Riverbend Homestead is a large, spacious Australian homestead style farmhouse situated overlooking the middle of a secluded and totally private commercial working farm. Nestled in the alpine high country, upper Ovens Valley, 5 minutes from Bright and surrounded by alpine valley wilderness.
Riverbend Homestead is surrounded by a 150 acre working farm and alpine forest's in Victoria's Alpine High Country. True wilderness. The beautiful Ovens River runs a 3.5 km secluded stretch along the property which is also surrounded by state forest and Alpine National Park wilderness just waiting for you to explore.
The Homestead has a large open plan living with dinning kitchen and lounge room as one. With hardwood flooring and furniture and a large slabbed dinning table for the whole group. The kitchen has a commanding position to stay in touch and control of your group. With views thru to the entrance, garden and outside areas, you can always keep an eye on your kids and be part of the excitement of farm living...
Sleeping arrangements are 3 double bedrooms and a bunkroom for 6. 9 beds for 12 people!
With an extra large King and 2 Queen double bedrooms. And the bunkroom for 6 with 2 bunks and 2 single beds. All bedrooms have heaters and fans. All bedding including donas, sheets and pillow cases are provided. please note, Upon departure guests must strip beds and put linen in laundry, separate rubbish and squash recycling.
Tea towels, bath mats and hand towels supplied. guests must bring there own personal towels. however spare are provided. please wash and hang any that are used prior to departure please. 8 rolls of toilet paper is supplied.
All food scraps whatsoever (Inc egg shells) give to the chickens in coop. No food in waste or recycling bins please!
The water to the homestead is supplied by a natural spring. It is pristine and safe to drink. Bring your water bottles and take home natural water. There is a filtered facet in the kitchen if guests are concerned.
There are two bathrooms with toilets and showers in both, both bathrooms are disabled friendly. 2nd bathroom has a bath and shower. Hot water is by electric and is instantaneous. In summer you can use the outside shower under the stars!
Riverbend Homestead is set upon one level and is the perfect house to rent for 12 persons including adults and children.
With heaps of room to unwind and relax and commanding views and the warm fireplace it is the perfect family and group destination to reprogram our busy lives.
Relax on the balcony with the gas bbq and watch the kids ride their horses or bikes, look for a fresh egg, meet and feed the chickens and sheep. Your kids will enjoy the garage that doubles as a games room. With pin pong and basic toys and a couple of bikes for use on the farm, the kids will find lots to keep them happy and you can unwind while keeping an eye on them.
After a day of exploring the local area you, your family and friends will enjoy returning home to Light the fire in the spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area leading out to the huge wrap around deck.
Maybe have dinner on the outside balcony that has two tables, one for kids and another for the oldies. Light a fire in the outside fireplace to roast a marshmallow or two. (Weather, season and fire restrictions pending)
Riverbend Homestead comes with a well equipped kitchen overlooking a comfortable living tv area. The enclosed wood burner fireplace will keep everyone toasty warm on those cold winter days and nights. In summer, the open floor plan living lets the cool alpine breeze flow through the house. Reverse cycle heating and cooling is also available. Have dinner on the large deck and enjoy the views of Mt Feathertop in the distance. The fresh alpine air and views of the snow-covered mountains in winter is totally breathtaking.
Your kids can play in the games room or come inside to the bunkroom that has a TV DVD player and bean bags.
The snow-capped Mt Feathertop in winter reminds you how close you are to Mt Hotham and Falls Creek ski fields. The township of Bright is just a 5 minutes drive. Riverbend Homestead has the best of both worlds. Riverbend Homestead is the ideal winter location situated near to Mt Hotham, Falls Creek or Mt Buffalo. Just an easy drive with no road closure hassles. You can take a bus or taxi from out the front on the Great Alpine Road or Harrietville or Bright each morning. Mt Hotham and Falls Creek offer multi-mountain passes so you can ski both mountains with the one ticket.
Horse riders can bring their own horses and accommodated them in the horse stables and 8 separate watered paddocks surrounding the Homestead. All with trough water.
Motor and Mountain bike riders can bring there bikes and explore the surrounding trails and paths in state and national parks. Please exit the property slowly and quietly. There are endless singles trails and 4wd tracks adjoining the property and surrounding mountains. This area is know as having the best riding and 4wd in Australia.
Horse riders, Mountain/ motor bikers must wear appropriate safety equipment, give way and go slow around livestock and no 'cutting' the place up please. Any motor bikes must stick to the driveway wear safety equipment when entering and exiting the property. All activities that guests undertake while visiting are at guests own risk. Guests staying here must agree to signing our WAIVER, and forego any right to take action against us whatsoever. Guests must review and agree to our terms and conditions before making a payment.
Guests must gain owners permission before bringing horses and motor bikes, unregistered off Road, vehicles, buggies.
Guests must review, agree and Sign our waiver to litagate or take action against Riverbend homestead whatsoever prior to arrival
Guests must have riding insurance and domestic travel insurance. Pony club, Atrha public liability insurance.
Guests must gain owners permission prior to arrival and supply a copy and up-to-date drivers licence before entering the property.
Free spilt firewood for inside heating in wood shed for inside heating only.
Outside fire in pit allowed other than fire restriction dates. Free fire wood on ground beside firepit.
Guests must monitor and take responsibility for lighting any fires.
*That by making a deposit they hereby have read, understood, agree and accept our terms and conditions. Including taking full responsibility for all your group. This is known as assumption of risk, holiday farmstay/ waiver to sue/litigate.
please leave front gate closed, and leave gates on farm as you find them. Text owner or management if you have any questions or concerns
There are endless reasons why people keep coming back to this beautiful area. We look forward to having guests back year after year and watching your children grow up. Enjoying the mountains, Forrest's, Rivers. Enjoying the High Country and 'man from snowy river' culture, or just enjoying what the local towns have to offer. Bright, Harrietville, Beechworth, Yackendanda, Mt Hotham or the many lakes, rivers and mountains we have here.
Every season is a new experience and there is something on offer for every holiday maker. Book a year ahead to confirm your holiday.
Guests book and understand that we may have higher levels of risk than other accommodation properties and come here agreeing to our terms and conditions. This includes taking full responsibility for all your group and waiver the right to sue, litigate or take action against riverbend homestead horse and farmstay whatever.
Unfortunately we are not dog or cat friendly what so ever. Please refrain from asking, however take pets to the kennels at porpunkna.
Once your deposit has cleared your booking is confirmed. The property is reserved for your dates. Arrival check-in is 2pm and the homestead is left unlocked with keys upon our information book upon dining table. Checkout is strictly 10am on your date of departure. Guests must take excess rubbish and clean up after themselves. Strip bed linen, vacuum. Report any damage.
Owner/ manager has the right cancel booking at any time if illegal, threatening or abusive behaviour becomes evident. Full Refund less costs, third party fees, commission, taxes determined upon review. Bond, return's may take 14 to 90 days. Transferred booking dates must occur within 90 days of original booking dates.
