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Rustic, restored cottage on secluded 24 acres overlooking Balingup.

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1 bedroom, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Books
Fridge, oven, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Balingup, WA
  • Popular LocationBalingup Lavender Farm6 min drive
  • Popular LocationGolden Valley Tree Park6 min drive
  • Popular LocationFerguson Valley42 min drive
  • AirportCollie Airport (CIE)60 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Rustic, restored cottage on secluded 24 acres overlooking Balingup.

As on Feb 24, we have completed some upgrades. Fresh paint, some new furniture and homewares and are back in business.
Myrtlemae Farm is a 24-acre property hidden away behind state forest one kilometre from the town centre of Balingup. It features meandering gardens and stunning views over-looking the Blackwood River Valley.
‘Rustic’ is certainly a word you could use to describe Myrtlemae Cottage. It is also ‘cosy’, ‘charming’ and ‘comfy’.
We think the cottage started life as a stables come work shed. Since then it has been through a few changes including the addition of flagstone floors using bricks rescued from the old Balingup Hotel.
The cottage has been meticulously re-purposed. The interior living space is essentially one large room split over two levels. The upper level features a queen and two king single beds. On the lower level is the living area with lounge (which folds out to a double bed) and wood fire, dining area and kitchen. The kitchen has a stainless-steel oven, gas cooktop and fridge along with a toaster. kettle, and Nespresso including tea and complimentary coffee pods.
Off the main space modern bathroom that also has a washer/dryer combo. There is also access to south facing deck (perfect for sunsets).
There’s no TV, but you can stare out the widescreen window and take in the nature channel all day and there is a host of books, games and puzzles to entertain.

About Balingup
A small but vibrant village located 2 ½ hours from Perth halfway between Donnybrook and Bridgetown, Balingup sits amongst picturesque rolling hills in the Blackwood River Valley and is surrounded by vast expanses of native forest interspersed with orchards, vineyards and farmland.

Property manager

Al Taylor

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Balingup

Located in Balingup, this holiday home is in a rural area. Dalgarup National Park and Mullalyup War Memorial reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Balingup Lavender Farm and Memorial Park.

What's nearby

  • Balingup Lavender Farm - 6 min drive
  • Golden Valley Tree Park - 6 min drive
  • Greenbushes Discovery Centre - 12 min drive
  • Gnomesville - 40 min drive
  • Ferguson Valley - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mushroom Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Lady Marmalade - 9 min drive
  • Balingup Tavern - 4 min drive
  • The Olde Shed Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Blackwood Daily Grind - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic, restored cottage on secluded 24 acres overlooking Balingup. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic, restored cottage on secluded 24 acres overlooking Balingup. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic, restored cottage on secluded 24 acres overlooking Balingup. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic, restored cottage on secluded 24 acres overlooking Balingup. located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Mullalyup War Memorial and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Golden Valley Tree Park. Balingup Lavender Farm and Greenbushes Discovery Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brett P.

Review
Nice quiet get away! Location was easy to find and kept clean. Unfortunately no hand soap which was an inconvenience till we brought our own. Bathroom could have been cleaned a little better. Over all nice relaxing place with friendly horses. Will return in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property but needs maintenance
Property is looking a bit unloved and neglected. Needs a paint inside and garden needs work. Minor maintenance -doors hard to shut, family of lizards living on front deck, trees growing into windows. Air con not working to capacity. Someone has really done hard work initially on this restoration and this farmstay property could easily be beautiful again. Area is scenic and resident horses Jack and Bowie enjoyed our apples!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hajime Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, cosy and comfortable
We enjoyed the atmosphere in and around the accommodation. Greens, raindrops, birds and kangaroos. Woodfire gave us a relaxing time. Love this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing country stay.
Rustic, relaxing and comfortable. Loved the wood fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cosy & Comfy
A peaceful and serene stay on the outskirts of Balingup, tucked away on a beautiful private property with gorgeous views & friendly horses that visit. No TV but a warm log fire, board games and books....perfect place to unwind with simple pleasures to entertain. Rustic simplicity at its best....thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location
A lovely property set in a peaceful location and only a short driving distance to the township of Balingup. Once the fire is going, it's very cosy and warm. Wonderful views of the surrounding land. The water pressure to the bathroom basin was very low and it wasn't easy to regulate the shower temperature. Had to run the water for some time before we had hot water. Sink tap in kitchen had a leak and I used chux wipes around tap to try to stop water flooding the wood bench top. A plumber is probably needed to fix this. Overall, we had a wonderful stay. Thank you :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
Everything about this stay was incredible. The cottage was cosy and stayed super warm with the fire going. The property was so peaceful and stunning. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay
The setting was beautiful and the view from inside lovely. We had a lot of little bugs inside and the trees on the roof were very noisy at night. We enjoy the peace and quiet and loved seeing the horses. They were very friendly and happily ate carrots and apples from our hands. A lovely stay with my daughter.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Esmee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great country escape
Lovely cottage, beautiful scenery, excellent communication
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Helen T.

Peaceful rural retreat
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Location is perfect, very peaceful and private, but only a couple of minutes out of Balingup. The fire kept me cosy at night, and the serenity was just what I needed. Listing is accurate….it is a rustic cottage! But modern bathroom and everything you could ask for. No wifi and no TV suited me perfectly. Good phone reception if you need to keep in contact. I will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022