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Woodland Mirth Holiday Retreat

Gather with friends around a wood fire stove or enjoy an al fresco dinner at your private Asian-style pool house.

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Escape to Woodland Mirth, nestled in 2 acres of bush land garden. Relax by the saltwater pool and outdoor spa or unwind in the cedar sauna. Take a stroll through the gardens, where you can forage from the vegetable and herb garden or spot native birds and animals.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Foster, this guesthouse is in a rural area and by the sea. Bennison Flora and Fauna Reserve and New Zealand Hill Flora Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park and Corner Inlet Marine National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours. Visit our Foster travel guide
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Foster, VIC

What's nearby

  • Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
    Cape Liptrap Coastal Park
    25 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Wilsons Promontory National Park
    Wilsons Promontory National Park
    28 min drive - 41.6 km
  • Squeaky Beach, Wilsons Promontory National Park, Australia
    Squeaky Beach
    66 min drive - 77.1 km
  • Great Southern Rail Trail
    2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Foster Golf Club
    7 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    142 min drive

Restaurants

  • Foster Exchange Hotel
    6 min drive
  • The Kitchen Table
    6 min drive
  • Foster Hot Bread Shop
    6 min drive
  • Ando's Bakery
    6 min drive
  • Bohnny's Cafe
    6 min drive

About this property

Woodland Mirth Holiday Retreat

  • Guest house by the sea
  • Take advantage of a garden, a sauna and a hot tub at Woodland Mirth Holiday Retreat.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Swimming pool
    • Books, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Woodland Mirth Holiday Retreat include comforts, such as private pools and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas.
  • More amenities include:
    • 2 bathrooms with Jetted bath and showers
    • TVs with DVD players
    • Porches or lanais, separate dining areas and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Stereo

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Woodland Mirth Holiday Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Woodland Mirth Holiday Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Woodland Mirth Holiday Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Woodland Mirth Holiday Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Woodland Mirth Holiday Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Woodland Mirth Holiday Retreat located?

Situated by the sea, this guesthouse is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bennison Flora and Fauna Reserve, Whipstick Gully Natural Features Reserve and Great Southern Rail Trail. New Zealand Hill Flora Reserve is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Woodland Mirth Holiday Retreat Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful getaway at Woodland Mirth. The property was peaceful, very comfortable and equipped with everything that we needed. Lisa was extremely helpful and I would highly recommend her beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pip L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Pre Wedding Stay

I stayed at Woodland Mirth with my bridal party prior to my wedding at Gurneys Cider. The house was fantastic & loved by all. Although close to the road, it is private & secluded. The gardens provided many opportunities for pre wedding photo shoots. Will look to hire again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing country getaway

Well appointed property with vibrant, well maintained garden. Minor issues with the feng shui around the pool. Didn't get the promised bottle of local wine, olive oil or honey.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stylish holiday house with beautiful gardens

A stylish holiday house with big bedrooms. Good communications with the host Lisa, a quick action from Tim to get the problem solved in couple of minutes, so appreciated. The house is close to the town, we had breakfast twice at the same local cafe which was recommended by our host Lisa, eight of us really enjoyed stay and meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alan D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Woodland Mirth FOSTER

First impression, please trim the plants in the driveway so they don't scrap along the side of our new cars. Our second impression walking into the house was the unclean state of the premises. Bottle left lying around, the floors having not appeared to have been cleaned (cobwebs everywhere) and outdoor glass around the pool filthy. No instructions were left on the premises to guide us along regarding pool requirements and other home instructions. (Owner did apologize for this upon contact). No advice given on the web site stating no laundry facilities on premises i.e. washing machine etc. Being 8 adults, staying 5 days supplied only with 1 towel per person for 5 days did not go over well. 2 tea towels to dry the dishes (even though dishwasher was there) and no facilities to wash them are not workable. After talking to the owner, she informed us that laundry facilities were not available due to the shortage of tank water (understandable) and the advertised outdoor picture screen was removed due to constant damage so, why not update the web site? Again, do not state on the web if it is not there and why not advise this to potential clients so they can cater for this. The utensils need upgrading badly i.e. fry pans, saucepans etc. Not a huge expense. A safety issue getting into the spa pool was very evident for us seniors. A safety rail to grip onto for anyone (not just seniors) would have assisted greatly to enter and exit the spa. The premises are in need of maintenance in an out. Bi -fold doors having a sign not to open due to issues is again not acceptable (appeared to be an issue for some time). Apart from one shower the other 2 were very poor pressure to the point of slow trickles leading to all of us sharing the best shower. To be frank the premises need some tender loving care to bring it up to a standard you can accept when paying the rate required. Especially when paying for cleaning services in the rate. Now you may think that this was a total loss and I am being harsh, but having stayed in other Stays accommodation we are well aware of the standard required. Now for the good points. The location of the premises is fine, as long as you have a car. The house layout was great. Tranquility was great and we did have a good time, but the issues did detract from the overall experience, With the issues cleared up it would be ideal for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jo T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and tranquil

