Step into the charming Willuna Sanctuary, a 62-acre animal haven inspired by the Gold mining era. Your Miners themed cabin awaits with spacious living areas and basic kitchen facilities, while outside you'll discover an oasis of gardens, free roaming peacocks and spring-fed dams teeming with native wildlife.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
The current price is AU$250
AU$250
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary
Welcome to Willuna Sanctuary.. Here is your chance to experience a unique farm stay within the grounds of our 62 acre park like animal sanctuary..
Inspired by the Gold mining era is your very own Miners themed cabin. Inside is a spacious living / meals area with basic kitchen facilities, including cooktop/mini oven/microwave etc. Bdrm 1 consists of double bed and second bdrm has double bunk on bottom and single on top. Shower and toilet in bathroom..Bedding and shower towels provided.
Once you step outside your cabin doors you are met with an oasis of gardens, free roaming peacocks, 100 year old European trees, multiple spring fed large dams to enjoy whilst walking through the sanctuary meeting and experiencing up close and personal encounters with many native and farm animals alike. The sound of wildlife and many different birds transports you into another world..
You will have free reign to explore our 62 acre farm and bush animal sanctuary. Take a private farm tour and get up close and personal feeding kangaroos, emus, Canadian Elks or even a Pony ride. So much to explore and do incl. enjoying sunrises on the famous Mount Pilot summit, cool off in the Pool or enjoy an indoor fire and toasted Marshmallows inside the farm barn in cooler months.
Beechworth is just 13kms up the road and a perfect tourist destination so rich in history and things to do..enjoy evenings in the farm barn with more cooking facilities and indoor fire pit.. do as much as you want or as little as you want!! Come and enjoy our big little slice of paradise!
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Fenced private pool
Outdoor pool
Internet
Available in the cabin: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Bring own ashtray and no butts to be left
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the city centre
In the mountains
On a lake
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dog kennels, doggy sitting service, horses allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children under 10 to be supervised at all times
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Family gatherings allowed with prior notice
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Bring own ashtray and no butts to be left
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Family gatherings allowed with prior notice
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
About the area
Located in Chiltern, this cabin is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park and Eldorado I84 Bushland Reserve, while Chiltern Athenaeum Museum and Old Police Station Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Chiltern travel guide
Does Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary?
As of 15 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary on 22 Mar 2026 start from AU$250, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary located?
Located in the heart of Chiltern, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Chiltern-Mt Pilot National Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Yeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Site and Eldorado I84 Bushland Reserve. Chiltern I88 Bushland Reserve and Reedy Creek K17 Streamside Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Delightful Miners Cabin located within Willuna Sanctuary Reviews
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An amazing place to stay with amazing hosts. We couldn't recommend Wiluna Sanctuary more to those wanting to relax, explore the region and pat beautiful animals. Our kids were in heaven! The cottage had everything you could need and we loved the freedom we had to explore the property and connect with the animals. It was a short dirve to everything and the pool was perfect for cooling off in the afternoon. We'll be back for sure.
At the end of a 2km dirt road you’ll find this expansive property with modest (extremely comfortable) properties (miners cabins.) Our property had 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.
The accommodation was spotlessly clean, very compact, comfortable and had everything we needed. The beds were super comfy, the bathroom was quite small, but our hosts had provided all the special touches.
The highlight was what the sanctuary was all about…. they are an active rescue sanctuary for a wide range of animals. Thomas the Turkey escorted us around “his” property like a regal soldier. Goats, peacocks, lambs, spectacular ostriches, Shetland ponies, deers, ducks, pigeons, pigs… the list goes on! We could’ve spent weeks appreciating the love this sanctuary gives these animals!
The only downside for us was that we brought our 2 dogs that are not really socialised, and definitely not familiar with wild animals. Don’t get me wrong, our hosts were most welcoming and encouraged us to take our dogs (on lead) around the farm… but we didn’t want to terrorise the poor animals! So the problem was more with us than the lovely place! Also, the cottage didn’t have a secure yard… we should’ve read that first… again, our mistake, not the hosts! But our dogs were welcome inside the house, and cuddled up with us in the evening
We loved our stay and highly recommend it!
Lovely spot for a long weekend getaway. There were so many beautiful and interesting animals it was so fun to walk around the property and meet them all! The bed was very small, but expected when staying in a miners cabin. Thank you for sharing your lovely property for people to stay at.
The little cabin was perfect, comfortable, spotless and nice little touches. The fireplace and bbq, was excellent, the rescue animals were an absoloute delight. Tom made us feel right at home and was an excellent guide.The owners were kind and relaxed, they really made you feel at home on their farm. It was a wonderfull winter weekend away and we look forward to visiting again in summer.
rachael w.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Louis
29 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent property, great communication with the host. Will stay again for sure!
Disappointed in value for price. Overpriced. Bedroom & bathroom extremely small and thus, uncomfortable. Would benefit from hanging hooks for towels. TV Foxtel did not work as per instructions. Farm fabulous for family with small children. Not suited for older couple.
So lovely to stay at this gorgeous animal sanctuary and to hear the stories too. Beautiful little cottage with peace and quiet and a sky full of stars. Very welcoming and helpful hosts too.
Lee P.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Grant
8 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Incredible property and we had an amazing few days. Great spot for families and our hosts couldn’t have been any more accommodating. Feeding the animals was an experience our children have been talking about ever since. Picturesque and we will be back!
Therese was a pleasure to deal with, even offered a late check out. The place was clean and comfortable. Very charming little place. Ill definitely be back next time Im in the area.
Wonderful! Our host Theresa was just lovely and spent ages doing feed round of all the animals and it was magical. The cottage was beautifully clean and just ideal for our needs and our collie dog was made so welcome. Highly recommend!
The cottage was cosy and functional. Loved that we had Netflix and great wifi. Beautiful relaxing scenary and location. The kids loved the tour with the animals with Theresa and the interaction with the animals.
Location is well placed to explore the region lots of quaint towns and nature adventures to do.
Theresa was a generous host with well equipped clean accommodation and lovely to chat to about the sanctuary and the animals.
Highly recommend
Clean and comfortable cabin perfect for a night or two away from the city. We were enroute from Canberra to Melbourne and location was so pretty and the pool was much appreciated by my son.
I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Highly recommended!
Theresa was the best host and we had an amazing stay with our two children aged 9 & 11.
The animal sanctuary was better than we could have imagined and roasting marshmallows in the barn at night was an added bonus!
The location was so peaceful and relaxing. The sanctuary was great for the kids, Theresa was so patient with them and genuinely showed interest in them as she showed us around the property. It was a great location and we enjoyed it very much.
A lovely family friendly farm stay experience. Our host wad wonderful! She took us around to feed her animals multiple times, explaining everything and letting us and the kids experience her wildlife sanctuary. We really appreciated her efforts. The kids had the best time!
The cabin itself was clean, well presented, comfortable and had what we needed for our 2 night stay.
Thank you so much! We will be keeping up to date on your animals on social media and will look forward to coming back.