Title: The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town Family-friendly vacation home in Newstead ![Smart TV, fireplace, video-game console, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35900000/35899900/35899861/8a1933fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35900000/35899900/35899861/fd2a59e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35900000/35899900/35899861/07ceccb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35900000/35899900/35899861/27ffce5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video-game console, Netflix](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35900000/35899900/35899861/84d95aec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Mia Mia offers a peaceful retreat with two bedrooms, each featuring high-quality linen and comfortable amenities. Unwind in the lounge room with board games, Netflix, and Foxtel or enjoy a glass of wine by the wood fire or on the verandah. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town Comfortably sleeping four people, The Mia Mia has a separate kitchen area which has a fridge, kettle, chopping board, cups, plates, glasses, wine glasses, and utensils. We provide basic cooking ingredients including salt, pepper, oil and sauce, and complimentary coffee, tea, and long life milk. COVID: we take the safety of our guests seriously and have introduced enhanced cleaning measures so you can feel assured during your stay. The Mia Mia will sleep 4 people in two bedrooms comprised of: 1 x Queen Bed with dressing room and en suite 1 x Queen Bed with wardrobe Both beds are dressed with high quality linen and doonas and have wall heaters and pedestal fans. The lounge room has two comfortable couches, board games, Singstar Playstation and TV, Netflix and Foxtel. The split system and a wood fire is perfect for those crisp winter nights. The en suite bathroom has a shower and toilet. The second bathroom has a shower over a bath and a separate toilet. We provide lovely soft high quality towels, and hand wash. The Mia Mia provides free laundry facilities with fully equipped laundry. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer in front of the fire, on the verandah or up the hill near the shepherds hut. The cottage is only 2 minutes drive or 15 minute walk from the town centre. We welcome guests to leave seed out for the multitude of native birds. The Mia Mia is the perfect place to recharge the batteries amongst the stunning rural farm views, the rustling sound of gum trees after a day of exploring the treasures of the area including Castlemaine, Maldon, Vaughan Springs, Maryborough and Daylesford. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Netflix - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Streaming services - Video game console ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106540000/106531500/106531473/44754b70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Muckleford Forest Cottage - Bush retreat, wood fire, pizza oven and stunning dam Muckleford - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=106531473&PinnedHotelID=106531473&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34660000/34652000/34651986/451d2b7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute Cottage, Cute Town, Central to Historical Gold Rush Towns Newstead - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 66 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=34651986&PinnedHotelID=34651986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25120000/25113700/25113654/39914d27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Henrietta's country house, luxury couple's retreat Chewton - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 70 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&selected=25113654&PinnedHotelID=25113654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93470000/93461800/93461730/04b1cfc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The perfect getaway, just an hour and a half away from Melbourne. 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Rural Retreat Newstead ## 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-37.10444%2C144.07411&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZIf1Otd-BHbXJLd1W9E3V73dIwQ=) Newstead, VIC #### What's nearby - Muckleford South Bushland Reserve - 4 min drive - 6.4 km - Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.5 km - Cairn Curran Reservoir - 7 min drive - 7.6 km - Brassey Mine Bushland Reserve - 9 min drive - 8.0 km - The Mill Castlemaine - 11 min drive - 15.9 km #### Getting around - Castlemaine Station - 12 min drive - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Guildford General Store - ‬15 min drive - ‪Guildford Family Hotel - ‬15 min drive - ‪Dig at Newstead - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Stables Wine Bar - ‬15 min drive - ‪Dig Cafe & Wine Bar - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town located? > This family-friendly Newstead vacation home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve and Muckleford South Bushland Reserve. Muckleford Nature Conservation Reserve and Cairn Curran Reservoir are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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