Title: Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia ![Exterior - Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia (Rawson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105390000/105389300/105389226/d515a31b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia (Rawson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105390000/105389300/105389226/36e1f3f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia (Rawson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105390000/105389300/105389226/b3f83ea6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia (Rawson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105390000/105389300/105389226/f07e4fb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia (Rawson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105390000/105389300/105389226/646e738d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this charming family home, nestled in a quiet town near Crater Lake. Unwind by the fireplace or explore the beautiful garden leading to a playground with basketball ring and tennis courts. Enjoy board games, TV, and a fully furnished kitchen at your disposal. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61453 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. Entire Home in Rawson, Australia Welcome to our relaxing family home in a quite little town, home with fire place and a beautiful garden leading to the nearby playground, skate park, with basketball ring, tennis courts and Crater Lake. At your disposal you will have access to board games, at TV, fully furnished kitchen and all that you needs for your stay. The surroundings are just amazing, nature and wildlife. Activities available nearby: Canoe, Mountain bike, walking trails, fishing, gold prospecting, historic gold rush town of Walhalla with the "long tunnel mine." Great Cafes and pubs in Walhalla and Erica. Experiences: You are a short drive from Thomson River and Cooper's creek for a refreshing dip in the river, paintball available locally, visit to Walhalla, Thomson Dam Wall... In winter you are 30km from Mount Baw Baw sky resort. You can go closer to Mount St Gwinear for some cross country or tobogganing. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,453 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104480000/104477300/104477249/a6a87938.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy Mountain retreat in a historic old gold mining town Walhalla - Washer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $366 CA $445 total includes taxes & fees Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=104477249&PinnedHotelID=104477249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74840000/74835500/74835422/385f4bad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### "Experience the ultimate retreat surrounded by the untouched beauty of nature. 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Bedroom 3 (Views over the Toboggan Park) Baw Baw Alpine Village - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Laundry 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-06&endDate=2026-01-07&selected=73237567&PinnedHotelID=73237567&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Gather used towels Take out the trash Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys Check out at 10am Rubbish bins are located around the front of the house Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ## 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-37.96018%2C146.39760&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=A66qrucE75tUBCKvxHF3Tf5hiu8=) Rawson, VIC #### What's nearby - Baw Baw National Park \- 6 min drive \- 6.9 km - Walhalla Historical Museum \- 7 min drive \- 9.9 km - Walhalla Goldfields Railway \- 8 min drive \- 11.8 km - Walhalla Museum \- 9 min drive \- 12.9 km - Walhalla Park \- 10 min drive \- 12.9 km #### Getting around - Walhalla Station - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Walhalla Cafe - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Wally Pub - ‬10 min drive - ‪Erica General Store & Post Office - ‬4 min drive - ‪Walhalla Coffee Shop - ‬11 min drive - ‪Grey Horse - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Al'May Rawson escape, family cottage. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 6.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacquie W. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and lovely place to stay We had a lovely time, house was a perfect base to get out to the local attractions. ##### Jacquie W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy B. Jul 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great winter getaway Lovely house in a gorgeous location. Plenty of cafes in the area & close to Walhalla steam train ride & walks. The hosts were prompt with communication & made sure our stay was comfortable. ##### Judy B. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel M. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay We stayed at Al'May for a few days while visiting family nearby. The house was great for our family (two young kids) and we'd stay again :) ##### Rachel M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy B. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Catch up with cousin. A beautiful location for walks, coffee, train ride & catch up in Rawson & nearby Walhalla. Thanks for providing a lovely place to stay. ##### Judy B. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James R. Oct 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful getaway Beautiful cosy home, well looked after and perfectly situated for our great weekend away at the local activities ##### James R. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### sumina T. Jun 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Simple, comfortable, and just what was needed. ##### sumina T. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica H. Oct 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location We only stayed one night, the house was clean, warm and had everything you could need. The hosts were lovely and quick to respond. The location was so great for families, backing onto a playground and lake. We would definitely visit again! ##### Jessica H. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Krystal L. Sep 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Neat and cozy Lovely host with great communication. House set up well with everything to keep you warm and comfy. Beautiful outlook and lovely walk around the lake ##### Krystal L. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob and Wen W. Dec 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overnight stay whilst visiting nearby Walhalla Perfectly fine. Clean, tidy, everything one could need. The owner was there when we arrived and was friendly and warm before leaving us to our devices. ##### Rob and Wen W. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sarah c. Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy and clean This property was the perfect place to stay. We spent all our time in Walhalla so it was an easy drive to and from there. The house was warm, cosy, well equiped and everything worked. I'd recommend it. ##### sarah c. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Las C. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very pleasant experience in high-country region Thanks for an enjoyable winter escape experience at Al'May conveniently located close to Victoria's beautiful region. Well presented, warm accommodation with a lovely garden and the nearby park as the extension to the garden. It was suitable for our family. Rawson township does have limited shopping and dining options, but abundant in nature. ##### Las C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The location of this property was lovely. Backed onto beautiful wetlands . ##### Jenny Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn A. Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Host communicated very well before the stay answering all my questions.Very clean house. Everything we wanted. Warm. Lovely garden. Great spot. ##### Carolyn A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ethuldura P. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### quiet place 👍 ##### Ethuldura P. 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