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Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats

Cross River Mountain Retreat is a modern and luxurious accommodation, set amongst the tall mountain ash tree tops. This Architecturally designed retreat is striking in its appearance, and includes all the finest finishes that you expect in a quality chalet and retreat, including concrete bench tops, spotted gum cabinetry, luxurious free standing bath and the beautiful natural travertine tiling. This chalet is designed exclusively for you to kick back and relax and take in the natural surroundings from the living area or one of the three elevated decks.

This unique building is eco friendly, utilising natural and recycled materials and incorporates state of the art hydronic heating, and hot water service from energy efficient heat pumps.

Stay and enjoy the house or visit the many of Victoria's unique local attractions nearby.

Please note there is an additional guest fee charged for bookings over 5 guests. To keep pricing competetive we encourage guests to bring their own linen and towels. There is a linen option (including towels) available to purchase if desired.

Property manager

Darren Cole-Sinclair

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

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

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Interior

Suite B close to MT Buller Gate

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
5.0 out of 10, (4)
Suite B close to MT Buller Gate

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cross River Retreat-dcs Retreats House Sawmill Settlement
Cross River Retreat-dcs Retreats Sawmill Settlement
Cross River Retreatdcs Retrea
Cross River Retreat dcs Retreats
Cross River Retreat dcs Retre
Cross River Retreat-dcs Retreats Chalet
Cross River Retreat-dcs Retreats Sawmill Settlement
Cross River Retreat-dcs Retreats Chalet Sawmill Settlement
206100

About the neighborhood

Map
Sawmill Settlement, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mount Stirling - 4 min drive
  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 4 min drive
  • Mount Stirling Alpine Resort - 5 min drive
  • Bull Run - 23 min drive
  • Mount Buller Peak - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry Burns Mt Buller - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cattleman's Cafe, Bar & Steakhouse - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Enzian Hotel - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kaptans Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Breathtaker Lounge and Loft - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats located?

This family-friendly Sawmill Settlement chalet is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Delatite Education Area and Mount Russell Education Area. Mt. Buller Alpine Resort and Mount Stirling are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cross River Retreat-dcs retreats Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sairam I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
outing for big family
Nice accommodation, well equipped and comfortable to stay. We stayed for two days.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning spot
We had a lovely stay with two families at Darren’s place and couldn’t fault it. Beautifully designed home and extremely well appointed. Location is fantastic in a quiet corner of Sawmill Settlement. Darren was very helpful with the booking and self check in was a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sawmill stay
Beautiful position amongst the trees in Sawmill Settlement. The house is a really cool design and build and bathrooms are lovely. The kitchen is modern and very well stocked with utensils and kitchen equipment. I meant to leave a note for the owner that it appears queen bed in room without the ensuite may have broken slats on the bed as the couple in that bed said they kept falling into gap so might be worth checking. Would be lovely base for hiking too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vandan S.

Liked: Check-in
Dissatisfied with the facilities provided
It was a clean place However, we did expect milk/milk powder to be provided for morning tea and shower gel at least considering how far the place is from convenience/grocery store Also some of the items in the pantry were expired and outdated for example olive oil bottle was expired (photos can be shared ).
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

WALLIS G.

Unfortunate end!
If you are looking at this property please do note that it is still in the process of being built therefore there are parts still unfinished. (August 2017) There is no mention of this whilst making a booking. Myself along with 7 other friends stayed at this "retreat" for the weekend while we enjoy Mt Buller skiing. I have to say, the location is great as it doesn't take too long to get to the mountain. We did enjoy our stay here however on departure, we all are extremely dissapointed by the owners decision to keep $100 of the bond for a broken toilet seat which DID NOT occur during our stay. Upon received this email we asked for photographic evidence which came back with the slightest chip on the back of the toilet seat. Moral of the story, check over everything in this property before staying so you don't end up like us!!!!

6/10 Okay

Bianca B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jo E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location only minutes to Mr Buller entrance.
Loved the house. If you research the design it brings it all together and you can recognise the inspiration behind it and the elements that make it come together.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay near Mt Buller!
A great house in a fantastic location a short drive from Mt Buller. The house is super clean and conformable and Darren is a fantastic host. Hope to book again in future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shewa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a beautiful experience
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had 4 nights at Sawmill Settlement. The house is very well equipped, clean, warm and comfortable. It is a 20 minute drive to Mansfield so you need to be organised with food - the fridge and freezer are sizeable and there was a good selection of condiments and general items if you forget something. Overall a great stay and would recommend for a group of friends/family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ran S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
A very good house, easy to get checking in, clean and great design.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Sawmill Settlement. Great place for a week at the snow.
Excellent property
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Bronwyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful escape
The property was clean, warm, quiet and beautifully situated overlooking bushland. We had a wonderful stay. Darren was great to communicate with. We were however a little disappointed that supplies weren't provided or a description as to what we needed to bring was not provided given Mansfield was a distance to travel to (e.g. coffee pods for coffee machine, soap and shampoo). In our experience these items and more have been provided whenever we have rented previously. Otherwise we loved our stay at your beautiful home. Many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquillity at its finest
After the year 2020 has thrown at us it was just what we needed. Great location to just chill out and reflect on a year that has been.

10/10 Excellent

Greg B., Newport, Victoria. Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas getaway
We had 2 families get together for post Christmas catch up, good quiet area.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
We had an amazing stay here. So close to Mount Buller. Was a great base to get to the mountain. House was very comfortable and big enough to fit two families easily. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

sofi b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house
We were a large family with 6 adults and a toddler. We all had a wonderful time. Great cosy and comfortable house with good facilities, beautiful views and gorgeous wildlife. Darren was lovely and great to communicate with. No one wanted to leave at the end of the stay. Will definitely go back and recommend to friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

steve w.

Great property and location
The house is perfect for a little get away with all the comforts needed, place was tidy and warm. Only suggestion is to add a TV to the master bedroom. Thanks again Darren for a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rosana D., Melbourne - Victoria - Australia

Amazing house!
The house is amazing, really felt like a home away from home. Immaculated clean, warm and with everything we needed for a perfect weekend away! Darren is great, nice and easy to communicate with. We definitely will come back next year for another weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Big Beautiful property
We stayed at the cross river retreat in sawmill settlement. It's a large and beautiful property that suited our group well. We enjoyed our stay very much. Our suggestion for improvement would be to include instructions for the house including, Wifi passwords, local food options etc. (We eventually found the wifi password on the router)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thi Y L.

Nice
It was amazing house . Hopefully we will come back for the next holiday
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

jodie t.

The perfect escape
This place is an absolute treasure. I stayed here during a work stint in Mansfield and was fortunate to find this little slice of heaven. The house is beautiful and luxurious whilst being warm and comfortable. The house looks even better than in the photos. Clean and spacious with a fully-equiped kitchen that was perfect for cooking at home and dining amongst the gum trees on the balcony. Everything had been thought of. Perfect location to explore the river and nearby trails. Will happily return and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Excellent Property
Great location very peaceful and so close to Mount Buller, with unbelievable access to the epic bike trail and other tracks. 9 of us in the house and it worked so well. We had a great time!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Highly Recommended
Great house to base your bike trips. We stayed here over the long weekend and it was a fantastic base for using the many tracks and trails around Buller. Very comfortable, with views across the forest and valley. Great watching the sun go down, as we had dinner and drinks after a long day! Highly recommended.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L.

Excellent Property
This house is beautiful! A fantastic weekend escape with plenty of room. Everything we wanted – warm, cosy, clean with great views of the forest as well as easy access to Mt Buller. We will be back in summer with our bikes.