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Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town

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Outdoor dining
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Escape to Tessies House in Bright, where the perfect blend of comfort and charm awaits. Unwind in the huge open-plan living area with a reverse cycle air conditioner, wide-screen TV and quality Italian leather lounge suite. Explore your own private fenced garden with al fresco dining for 8 or relax by the fire with logs provided.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Located at the end of a quiet court in its own private, fenced garden
Park your car and walk everywhere
Everything is walkable.
Dog park 100m, Ovens River 150m, bike trail 2 blocks
Town 7 minutes flat, easy walk. Or 10 minutes along the car free riverside walk

Tessies has been completely gutted and refurbished.

All new kitchen (Miele appliances)
New king size beds
Sparkling new bathrooms,
Double glazing and polished concrete floors.
Lockable bike shed with power points to charge electric bikes
No expense spared

Ideally suited to families and friends.

Tessies House is ideally suited to families or groups of friends and is unique in Bright. Set in its own fully fenced garden it offers total privacy for the larger group.

It is owned and managed by Holidaybright Official Site - the most awarded property owner in Bright.

The Ovens River and its miles of riverside walks are at the end of the street.

The 92 kms of bike trail starts 2 blocks from your front door

The whole property is brilliantly conceived and a perfect retreat for the discerning traveler.

The property offers the following comforts to ensure your holiday is one you will remember fondly for years to come:


FACILITIES INCLUDE

SLEEP:
Main Bedroom - King Size bed with ensuite bathroom
Second Bedroom - King Size bed
Third Bedroom - Two Long King single beds

There is also the option of taking adjoining Tessies Studio - giving another King Size bedroom suite with private retreat & ensuite. This needs to be booked and paid for separately. Message to enquire.


All beds are fitted with quality linen & crisp white sheets. New 5 blanket doonas & blankets are provided. Both soft (down) & firm pillows


BATHE:
Ensuite to the main King Size bedroom.
Full main bathroom with large soaking bath & separate shower
Second ensuite if taking The Studio (this gives you 3 bathrooms)

All bathrooms come with complimentary toiletries & fluffy towels


LIVE:
Huge Open Plan living area furnished with comfortable, quality Italian leather lounge suite, wide screen TV, DVD player & a selection of DVDs, reverse cycle air conditioning

Free WiFi

Fire with logs provided free of charge


DINE:
Two Dining Tables for 8 - one inside and one outside in your own private garden. Quality matched cutlery, crockery & glassware


COOK:
ALL NEW Miele/Blanco kitchen with stone benchtops, full size family fridge, gas cooktop & electric oven, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, microwave, crockery and utensils, toaster, kettle,
Complimentary Gourmet teas and coffee provided including Nespresso pods


OUTSIDE:
Al fresco dining for 8 in a private fenced garden, BBQ, fully fenced private garden, vine covered patio, off street, parking

A lockable bike shed with power points for ease of charging electric bikes

Off street parking for up to 4 cars right outside the front door


PETS:

Pets are welcome with open paws both inside and outside
Polished hardwood floors
Leather furniture
Fully fenced private garden
There is a huge dog park 5 houses away
The Ovens River for swimming and walking is at the end of the street
Council regulation limit the number of pets to two (unless they are teensy – ring to enquire).
Please note - pets cannot be left alone for long periods - maximum 3 hours. If you plan on going out for longer they must go with you. We do have a doggysitter who come to the house - you pay directly.
We are the winners for 12 years in a row of the Award for Best Pet Friendly Holiday Accommodation in Australia (not just Victoria although we won that too).


RATES:

There are 2 ways to take Tessies - as a 3 bedroom/2 bathroom option sleeping up to 6 guests or as a 4 bedroom/3 bathroom option (utilising Tessies Studio) sleeping up to 8 guests

For the 3 bedroom Tessies House option the rates are all inclusive for 6 guests

For more than 6 guests Tessies Studio will also need to be booked. This is listed separately on this site and on our own site. Tessies Studio rates start at about $225 per night

Pets $75 per pet per stay (not per night) - maximum 2 pets if large

Please Note - all bookings through this site incur an additional Stayz booking fee of $30 per night plus any other Stayz charges

If all this is too confusing find us at Holidaybright Official Site and we shall be only too happy to help you


Minimum stay:
Minimum stays are usually 2 nights for midweek and 3 nights for weekends with exceptions for some peak times e.g.
School Holidays/April/Melbourne Cup/Easter, etc may have longer minimum stays
Christmas fortnight is by negotiation depending on what’s left – could be 3 nights, could be 7 nights – ring Holidaybright Official Site to enquire


CANCELLATIONS:
Covid
If a booking is made for a period affected by travel restrictions due to Covid19 a credit note to the value of the amount received by us from Stayz will be given to go towards a future holiday. This credit will not have an expiry date.

Otherwise, for all other bookings, this site has a No Refund policy. We recommend Travel Insurance if you are in doubt - there are many online companies.

Suitable for:
Groups of up to 6 to 8 - depending whether Tessie Studio is being utilised

Location:
12 Halinka Court Bright


REMEMBER - TIME AWAY IS FAR TOO PRECIOUS TO SPEND IN THE WRONG PLACE

If this property does not suit we have other properties of all sizes and prices. If you are wishing for family friendly accommodation Fairlight and Tessies are perfect for you

1. Fairlight - up to 5 bedrooms/5 bathrooms & A POOL - sleeps up to 10 - everyone gets a bathroom - perfect for families and larger groups .

2. Tessies Studio - sleeps 2 in a king size bed - perfect for couples and singles - pet friendly

3. Brantome - sleeps 2 in a king size bed - perfect for couples and singles - pet friendly

4. Tessies House - sleeps up to 6 - 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms - perfect for everyone - kids, families, pets - the works

5. Tessies House & Studio combined - sleeps up to 8 - 4 bedrooms/3 bathrooms -from perfect for everyone - all generations - kids, families, friends, pets - the works.

All of our properties are brilliantly conceived and a perfect retreat for the discerning traveler.


All properties are located in quiet tree lined streets close to town and the river.

All have magnificent fully fenced private gardens. All are pet friendly.

Finally - be reassured as to the quality of this property. The owners, Holidaybright Official Site, are the most highly awarded property owners in Bright. They have won Stayz Peoples Choice Award for Best Property in Australia - out of 47,000 properties: have been awarded the highest score ever given to a Bright property by the Age Traveller and have been Number 1 on TripAdvisor for years

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
For those travelling with pets could you please check the back garden and collect any droppings using the poo bags provided
Please leave the front door unlocked and the key on the table
If you are leaving before 10am could you please text Anna on 0418476046 to advise her. This would be so very helpful as we can get started cleaning early.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Maximum two pets unless they are teensy. Enquire

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

178183

About the neighborhood

Bright is home to this vacation home. Bright Brewery and Mystic Bike Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ovens River J15 Streamside Reserve and Centenary Park Streamside Reserve. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Map
Bright, VIC

What's nearby

  • Centenary Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bright Splash Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bright Visitors Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bright City Clock Tower - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ovens River Rail Trail Bridge - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Albury, NSW (ABX) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bright Brewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wandi Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alpine Hotel Motel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burgerville - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Don Mungo's - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideal for Families & Pets-fenced garden-pets welcome -7 min. easy walk to town located?

This family-friendly Bright vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Ovens River J15 Streamside Reserve, Bright Splash Park, and Centenary Park. Centenary Park Streamside Reserve and Canyon Walk are also within 15 minutes.

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