Manandel - Rural Retreat

Bonnie Doon, Victoria
$447 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

MANANDEL is a modern country home privately situated on 108 picturesque acres in Bonnie Doon. With views you can only dream about, you can relax & gaze far beyond the property which overlooks the Strathbogie Ranges.

Quality built with style & elegance, it is the perfect destination for a relaxing couple’s getaway or a break with family &/or friends.
MANANDEL is fully equipped & designed to accommodate both adults & children. With four bedrooms, two bathrooms, open plan living & spacious outdoor areas, it is ideal for multiple families sleeping up to 9 guests.
Who will get the Master Suite! . Located on the upper level, you have the whole space to yourselves. At the end of the day, take a long, hot bath in pure privacy then rest your weary head on the soft pillows where you can stargaze in comfort; perfectly positioned windows accommodating the great night sky.

The large floor to ceiling windows in the main living area fill the home with natural light. The clever layout of the furniture enables you to view the High Country no matter where you sit.

With the open plan living, dining, kitchen areas & the beautiful wrap around verandah, this home makes it feel miles away from the hustle & bustle of city living (yet it’s less than a 2hr drive from Melbourne).
Cook up a storm in the fully equipped kitchen or listen to the BBQ sizzle away while kicking the footy with the kids outside.

In the cooler months, sit around the outdoor fire pit toasting marshmallows or sharing the day’s events and creating memories. On a clear night, get lost in the amazing array of stars that can only be seen in the country away from the city lights. Take the easy 45min to the Mt Buller Entry Gates & spend the day on the snow. Then come back & snuggle up in front of the indoor wood heater, enjoying a glass of wine or watch a movie with the family.

In summer, head to Lake Eildon for some water sport fun, swimming or fishing with the closest boat ramp only 10mins away. Take a walk along the rail trail or stay at the property and explore the 108 acres. There is plenty of wildlife to see plus some beautiful sunrises & sunsets.

No matter what the weather be outside, you will be in prefect comfort inside with the ducted heating & air conditioning throughout the entire home.

The access to activities is endless when staying at MANANDEL. It’s the perfect base to set off from to explore what the High-Country mountains, rivers & lakes have to offer.

A place for some time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday living.

Bedding Configuration:
Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Size Bed (upstairs)
Bedroom 2: 1 x King Size Bed (downstairs)
Bedroom 3: 1 x Queen Size Bed (downstairs)
Bedroom 4: 1 x Trilogy Bunk Bed (downstairs)

All Bedroom & Bathroom is provided.

Bathroom Configuration:
Ensuite Upstairs: Shower, Vanity, Bath and Toilet
Main Downstairs : Shower, Vanity, Toilet

Features:
Unlimited WIFI
Ducted Reverse Cycle Heating & Cooling (throughout home)
Wood Heater *firewood supplied.
Large Electric Oven with Gas cook top | BBQ
Fully Equipped Kitchen |Microwave | Dishwasher
Coffee Machine (ALDI Pods BYO)
Dining Table
Living area with large comfortable couch
Washing Machine
Verandah/decking with outdoor seating *
Outdoor Designated Fire Pit BYO Wood
Ample off-street parking
Amazing Views

* The verandah is of legal height however does not have any balustrade. Please always supervise children on the verandah

Some Local Attractions:
Mansfield is approx 20 minutes away and offers an abundance of cafes & restaurants in addition to the Mansfield Zoo, Paintball, Armchair Cinema, festivals and markets (to name a few)
Picnic and Playground areas
High Country Maze | Mini Golf
Great Victoria Rail Trial | Bush Walks
Wineries & Breweries
Helicopter Charters
Horse Riding | Fishing | Skiing | Water Sports
Sight Seeing | Look outs.
Lake Eildon within 10 minute drive
Lake Nillahcootie within 20-minute drive (dirt road)
Mt Buller Entry Gates 45 mins away
Strathbogie Ranges within walking distance

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    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 Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Zoo
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Submitted Jul 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Awesome experience, going back there in August , the views are first class, the house in general was perfect, made some memories that will last a lifetime and I’m going back to make more, The Manager of the Property Leith is just one amazing person to deal with, cheers

  • Jonathan D.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an excellent stay. Location is great and house well equipped. Minor things to improve, the electronic locker didn’t function well and we had to use the safety key, the bbq was quite dirty and some mice had left their marks on the floor. No big deal as l overall I would recommend this rental.

  • Kyle P.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Such a relaxing & brilliant weekend away with family & friends.Manandel is perfectly situated, & yet you feel like you have total isolation to enjoy all to yourself.The property is well equipped with everything you'll need to enjoy yourself, unwind, & cook up a storm if you choose.The house is spacious, clean, inviting, warm & comfortable, with beautiful views out every window.

  • Dale F.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Myself and my family really enjoyed it. It was such a beautiful joke to stay in for 8 days and on a lovely big property we have such a good time thank u

  • A guest from ,

    Submitted Jul 20, 2023

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were and are very impressed with the location the cleanliness and general set up.

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$447+
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