Hastings, VIC, Australia
Acreage Farm Stay - Grand House by Ready Set Stay
Located in the quiet enclave of Hastings, Acreage Farm Stay is a beautiful grand house, with 4 Bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms surrounded by 90 acres of peaceful country scenery with views in all directions. Perfect for your next large group family holiday, milestone celebration or wedding accommodation, this home will accommodate up to 8 guests extremely comfortably and is furnished in an elegant country style. This home is exquisite and so beautifully designed, you’ll never want to leave.
Good to know
Acreage Farm Stay House features large light-filled open-plan dining and living areas with a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, oven, gas stove and Nespresso coffee machine with views out to the pool. The kitchen and dining areas open out to a large covered outdoor entertaining area with BBQ and outdoor setting so you can enjoy the best of the outdoors both day and night with a glass Mornington Peninsulas finest vino in hand. This is a property to be enjoyed all year round, with evaporative heating and cooling in the living and sleeping areas, and full linen and towels are provided. The homestead is beautifully designed, and you'll be in awe as you drive down the tree-lined boulevard, taking in the landscape of both lakes and swans, the perfectly manicured gardens and the farm animals in their natural country environment. Only minutes to the area's glorious wonders, with access to world-class golf courses, national parks, fantastic beaches, award-winning wineries and only a short drive to many oVictoria's best restaurants and cafes. The home boasts a separate study and an additional sitting area, so you can relax and enjoy this home away from home. Sink back and relax in the comfy sofas and catch your favourite movie. With the fully equipped kitchen and dual burners on the outdoor BBQ, you can cook like a professional and show off your inner MasterChef! The high-quality Miele appliances can have you cooking up a feast for the family, and you’ll have access to a stunning full kitchen, butler pantry, not one but two ovens, microwave, and Nespresso coffee machine. For the warmer months, lounge beside the sparkling in-ground outside pool and enjoy the views of the manicured lawns, dams, fruit orchards and animals (cows and sheep) while enjoying the true Australian outback. This large yard is pet-friendly, so your best four-legged friend doesn't have to miss out on all that Acreage Farm Stay offers! We provide plenty of linen and towels, so your holiday begins when you arrive. It is truly a gorgeous space in an ideal location, and it will be an experience you won’t forget. When you relax in a solar-heated swimming pool, you will think you are in a tropical location. (Note: the pool's temperature cannot be guaranteed—it is subject to the amount of sunlight.) Nestled amidst picturesque farmlands teeming with vibrant wildlife and greenery, nature's beautnature'se surrounds this home be aware that you may encounter traces of dust, fallen leaves, and other natural elements around the property's extproperty'sitionally, the farms boast a dedicated gardener who may tend to the lawns and gardens during your stay. The house is in a residential street with surrounding permanent tenants, so we only rent to mature guests who will remain respectful to our neighbours. The house is to be used for relaxation-style holidaying; loud parties are prohibited.
House Rules
Strictly no schoolies, parties or events. Mature guests only. The property is patrolled by security. If neighbours complain or the police are called this could affect your bond and we the reserve right to evict guests. Booking reservations can only be confirmed once the verification process has been successfully completed. Read and accept our terms and conditions. Council Short Stay Accommodation Code of Conduct rules applies. There is a dam on the property so children will need supervision. There are also live animals (sheep and alpacas) fenced on the property. Pets are welcome but must remain outside and be cleaned up during the stay. There are animals on the farm and these may roam around at times (sheep/cows). The house has security cameras and are these located by the front door. Rest assured, the system is only monitored in the event of any concerns or issues. Your safety and privacy are of utmost importance to us. All guests must abide by the terms and conditions below: 1. ACCEPTANCE AND RESPONSIBILITY Payment of the deposit constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. 2. CHECK-IN / OUT Check-in time is 3 pm and check-out time is 10 am. Refer to the house manual when your booking is confirmed for the key location and your unique code. 3. SECURITY BOND A bond payment of $1,000 is allocated to the booking. Any damage, loss or expense incurred by management as a result of breaching these terms and conditions will be charged against the bond. Examples of this include but are not limited to any breakage, damage or excess cleaning requirements, extra guests beyond those declared, complaints made against you, etc. 4. PARTIES AND FUNCTIONS Parties are not allowed and noise and music must be kept to a minimum due to surrounding permanent residency. No loud music is to be played after 8 pm during the weekdays including Sunday and after 10 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Disobeying these rules may result in potentially losing your bond and being evicted from the property. 5. PETS Pets are allowed at the property however not inside the home. You are responsible for cleaning up after your pets. Any evidence of pets being inside may incur extra cleaning fees. Please note that farm animals do roam around and that the home is not fully fenced. 