Marmot Lodge - Harrietville - Group and large Family Accommodation

Marmot Lodge is an architecturally designed high country style chalet situated only minutes from the Harrietville Bakery, Snowline Hotel, Bella's Cafe, HV Ice-Creamery, Ski Hire and also the pristine Ovens River. The Lodge has 3 double bunk bedrooms and 5 queen bedrooms and 2 family rooms with double bed bunk and a single bed bunk on a mezzanine level. There are 3 bathrooms, separate shower, change room and toilet. A hip bath in one, Pine lined with double vanity basins. Hydronic heating in the living room, dining room, bedrooms, bathrooms and ski drying room.
The fully equipped kitchen has a dishwasher, induction stove, electric oven, microwave, 2 kitchen sinks, fridge/freezer, walk-in pantry, ample bench space, 2 toasters, cutlery, crockery, glasses, saucepans, frypans, 5.5 liter slow cooker, bowls & dishes supplied to accommodate a large group.
If you bring your own pans pots etc please be aware that they must be compatible with an induction stove top.

The two large Pine dining tables & bench seats allow seating for a large group in the meals area.
The sunken sun/reading room is relaxing with views to the West.
The expansive loungeroom has magnificent Californian Redwood lined walls and cathedral ceilings. The room opens onto a large north facing deck with table and chairs. The views of the surrounding mountains and valley are beautiful.
Large TV & DVD are provided. The modular lounge suite is comfortable and the configuration can be altered to suit the mood!
The ski drying room has ample drying space. (Winter only)
The large games room has a drinks/food fridge, large TV, table tennis, pool table, soccer table and blackboard.
The laundry has an automatic washing machine.
There is ample parking.
A Gas BBQ is available.
Mt Hotham is approximately 40 minutes drive, Falls Creek approximately 1 hour and are suitable for cross country and downhill skiing.


SLEEPING CONFIGURATION

5 rooms have a queen beds .
3 bedrooms have a double bed bunks in each room
2 bedrooms have a double bed bunk and single bunk on the mezzanine level.
- accommodating up to 32 persons.

Additional rules
-The advertised price is for a minimum of 15 guests. Additional guests, up to 32 guests, will be required to pay additional fees per person per night.
- If you provide your own cot for infants then there is no charge for the infant.
- During peak times or holiday periods weekends are only available to bookings of 15+ guests, this means that they have the lodge to themselves for the duration of their stay (please see above regarding additional guests numbers over 15).
- Weekday bookings are available for large groups.
-All groups have a minimum stay of 2 nights, except public/school holidays/long weekends. Long weekends are a minimum of 3 nights, school holidays are a minimum of 5 nights, this includes Christmas, Easter, new year, January and all other school holidays.
-The 5 queen bedrooms sleep 2 people in each and the three double bed bunk rooms sleep up to 4 people.
- Events will be required to pay a higher security bond and have prior approval before booking. Parties are not permitted.
-Family gatherings are most welcome.
- Events will have to pay a higher cleaning fee and damage security bond.
-under no circumstances are there to be candles lit or used in the lodge.
- guests are not allowed to bring personal heaters. If they are found to be used by higher than normal daily power consumption then a few will be deducted from damage security deposit.
-Guests are required to leave the lodge in a similar condition as to when they arrive..
- Check in is at 2pm and checkout is at 10am unless other arrangements have been made with the hosts.
- Linen: Please provide your own doona cover, sheets, pillow cases and towels. Any Questions, please discuss this with the hosts.

Please note that due to Homeaway/Stayz new policy of not collecting a damage/Security deposit from guests. Marmot Lodge will be charging a refundable Damage/Security deposit independently. This will be invoiced to customers directly. Information regarding the damage/security deposit can be found in our terms and conditions. We apologize for this inconvenience. It has been our only option in order to protect ourselves from the one or two groups a year we get that don't respect Marmot Lodge.

