Bluestone Farm Cottage 19th Century - 3BR w/ View

Entire home in Mernda, Australia

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Kellet
  1. 8 years hosting

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Beautiful area

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Park for free

This is one of the few places in the area with free parking.
Welcome to Karool Cottages, your country getaway in Mernda Victoria. This historic 1853 cottage was built of locally quarried bluestone, 'Karool' being the local aboriginal word for bluestone. It originally served as a shepherd's hut, grain store, and carriage room. The cottages and facilities were renovated in 2016 to include all of the creature comforts and amenities to provide you with a private five-star experience right in the heart of farm country.

The space
You enter Karool Cottages and are welcomed by the warmth and charm of 19th century stone, brick and timber, tastefully decorated and re-equipped for the needs of today. There are two separate queen sized bedrooms and a third lofted bedroom with two single beds (these can be pushed together to form another queen).

Enjoy cooking a country meal from your fully-furnished kitchen overlooking the paddocks, complete with gas range/oven, full refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave.

Seating and table space in the living & dining room, your group will relish in the comforts of the farm lifestyle.
After watching a breathtaking sunset over the west paddock enjoy a blissful night of sleep in your farmhouse bedroom.
Throughout the luxuriously appointed cottages you will be charmed by reminders of the cottages' history. For example, in the exposed original bricks handmade by the original convict builders, you can even spot finger and thumb prints. A range of local artifacts from the era of construction are also displayed throughout the cottages.
A lovely garden to walk around and play in, as well as a pool which is great in the summer months.

We know you will love it here at Karool Cottages, and will look forward to welcoming you home!

Karool Cottages are located a convenient 30 minutes from Melbourne's International Tullamarine Airport, and less than an hour's drive from the city.

Guest access
There is over 100 acres of farm land you are able to explore. Including Cattle, horses, many wild Kangaroos, many native birds and more.

Other things to note
Things to do in the area:
Funfields Themepark (Rides and attractions for the kids) (12kms by car)

Yan Yean Resevoir Park (8kms by car)

Whittlesea Monday Market (13.5kms by car)

Hurstbridge Farmers Market (On 1st Sunday of the month) (14.5kms by car)

Kinglake National Park (20kms by car)

Growling Frog Golf Course (8kms by car)

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds

What this place offers

Kitchen
Free parking on premises
TV
Air conditioning
Backyard
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.91 out of 5 from 205 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Mernda, Victoria, Australia
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Neighbourhood highlights

Although situated on a rural farm. There are some pro's to having Melbourne at your finger tips. There are many shops and dining places all within 10 minutes drive.

Meet your host

Started hosting in 2017
Speaks English
Lives in Victoria, Australia
Country girl, from Victoria Australia. Horse riding is my passion. Easy going. Married with two gorgeous kiddos.

Co-Hosts

  • Maggie
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Checkout before 10:00 am
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm