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Adair - Beautiful Historic Homestead

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Pomonal, VIC
  • Grampians National Park
    4 min walk
  • Pomonal Estate
    5 min drive
  • Stawell Station
    25 min drive
  • Stawell, VIC (SWC)
    24 min drive

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About the area

Pomonal

With a stay at this vacation home in Pomonal, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Grampians National Park and within a 5-minute drive of Millers Creek Bushland Reserve. .This vacation home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lady Somers Bridge Streamside Reserve and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Red Rock Olive Estate.

What's nearby

  • Grampians National Park - 4 min walk
  • Halls Gap Zoo - 9 min drive
  • Fallen Giants Vineyard - 12 min drive
  • The Pinnacle - 14 min drive
  • Brambuk The National Park & Cultural Centre - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Stawell Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barney's Bar & Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pomonal Estate - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Views Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bushfoods Cafe & Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Adair - Beautiful Historic Homestead

The highest residence in The Grampians, and the oldest in the district, Adair is a 4 bedroom 1930s historic homestead. The property backs on to The Grampians National Park and offers stunning views from the spacious verandahs. This historic property sits on 11 hectares (25 acres) of mostly clear pasture and fruit trees that abounds with kangaroos, emus, deer and birds, and is fringed by bushland and the national park.

Adair provides the best of both worlds: bushwalking* and rock climbing* begin at the back door; or you may be interested in all that the district has to offer including: the Halls Gap Zoo, local wineries, local produce, restaurants and artist studios.

Only 13 km from Halls Gap, Adair offers the best of The Grampians without the crowds.

Adair has accommodation for 10 people with 3 queen beds and two sets of bunk beds. It has three bathrooms: one bathroom is ensuite; the second boasts a shower and toilet; and the third, a toilet and a deep clawfoot bath - the perfect way to relax after a strenuous walk or a long day's sightseeing.

The kitchen is well equiped, with a large 90cm electric oven and induction cooktop, a dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker (bring your own blend) as well as a full compliment of cooking utensils, cutlery and crockery and glasses and mugs. A cosy wood heater, gorgeous bay window seat and a long table that seats 10, makes it a perfect place to hang out with friends and family, chatting over a glass of wine or cups of tea or coffee made with the crystal-clear mountain spring water that supplies all the house's needs.

The lounge room comfortably seats 10, has a 50 inch smart TV and a reverse-cycle air conditioner for year round comfort and a cosy wood heater for those cooler months.

A 5 burner barbecue and comfortable outdoor furniture provide perfect alfresco dining on the spacious verandah, with an unparalleled views over the surrounding farmlands and out to the distant horizon.

Guests have unrestricted access to all areas on the property. In the house they are free to enjoy the lounge room with TV, DVD player, and a large selection of board games and unlimited free wifi access. A front-loading washing machine is also available for guests to use.

The 25 acre property has several walks for people with varying degrees of fitness, from a leisurely 1/2 hour perimeter stroll through the property's diverse range of habitats, to a more rigorous accent of Mt Cassell in the bordering national park.

* Guests arriving in 2024 should note that a bushfire devastated the area around Adair on February 13, 2024 destroying 48 homes in our tiny hamlet and severely impacting the surrounding countryside. While Adair survived completely intact and offers the same level of comfort and convenience as before the blaze, the scars of the fire are obvious and many of the walks from the property are no longer viable. To learn more check out our historicadair website.

No pets.
No smoking.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Catherine Way / Mike Carroll

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

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Adair - Beautiful Historic Homestead Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eshan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent holiday home for friends and families
Beautiful location with seclusion. However couple of tips. No AC or heating in the bedrooms, therefore could be bit uneasy in a very hot or very cold day. It was 35 C on the day we travelled, but in the evening temperatures plummeted to a pleasant levels. There are kind ok tiny flies around the area which could swarm inside if you keep windows open after dark. I could not find a vacuum cleaner at the premises. I am happy with the facilities and about the overall stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of heaven
What a wonderful historical home, outlook was truly divine and the wildlife put on a wonderful display as well Beds were comfy and just loved the tranquility An authentic country experience
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raj B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Time
We always enjoy our stay at Adair and Grampians
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Getaway
Adair is everything you could ask for in a big country homestead. Sleeps up to 10 people, had a really well equipped kitchen with everything you could ask for to cook family meals. The big wide wraparound verandah allows for a place to sit and take in the spectacular views. The owners are excellent communicators and very friendly. We will definitely stay at Adair again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country Charm and Comfort
Another amazing stay at Adair! We have been staying at this special property for years now and this was actually our second stay this year. As always we enjoyed the comfort and charm of the house - plenty of space for 3 couples and 3 teenagers. We loved having fires in the cosy kitchen and living room, preparing and enjoying family meals in the newly renovated kitchen, cards games around the huge kitchen table, walks into Pomonal and up the mountain. We never get tired of the gorgeous views and watching the sunrise from the verandah and seeing the abundant wildlife. Some extra special events this stay were visits to the Pomonal Flower Show and the glass blowing studio down the road. We were also lucky enough to see an emu chick! Four days at this beautiful house did not feel like nearly long enough and we’re already planning to stay again as soon as we can!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dan N.

