Cottage by the Bowser | House in Mount Macedon

10.0 (3 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  8 Guests
Mount Macedon House | Cottage by the Bowser

4 Bedroom House in Mount Macedon

Nestled in the heart of Mount Macedon, surrounded by some of the most beautiful garden estates in Victoria, our cottage comes with the history of yesteryear and crafting its own place in the historic tales of the Mount, beginning its life in the late 1800's.
The interior retains some of the original charm and elegance of its past including timber floors and Baltic lined walls and high ceilings, open fireplaces, and skylights. Stylish and luxury touches have been added with a gorgeous bathrooms and kitchen featuring travertine tiling. Lovingly restored, and retaining many of the original features in the front rooms, your stay will combine the comfort and luxuries expected today, with the hidden secrets of the gardens beyond the gates.
This lovingly restored property, located on over 3+ acres on the Golden Mile, is very warm and comfortable. The cottage has a rich history having been used for many enterprises over the years. Its original purpose, as the Mount's General Store and first Post office, was built circa 1873, and its colourful history thereafter included a doctor's consulting rooms, art gallery, patchwork & quilting shop and for the sale of collectables and antiques.
Until 2012 it was the oldest original commercial building still in existence in Mount Macedon and is easily recognised by the petrol bowser displaying gallons, standing proudly beneath the verandah.
The gardens are quite breath-taking with a fenced back lawn, leading through to a woodland garden, opening onto a majestic grassy paddock, bordered on the southern side with 150+ year old European trees, leading to a walking track down to the Turitable Creek and old weir on the western boundary.
Guest access
The entire house, the backyard, and the property beyond the farm gate, and down to the weir is available for enjoyment of all guests. We do recommend that children have supervision as there is a fast flowing creek and the old weir at the base of the property, that used to serve as the stored water supplies for the gardens of the historic Cameron Lodge (a few doors down).
Other things to note
Whilst the cottage is considered a single storey, there are a few internal steps… one step down into the meals area and bedroom #4; one step up into the Midnight Blue bedroom (#2); and three steps down to the kitchen/family/laundry area. Access into the front lounge, the Merlot Red bedroom (#1), the bathroom and the Autumn bedroom (#3) from the main entrance (road level) have no steps.

This 4 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Internet, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 4 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Mount Macedon. Enjoy your stay in Mount Macedon at this House.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library
General
  • English
  • German
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Internet access
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. note from host: parents to supervise children near water.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total pets note from host: pet beds to be provided by guests. pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Sanjay B.
Aug 10, 2025 04:41:11 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Fantastic place to stay. Anne-Marie is a great host and made sure our stay was wonderful. Would love to go back for a longer stay
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