Story by Brook
Mid Century Bush Retreat
Adventure in North Warrandyte, Yarra Valley, VIC, AU
What was an old 2BR fishing cabin in the late 70's, the Casa Warrandyte Bush Retreat has been transformed into a mid-century retreat in a section of the Warrandyte State Park. We decided we needed a quick overnight escape and found this property to be super convenient, it only took us around 50 minutes to get there. You really feel as though you are deep in the bush hours away from civilisation which is great, waking up to the birds and other wildlife was a huge highlight. Another stand out was the outdoor hot bath with a glass of wine followed by a cosy night in front of the fireplace.
We decided we didn't want to eat out as we wanted to make the most of the short stay at this amazing property so we grabbed local Indian and had it delivered. We explored the area with the limited time we had, we found a nice cafe in Lilydale and a few walks in the Warrandyte State Park. There were also Kayaks on the property too if you wish to go for a paddle on the Yarra which is right at the rear of the house. Overall a super relaxing mid-week escape, a great way to reset and continue on in the rat race in the inner city. We would happily return!
Situated in the Warrandyte State Park, this retreat is the perfect escape for inner city folk who have a taste for mid-century architecture and styling. It was nice staying in a house where everything was curated and had its place, from the furniture to the artwork and even the crockery. The house itself sleeps 7, great for larger groups or retreats. It was super cosy and warm at night, the king bed was lux and it was nice waking up to views of the bush without any curtains to disturb it. Floor to ceiling glass throughout really brings the outdoors in. A great place to stay....
We decided we didn't want to eat out as we wanted to make the most of the short stay at this amazing property so we grabbed local Indian and had it delivered. We explored the area with the limited time we had, we found a nice cafe in Lilydale and a few walks in the Warrandyte State Park. There were also Kayaks on the property too if you wish to go for a paddle on the Yarra which is right at the rear of the house. Overall a super relaxing mid-week escape, a great way to reset and continue on in the rat race in the inner city. We would happily return!
Situated in the Warrandyte State Park, this retreat is the perfect escape for inner city folk who have a taste for mid-century architecture and styling. It was nice staying in a house where everything was curated and had its place, from the furniture to the artwork and even the crockery. The house itself sleeps 7, great for larger groups or retreats. It was super cosy and warm at night, the king bed was lux and it was nice waking up to views of the bush without any curtains to disturb it. Floor to ceiling glass throughout really brings the outdoors in. A great place to stay....
Things We Did
- Wildlife
- Food & Drink
- Walk
- Kayak
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