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Karalilla - Historic Homestead

Holiday home in Yackandandah with kitchen and balcony

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Karalilla - Historic Homestead provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

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

Karalilla - Historic Homestead

Located just 5 kilometres from Yackandandah and 20 minutes from Beechworth, Karalilla is a recently renovated 1911 homestead surrounded by a beautiful cottage garden on 18 acres in the tranquil Ben Valley.
With a charming and relaxing atmosphere, open fireplaces, and wrap around verandah it is perfectly situated to unwind or take advantage of local events, visit local wineries or the snowfields.

The house, being 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms caters to large groups, with three bedrooms having ensuites. There are three separate living rooms/spaces, an office/workspace and outdoor dining area. The kitchen has recently been updated with stone benchtops, a Belling gas stove (electric oven), two new fridges and walk in pantry, perfect for entertaining.

Whether you’re looking to explore the region or simply relax, as a group or as a couple Karalilla provides a wonderful experience.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside is acceptable

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 2:00 PM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is acceptable

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

Karalilla Historic Homestead
Karalilla - Historic Homestead Yackandandah
Karalilla - Historic Homestead Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Yackandandah, VIC

What's nearby

  • Yackandandah Museum - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Yackandandah Golf Course - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Commissioners Creek Streamside Reserve - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Allans Flat Bushland Reserve - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park - 22 min drive - 29.3 km

Getting around

  • Albury Station - 45 min drive
  • Albury, NSW (ABX) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Star Hotel Yackandandah - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gum Tree Pies - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Sisters On High - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Yackandandah Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Guard Yackandandah - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Karalilla - Historic Homestead pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karalilla - Historic Homestead?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Karalilla - Historic Homestead?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Karalilla - Historic Homestead?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Karalilla - Historic Homestead located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Yackandandah Museum, Yackandandah Golf Course and Bruarong Bushland Reserve. Commissioners Creek Streamside Reserve and Allans Flat Bushland Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Karalilla - Historic Homestead Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

SPECTACULAR AREA

this property is outstanding a home away from home.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Beautiful homestead

We came to attend the local races and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was beautiful - peaceful with gorgeous surrounds. Linen supplied and the kitchen is well equipped. Beds were comfortable and we’d definitely come again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maree D.

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

Homestead

A beautiful setting very spacious and comfortable for a large family group. We enjoyed all the indoor and outdoor spaces
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

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

Family Togetherness

Beauty, peacefulness, space, tranquility personified. The perfect place for a family getaway. The garden, amazing, perfumes of orange blossom, roses and wisteria wafting through the air. The surrounding views were incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Really lovely

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We will come back again, beautiful property, nice decor, great functional kitchen and living spaces. All the rooms had plenty of heating and it was nice and cosy for us when we arrived. Host was wonderful and communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fedora V.

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

Karalilla Homestead Yacandandah

Our group of ten thoroughly enjoyed staying in this delightful property, weather was cold so the two fireplaces kept us warm & cosy. There was a problem with plumbing, but it was attended to promptly, also very happy with the fast response when we requested extra blankets. It was a pleasure to stay in this delightful home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

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

Beautiful place

Five friends stayed here. Stunning location. Renee was very helpful. Four bedrooms at the front of the house and a fifth in a curious location of the bathroom but perfectly fine. Kitchen has all you need for cooking. Recommend the Stanley Pub for foodies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Wonderful! Large house, great gardens and views.

We had an amazing stay at Karalilla. Such a beautiful property. The house is large and well appointed and was perfect for our family gathering. The house was spotless inside and out. It is in a quite location a short drive from Yackandandah. We spent a lot of time outside on the verandah overlooking the garden. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Karalilla is Beautiful

Our large family group of 9 found the property to be perfect for our needs. The cold weather wasn't a problem as the house had good heating with the fire lit for us on arrival and heaters in all bedrooms. The beds were very comfortable and the ensuites and bathroom more than adequate. We spent the days exploring the area, and the nights back at the house cooking our evening meal and enjoying our time together. It will be hard to find another house so wonderful and will judge them on how they compare to Karalilla. We will be back to visit again
Front garden to front door
Kitchen
Side verandah
Beautiful views everywhere
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

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

Absolutely fabulous!

As a group of seniors , well used to travel, we found Karalilla to be perfect for our group of siblings. Mid July visit - we were warm as toast! The house is clean, interesting, we loved the garden and Fantastic kitchen with space for all. We are just about to make two further bookings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Spacious home great for large groups

We loved our stay at Karalilla homestead. The house was perfect for our large group (10 people), with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and a fantastically well appointed kitchen. The home has been beautifully restored and maintained and has a stunning outlook over the surrounding farmland and hills. The property owner Renee was always super-quick to respond to any of our questions and was very accomodating. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasna A., melbourne

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

How's the Serenity!!!

This beautiful house and garden setting in an ideal valley location is just what you need for a relaxing break. We are a group of friends that get away regularly. We enjoyed the gorge walk in Yackadandah and the delights the town has to offer. Returned early afternoon to the house to relax by the fire and enjoy the beautiful vista and surrounds of this property. Kitchen is huge and well equipped. Well worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Roger G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet location with just a short drive to town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siegrun K., Sydney

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

Beautiful historic house and garden

Very comfortable home with relaxed charming ambience and very beautiful garden. Great kitchen, three rooms with large on suite bathrooms and several different sitting areas. The (city) kids were very excited about orange trees with real oranges on them.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Outstanding

Lived up to the description and other reviews. A brilliant place to stay and relax with friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine C.

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

A magnificent house, so beautiful and roomy

Very relaxing Comfortable beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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

Perfect stay

Wonderful panorama. Magnificent garden. Beautiful house, Very tastefully decorated and facilitated. Such comfortable beds.Lovley fire. Great kitchen and walk in pantry. Full of character. This was everything we wanted and expected and more. Thoroughly recommend this property and want to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Moira C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful property and the house is very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and will return.

Very comfortable and relaxing. Glorious setting with all modcons. But no breakfast as advertised .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lismi S., Melbourne

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

awesome place

Highly recommended this place to stay away from busy life . Family had a very good time and love this place . Will comeback again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paula H.

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

Summer holiday adventure

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the location was perfect for a getaway. We enjoyed the gorgeous garden and house, it was well stocked with kitchen appliances so cooking meals was a dream. Renee was a fabulous host and we will definitely be back for another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kath W.

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

Beautiful home, wonderful location

Six of us stayed here, but the home can take more people with ease. There was so much room, both inside and outside. Great kitchen and facilities and comfy beds. Really helpful owner who responded quickly and was very helpful. The area is really lovely. We all wanted to stay longer.

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

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

A beautiful place to stay

A great place with loads of character, wonderful grounds and facilities with plenty of space to relax. Renee provides terrific support, very happy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

robert w.

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

Spacious, peaceful

We spent 4 nights at this property, visited Beethworth. The property is spacious, clean. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gavin N.

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

Great house!!!!

Wanted to thank Renee, your house is beautiful we wish we had more time there but due to out of anyone’s control circumstances only there for the night. Renee did everything she could to rectify the situation and was an absolute pleasure to deal with, will definitely be looking to book this beautiful property again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

Gorgeous old farm house ideal for our family get together

A beautiful rambling old farm house set in lovely gardens in rolling hills out of Yackandandah. Nicely renovated but keeping some of the attractive features of early years. Large well equipped kitchen and excellent BBQ facilities plus a beautiful autumn day made for a delightful outdoors lunch. Well equipped with a wood heater and ample firewood plus electic heaters in the rooms for colder nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019