Reviews of Rustic miners cabin
25 Old Reservoir Road, 3451 Faraday, Australia
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewLocation, serenity , wood fires, ambiance
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewAuthentic rustic miners hut with cosy vibe in a great location. Fire place and gas lights really made it feel cosy. Comfy couches and some genuine charm makes this place a great option for a romantic weekend away I'd say.
So i did like it ..but ..for the price I felt it was a bit under done. The only heating option is wood, howevwr you either need to bring your own or pay $30 for it. It's also BYO bedding and pretty cold out the back where the beds are. Shared bathroom with glamping site attached to the side kind of diminishes the cosy private vibe of the cottage (and i dont think the shared aspect was obvious from the description), as does having to enter and exit the property in front of the main house on the block. No power supply beyond a 5v USB port, no fridge, and while quite functional, pretty limited cooking facilities. To be clear, none of these things were game stoppers on their own (and almost all were noted in the description), but when you put them together, i couldn't help but think that the $125 per night rate was a bit pricey for what you get.
Hi Chris thanks for the review. The accommodation you booked is on a private property and is offered as an off the grid back to basics experience with the essential creature comforts in a beautiful relaxing bush setting. Its not a motel. Everything you noted in your review is clearly defined in the listing and it’s probably the lowest cost option in the area. possibly next time (for $200PN) you may be more comfortable at the motel Cheers Paul.
Hi Chris thanks for the review. The accommodation you booked is on a private property and is offered as an off the grid back to basics experience with the essential creature comforts in a beautiful relaxing bush setting. Its not a motel. E… Show more
Reviewed: 27 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWe brought our own breakfast, bedding & towels Milk, tea & coffee provided Good range of wonderful cafes in nearby towns. Great location surrounded by nature Cabin was comfortable and basic equipment supplied
We found the cabin a bit dusty. Stone path to toilet and bathroom was uneven and a potential trip point
Thanks for the review. We are in the process of re doing the path to the bathroom.
Reviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewWe loved the rustic little cottage! Very peaceful & with gorgeous outlook. Was so nice having an open fire. Kitchen had all you need (though do bring ice) & bathroom was better than expected. Highly recommend if you’re not fussy & want a country getaway.
The USB charger didn’t work for us & the cottage got a bit smoky but possibly both issues (which were minor) were due to user error!
Reviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewGorgeous spot in the Chewton Bushlands surrounded by birds, kangaroos, and a lovely black labrador who wanders around. We had endless hikes, peace and quiet, rest, and proximity to all that is Castlemaine. Very comfy, no 240volt so adapted to battery phone charge, LED lights, worm fed toilets, very eco !! Loved it.
Some creature noises at night--shared bathroom ok. Glamping nearby is pretty groovy.
Reviewed: 7 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewWe loved that we were off grid in such peaceful surrounds. The cottage was surprisingly warm considering the weather outside. And was cute with everything you needed. We really felt like we had gotten away from it all. We did get to see some kangas come nearby. It was good to know Paul was only a phone call away if we ran into trouble.
There could have been more instructions around the place like how to use the usb charger and how to build a fire if you didn’t already know. The ambience fire was hard to get going - even for ambience, but the barrel fire was great - it really kept the place warm. I’m glad we didn’t have any glampers nearby because we would have heard them using the bathroom. It took a while for the “untrusting” me to accept there were no locks on the doors and that we and our things would be safe. But everything was very safe.
Reviewed: 10 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful location, confortable, and different.
Reviewed: 9 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewNice bush setting not far from town
N/a
Reviewed: 22 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewQuite location.
A lock on the door would have been nice given other guests were around.
Reviewed: 4 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewLovley spot
The tranquillity
Reviewed: 25 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewThe Rustic Miners Cabin lived up to its name - it was fabulously rustic! Overall the properly was very well maintained, with beautiful views, especially from the couch on the front verandah. The cabin is beautifully crafted with stone and mud walls, timber roof and stone floors. All the decor fit into the miners theme and were a feast for the eyes.
A few items could do with a clean (utensils and benches) and the single bed is very squeaky.
Reviewed: 24 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023
Verified reviewPerfect place to rest
Reviewed: 13 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewWe loved the authenticity of the cabin and the fact that is gave us peace and quiet for the rainy weekend. We enjoyed its simplicity as the cabin had a magic that projected into us some serenity and peace of mind.
Not applicable.
Reviewed: 4 December 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewThe cabin was in a lovely setting in a wooded area on the farm and very peaceful
. However it said bring bedlinen which we did. But when we got there we found there were no pillows, doonas or blankets. We assumed they would be provided. There was also a requirement to pay for any wood used. I just felt that it did not really feel welcoming with requests for the payment for wood and no bed covers or pillows. There was no fridge due to no electricity. We knew this before we went but felt the cost was not matched to the facilities.
Reviewed: 26 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewGreat location. Very peaceful and quiet. Perfect for a relaxing weekend. Really wanted to get away from it all. Very clean.
Reviewed: 1 November 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewnice and quite peace full