Enjoyed the pool and the gardens. Very relaxibg
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Place was amazing such a cool relaxing place. Such a nice place the pool area is so good for entertaining plus the house and bedrooms are just unbelievable. Lisa was so great to deal With highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded private retreat

This is a beautiful home on gorgeous grounds. Everything you need to hideaway from it all. Comfortable private resort with a pool, spa and sauna - great space to lounge around even when the weather is chilly sub-20 degrees! The gardens are beautiful with lots of spots to sit and enjoy the outdoors.
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

review

Overall impression is of a very well appointed property with all amenities for a group stay. The spa and pool enjoyment may be marred by mosquitoes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anita A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding

Lovely relaxing weekend with everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heart-meltingly gorgeous!

From the moment we arrived, we were taken aback by the beauty of the place. It could have been that we were all on holiday and feeling happy for that fact when we arrived, but the place was more beautiful than the pictures show. The house is gorgeous and the gardens have a natural elegance and charm. We wish we could have spent more time there, if only to make use of the outdoor steam sauna, the perfect activity for the cold Foster nights. We highly recommend the place to anyone looking for an idyllic getaway. Lisa and Tim were always prompt with their communication and we cannot wait to book Woodland Mirth again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than we imagined!

Had an incredible stay at Woodland Mirth. A very relaxing vibe and large property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stav s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Heavin

Wonderful well maintained property. Very spacious clean and comfortable. Enjoyable 3 day stay. Hope to return some day. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

Really beautiful property

We had an amazing time at Woodland Mirth. Its really close to the Prom for beautiful walks. The local shops at Foster were close too to grab a nice coffee. The house itself is amazing and we all enjoyed the fire. The gardens in the property provided a really lovely relaxing feel. It was quiet and peaceful. Lisa was really responsive and very easy to deal with. We would recommend this to all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary Z.

Great place to wind down and relax and forget the stress of the world

Loved the area , loved the garden and the pool area was amazing. Inside it was cozy and beautiful. Definitely a place that will love to go back in summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eszter M.

Beautiful peaceful house & property

A group of my friends and I stayed here over new years and we had such a great time. Lisa & Tim's house is just stunning with high quality details. The finishes - floorboards, enormous kitchen, bathrooms, the amazing pool - are all top notch. There is enough to do at the house to keep you entertained - we were in the pool and spa every day - but Foster is only minutes away and the Prom only a 30min drive. The grounds are also lovely with the veggie patch and the garden. The configuration of the house suits 4 adult couples perfectly. As for the towels mentioned by another reviewer - yes, you ought to bring your own pool towels, I think this is normal. We did. The towels in the house were more than adequate for daily showers. Overall very well located and outfitted. The only suggestion I would have is to install signage on the main road to where the turn-off is for the house, as the entrance is not on Lower Franklin Road. Thanks for the stay Lisa!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lisa K.

Very nice

I thought the home was lovely it would be ideal for 3 couples Be sure to take plenty of towels as there is only 1 towel each and you cannot use them for the pool Be prepared to take away some of your rubbish as they give you allocations as to how much and no meats etc allowed in bin ( can be an issue if your barbecuing a lot ! ) Make sure you take eskys as the fridge is very small especially if your staying more than 1 night TV and Netflix reception extremely poor to the stage Don't bother get a pack of cards !
Archival

8/10 Good

Cathy H.

Fantastic Property

We had a fantastic time at Woodland Mirth. We were 4 couples and enjoyed the spa and sauna facilities. The 4 bedrooms were comfortable and spacious. Thoroughly recommend this home for a stay near the Prom.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

cecilia l.

Little country oasis

One of the most beautiful places we have stayed in. The photos do not do this place justice. Comfortable beds with quality linen. Beautifully designed home and gardens. Herbs and veggies available to use in an amazing chef grade kitchen with quality kitchen utensils and crockery. Not to mention the backyard enclosed oasis with sauna, saltwater spa and pool!! While watching a movie in your own outdoor cinema! You really don't need to leave the house however the quaint town of Foster close by has basically everything you need. there's also a great fishing spot about 20 minutes drive away and in Port Welshpool. This was a luxurious memorable stay ,would love to go back one day.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025