more. \+ This property is suitable for a maximum of 6 adults (top bunks not suitable for adults). Reach out to our friendly team for personalised arrangements This property has a security camera at the driveway entrance, front yard and side areas ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93700000/93690600/93690585/44193c24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maya's on Morses, close to town! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 128\_118 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-36.72953%2C146.95265&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=p92qPo-gsg7smta-heFQHbZOiwk=) Bright, VIC #### What's nearby - Canyon Walk \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Centenary Park \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Bright City Clock Tower \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Bright Visitors Centre \- 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Bright Splash Park \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km #### Restaurants - ‪Sixpence Coffee - ‬13 min walk - ‪Bright Brewery - ‬14 min walk - ‪The Sweet Retreat - ‬11 min walk - ‪Riverdeck - ‬13 min walk - ‪Coral Lee - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Manning Retreat - your family haven on Gavan St Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicky K. Jan 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Neat & cosy home, short stroll to town centre Well appointed, very neat and cosy home, within a short stroll to Bright centre, via the beautiful rail trail. We loved our time there. Thank you! ##### Nicky K. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Geraldine F. 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