Excellent Weekend Stay
We loved the property. Its location is amazing with stunning views and wildlife all round. The period features of the property were appreciated and the layout is ideal for multiple groups meeting up and staying together. The property is supplied with everything you need in the kitchen (coffee machine with ground coffee provided!) and fireplaces have little kits with them for easy lighting and ample wood. There are games and books to keep any ages entertained if the weather isn’t great. Communication was great and whilst visiting Pomonal after the recent bush fire was humbling and sad, Adair stands proudly untouched. Lots to do locally and this will suffice short or long stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris T., Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
Magical period farmstead in a lovely setting. Ideal for large families and friends. Well equipped kitchen and facilities. Highly recommend. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape
Loved it the kids enjoyed it will be staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adair … a little slice of heaven in the Grampians!
We have been coming to Adair usually during the month of June (my birthday) for many years now. It is our absolute favourite home away from home. We love the country comfort of Adair and spend most of our time at the house although there is a wealth of things to see and do in the vicinity. At this time of year we enjoy making use of the fireplaces in the kitchen and living room and we so appreciate the electric blankets on the beds! The window seats in the main bedroom and the kitchen are always in demand as perfect places to relax and read a book and take in the beautiful surroundings and watch the abundance of bird and wildlife. There are great walks to do from the property itself and incredible options within a reasonable drive. I always enjoy the beautiful sunrises with a cuppa from the front deck and in the evening you can enjoy the gorgeous colours in the sky from the sunsets that take place behind the mountain. Larger family and friendship groups will appreciate the 3 bathrooms :) We love the newly renovated kitchen with the big oven and increased counter space and the luxury of a dishwasher! As always we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Adair and cannot wait to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Snezana U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Homestead and Location
This was our second time staying at Adair Historic Homestead and we loved it just as much as the first time. Location was great, house was lovely, spacious and comfortable. Gorgeous views all around, it was lovely having a coffee on the porch in the morning watching the sunrise and the animals (kangaroos, emus and deer) grazing! The hosts Catherine and Mike were great. We had to contact them during our stay and they responded very quickly and were very easy to communicate with. We look forward to staying again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIM K.

Liked: Cleanliness
GREAT PLACE TO STAY
The property was delightful and I thoroughly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Lovely views, house and wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

ALAN C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
What it could be…..
Superb period homestead set in a wonderful, nature lovers dream. Lots of kangaroo, emu and deer plus many species of birds in the private grounds running to the mountain. Inside, the home would benefit from a deep clean, redecorating and broken glass replaced
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful stay
Adair is quiet, spacious, comfortable and clean with lovely views and walks on the property which is full of bird life. We will be back in January. Thanks Catherine.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Damien L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Adair
The most beautiful farmhouse with the most stunning views. Extremely enjoyable stay relaxing by the fires. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay at a wonderful property
We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Adair. The bedrooms were spacious and warm ( with help from the heaters and electric blankets ) and the beds were comfortable. Once we had got the fire in the kitchen going, we more or less lived there - it was so blissfully warm. The view and surroundings were amazing, and being able to hop the fence and walk in the Grampians NP was an added bonus. There is so much to do in the area a three night stay was never going to be enough, so hopefully we will be able to return some day soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Snezana U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot for a weekend getaway
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Adair. We were expecting a few more to join us here for the weekend but they pulled out due to illness and other reasons so we (four adults) had the whole house to ourselves. Loved the house, charming, spacious with high ceiling, 3 bathrooms, fireplace in the kitchen very handy on cold days, so good! Kitchen is well equipped which we liked as we like some meals in. There is a coffee machine in the kitchen. We bought some coffee from the Pomonal general store and made our own café quality coffee at home! Just a heads up, bring your own milk or buy some from store before coming... Great location for us, we loved the scenery outside and enjoyed our morning coffee admiring the views and cute animals that come around to say hi! It was a great position, secluded for a relaxing stay, but close to Halls Gap and other nearby attractions. We loved it, highly recommend it and we'd love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karina W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Adair was the perfect house for our two young families, great layout, plenty of space and was cosy and warm with the fires going. The location on the edge of the grampians was amazing, a fantastic view from the verandah and with no neighbours in sight, yet not far from some great attractions. We loved being surrounded by kangaroos, emus, deer, eagles and other birdlife.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Wonderful place loved the wildlife and would definitely stay there again we all loved it .We didnt want to go home .
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our time away in the Grampians
We had a two night stay at Adair and it was a wonderful experience. We loved that the house has retained its connection with its 1930s origins. Each room is beautifully preserved and we particularly like the large country kitchen and dining area. We had a barbecue on the front verandah, watching the sunset over the surrounding countryside. Such a beautiful landscape. You can see for miles. As we ate dinner, kangaroos grazed peacefully on the grass in front of the house and emus wandered past. I could not recommend this place highly enough. We hope to return for another stay one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Steeped in character and charm
We loved staying at Adair. The old world feel and natural beauty combined to create the perfect atmosphere. The verandah was a delightful place to work, play and eat, and the bedrooms were spacious and carefully decorated. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry Proud P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks for sharing your bush retreat with us.
Perfect place if you are stuck with foul wet weather. Plenty of room to spread out and the fires going what more do you need. A beautiful piece of the Australian bush. Would highly recommend Rds Terry
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!
This premises is INCREDIBLE in every way, shape & form!! We absolutely loved every minute of our time! Waking up to Kangaroos, Emus, Dear & rabbits just roaming the property was just amazing! We can’t wait to come back again in 2023, albeit for longer! We can’t thank you enough for making our getaway so perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Vannya and Phil O., Mount Martha, Victoria

A beautiful, peaceful setting
We loved our stay at Adairs. Lovely memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great for the grandchildren. A very nice area.
We liked the farmhouse, animals etc
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022