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Buxton Gardens by the RIver

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
LCD TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Property grounds
Exterior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Buxton, VIC
  • Buxton Recreation Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Buxton Trout & Salmon Farm
    5 min walk
  • Buxton Roadhouse
    7 min walk
  • Lilydale Station
    52 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Buxton Gardens by the RIver

A beautiful country cottage sitting on a 1-acre block including manicured gardens, a large backyard and backing onto the Little Steavenson River.

The home consists of three bedrooms. The master is a large room with QS bed, the second bedroom also has a QS bed and the third room has 2 sets of bunks.

There is a large lounge room/living area/kitchen and a small second lounge room. 1 toilet and shower. The main lounge has a large plasma TV, DVD and digital set-top box. The second lounge area has a large LCD tv ready to connect to a BYO XBOX or PS4 etc.

The house is fitted with modern, Australian colonial style furniture and there is a Coonara wood heater for winter and evaporated cooling for summer plus a reverse-cycle a-c unit in the living area.

The front garden includes manicured garden and rose beds lovingly maintained. The back garden is mainly lawn and lovely shady trees and backs on to the Little Steavenson river, just 20 metres from the back door. Also outdoors is a deck with BBQ, and a large outdoor dining table. Please note there is no fencing protecting small children from the river.

Across the road is a huge family park that includes BBQs, swings, skate ramp, a bike track, tennis courts and basketball rings as well as plenty of room to run around or kick the footy.

Buxton is about 30 mins from Healesville, over the Black Spur. Marysville and Lake Mountain is 10 mins away and Lake Eildon about half an hour.

Please note that linen and towells are only provided for stays of two nights or longer
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Buxton Recreation Reserve. An arcade/games room is available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • Steps from Buxton Recreation Reserve and 5 minutes on foot from Buxton Trout & Salmon Farm
Buxton Gardens by the RIver offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

David Cowell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • LCD TV with digital channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is a river running through the back garden.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Buxton Gardens River House
Buxton Gardens River
Buxton Gardens by the River Buxton
Buxton Gardens by the River Private vacation home
Buxton Gardens by the River Private vacation home Buxton
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Buxton Gardens by the RIver Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil
My family and I loved this beautiful property. It was so relaxing and tranquil with the river out back. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil stay with adventure close by
Peaceful and comfortable property. Plenty of room for the kids to run around and adults to chill. Stream and fire pit out back were great. So close to Buxton MTB park for cycling and Marysville for hiking. Local pub within walking distance. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marnie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and property
Beautiful home, perfect for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just lovely
As we have regular visitors from the UK, we like to show them other places around our beautiful state of Victoria. We chose this property for its proximity to Marysville and its interesting features, plus the suitability of a 3 bedroom house. The grounds are spectacular and well kept with a delightful creek winding past the back garden. Our visitors were very impressed with it too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place by the river
No issues at all. A question (I had) was answered promptly by David.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eddie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old boys getaway
We have worked together for more than 18yrs and try to get away for a weekend once or twice a year. Since we have retired we can take the opportunity for a midweek escape. We found our accommodation to to be very clean and comfortable. Set in a beautiful local, with well maintained grounds and backing on to a beautiful stream. We loved our stay and would be happy to go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

LANCE H., Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Lovely Stay
Family Holiday (2 x teenagers). Absolutely loved the property, lovely house very clean, spacious and well equipped, Good cooling, great BBQ, great Kitchen. Lovely Property, the backyard is very peaceful and special. Friendly Neighbours in a great community - fabulous swimming spot just down the road. Host was lovely and communicated well. We'll be back. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
Great property in a terrific location. The house was spotless and had everything you need. So relaxing to sit by the river in peace and quiet. Would highly recommend and would definitely come back again. Only 10 mins from Marysville
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical weekend away
A gorgeous country getaway - lovely home and picturesque garden with beautiful flowing river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family home by the river
Gorgeous gardens and outlook onto the river. Perfect house for a weekend away in the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection in every way
Our weekend away was perfect. House is beautiful, clean and comes with everything we needed. Comfy beds, fully stocked kitchen and the kids had a great time exploring the lovely gardens and playing near the river. Nights reclining by the fire were so relaxing after a big day at the snow. David was a great host and a must have is a Buxton burger when in town. Will definitely be back here again next winter!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
An amazing property to spend a weekend away with family. We spent the days at Lake Mountain ski'ing and enjoying the snow and the nights by the fireplace. Recharged for the week ahead!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a weekend away
Great property with a river running through the back yard. Lovely, clean house with wonderfully kept gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location on the river was from a story book, so relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

leanne m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Creekside house
Easy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Had a nice relaxing stay, caught a few fish, swam in beautiful swimming holes, whole family enjoyed👍
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful stay
Spent a long weekend here fresh out of lockdown and it was just what we needed. Once again an amazing property in a great location. Had a very relaxing time and already thinking about our next trip to Buxton thank you David
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful time in Buxton
This was our second trip to Buxton. The first time we came was only for a few days so we felt the need to come back for a week, and were so glad we did. It really is a wonderful property and the river in the backyard is just amazing. Like last time we stayed, the house was spotless and well appointed. Plenty of firewood for the wood heater and the house was always toasty warm. David is a great guy and very easy to communicate with. Nothing was a bother and he is a pleasure to deal with. Have already booked our next trip to Buxton!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

john d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good and cosy location perfect for a family break
Good communication prompt response
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Mira D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Excellent garden
Garden and river, absolutely amazing The house is pretty average, 6 adults and one bathroom is nod good enough Also, house is not clean

10/10 Excellent

Bryony H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
Lovely weekend in this beautiful property. The gardens and creek running through were the hero of the weekend. Relaxed and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
A wonderful property to stay for a long weekend - very comfortable and a beautiful garden setting. Would love to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

andrew s.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little piece of paradise
My wife and our three kids stayed at Buxton Gardens by the river for 5 days in January this year. We were blown away by the property in so many ways. The river at the bottom of the garden is an absolute highlight and we spent many hours sitting on the bank with a beer enjoying the sound of the water. The house is spotless and has everything you will need, and the gardens are just spectacular. Lots of room for the kids to ride their bikes or kick the footy. The playground across the road is a bonus and the trout farm is a short walk away. We have already booked our next trip. Just sensational. Thank you David.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicki E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picture perfect location.
We spent Christmas Day eating and drinking outside under a weeping willow beside a babbling brook. Does it get any better? The grounds of this property are divine. The house is much larger than expected (photos don’t do it justice at all) and although it’s an older house with older style furnishings it was perfect for what we needed. Super comfy beds and it was equipped with everything we needed in the kitchen. Great communication with David on Christmas Eve when we couldn’t get the TVs to work. Highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Photos do not do this property justice
What a beautiful property! We were lucky to have amazing weather for our stay. The river in the backyard is delightful and the front garden is amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020