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Merricks North Retreat

Family-friendly holiday home in Melbourne with a hot tub

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Pool
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Experience the warm country charm of Merricks North Retreat, set amidst rolling pastures and picturesque views. Unwind by the open-fireplace or wood burner, get creative in the well-equipped kitchen, or enjoy a private chef on request. Explore seven bedrooms with French doors to a wisteria-covered courtyard and indulge in outdoor activities like tennis and swimming.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13215278 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Merricks North Retreat

Family-friendly holiday home in Melbourne with a hot tub
Along with Access to hot tub, this holiday home has laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The holiday home boasts a private pool and a fireplace, while offering 4 bathrooms and a washing machine. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Housekeeping is available on request.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers private pools and fireplaces. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include a bath and hairdryers. Televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Tennis

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 215,278 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Merricks North Retreat
Merricks Retreat — On 5 Acres
Merricks North Retreat Country Home on 5 Acres
Merricks North Retreat — country home on 5 acres
Merricks North Retreat — country home on 5 acres Melbourne
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About the area

Map
Merricks North, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Quealy Entrance - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Buckley Nature Conservation Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Willow Creek Vineyard - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Quealy Winery - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 29 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Bittern Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Balnarring Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Peppys Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪R&K Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Somers General Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fontalina - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Merricks North Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Merricks North Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Merricks North Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Merricks North Retreat located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located in Merricks North, within 1 mi (2 km) of Buckley Nature Conservation Reserve, Quealy Entrance and Willow Creek Vineyard. Balnarring G96 Bushland Reserve is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Merricks North Retreat Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property!

We had an amazing time at the retreat, would highly recommend for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

A short but very enjoyable stay. Great accommodation for all nine of us. Highly recommended for a family break.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic well equipped property for large families and groups

Fantastic well equipped property for large families and groups. Great areas both indoor and outdoor for entertaining with lots of room. Excellent pool and spa facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mina B., Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay

Beautiful, spacious, well-located, and has all the home living details you could want. We’d love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Great location for what we wanted. Plenty of space for the whole family. Beautiful pool. Everything that you need, a home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for groups/families

The property has large open area to relax with family and friends. The host is helpful and also quick to respond when/if required.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for large group getaway

We had a fabulous time at the property, beautiful house with plenty of amenities. Hope to go back in summer to make use of the fabulous pool! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing family getaway

We had an excellent stay with 2 other families with children. Can't fault a thing. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Break

Brilliant expansive property with everything we needed. Relaxing week with the entire family. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Birthday

Had an amazing time for a family birthday. The property was huge and the pool and tennis court were amazing. Check in was smooth and will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property!

Our family had such a comfortable stay. We didn’t need to leave the property at all, so much to do between the pool, spa and tennis court. House was large so plenty of space for us all to spread out. Everyone really enjoyed their stay and we would love to come back to this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a weekend away.

My friends and I had a lovely weekend away. The weather was fantastic which meant the amazing pool was perfect! Thanks Harry for facilitating a great weekend. We had everything we could have needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend

I booked a weekend getaway for my family to celebrate my 40th Birthday. Harry was amazing to deal with and always quick to answer any silly questions I had. We hope to book again in the summer time to utilise all the amazing amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Family Holiday Location

Merricks North Retreat is a fabulous house for family holiday, good location, great facilities, comfortable accommodation. One of our best family holidays! Only criticisms are that check in is quite late @ 4 pm but the standard of cleanliness and preparation did not reflect the 5 star price.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect !!

Our stay at Merricks North Retreat exceeded all our expectations. It was clean and cosy with all the amenities we needed and didn't need (too cold for a swim in the beautiful pool). We were met by the owner who showed us around and everything was brilliant for our stay. We were in the area for a family wedding and it was great to find accommodation that could fit us all in. I highly recommend this accommodation as central spot for vineyards and other attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

I stayed with my family, including grandparents, siblings and our children. Merricks North Retreat was a perfect haven for us to soak up family time and enjoy all there was to offer at this property. The tennis court, pool and hot tub were highlights for us all, but the horses in the neighboring property, the fantastic kitchen, the cleanliness of the house and property and the beautiful spaces to spend time together made the stay even more special. The location is brilliant, with great coffee and wine only short drives away. We were lucky with the weather, so didn’t get to have a fire, but this would also be lovely on cooler days/nights. Would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to make core memories with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding

Hired venue for my daughter's wedding. Had family over from the UK. This venue made a special event even more special. 10 minutes from dromana estate winery. Had an excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Merricks North

The property was as described. Lots to see and do in the area.Very clean and warm with a lovely layout. Lots of games and books for the children and lots of fun and games on the tennis court.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for friends to gather.

A wonderful group of friends needed a place to gather - this magical place is perfect. Space for both time all together and smaller intimate conversations. The sun streams in warming even the frosty mornings well. Thank you for your beautiful place, we all now have more wonderful memories to share.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piece of Paradise

Wow 🤩 Wow 🤩& Wow 🤩 We have been travelling as a group of 8 woman 60-70 year olds for 35 years .. this was definitely our “Piece of Paradise “ with space, comfort, tranquility & all needs covered for our time spent together. We would highly recommend this House as a perfect holiday, getaway, chillax home for families & friends. Location is 5* Thank you Harry ( our host) for a most pleasurable stay at Merricks North Retreat
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

What an amazing place to stay with family and friends for the weekend. The pool, hot tub and tennis court are incredible and so well kept. The kitchen was an entertainers dream, completely stocked with everything you would need including 2 large bbq's! Beds were super comfortable and having all linen provided was fantastic. Harry was incredibly easy to communicate with and was so understanding of everything I asked for - I could not have asked for a better host. Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola P., South Yarra

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Few days away with friends

For 12 good friends this property is a perfect place to have fun together while having space for everyone to do their own thing. This is the second time I have stayed here and recommend the property. It is well kept and the pool and tennis court are very social in size. Tiniest niggle - no coffee pods! We got over that quickly :-). Thanks for making everything easy Harry and for sending back a pair of glasses someone left
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, relaxing, enjoyable.

Spacious, very well equipped property. Fantastic pool/hot tub area. Plenty of outdoor seating. Tennis court on site. Good location. Bright bedrooms with varying degrees of comfort on the beds. Good kitchen plus outside BBQ. Three sitting areas inside, so plenty of room for large families. Three bathrooms plus one extra toilet. Showers lack decent water pressure so a little disappointing if you like a good shower. The property uses tank water so if you go at the end of a long, dry summer that could possibly be an issue. There is an office on site which was staffed by several members Monday to Friday. This is seperate to the house next to the tennis court. We only had one small issue with the gas running out on our first night which was dealt with quickly and efficiently the following day. Overall, comfortable, great stay and would recommend for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly-Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful country retreat

We had a fantastic stay at Merricks North Retreat for our wedding. It was absolutely perfect for our family coming from overseas and for getting ready the morning of our wedding which was being held at a nearby venue. The property was immaculate, homely and huge. Well stocked with the necessities and presented. Awesome views and location - it really did make our wedding experience. We would book again - highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Merricks North Retreat

The property was as lovely as the photos. It was comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022