Entire home

The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town

Photo gallery for The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town

A room with a wooden table, a bowl, and a vase with flowers. - The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town (Newstead)
A kitchen with a checkered floor, a sink, and a coffee maker. - The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town (Newstead)
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a vase with branches, a framed picture, and a lamp. - The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town (Newstead)
A sunlit room with a curved sofa, a round glass table, and a chandelier. - The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town (Newstead)
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a glass of wine on a table. - The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town (Newstead)
You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Add dates for prices

About this property

The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town

  • Comfortably sleeping four people, The Mia Mia has a separate kitchen area which has a fridge, kettle, chopping board, cups, plates, glasses, wine glasses, and utensils. We provide basic cooking ingredients including salt, pepper, oil and sauce, and complimentary coffee, tea, and long life milk.

    The Mia Mia will sleep 4 people in two bedrooms comprised of:

    1 x Queen Bed with dressing room and en suite
    1 x Queen Bed with wardrobe

    Both beds are dressed with high quality linen and doonas and have wall heaters and pedestal fans.

    The lounge room has two comfortable couches, TV and board games. The split system and a wood fire is perfect for those crisp winter nights.

    The en suite bathroom has a shower and toilet. The second bathroom has a shower over a bath and a separate toilet. We provide lovely soft high quality towels, and hand wash.

    The Mia Mia provides free laundry facilities with fully equipped laundry.

    Enjoy a glass of wine or beer in front of the fire, on the verandah or up the hill near the shepherds hut.

    The cottage is only 2 minutes drive or 15 minute walk from the town centre. We welcome guests to leave seed out for the multitude of native birds.

    The Mia Mia is the perfect place to recharge the batteries amongst the stunning rural farm views, the rustling sound of gum trees after a day of exploring the treasures of the area including Castlemaine, Maldon, Vaughan Springs, Maryborough and Daylesford.

Similar properties

A modern living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a dining area with a large island.
Dorothea - beautiful house in the heart of Trentham
Trentham
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 8 reviews
Dorothea - beautiful house in the heart of Trentham
Compare similar properties

About the area

Located in Newstead, this holiday home is in a rural area. Maldon Museum and Archives Association and Old Castlemaine Gaol are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Mill Castlemaine and Wesley Hill Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Main Street and Victorian Goldfields Railway -Muckleford Station. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby. Visit our Newstead travel guide
View more Holiday homes in Newstead
Map
Newstead, VIC

What's nearby

  • Muckleford South Bushland Reserve
    4 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve
    6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cairn Curran Reservoir
    6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • The Mill Castlemaine
    10 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Old Castlemaine Gaol
    14 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Castlemaine Station
    12 min drive
  • Bendigo, VIC (BXG)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dig Cafe & Wine Bar
    18 min walk
  • Guildford Family Hotel
    15 min drive
  • Guildford General Store
    15 min drive
  • The Stables Wine Bar
    15 min drive
  • Kt's

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town located?

This family-friendly Newstead holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Welshmans Reef Bushland Reserve and Muckleford South Bushland Reserve. Muckleford Nature Conservation Reserve and Cairn Curran Reservoir are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

The Mia Mia Newstead - Pet Friendly Country Retreat close to town Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

6.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

We loved our stay in this relaxing and get away from it place, it has plenty of space and is very quiet at night and during the day it has plenty of birdlife, will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Lovely and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice older farm house

Great secluded farm house with warm fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Newstead Farm House

Great property, nice comfortable clean house, good town, great weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great

great Country retreat,very relaxing,cozy fire and comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bronwyn was easy to deal with . Allowed us to accommodate our grandchildren for a night at short notice, enabled us to check in early / check out late. The house is old but quaint, the grandies and our elderly dog had fun exploring and loved the garden. Kitchen was welllEquipped to make a meal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mia mia

Lovely, very well presented, perfect location, great place to relax and recharge one's batteries.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Warm and inviting home. Did not want for anything. After initial issues with messages in the app host provided clear istructions for acessing the property in a very friendly and timely way. Our 2 dogs also loved the property. Lounging in front of the fire, watching the birds on the feeder and wandering around the property. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A beautiful stay.

This is the second time I have stayed at The Mia Mia. I love it - the sense of peace on entering the driveway, the comfortable old home with everything that is needed. To sit outside watching the many, many birds is such a joy. The owners are wonderful, kind and thoughtful. Lovely that dogs can stay too. My favourite place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the property

We really loved our stay at the property. The house is charming, with spacious and comfortable living areas and a newly refurbished kitchen, well equipped for self catering. Our favourite was the big, open deck with lovely views - a great spot for kangaroo and bird watching. Bronwyn provided good communication and was very helpful with recommendations on local attractions and services. We hope to visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend at the Mia Mia

We had a fabulous stay at the Mia Mia. Bronwyn was a fantastic host, providing comprehensive information about the property and recommendations for the area. The house was beautiful, clean and well equipped with everything we needed, and we appreciated the extra touch of arriving to a cosy warm fire. The Mia Mia was a great base for exploring Castlemaine, but we could have easily enjoyed spending the entire time at the house (which we hope to do on a future visit). We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect and quiet with plenty of space to relax

We simply loved the place with clean surroundings, lots of though in the layout and the use of the property. Bronwyn was very accommodating in our needs and assisted in every way. Our dog loved the new surrounding and plenty of places to sniff and explore. Lots of space for storage including in the kitchen area which can be critical when bringing your food. The deck outside is shaded and a great place to relax with a drink as the sun goes down. Overall a very enjoyable stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little hideaway is a treasure beyond belief. We have had the best stay here everSo well equipped, friendly and spaciousWe will be back
Stayed 60 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property 10 mins from Castlemaine in a gorgeous period country home. Warm and cosy, lovely kitchen, and a comfortable bed. Our kelpie loved the space to run around and we enjoyed watching the native birds enjoy the feeder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly and helpful owner, well equipped kitchen
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gorgeous house and property!

A gorgeous house and property, in a great location to explore! It's great to find such interesting places to stay with family (and the dog as well).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful country retreat

Great location, 10-15 mins walk into Newstead which was a lovely quaint little town
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bronwyn was so lovely, easy to communicate with, and the house was perfect. We had everything we needed during our stay, and especially enjoyed the deck’s view and visiting birds of a morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The tranquility was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very comfortable dog friendly home

We loved Mia Mia and would visit again A comfortable home for human or pooch super accessible to great walks, food and wine.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication with Bronwyn was brilliant! Very available. The house and surrounding garden was immaculate. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we’d possibly need. The open fireplace made the living area warm and cosy. Beautiful and relaxing setting!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely house very well set up.

Lovely property nice to be able to walk around the paddocks. Lovely to have fire wood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy and delightful

Beautiful property, great amenities, excellent communication. Thank you, Bronwyn
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bronwyn was so friendly and attentive. The house was clean and comfortable , equipped with everything we could possibly want or need. The garden and deck were a highlight with the native bird life and the chance for star gazing at night! A very easy walk to town every day for a coffee at Digs Cafe or to pick up supplies at the local shop.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mia Mia Homestead bliss

We had a wonderful stay at Mia Mia Homestead. Bronwyn was so easy to deal with and was very responsive. Mia Mia is ideally located to access the Central Goldfields are and all its attractions as well as being a warm and cosy place to stay, surrounded by rolling hills and pastures.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019