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The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse

Family-friendly holiday home in Forest Grove

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
Escape to this beautiful, quirky straw bale house nestled amongst bush and karri trees. Settle into the spacious living areas with comfortable beds, 2 TVs, and WiFi or unwind on the front veranda listening to nature sounds like kestrels and frogs. Enjoy a fully equipped kitchen for home-cooked meals or gather around the wood heater for warmth.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152691 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse

Family-friendly holiday home in Forest Grove
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free holiday home has an arcade/games room and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 6 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, dining tables and kitchen islands. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights
Please take your food scraps to the pigs and leave the bucket clean.
Please DO NOT lock the house when you leave.
Please double check any Heating/Electric Blankets/Hot water Booster and lights are all turned off. Used sheets can be just left in the rooms after removing from the beds.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Straw House Huge Pet friendly Family Farmhouse
The Straw House, Huge Pet-friendly Family Farmhouse Forest Grove
23090

About the area

Located in Forest Grove, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Arlewood Estate and Leeuwin Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Forest Grove National Park and Blackwood River National Park. Scuba diving and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Witchcliffe, WA

What's nearby

  • Leeuwin Estate - 16 min drive - 5.8 km
  • A Maze'n Margaret River - 17 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Voyager Estate - 19 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Mammoth Cave - 21 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Xanadu Winery - 23 min drive - 17.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Common - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dear Darnell’s - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger Baby - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sons Of Naples - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Leeuwin Estate - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse located?

This family-friendly Forest Grove holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Arlewood Estate and Leeuwin Estate. Redgate Beach and Forest Grove National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Straw House- Huge Family Farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicola W.

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

Family Friendly Place

We really enjoyed our stay at The Straw House. There is plenty of room, lots of games, a well equipped kitchen and kids loved visiting the animals.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great property

We had a lovely couple of days, wish we could have stayed a week
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Fantastic and great hosts

Was an amazing property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Nice and tidy spacious house

Loved every minute of staying there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne E.

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

A rustic pleasant surprise

More space than we had predicted for a large group and very centrally located… whilst still having that feeling of being in the middle of nowhere. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This is not “glamorous” accommodation by any means, so if you want to the more “rustic, lived in” style, this is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Fantastic Straw House

Wonderful house very welcoming and quirky Witchcliffe area is becoming the Margaret river but not so busy loved this place DJ the just was lovely and so helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

nick m.

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

Family break

The straw house was perfect for family break. Enough rooms for the four households to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Relaxing peaceful property

This was our 2nd stay in this beautiful house. So peaceful, relaxing and stress free, just what everyone needs to unwind.

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

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

The Straw House

Many thanks to DJ and the Straw House for an amazing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

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

The perfect family holiday

The Straw House was perfect for our family holiday. We fell in love with the character of the home. The property had all the facilities we could possibly need. Great place for children with loads of space and local farm animals to visit. Would highly recommend for family holidays and adult groups looking for peace and tranquillity.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHARIFAH M.

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

Home away from home

A vey cosy house. Thank you for the cake. It is delicious. Wish we could stay longer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen N.

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

Fabulous stay for us and our dogs

Tranquility at it's best. Nature lovers paradise. Close to Margaret River and surroundings. Near beautiful Reg Gate beach. The house was amazing and very interesting. The delightful property owner was super helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Family catch-up

We had a wonderful mother's day weekend at the Straw house. Thank you DJ for the wine and chocolates on arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keelan T., Perth

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

A great weekend getaway

The Straw house was our first experience renting a property ourselves as young adults, Carolyn and Mark were such lovely people and made us feel so welcome as soon as we arrived. The house itself was so cozy and full of space with a beautiful view! Thank you once again for letting us stay in ur beautiful home, we loved it and hope to be back soon :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

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

Farm Stay

What an awesome place for a multi generational family stay! Kids, teens and adults alike all had a wonderful relaxing time at the straw house! Ping pong was a hit! Had a read in the book about the history of how it was built - wow! How cool to be able to stay in a place literally built from straw with a whole lot of love! Definitely the kind of place to come together with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Perfect getaway

Our second visit, this time with family, friends and dog! Something for everyone but the ping pong table was a winner for all and the huge kitchen /diner with the log fire was a great place to all hang out together. Well equipped, comfy beds, beautiful peaceful surrounds and not too far from everything. Thanks again, we’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Wonderful and relaxing

The Strawhouse is a bit quirky, but spacious. All rooms have places for clothes and places for suitcases/bags. With 2 living rooms, a outdoor games room with table tennis table and a big dining room everyone is happy. The kitchen had more than was needed and I loved the big stove and oven.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat R.

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

Family celebration

Property had enough room for 8 sleeping areas so for 12 of us including 3 singles we each had our own space. 3 bathrooms with a toilet and shower was perfect. Kitchen well equipped for large groups and we had all our meals there. Large dining and 2 living areas plenty of space to relax. Books and games also available. Surrounding farmland and bush makes it easy to relax and enjoy nature. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brodie P.

Super enjoyable!

A large isolated place making it absolutely perfect for us! We were able to kick our feet up in comfort while listening to our music at our preferred volume. Only a few minutes out of Margaret River; The Straw House not only allowed easy access to shopping, but also quick access to the iconic surf of the area. Walking down the property to see the farm animals was also an added bonus! Definitely would come back here again :)

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Mandurah, Australia

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

Understated

The pictures don’t do this property justice. Every aspect of this property was understated and the experience well and truly overdelivered! An epic piece of paradise where the host has thought of everything and more you could possibly need. If you want a unique experience with your family or friends then go feel the love at the straw house.☯️
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Perfect Setting

Thank you for sharing your beautiful house. As we turned off onto the gravel road there was a true sense of getting away from it all! The setting is great and the house is very comfortable and very well equipped. Perfect for our large group celebrating a big birthday! Close enough to wineries and the beach to blow the cobwebs away! 2 nights were definitely not long enough- we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

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

Wonderfull

We all had such a great time the Grandkids loved everything
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warwick K.

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

Highly recommend

Wonderful place to stay, thanks for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Art B.

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

Great time

Excellent. Made very welcome from the start. An bideal place if you want to remove yourself from the hustle and bustle for a while.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

A Quirky House Suitable for Large Groups

The Straw House is set in an adorable town called Witchcliffe, a little south of Margaret River. Set on acreage, it provides a place away from the noise and encourages you to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet, especially on the front verandah. The best place to enjoy your morning coffee and breakfast. The house is large with numerous bedrooms and a large room upstairs you can turn into an additional one. There are also three bathrooms, which means no waiting! A bonus with so many people under one roof. There is also a table tennis and dart board for those wishing for a little friendly competition. The kitchen is very well equipped, which is a bonus, as usually you need to bring your own equipment if you wish to do anything but basic meals. The house is well stocked with the basics and clean. The welcome bottle of wine and chocolates were unexpected but appreciated and enjoyed. DJ was a welcoming and attentive host, and easy to communicate with. And I can't write a review without mentioning how Ivy was the highlight of our stay. The bestest doggo who deserved all the pats. The only minus for us was the unsealed gravel roads leading to the property. While I personally didn't have an issue with this, some other members of my group did and would have liked to know before booking the property. But all up, a lovely property set in beautiful surroundings that can accommodate large groups easily.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024