White House on the Hill

Overlooking 100's of acres of pastureland in the Yarra Valley hills sits our light, spacious, scandi-inspired home. Super cosy in winter and airy in summer, our peaceful, kid-friendly eco-house is only 1 hour from Melbourne’s CBD. Sit by the fire and enjoy spectacular views of Mt St Leonards. Kids stay free! PLEASE NOTE: We are very flexible with check-in and checkout times, so just let us know what suits you best. Our home reflects our passion for both the natural environment and for intelligent, beautiful design. It features solar power, rainwater tanks, a septic system, green design features and zero VOC finishes. Our environmental care also extends to the cleaning products we use. And our home is filled with ‘retro’ and pre-loved fixtures and furnishings. The house features three enormous, light-filled bedrooms all with BIRs. The master suite includes a king bed, a walk-in robe with laundry chute, and an ensuite with stunning views. The second light-filled bedroom features a queen bed and leander cot. The third large bedroom features a separate single bed plus a bunk bed with a single on top and double underneath. And there is a single day bed (with proper mattress) in the toy/games space. There is also a spare single mattress that can be placed on the floor if also required. A re-conditioned, 100 year old claw foot bath takes pride of place in the enormous vintage-style bathroom. We are a family and understand kid-friendly accommodation. Our space includes: a gorgeous leander cot and all bedding; high chairs; block-out blinds, double-glazing, screens and heaters in all bedrooms; kiddy toilet seat available; huge bath; plenty of toys in separate toy room next to the living area (which also includes a gorgeous upright piano); enclosed deck space; amazing 'magic faraway tree' cubby house; trampoline; sheep, alpacas and horses all within walking distance. The house is accessed through a keyless lock on the front door (off the large decks behind the green/living wall). Once your booking is confirmed, we will send you the access code and a PDF containing information all about the White House. We will also send the wifi password. The house has a large, rambling, very private garden with stunning views - all yours to enjoy! We're not there...enjoy your own space! Although our local property manager is only a phone call away. Although only an hour from the city, the natural environment and clean mountain air helps you feel a million miles away. Enjoy all that the Kinglake National Park, Yarra Valley and surrounding areas have to offer. And don't miss St Andrews Market (just 18 mins away) held every Saturday - organic fruit and veg, great food and coffee, live music, massages, clothing, bric a brac and heaps more. You need a car. Or organise a cab/designated driver from the wineries! OUR RATES: Please also note that we only charge for adults so if you're a family of 5 for example, then you just need to pay the basic nightly rate ... kids stay free. LINEN: To try and keep accomodation costs down and more accessible for everyone we don't normally supply bed sheets, pillowcases or bath towels (ALL other linen and bedding is included). However, if you're coming from out of town, or if it's inconvenient for you to bring your own, we can supply all linen for an extra charge (from $45 per stay depending on the number in your party/number of beds used). We've found this works well, as many people heading out of Melbourne for the weekend prefer to save a few $ by supplying their own sheets, pillowcases and bath towels. But we're flexible, so let us know what suits you best! NEED MORE ROOM?: We also have a cottage on the property which can be booked through a seperate listing. The 'Stone House on the Hill' has it's own separate backyard, driveway and parking. There is a fence/screening separating the 2 houses to ensure privacy. The are not located close together ensuing peace and quiet for all guests. If you have a large group, contact us for a price for the entire property. Please note: we are unable to accept bookings for parties or other events. FOOD/SHOPPING: There is no large supermarket on the mountain, however the local Foodworks is extremely well stocked (with a good range of vegan and gluten free products), and the local service station is open very late and stocks basic supplies. Or if you don't feel like cooking , the Yarra Valley - with it's large number of wineries and restaurants - is only a 15-20 min drive away. We also have an amazing local chef on the mountain who can fully/partly cater your weekend (including hampers/picnics). Her food is all organic, super fresh and tasty, and she's a whiz with different dietary requirements e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten free etc. She also does takeaway curries every Friday night - pick-up is just a short drive from the White House.