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 ![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) ![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) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35900000/35899900/35899861/27ffce5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 ![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 62 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=34651986&PinnedHotelID=34651986&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=106531473&PinnedHotelID=106531473&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 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=25113654&PinnedHotelID=25113654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35530000/35528200/35528154/e3b5aa8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute Miners Cottage Close to Town Maldon - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 91 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=35528154&PinnedHotelID=35528154&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114140000/114132500/114132489/fddc5e50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury On Lyons - centrally located in a tranquil, beautiful bush setting. 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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 - Restorers Barn - 14 min drive - 19.2 km - Old Castlemaine Gaol - 15 min drive - 18.5 km - Castlemaine Botanical Gardens - 15 min drive - 20.4 km - Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa - 35 min drive - 36.6 km - Lake Daylesford - 40 min drive - 42.6 km #### Getting around - Castlemaine Station - 12 min drive - Bendigo, VIC (BXG) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dig Cafe & Wine Bar - ‬18 min walk - ‪Guildford General Store - ‬15 min drive - ‪Guildford Family Hotel - ‬15 min drive - ‪Curracloe Farm - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Stables Wine Bar - ‬15 min drive ## 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. ### 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. Ask a question ## The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 6.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 46 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8/10 Good #### Erick B. Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice older farm house Great secluded farm house with warm fireplace ##### Erick B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina H. Sep 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing stay We loved our stay in this relaxing and get away from it place, it has plenty of space and is very quiet at night and during the day it has plenty of birdlife, will be coming back. ##### Tina H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jana K. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great great Country retreat,very relaxing,cozy fire and comfy beds ##### jana K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DAVID B. Apr 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mia mia Lovely, very well presented, perfect location, great place to relax and recharge one's batteries. ##### DAVID B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin S. Sep 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Newstead Farm House Great property, nice comfortable clean house, good town, great weather. ##### Martin S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nerida G. Apr 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable dog friendly home We loved Mia Mia and would visit again A comfortable home for human or pooch super accessible to great walks, food and wine. ##### Nerida G. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### suzette m. Nov 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay Lovely and quiet ##### suzette m. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon Nov 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The tranquility was perfect ##### Sharon Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean L., Melbourne, Vic Jul 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful country retreat Great location, 10-15 mins walk into Newstead which was a lovely quaint little town ##### Dean L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo C. Jul 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy and delightful Beautiful property, great amenities, excellent communication. Thank you, Bronwyn ##### Jo C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie T. Jun 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house very well set up. Lovely property nice to be able to walk around the paddocks. Lovely to have fire wood. ##### Julie T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennie D. Jun 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mia Mia Homestead bliss We had a wonderful stay at Mia Mia Homestead. Bronwyn was so easy to deal with and was very responsive. Mia Mia is ideally located to access the Central Goldfields are and all its attractions as well as being a warm and cosy place to stay, surrounded by rolling hills and pastures. ##### Jennie D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley V. May 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved the property We really loved our stay at the property. The house is charming, with spacious and comfortable living areas and a newly refurbished kitchen, well equipped for self catering. Our favourite was the big, open deck with lovely views - a great spot for kangaroo and bird watching. Bronwyn provided good communication and was very helpful with recommendations on local attractions and services. We hope to visit again soon. ##### Lesley V. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy S. Apr 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend at the Mia Mia We had a fabulous stay at the Mia Mia. Bronwyn was a fantastic host, providing comprehensive information about the property and recommendations for the area. The house was beautiful, clean and well equipped with everything we needed, and we appreciated the extra touch of arriving to a cosy warm fire. The Mia Mia was a great base for exploring Castlemaine, but we could have easily enjoyed spending the entire time at the house (which we hope to do on a future visit). We would definitely stay again! ##### Kristy S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tara H. Apr 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely country home Set on a beautiful bush block, this home is authentically Australian. The fire was lit and place warm and welcoming. Birdlife added to the ambience. Thanks for a calming few days away. ##### Tara H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jannion K. Nov 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A beautiful stay. This is the second time I have stayed at The Mia Mia. I love it - the sense of peace on entering the driveway, the comfortable old home with everything that is needed. To sit outside watching the many, many birds is such a joy. The owners are wonderful, kind and thoughtful. Lovely that dogs can stay too. My favourite place to stay. ##### Jannion K. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annette B. Mar 31, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend unwind Mia Mia was a delightful place to stay. A gorgeous renovated farmhouse. We had a walk into town, sat in the sun on the large outside deck and relaxed by the wood fire. House was well stocked with cooking equipment, magazines, books, games. Loved watching the kangaroos and enjoyed a meal at the local pub. Hosts were very pleasant and very easy to converse with. Highly recommend. ##### Annette B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Graham A. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect and quiet with plenty of space to relax We simply loved the place with clean surroundings, lots of though in the layout and the use of the property. Bronwyn was very accommodating in our needs and assisted in every way. Our dog loved the new surrounding and plenty of places to sniff and explore. Lots of space for storage including in the kitchen area which can be critical when bringing your food. The deck outside is shaded and a great place to relax with a drink as the sun goes down. Overall a very enjoyable stay. Thank you. ##### Graham A. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Angelo Jul 9, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Untidy, un-kept gardens, run down home, overall very poor interior conditions, even the access to property had a 'couldnt care' attitude...extremely disappointing weekend away that we really were looking forward to. ##### Angelo Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise N. Nov 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and homely. Great surrounds for arty nature loving people. Great chatting to the host. A pleasure to stay here. We’d come back any time. The wood heater soon got the lounge room very comfortable. We enjoyed the art work and lp’s ##### Denise N. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia P. Jul 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely stay in charming country house We had a lovely time - kept warm by the fire place, played the plentiful supplied games and walked around the country surrounds. Bronwyn was very helpful and flexible when our plans changed due to COVID. Highly recommend! ##### Julia P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Kylie B. Jul 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely views and open space Thanks for nice stay . Great location with beautiful surroundings. ##### Kylie B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara B. Jul 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A gorgeous house and property! A gorgeous house and property, in a great location to explore! It's great to find such interesting places to stay with family (and the dog as well). ##### Kara B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy M. May 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Definitely coming back We loved our stay here! The house is on a beautiful property off the main road so it's nice and quiet. We spotted a few kangaroos hopping through a nearby paddock. The house was older but cozy and clean. Bedding was comfortable. The wood fire inside heated up the whole house so we were warm despite it being chilly outside. We bought our greyhound who also had a great time hanging out in the little fenced back yard and sleeping by the fire place. Quick 15 min drive to get to Castlemaine and only a few minutes into town for morning coffee's. The hosts were easy to communicate with and left us lots of helpful information. It was such a great place to come with kids, we'll definitely be back :) ##### Amy M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny A. May 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Getaway Quaint cottage on a beautiful property in amongst rolling hills. Short drive to Castlemaine and Malden, easy walk into Newstead. Comfortable beds and living area. Dogs enjoyed the open paddocks for a morning run. Small secure, closed off yard as well for them. We enjoyed the stay! ##### Jenny A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022