Ballakup House in Jarrahdale
About this house rental
Situated in Perth, this attractive house for $287 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. 2014 STAYZ Award Winner - Best Outdoor Lovers Property WA Ballakup is the perfect tranquil bush getaway, and yet only minutes from Millbrook winery and the many historical and natural attractions of the Jarrahdale-Serpentine area. Why drive 4 hours or more to the south-west of Western Australia when you can be amongst the beautiful Jarrah forests of Jarrahdale in around 45 minutes from Perth. Ballakup is not your average holiday house. Why not treat yourself to something special? The modern but earthy house boasts a unique blend of architectural features such as skillion and barrel vaulted ceilings, quality finishes and a stunning solid jarrah deck contoured around native grass trees. Set in just under an acre of forest, bush and grass trees this custom designed home backs onto state forest with the Munda Biddi mountain bike and walking trail literally right behind the property. Kangaroos, emus, cockatoos and other native wildlife abound. Jarrahdale has a long and interesting history with logging in the area dating back to the mid-1800s. Local attractions include the Millbrook award-winning winery/restaurant, an operating saw mill, museums, Koala and wildlife parks, Serpentine dam and National Park, endless walking and mountain bike trails, parks and picnic areas. Ballakup is perfect for a quick weekend getaway, a relaxed holiday with friends, family holidays, tourists visiting Perth or for that romantic trip away. Mountain bikers, hikers and nature lovers will also love it. "Ballakup" means "place of grass trees" and is derived from the word "Ballak", used by Indigenous peoples of the area (the Nyoongar) for grass trees. Accommodation: Ballakup has 4 large bedrooms, with a full ensuite bathroom for the main bedroom. There are 3 queen size beds, 3 single beds (one a trundle bed) and a double sofa bed. The main bathroom features a spa bath and sumptuous travertine marble tiling. The main living area has polished jarrah flooring, a deluxe kitchen, a 10-place dining suite, a cosy wood-burning heater and a stunning view over the deck and bush beyond. Quality furniture and appliances, heaters, fans and air conditioning ensure comfortable living year round. Freshly cleaned bed linen and towels are provided. Sorry, but we do not allow parties, functions or pets. Local attractions include: Millbrook Winery - fabulous winery and award-winning restaurant Serpentine National Park and Dam - beautiful scenery, picnic spots and great cafe Serpentine Falls - lovely picnic area, scenic walks and great place to see kangaroos up close Historic Jarrahdale Town - museums, walks, Tavern, etc Heritage Sawmillers Saw Mill - last remaining saw mill in Jarrahdale Cohunu Koala Wildlife Park Munda Biddi mountain bike and walking trail New Jarrahdale Skate Park - awesome concrete skate park for the kids Langford Park walking trails and mountain bike cross-country race course Kitty's Gorge and many other scenic hiking trails Numerous picturesque picnic spots and parks or a little further afield in the Perth Hills: Perth Hills Wine Region Araluen Botanic Park Lesmurdie and Serpentine Falls Wungong Dam and reservoir Mundaring Weir and Hotel Canning Dam and Reservoir Mt Cooke and other Perth Hills region trails Armadale Reptile and Wildlife Centre
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Map of Perth
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(184 Reviews)
4.0
Nice relaxing in forest setting
3.0
Cleanliness of the property was disappointing.
Windows dirty and not cleaned.
Old coat hangers hanging in wardrobes and other items.
Made it feel like someone lives in the house and just left due to us booking the property.
Didnt feel like the property was inspected or rooms / showers had been cleaned prior to us checking in.
Spa worked well and was clean which was a positive and the kitchen was clean.
5.0
Beautiful and peaceful accommodation in amongst the Jarrah Forrest! I got ready for my wedding at Ballakup house with my bridesmaids. It was amazing š
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Was peacful
3.0
The setting is wonderful, so beautiful. House needed a good dust and floors doing, decor needed updating. Curtain and finishings where underwhelming.
5.0
Great property,loved the location, only problem for us was access for elderly persons.
5.0
What a fantastic getaway destination. The outlook in every direction was Forest - stunning. Having two wings of bedrooms enabled great privacy
5.0
3 friends celebrating with a couple of nights stay together.
Lovely property.
Well equipped with kitchen/crockery/linens/shower gel, hand wash etc
Very comfortable beds and furniture.
Fantastic deck.
Love the trees.
Close to walking trails, coffee, Millbrook, etc
Would love to return.
5.0
Fantastic location close to Perth
Perfect with wings for sound proofing for babies sleeping
Will probably try and stay again
5.0
Nicely tucked away, with walking distance to the local amenities and walking/bike trails
5.0
Second time staying here and it was just as good as the first. Its the perfect place to relax and unwind. The house is clean, tidy and well maintained. I look forward to our next stay.
