Unfortunately our trip was marred by the owner having major electrical work done to the property which coincided with our stay (and continued throughout the stay).
We arrived on dark with three little kids needing dinner only to have the house without power and electricians continuing work in the house. We had to go out to have dinner as we couldn’t do anything in the dark or use the oven.
The electricians were still working when we arrived back. They finally finished at 7.45pm that night and then had to come back the next day for another stint. The backyard was a bit of construction site throughout the stay with a mud trench running between the house and garage.
The owner was very apologetic and refunded our first night which was appreciated. But overall it spoiled our experience. The last thing you want to do on holiday is manage someone else’s tradies! Also, the main reason we booked the house in the first place (some months ago) was to use the spa. This was stone cold during our stay other than the morning we left (when it was below zero outside and so we weren’t inclined to use it with little kids).
The house was otherwise tidy and well presented with plenty of kids toys, games, DVDs and good heating options. The shower in the ensuite room is fab.
Good hot drink selection and biscuits were provided (which the kids loved).
The house is positioned on a main Street which is a heavy transport thoroughfare, so it wasn’t the most peaceful location with trucks coming through early in the morning. It does have a good playground across the road. There is a creek or water source of some sort at the rear of the property meaning little kids need to be watched in the yard.
Geraldine is a picturesque town with a great little gin distillery hidden down a side st!