6. LINEN AND TOWELS All bedding linen and towels are provided for your convenience. For bookings that exceed 14 days, guests will be charged a linen changeover fee as a fresh set of hired linen and/or towels will be delivered. Lost or damaged hired linen may incur costs. For these costs please message us. 7. PROBLEMS OR COMPLAINTS If a complaint is raised, guests will be contacted on the phone number provided on the booking request, please ensure this number is correct. If we cannot contact you within 15 minutes of the complaint being received or if the noise issues are not rectified after speaking, we will arrange for a security patrol car to attend to the home to investigate the complaint. If this were to occur, then guests will be charged $300 + GST. Any complaint, which cannot be resolved locally, must be notified in writing to management before departure from the property. We recommend all guests purchase travel insurance since management is not responsible for any injuries, illness or accidents that may occur while staying at our property. 8. YOUR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES You must comply with all applicable house rules for the property concerning occupancy, property, health, safety and quiet enjoyment of the property and our neighbours. You are responsible for damage, breakages, theft and loss of the property during your stay. You must notify us of this immediately. Only the guests who agreed to the booking may stay in the property overnight. If more guests stay than the agreed number, all guests may be terminated without a refund. Before departure, all food must be removed from fridges and all rubbish put in the rubbish bins provided. Bins are to be left out on the nature strip. Crockery and cutlery must be washed and packed away. The property must be left in a clean and tidy condition. Extra cleaning charges may be incurred for the cleaning of dirty dishes, washing machine, dishwasher, emptying the fridge, removal of excessive rubbish, cleaning the BBQ etc. Should the cleaning fee be more than the usual cost for cleaning the property, you will be charged the additional costs over and above the normal cleaning fee, which will be deducted from the security bond or charged to your credit card. All furniture and furnishings must be left in the position they were in when you arrived. The property should be vacated on time and secured. All windows and doors are to be locked. All keys must be returned to the safety box at the end of your stay. You are responsible for the safekeeping and replacement of accommodation keys. Duplicate keys in the event of losing the keys will be provided at an additional charge of $100. Smoking is not permitted in the house. 9. GENERAL INFORMATION The pool is available for use at the guest’s own risk. The house has security cameras and are these located by the front door. Rest assured, the system is only monitored in the event of any concerns or issues. Your safety and privacy are of utmost importance to us. Thank you for abiding by the terms and conditions. Enjoy your stay at Acreage Farm Stay - House, it’s a great home.
Other Details to Note
Our favourite features of the home include: Unlimited WIFI Much larger than expected spaces Triple garage with extra fridge Two loungerooms with TVs The main bedroom has a wall TV A whole separate sitting room Large study with desk and chair Laundry with washer and dryer A huge inground pool that is solar-heated Modern, fully equipped kitchen Two ovens and a microwave Dishwasher, double fridge, microwave, toaster Nespresso coffee machine Miele appliances Butlers pantry Dining seating for eight guests and four stools A bath for relaxing Ample parking (a boat and jet ski can fit) Outside BBQ 2 deck chairs with plenty of outdoor seating HEATING/COOLING Evaporating heating and cooling in all areas of the home
What this place offers
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Dedicated workspace
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
- Drying rack for clothing
Common
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Dedicated workspace
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Pool Private or Shared
- TV
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Hot Water
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
- Drying rack for clothing
Home safety
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Lake access
- Laundromat nearby
- Waterfront
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoors
- Garden or backyard
- BBQ grill
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Free street parking
- Single level home No stairs in home
Services
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
The neighbourhood is safe and family friendly. There is a guest guidebook at the home with recommendations on what to do in the area, this gives dining options and local attraction suggestions. If you would like a copy of this prior to your stay, please let us know and send us your email address. If you need any advice, we are happy to assist.
Guest Access
BEDROOM LAYOUT - SLEEP 8 GUESTS Bedroom 1: 1 x Super king bed Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bed Bedroom 3: 1 x Queen Bed Bedroom 4: 1 x Queen Bed All linens and towels will be included; however, lost or damaged linen/towels may incur costs. We ask all guests to please clean the BBQ after use, or a $50 fee will be charged.
Find us
There is parking available for your stay. We can provide parking information if required. Please ask us any questions.
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