TESTIMONIALS

"FANTASTIC PLACE, COULDN'T ASK FOR MORE....MUSICIANS BLUE GRASS FESTIVAL".
"AWESOME PLACE, LOTS OF GOOD TIMES & LAUGHS, THANKS.....CONTRACT CLEANERS GROUP".
"BEAUTIFUL PLACE, I AM LOVING EVERY MINUTE, THANK YOU....ANNITA"
"SUPERB CHALET....STEVEN"
"LOVELY PLACE, GREAT TIME, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY, SEE YOU NEXT YEAR....MIDWIVES GROUP"
"HAVING A GREAT TIME, BEAUTIFUL PLACE, WONDERFUL COMPANY, MAGNIFICENT VIEWS, HOPE TO ALWAYS COME UP HERE FOR EASTER......THE EASTER CLAN"

Regarding covid.

The below requirements must be followed.

Please be aware that you will be sharing the lodge with friends and family.
This is a list of requirements that guests staying at Marmot Lodge must adhere to. Please understand that we don’t aim to be punitive however given the current circumstances, we require this list to be adhered to in order to keep our lodge open for your enjoyment. These requirements will be managed by the person making the booking on behalf of the guests staying at Marmot Lodge.
Due to covid 19, the Owner/s of Marmot Lodge may not have the ability to interact directly with guests staying at Marmot Lodge and therefore cannot manage Marmot Lodge visibly whilst guests are staying.

We expect guests to abide by any Victorian government DHSS recommendations for covid 19; and we expect guests to follow the below requirements in order for Marmot Lodge to remain open.

Practice good hygiene including hand washing/sanitizing when arriving at and whilst staying the premises.
The wearing of face masks inside public places and inside the lodge is highly recommended.
Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces regularly during your stay and Prior to leaving the lodge.
Wash hands or use alcohol hand wash at all times before and after touching high touch items such as door handles, light switches, taps etc. Maintain social distancing in each area.
Stay home if you are unwell. Do not come to Marmot Lodge if you are unwell.
If you test positive to Covid 19 whilst staying at Marmot Lodge you must leave Marmot Lodge as soon as you are aware, you cannot isolate in your room.
If you test positive to Covid 19 whilst staying at Marmot Lodge you must inform Management and indicate which room you had been staying in.
You must follow guidelines outlined by DHHS coronavirus information.
GUEST NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS: Please provide us with a list of guest names prior to arrival.
We have a cleaning fee to ensure that the lodge can be cleaned thoroughly between groups. You will be notified if an additional cleaning charge will need to be applied to your booking. In order to stay operational you are required to clean the lodge prior to departure (see below).
Guest numbers: Any extra guests above the number booked MUST be reported to us prior to arrival. Please contact us with any questions regarding extra guests.
Bedrooms: We will only be opening up bedrooms that match the number of guests in the booking, please let management know what bedrooms you will require for each guest prior to arrival.
We have 5 queen bedrooms, 3 double bunk bedrooms and two family rooms that have a double bunk and a single bunk (upstairs on the mezzanine level). Please refrain from using any bed that is not required. If extra beds show signs of usage there will be a charge for additional cleaning.
Lodge guests are to clean all surfaces prior to departure. Living areas and bedrooms are also to be vacuumed and surfaces wiped down. This is to be done prior to departure of the lodge (cleaning sprays and cloths will be provided).
All guests are to provide their own linen and towels. (Pillow cases, top and bottom sheets, doona covers and towels).
Kitchen use: This space MUST be thoroughly cleaned prior to departure. There is a BBQ outside which must be cleaned after use.
Eating out: We highly recommend whilst staying at Marmot Lodge that patrons consider eating out.
Bathrooms: We require all guests to wipe down all high touch surfaces in the bathrooms prior to departure.
Marmot Lodge will provide cleaning products, hand soaps, gloves and wipes where appropriate. If you have any concerns, you are advised to bring your own personal cleaning products to ensure YOU are thoroughly prepared. Any cleaning products provided by Marmot Lodge remain the property of Marmot Lodge.
Toilet paper/hand towels: Marmot lodge will provide toilet paper for guests.

Please be aware that all Marmot crockery etc. MUST be washed and put away prior to departure. Any crockery etc. left out or unwashed or in the dishwasher will attract an additional cleaning fee.
Basement room: Please ensure all tables, including the table tennis table are wiped down after use. Any additional cleaning in the games room will be charged for.

Waste disposal: Before departure, please ensure all rubbish and recycling from all rooms
is in tied rubbish bags and placed in outside rubbish and recycling bins. If any rubbish is not placed in outside bins then an additional deduction of $100 will be deducted from the damage/ security deposit.