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Buxton Gardens by the River Country style home, river flowing thru the backyard

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Escape to a tranquil country haven at this beautiful cottage, surrounded by manicured gardens and overlooking the serene Little Steavenson River. Unwind in the spacious lounge room with plasma TV, or enjoy BBQs on the deck with an outdoor dining table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Buxton Gardens by the River Country style home, river flowing thru the backyard

A beautiful country cottage sitting on a 1-acre block including manicured gardens, a large backyard and backing onto the Little Steavenson River.

The home consists of three bedrooms. The master is a large room with QS bed, the second bedroom also has a QS bed and the third room has 2 sets of bunks.

Please note there are Security Cameras overlooking the front driveway and the rear deck.

There is a large lounge room/living area/kitchen and a small second lounge room. 1 toilet and shower. The main lounge has a large plasma TV, DVD and digital set-top box. The second lounge area has a large LCD tv ready to connect to a BYO XBOX or PS4 etc.

The house is fitted with modern, Australian colonial style furniture and there is a Coonara wood heater for winter and evaporated cooling for summer plus a reverse-cycle a-c unit in the living area.

The front garden includes manicured garden and rose beds lovingly maintained. The back garden is mainly lawn and lovely shady trees and backs on to the Little Steavenson river, just 20 metres from the back door. Also outdoors is a deck with BBQ, and a large outdoor dining table. Please note there is no fencing protecting small children from the river.

Across the road is a huge family park that includes BBQs, swings, skate ramp, a bike track, tennis courts and basketball rings as well as plenty of room to run around or kick the footy.

Buxton is about 30 mins from Healesville, over the Black Spur. Marysville and Lake Mountain is 10 mins away and Lake Eildon about half an hour.

Property manager

David Cowell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please leave the place as you found it :)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please bring own linen and towells for stays of only 1 night. Doonahs and pillows provided.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There is a river running through the back garden.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Property is also known as

Buxton Gardens River House
Buxton Gardens River
Buxton Gardens by the River Buxton
Buxton Gardens by the River Private vacation home
Buxton Gardens by the River Private vacation home Buxton
136849

About the area

Map
Buxton, VIC

What's nearby

  • Buxton Recreation Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Buxton Trout & Salmon Farm - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cathedral Range State Park - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Steavenson's Falls - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Lake Mountain Alpine Resort - 24 min drive - 27.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Igloo Roadhouse - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Duck Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Radius Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Andiamo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Butters Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Buxton Gardens by the River Country style home, river flowing thru the backyard pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Buxton Gardens by the River Country style home, river flowing thru the backyard?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buxton Gardens by the River Country style home, river flowing thru the backyard?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Buxton Gardens by the River Country style home, river flowing thru the backyard located?

Situated in Buxton, this golf vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Buxton Recreation Reserve and Buxton Trout & Salmon Farm. Buxton Silver Gum Nature Conservation Reserve is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

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Buxton Gardens by the River Country style home, river flowing thru the backyard Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and property

Beautiful home, perfect for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil

My family and I loved this beautiful property. It was so relaxing and tranquil with the river out back. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil stay with adventure close by

Peaceful and comfortable property. Plenty of room for the kids to run around and adults to chill. Stream and fire pit out back were great. So close to Buxton MTB park for cycling and Marysville for hiking. Local pub within walking distance. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Great property in a terrific location. The house was spotless and had everything you need. So relaxing to sit by the river in peace and quiet. Would highly recommend and would definitely come back again. Only 10 mins from Marysville
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

An amazing property to spend a weekend away with family. We spent the days at Lake Mountain ski'ing and enjoying the snow and the nights by the fireplace. Recharged for the week ahead!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just lovely

As we have regular visitors from the UK, we like to show them other places around our beautiful state of Victoria. We chose this property for its proximity to Marysville and its interesting features, plus the suitability of a 3 bedroom house. The grounds are spectacular and well kept with a delightful creek winding past the back garden. Our visitors were very impressed with it too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old boys getaway

We have worked together for more than 18yrs and try to get away for a weekend once or twice a year. Since we have retired we can take the opportunity for a midweek escape. We found our accommodation to to be very clean and comfortable. Set in a beautiful local, with well maintained grounds and backing on to a beautiful stream. We loved our stay and would be happy to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

LANCE H., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Lovely Stay

Family Holiday (2 x teenagers). Absolutely loved the property, lovely house very clean, spacious and well equipped, Good cooling, great BBQ, great Kitchen. Lovely Property, the backyard is very peaceful and special. Friendly Neighbours in a great community - fabulous swimming spot just down the road. Host was lovely and communicated well. We'll be back. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place by the river

No issues at all. A question (I had) was answered promptly by David.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical weekend away

A gorgeous country getaway - lovely home and picturesque garden with beautiful flowing river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family home by the river

Gorgeous gardens and outlook onto the river. Perfect house for a weekend away in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection in every way

Our weekend away was perfect. House is beautiful, clean and comes with everything we needed. Comfy beds, fully stocked kitchen and the kids had a great time exploring the lovely gardens and playing near the river. Nights reclining by the fire were so relaxing after a big day at the snow. David was a great host and a must have is a Buxton burger when in town. Will definitely be back here again next winter!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a weekend away

Great property with a river running through the back yard. Lovely, clean house with wonderfully kept gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location on the river was from a story book, so relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

leanne m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Creekside house

Easy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Had a nice relaxing stay, caught a few fish, swam in beautiful swimming holes, whole family enjoyed👍
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful stay

Spent a long weekend here fresh out of lockdown and it was just what we needed. Once again an amazing property in a great location. Had a very relaxing time and already thinking about our next trip to Buxton thank you David
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another wonderful time in Buxton

This was our second trip to Buxton. The first time we came was only for a few days so we felt the need to come back for a week, and were so glad we did. It really is a wonderful property and the river in the backyard is just amazing. Like last time we stayed, the house was spotless and well appointed. Plenty of firewood for the wood heater and the house was always toasty warm. David is a great guy and very easy to communicate with. Nothing was a bother and he is a pleasure to deal with. Have already booked our next trip to Buxton!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

john d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good and cosy location perfect for a family break

Good communication prompt response
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Mira D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellent garden

Garden and river, absolutely amazing The house is pretty average, 6 adults and one bathroom is nod good enough Also, house is not clean

10/10 Excellent

Bryony H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

Lovely weekend in this beautiful property. The gardens and creek running through were the hero of the weekend. Relaxed and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

A wonderful property to stay for a long weekend - very comfortable and a beautiful garden setting. Would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little piece of paradise

My wife and our three kids stayed at Buxton Gardens by the river for 5 days in January this year. We were blown away by the property in so many ways. The river at the bottom of the garden is an absolute highlight and we spent many hours sitting on the bank with a beer enjoying the sound of the water. The house is spotless and has everything you will need, and the gardens are just spectacular. Lots of room for the kids to ride their bikes or kick the footy. The playground across the road is a bonus and the trout farm is a short walk away. We have already booked our next trip. Just sensational. Thank you David.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicki E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture perfect location.

We spent Christmas Day eating and drinking outside under a weeping willow beside a babbling brook. Does it get any better? The grounds of this property are divine. The house is much larger than expected (photos don’t do it justice at all) and although it’s an older house with older style furnishings it was perfect for what we needed. Super comfy beds and it was equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen. Great communication with David on Christmas Eve when we couldn’t get the TVs to work. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Photos do not do this property justice

What a beautiful property! We were lucky to have amazing weather for our stay. The river in the backyard is delightful and the front garden is amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020