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The Manna House - A spacious, historic retreat in the town of Halls Gap

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Halls Gap, VIC
  • Popular LocationThe Pinnacle12 min walk
  • Popular LocationHalls Gap Estate6 min drive
  • Popular LocationHalls Gap Zoo6 min drive

About this property

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

The Manna House - A spacious, historic retreat in the town of Halls Gap

The Manna House is situated on a 5 acre block, minutes walk from the town centre. The house has been offered as holiday accommodation for over 100 years. It has been modernised with split system heating & cooling with free WiFi access, but retains its period charm.

LOCATION: A spacious and private property on the main road, minutes walk from the swimming pool, tavern, park, information centre and local shops, including micro brewery, renowned bakery and ice creamery, fish and chips, gourmet pizza, cafes, restaurants, IGA, chemist and petrol station.

MANNA HOUSE BEDROOM: Sleeps up to 4 people.
The house has ONE large L-shaped bedroom with a queen bed at one end of the L and 2 single beds at the other end.

LIVING SPACE: The spacious living area has an open fireplace, panel heating and split system heating/cooling.

KITCHEN: The kitchen is fully equipped with electric oven/stovetop, dishwasher, microwave, slow cooker, toaster, sandwich press and dining area. There is a high chair available and an old-fashioned wood-fire oven.

LAUNDRY: There is a separate laundry with washing machine, dryer, ironing board and iron.

PROPERTY: The spacious rear yard backs onto the mountains with spectacular views and a firepit area. There is a small seasonal creek running through the property at the very rear of the yard. The property extends a long way up the mountain and much of the 5 acres is untouched land. Kangaroos and native birds are daily visitors with regular visits from emus, deer and ducks and an occasional cameo from the beautiful resident echidna.

Property manager

Jennifer

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Table tennis on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: A small seasonal creek at rear of yard (see map)

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Cosy retreat in the heart of Halls Gap Halls Gap
Cosy retreat in the heart of Halls Gap Private vacation home

About the area

Halls Gap

Located in Halls Gap, this vacation home is in the mountains. Venus Baths and the Botanic Gardens Trailhead and The Pinnacle are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Grampians National Park and Fyans Creek Bushland Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre and Halls Gap Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Venus Baths and the Botanic Gardens Trailhead - 8 min walk
  • The Pinnacle - 12 min walk
  • Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre - 19 min walk
  • Halls Gap Estate - 6 min drive
  • Halls Gap Zoo - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Stawell Station - 30 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 172 min drive

Restaurants

  • Livefast Cafe - 7 min walk
  • Spirit of Punjab - 3 min walk
  • Paper Scissors Rock Brew Co - 5 min walk
  • Halls Gap Hotel - 4 min drive
  • Pomonal Estate - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Manna House - A spacious, historic retreat in the town of Halls Gap pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Manna House - A spacious, historic retreat in the town of Halls Gap?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Manna House - A spacious, historic retreat in the town of Halls Gap?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Manna House - A spacious, historic retreat in the town of Halls Gap located?

This family-friendly Halls Gap vacation home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Grampians National Park and Venus Baths and the Botanic Gardens Trailhead. Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre and The Pinnacle are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 72 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return to Manna House
Love this place. A wonderfully atmospheric cottage in a beautiful, peaceful and spacious natural setting. Clean, well renovated and maintained, while still preserving its historic character. This was my second stay. I got up before dawn each day and drove to various trailheads for day hikes, but I always liked coming back and hanging out in the huge backyard each afternoon with the roos, wallabies, deer, magpies and cockatoos (note though: the maggies are a bit pesty when there's any food in sight, and the crested cockies are genius rubbish bin raiders, removing lid locks and lid placed bricks with admirable aplomb). Excellent facilities with spacious well-equipped kitchen, lounge, dining, laundry (washer and dryer, with liquids provided) and bathrooms (x2, with ample towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, laundry liquid, etc,). Choice of fireplace (ample wood and kindling provided) or air conditioning for heating. Electric blankets on all the beds with plenty of pillows and extra bedding. I had a great time and will surely be back again one day.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home
Very homely, spacious, comfortable, lots of amenities, quiet & abundant wildlife outside. Definitely would return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Schnelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best place in town
What can I say…. my girls will remember there stay here for decades to come, we had daily visits by Kangaroos, Kookaburra’s, Cockatoo’s and an old Magpie. Then we had early dusk visits by 2 foxes and a Deer.. At night we watched Netflix whilst roasting marshmallows by the fireplace and mused amongst ourselves how fine life is here. To top it all off a few Em’s dropped by the last morning of our stay when the Kookaburra (3), the Magpie and a few cockatoo’s sat on the front porch and chatted to my youngest daughter whilst she had breakfast. (No we didn't feed them). All up fantastic place to stay! Cheers Andy and Schnelle
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soooo impressed
Restful with wildlife on doorstep, for a group of people that can readily develop allergies there were none ! Spacious, quiet and so comfy ! Have already booked another visit. Age group range was 13 to 73 and we all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly located, comfortable base in the Grampians
We stayed in the property for four nights and loved the location (about 50m from the centre of Halls Gap) and the comfort of the property. Fire pit in the back garden was perfect for evening family gathering in company of kangaroos and the wildlife. Property was well-equipped with all the usual tea and coffee but also little extras like marshmallows for toasting at the fire pit. Host Jennifer was totally helpful and attentive. We'd love to return on our next Grampians visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise in Town Centre
We loved the old holiday house with its rustic charm, surrounded by nature and wildlife but still in close proximity to the shops. We started the days having coffee outside with the birds, watching the rising sun light up the distant rock faces and we drank Margherita’s watching the sun set with our menagerie of wildlife. Absolute bliss if you can get past the quirks of a well maintained and well supplied, clean , old, rustic property with oodles of living space and charm. Will definitely book again. I miss it already.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Communication was excellent, short walk to the centre of Halls Gap, spacious place and camp vibe outdoor area.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manna from Heaven
Wonderful stay in this roomy atmospheric cottage. Excellent facilities. No need to visit Halls Gap zoo as the backyard is a zoo. Saw two huge antlered deer just outside the laundry window at 5am one morning. Was that dream or reality? Shocked when I heard about the devastating fire that passed through Pomonal just days after we drove through the town. Strength and hope. I feel like going straight back and hiking the mountains again. Won't be long before I do.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
We had such a lovely stay. The home was so beautiful. A gorgeous location and we loved the wildlife all around us! Everything was clean and comfortable. So much to do as well in terms of books, games, toys etc. Highly recommend! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023