Banjos Cabin | King Pond Valley View Retreat

Seaton, VIC, Australia

About

Set among rolling hills overlooking a wildlife pond, Banjo’s Cabin Gippsland offers a relaxed escape in Central Gippsland. Wake to sunny mornings at your outdoor brekkie bar, wander bush trails to nearby water holes or explore historic country towns. Enjoy Tinamba’s renowned dining, visit local wineries and breweries or settle into friendly country pubs. As evening falls, return for sunset drinks on the deck, spotting kangaroos as festoon lights reflect on the water beneath wide, starry skies.

Good to know

Step into this Hamptons-inspired hideaway featuring soaring raked ceilings, French doors, and a bright, airy interior. Stay comfortable with the ceiling fan or split system, then unwind with the 55” Smart TV after a day outdoors. The kitchenette includes an electric cooktop, slow cooker, toaster, kettle, microwave, coffee pod machine, and ceramic water filter—ideal for relaxed meals and alfresco dining. Optional tasting platters and additional guest services are available by request at an additional cost and are popular for birthdays, anniversaries, or romantic getaways. Sleep deeply in the luxe king bed with premium linens, and refresh in the ensuite with fluffy towels, robes, complimentary slippers, and goat milk soap. Outside, wander through the emerging food forest, meet friendly Babydoll and Suffolk sheep, and admire the Appaloosa Mini Harlequin flock grazing nearby. Around the pond and pollinator gardens, new plantings are establishing to create future habitat and a seasonal pick-your-own experience. At dusk, enjoy ‘pink hour’ as kangaroos, cattle, and horses graze across the valley with sweeping views toward the high country. Heyfield is just 10 minutes away, offering a welcoming country pub, IGA, fuel, and essentials. Larger regional centres including Sale and Traralgon are around 25 minutes away, with charming towns such as Maffra, Briagolong, Rosedale, Tinamba, and Cowwarr nearby.

Other Details to Note

Banjo’s Cabin Gippsland welcomes couples or solo travellers aged 20 years and over due to the presence of an unfenced dam and other rural features. The indoor fireplace is available between May and September by prior arrangement and attracts a $25 fee per bag, which includes firewood and kindling. Fireplace use is subject to weather conditions and local restrictions, and only firewood supplied by us may be used. Fires must be fully extinguished after use and nothing must be placed on the fireplace during use. For safety reasons, swimming in the dam, bringing personal fire pits, BBQs or outdoor cooking equipment, lighting fires anywhere on the property, using candles or open flames, or operating drones is not permitted. The property isn’t suitable for parties, events, or visitors. Smoking or vaping isn’t permitted indoors, and pets aren’t able to be accommodated.

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

Air conditioning
Cleaning products
Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
Dishes and silverware
Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
Hair dryer
Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
TV
Wifi

Outdoors

Alfresco dining
Garden or backyard
Hammock
Patio

Bathroom

Bathrobe
Body soap
Conditioner
Hot Water
Shampoo
Shower
Shower gel
Slippers

Common

Air conditioning
Cleaning products
Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
Dishes and silverware
Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
Hair dryer
Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
TV
Wifi

Outdoors

Alfresco dining
Garden or backyard
Hammock
Patio

Bathroom

Bathrobe
Body soap
Conditioner
Hot Water
Shampoo
Shower
Shower gel
Slippers

Bedroom and laundry

Bed linens
Extra long beds (> 2m)
Extra pillows and blankets
Hangers
Room-darkening shades
Clothing storage

Family

Board games

Entertainment

Books

Home safety

Carbon monoxide detector
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

Ceiling fan
Indoor fireplace

Kitchen and dining

Coffee
Coffee maker
Freezer
Hot water kettle
Kitchenette
Microwave
Mini Fridge
Refrigerator
Stove
Toaster
Wine glasses

Parking and facilities

Free parking on premises

Location features

Garden view
Laundromat nearby
Mountain view
Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Services

Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more

Internet and office

Pocket wifi

House Rules

1. Strictly NO swimming / diving / entering the dam at any time as it is unsafe. 2. Please only drive / walk around the property in daylight due to unfinished site works. 3. Stick to the centre of the driveway at all times and always watch your step carefully due to ditches, uneven ground and steep rocky areas. 4. Always hop out of your car before reversing to check for obstructions. - Our pricing is heavily discounted (as noted in our listing) due to unfinished site works and outstanding safety signage. - By confirming this booking you are accepting full liability for your actions and safety whilst on site and acknowledging that you are entering the site at your own risk. - Strictly no outdoor fires / BBQ / cooking on site and use of indoor fire only allowed by prior booking at $25 fee (includes wood). Thankyou.

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Guest Access

Guests can enjoy limited access to our 9-acre working Greenstead, including paddocks and shared outdoor areas. Two additional accommodations are located on the property, each positioned over 100 metres from the cabin. As we live on site and care for the land and animals, you may occasionally see us moving around the property or carrying out light maintenance such as mowing. We’re always mindful of timing and give guests ample space to enjoy their stay. Self check-in via lockbox makes arrival easy, with a dedicated parking space located beside the cabin.

Reviews

Tyler

May 2026 · Booking.com

Everything was just so amazing. From the start to the end of our stay, it was great and easily the best stay ever. Location is amazing how quiet and peaceful and cabin is very beautiful. Lots of stuff in the cabin so you’re not just sleeping there. Me and my partner played some little games, walked around our cabin looking at animals and the nature, and had some wood fire to relax. We both really loved the view of sunrise from our bed, it was the best sunrise I’ve ever seen. The hosts were super kind and nice. It was nice that we got to see her when we leaving, she gave us some ideas to visit on our way home. Truly amazing place to stay and definitely will be back in the future!

Caitlin

April 2026 · Airbnb

Where do we begin?! Banjos cabin is beautiful, the views from the decking, the animals surrounding and the hills in the distance make it the perfect city escape! Banjos cabin itself is the perfect layout, making it spacious and cosy! Mel was an outstanding host who was happy to chat about everything and anything! We had a photoshoot with her animals which exceed our expectations, we made new a lot of new friends (in particular with the three alpacas)! Our only regret is that we didn’t book long enough! We cannot wait to return to Banjos Cabin to visit our new friends and beautiful host!

Alexis

April 2026 · Airbnb

Amazing stay! Mel was so responsive and went above and beyond. The place looks exactly like the pictures, if not better. The surroundings and animals are so beautiful. Such a relaxing, peaceful stay.

Emily

April 2026 · Airbnb

We had such a peaceful and restorative stay. The cabin is beautiful and the view is so tranquil. Mel and Chelsea were super responsive and accommodating. We would love to visit again!

Pavan Kalyan

April 2026 · Airbnb

Lovely location and great place to stay. Looking forward to spend more time there again! Mel was a great host and gave the clear instructions and very helpful throughout the stay. Recommend 💯

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