EMU Lodge Belleview / Jacksons Hill Retreat

Belleview Hilltop Retreat

Jacksons Hill / Belleview Drive area, Sunbury VICAlso listed on Airbnb & Booking.comHilltop main house + private studioMain house maximum 30 guests · Studio sleeps 4

Two distinct stays

One address, two book-direct stays.

In the Jacksons Hill / Belleview Drive area you can book the full hilltop main house for a group stay, or the separate studio for a smaller visit. The studio has its own entry and private bathroom, while the main house guests use the house and main outdoor areas. Choose the stay that fits your group and enquire directly with the host.

Which Belleview stay should I choose?

Main houseBest for larger families, groups, photo stays, extended visits, and longer stays.
StudioBest for couples, small families, work trips, airport stopovers, and quiet stays.
Same location optionsTwo ways to stay around the Belleview / Jacksons Hill area depending on your group size.
Direct helpSend the enquiry and the host can recommend the right setup.

Stay 01 — The Main House

The hilltop main house

The Belleview / Jacksons Hill Main House is the larger stay in the Jacksons Hill / Belleview Drive area: a spacious hilltop home with broad city and countryside views, three living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, gardens, a covered entertainer’s deck, and flexible bedding for families or larger groups.

For smaller groups the standard setup uses the main bedrooms and living areas; for larger groups, extra beds and mattresses can be arranged. Send your preferred dates through the booking form and the host will confirm the correct setup, availability, and total directly.

Setup note: This house has multiple Airbnb listing configurations. Use the direct enquiry to confirm whether your stay needs the standard 6-bedroom setup or the larger event/group setup for maximum 30 guests.
Main house pricing: $450 weekdays for up to 5 guests, $650 weekends for up to 5 guests. Extra guests over 5 are $50 per person per night. Maximum occupancy is 30 guests. $300 cleaning, $500 deposit, 20% off stays of 7+ nights.

Main house photo highlights

Belleview main house ensuite bathroom
Belleview main house queen bedroom
Belleview main house bedroom with desk
Belleview main house shower bathroom
Belleview main house double bedroom
Belleview main house bedroom with TV

What this place offers

  • 6–7 bedrooms depending setup
  • Flexible bedding for larger groups
  • 3 bathrooms / 3 toilets
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Walk-in pantry & cooking essentials
  • Coffee machine, tea & kettle
  • 3 separate living areas
  • 75-inch smart TV & board games
  • Covered entertainer’s deck
  • Gas BBQ available on request
  • Peaceful landscaped gardens
  • Fully fenced backyard
  • Fast unlimited Wi‑Fi
  • Central heating & cooling
  • Laundry with washer & dryer
  • Driveway & off-street parking
  • Fire extinguishers on site
  • Self check-in by keypad
  • City and hill views

Stay 02 — The Studio

The private Belleview Studio

A self-contained studio on the side of the Belleview house, set up for up to four guests with two queen beds, a private bathroom, kitchenette essentials, fast Wi‑Fi, and peaceful hill views. Studio pricing starts from $90 per night, with weekends nights at $120. The studio has its own entry and does not include access to the main house backyard or playground.

Studio pricing: $90 weeknights, $120 weekends, $50 cleaning fee, $300 deposit, and 10% off stays of 7+ nights.
Belleview Studio with two queen beds
Belleview Studio two queen beds with ensuite entry
Belleview Studio outdoor seating with hill views

What's inside the studio

  • Two comfortable queen beds
  • Private bathroom with bathtub and shower
  • Simple kitchenette setup
  • Microwave, kettle & small fridge
  • Coffee, tea and essentials
  • Smart TV
  • Fast free Wi‑Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout blinds & extra bedding
  • Private side entry
  • Shared driveway parking
  • Outdoor seating with hill views
  • Laundry nearby by coin laundromat
  • Main house backyard not included
  • No pets
  • Fire extinguisher on site

The studio is at the same Belleview / Jacksons Hill address but is booked as an independent stay. The driveway is shared, while the studio entry, room, bathroom, and kitchenette area are private to studio guests.

Where you'll be

Jacksons Hill / Belleview DriveApproximate area only · exact address after confirmation
Sunbury Central / shopsapprox. 5–10 mins
Sunbury train stationapprox. 8–10 mins
Melbourne Airportapprox. 22 mins
Calder Freeway accessapprox. 8–12 mins
Macedon Ranges wineriesapprox. 30 mins
Melbourne CBDapprox. 40–45 mins

General location: Jacksons Hill / Belleview Drive area in Sunbury. This map shows the approximate area only; the exact address is shared after booking confirmation. Drive times are approximate and can change with traffic.

House rules

You’ll be staying in someone’s home, so please treat it with care and respect.

Checking in and out

  • Check-in after 3:00pm
  • Checkout before 10:00am
  • Self check-in with key safe / keypad

During your stay

  • No pets
  • Quiet hours: 11:00pm – 6:00am
  • Commercial photography allowed by prior approval
  • No smoking inside

Parties & events

  • Main house: events may be approved before arrival
  • Main house: minimum 2-night booking may apply for events
  • Studio: no parties or events
  • Additional event cleaning / setup fees may apply from $300

Pricing & deposits

Belleview / Jacksons Hill main house

  • $450 per night for up to 5 guests on weekdays
  • $650 per night for up to 5 guests on weekends
  • $50 per extra guest, per night, over 5 guests
  • Maximum occupancy: 30 guests
  • $300 cleaning fee
  • $500 deposit required with confirmation
  • 20% long-stay discount for 7+ nights

Belleview Studio

  • $90 per night on standard nights
  • $120 per night weekends
  • $50 cleaning fee
  • $300 deposit required with confirmation
  • 10% long-stay discount for 7+ nights
  • Studio sleeps up to 4 guests

Refund policy

  • Full refund when cancelled at least 30 days before check-in
  • 50% refund of nightly rate when cancelled at least 7 days before check-in
  • No refund within 7 days of check-in
  • Scheduled payment refunds depend on how much has been paid at cancellation time

Additional rules

Guest limit: Main-house bookings include up to 5 guests in the base price. Extra guests must be approved before arrival and are charged at $50 per extra guest, per night. Studio bookings are for up to 4 guests only.

Property care: Please keep shoes off indoors where possible, report damages immediately, do not move furniture unless approved, wash and put away dishes, and return the property to its original condition.

Checkout checklist: Leave beds unmade, clean and put away dishes, return moved furniture, remove rubbish to the correct bins, turn off appliances, A/C, lights, close windows and doors, lock the property, and return keys as instructed.

Fees and fines: Lost keys / emergency key delivery may start from $100. Excessive cleaning may be charged from $500. Indoor smoking may attract a $500 fee. Dirty-property cleaning may be charged up to $1,000. BBQ cleaning may be charged at $100 if the BBQ is not left clean.

Visitors: Visitors not listed on the reservation need prior approval. Local guests should contact the host before booking.

Safety & property

Safety considerations

  • Children welcome in the main house
  • Main-house outdoor areas, gardens, balconies, and driveways should be used with care
  • Studio guests do not have access to the main-house backyard or playground

Safety devices

  • Exterior security cameras monitor outdoor areas only
  • No cameras inside guest rooms or bathrooms
  • Smoke alarms installed
  • Fire extinguishers installed
  • Carbon monoxide alarm not listed