4.0
Our group had an enjoyable stay in this lovely spacious home. The house has large bedrooms with comfortable beds. The living and kitchen space is open with many seating options and plenty of amenities in the kitchen. Very good for a larger size group. The weather was very cold and rainy during our stay so we were grateful for the wood heater and additional electric heaters in the bedrooms. There were also many spare blankets available if needed. Looking out the window into the beautiful Jarrahdale forestry was a delightful way to wake up in the morning. We were happy with our stay and would happily stay again.
5.0
We had a lovely Weekend away on a rainy weekend. When we arrived we were concerned it was going to be too cold but once we lit the fire and turned on a heater in each bedroom, we were all toasty. Beds were comfy and warm enough and the showers were a lovely stream with fast hot water. Can you tell we were cold outside?
We would stay here again. Thanks Joe!
5.0
This is such a beautiful place. Plenty of room and very comfortable bedrooms. This house is perfect for a relaxing short-term or long-term family getaway. A little slice of heaven!!
Definitely be back
5.0
Great layout with sleeping wings adjoining but separated from a spacious open plan living space allowing quiet time to yourself or coming together and mixing when you want. A beautiful bush land setting and spacious deck area. The place ticked a lot of boxes and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
4.0
We had a great stay in Jarrahdale. The house backs onto the mundabiddi trail which we rode everyday. The house was well equipped.
5.0
A great house in a beautiful peaceful and serene location. Perfect for large families with everything you need. Lots of space in and out.
5.0
The house is so well-designed with the bedroom wings on either side of the living areas! Kitchen is well-equipped, and bet fireplace will be a winner in winter. Loved sitting outside surrounded by gorgeous bush and trees, watching the birdlife! And loved the spa-bath!
4.0
One of the best holiday home we visited. Beds are very comfortable, home is beautiful. Everything works well except the kitchen tap is lose need to be fixed.
5.0
It was excellent, however we think air on will need servicing. There is a very offensive smell coming from aircon in main living area, but the property is beautiful!
5.0
Lovely house! Centralised living space so we could all be together, plenty of options for downtime (DVDs, magazines, tv) aircon & heaters worked amazing. Linen was all fresh and the locals were so friendly. Would definitely consider staying here again
5.0
We got married close by at Millbrook Winery and used the property for our families to stay in and for us to get ready on the day. Has a wonderful āHā shaped layout which allows 2 separate wings to get ready at the same time separately.
5.0
A well designed functional house amongst the beautiful Jarrah trees, the late 4pm check in was the only down side.
5.0
A peaceful, enjoyable stay.
5.0
Great loved it. Fridge could of used a clean and couldnāt get bbq to work but everything else was exceptional
5.0
Fantastic
5.0
My friends and I, all being mature women, really enjoyed our stay and the location. The bush area surrounding the house was beautiful with all the native plants including lots of Blackboys (Zanthorrea). The house was extremely lovely the way the bedrooms were at each side of the living area. We would recommend this stay to anyone.
5.0
Beautiful accomaxtion perfect for family and or friends for a holiday or weekend away
5.0
Great spot for our gathering
5.0
Beautiful, peaceful, comfortable, spacious home. We all had lovely time.
5.0
What a wonderful location in such a gorgeous house. Thank you so much for letting our family of ten stay. We could not be happier with all aspects of the property and communication with the owner.
5.0
Beautiful area to stay. Fireplace and bath tub were great way to relax. Tranquil environment. Would definitely stay again.
Thanks for having us.
5.0
A great short stay weekend with friends. Two separate sleeping wings were great for privacy with a central kitchen/lounge for catching up. Loved it!
5.0
Perfect place to stay for a relaxed break with friendsā¦fabulous house, fabulous locationā¦.we will do againā¦
5.0
Due to covid I couldnāt stay but my 5 friends did and they had no complaints at all.
1. House excellent, clean, modern, well set up kitchen,beautiful surroundings and plenty of firewood.
2. No heater in one room but it was warm as the blankets were plentiful.
3. contact with the owner was really good and i found him to be very pleasant, helpful and kind.
5.0
In the middle of the forrest, with a wood fire burning, it was the perfect winter weekend getaway. The rooms are huge, the living area very spacious and the location was beautiful! We were short a few towels, and tea towels, but other than that is was fantastic! I will definitely be returning
5.0
Amazing winter getaway
In the middle of the forrest, with a wood fire burning, it was the perfect winter weekend getaway. The rooms are huge, the living area very spacious and the location was beautiful! We were short a few towels, and tea towels, but other than that is was fantastic! I will definitely be returning
5.0
Beautiful spacious property
3.0
If youāre outdoor people like we are, take your own outdoor heater..
Nice among the trees
3.0
Nice enough place
If youāre outdoor people like we are, take your own outdoor heater..
Nice among the trees
4.0
Aaaaaah the serenity
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Perth?
The average price for a rental in Perth is $157 per night. This rental is $130 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Ballakup House in Jarrahdale. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didnāt find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Ballakup House in Jarrahdale pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Ballakup House in Jarrahdale?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, parking, laundry, and balcony / patio.
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