Title: Boatshed Villas by Istana – Yellow Door - 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 # Boatshed Villas by Istana – Yellow Door ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110130000/110125200/110125103/w1899h1080x0y0-ef6d6814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110130000/110125200/110125103/c1dfef2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110130000/110125200/110125103/508eeeaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110130000/110125200/110125103/de49c65d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110130000/110125200/110125103/14256b21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step through the Yellow Door into Boatshed Villa by Istana, a lakeside retreat with real art and photography from leading Australian Artists. Enjoy direct access to Lake Daylesford, unwind in a plush beanbag by the gas log fire or retire upstairs to read a book on the cozy mezzanine. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Boatshed Villas by Istana – Yellow Door Boatshed Villa by Istana – Yellow Door | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | Direct Access to Lake Daylesford Step through the Yellow door into this recently refurbished lakeside villa featuring real art and photography from leading Australian Artists including Rone, and Sofles. This stylishly curated villa with rich tones and plush wallpaper is located right next to the iconic Lake Daylesford with views through the trees to the Lake. Boatshed Villas have direct access to the spectacular Lakeside walk, are just a few doors up from the Award Winning Lake House Restaurant and are a short 10 min stroll into Daylesford. Sit in a plush beanbag next to the gas log fire listening to cool tunes or retire upstairs to the private mezzanine with a cozy couch to read a book or watch a movie. There is a spacious kitchen with everything you need to cook up a feast, a lovely deck outside with BBQ and seating under the trees or head into Daylesford or Hepburn to sample one of the great local cafes and restaurants. When its time to retire, enjoy a King Size bed with fresh clean hotel standard mattress and bedding Two separate Boatshed Villas offer flexible accommodation for two people in each villa. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Fireplace, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89156900/89156809/9ebc0ced.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Daylesford Lake Villa 1 ...lake frontage and pet friendly Daylesford - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=89156809&PinnedHotelID=89156809&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34100000/34098300/34098220/5bc471db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Train Daylesford ~ Gorgeous Daylesford - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=34098220&PinnedHotelID=34098220&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78777300/78777209/b985d306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chestnut Daylesford-Log fire place, spa bath and close to all of Daylesford's attractions Daylesford - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Fireplace 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-09&endDate=2025-10-10&selected=78777209&PinnedHotelID=78777209&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106190000/106182800/106182737/cbf7e626.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spa! 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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 ### Property is also known as 162\_139 ## 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-37.35133%2C144.14030&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ZRS3YO3iMuP96765SWXJfdYaoCc=) Daylesford, VIC #### What's nearby - Lake Daylesford - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Convent Gallery - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Daylesford Sunday Market - 3 min drive - 2.3 km #### Getting around - Daylesford Station - 7 min drive - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 73 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Daylesford Brewing Co. - ‬10 min walk - ‪Cliffys - ‬2 min drive - ‪Wombat Hill Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Daylesford Hotel - ‬19 min walk - ‪Pastry King Cafe Bakery - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Boatshed Villas by Istana – Yellow Door pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Boatshed Villas by Istana – Yellow Door? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Boatshed Villas by Istana – Yellow Door? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Boatshed Villas by Istana – Yellow Door located? > Situated in Daylesford, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Daylesford and Daylesford & District Museum. Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre and Central Springs Mineral Reserve are also within 15 minutes. Daylesford Station is 27 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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