Title: House with forest views in vibrant central goldfields town only 1.5hr from Melb - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6055312&destination=Creswick%2C+Victoria%2C+Australia&selected=105568506&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # House with forest views in vibrant central goldfields town only 1.5hr from Melb ## Photo gallery for House with forest views in vibrant central goldfields town only 1.5hr from Melb ![Terrace/patio - House with forest views in vibrant central goldfields town only 1.5hr from Melb (Creswick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105568600/105568506/05e6080e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - House with forest views in vibrant central goldfields town only 1.5hr from Melb (Creswick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105568600/105568506/f1ff8b10.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - House with forest views in vibrant central goldfields town only 1.5hr from Melb (Creswick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105568600/105568506/976a76f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - House with forest views in vibrant central goldfields town only 1.5hr from Melb (Creswick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105568600/105568506/bb567dbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - House with forest views in vibrant central goldfields town only 1.5hr from Melb (Creswick)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105568600/105568506/6f341721.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched high on the hill in historic Creswick, this three-bedroom house beckons with expansive forest views from both front and back decks. Unwind amidst lush gardens and immerse yourself in world-class cycling & walking trails nearby. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### House with forest views in vibrant central goldfields town only 1.5hr from Melb Stay high on the hill in the historic Goldfields town of Creswick, with decks both front and back to take in views across the forest. Enjoy this light filled, spacious three bdm house with garden and all amenities. Visit local cafes, hotels, award winning eateries and nearby wineries. Immerse yourself in the surrounding bush with world class cycling & walking trails, lakes,abundant birdlife & starry skies. Whatever you choose, at just 90 mins from Melbourne, we're sure you'll want to return. The property is situated in a quiet street in the historic gold town of Creswick. It has 3 bedrooms, spacious lounge and dining, fully equipped kitchen with coffee machine, family bathroom with bath, seperate toilet, sunroom and guest laundry. The exterior of the property features front and back decks with expansive views of the Creswick State Forest. The back garden is fully fenced for your convenience. With central heating plus split system air-conditioning for year round comfort. Stay connected with complimentary wifi, and all amenities. Explore nearby Daylesford (20 min), Clunes (15 min) and Ballarat (15 min), or take a short 10 minute stroll and you will be in the hub of the town centre, where you can enjoy everything this historic town offers, including cafes, restaurants, winieries, french patisserie, wine bars, truffle farm, the local market, museum, historic Lindsay art trails and more. The town is surrounded by pristine bush, three lakes and swimming holes, worldclass mountain bike trails, circuit walks, abundant wildlife and birdlife. Whether it be shopping, bush walking, dining or enjoying a local wine on the deck whilst watching the light fade, we know this tranquil property will delight. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/430000/423700/423681/e207cd04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Main Lead Ballarat Motel Golden Point (Ballarat) - 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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 ## About the area Creswick is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Creswick Natural Features Reserve and St Georges Lake Flora Reserve, while Sovereign Hill and Art Gallery of Ballarat are cultural highlights. Park Lake Gardens and The Tangled Maze are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## House with forest views in vibrant central goldfields town only 1.5hr from Melb 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 ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret B. Nov 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stay Such a lovely house to stay in during our stay in Creswick. Beautiful views and easy walk into town. We will return ##### Margaret B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Chris T. Apr 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A very tidy property Enjoyable ##### Chris T. 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