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Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, toys
Delany is the ideal retreat for your next family holiday in Bright's picturesque tree-lined Delany Avenue. Stroll to shops, river, and park or unwind under the walnut tree in the fully-enclosed back garden with a BBQ and outdoor setting. Enjoy WiFi, a gas fire in living area, electric blankets on all beds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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.

Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home

This spacious 3 bedroom cottage is ideally situated in Bright's beautiful tree-lined Delany Avenue. Stroll to the shops, river and park or just relax under the canopy of the walnut tree in the fully-enclosed back garden. 48 Delany is the ideal place for your next family holiday. You can even bring the dog!

5 minutes easy walk to town along Delany Avenue.

Accommodating up to 8 guests (max). Great for 2 small families, 3 couples or a girls weekend away. Can comfortably accommodate 4 adults and up to 4 children. Three couples is also an option.

*********Maximum of 6 adults. ********

Bedroom configuration:
Bedroom One - Queen bed;
Bedroom Two - Double bed;
Bedroom Three - Two Double beds
Electric blankets on all beds.

Pricing
Pricing is from $260 a night.
Christmas school holidays 4 night minimum lets.
Long Weekends/Special Events minimum 3 nights stay.
Payment through HomeAway.
Please let us know in your enquiry if you are bringing your dog. There is an additional fee of $50 per stay for your doggy guest and you must bring your own blankets/rugs to protect the furniture.

Features
Wifi
Multi-split system heating & cooling
Gas fire in living area
Electric blankets
TV, DVD player and DVDs
CD/radio
Board games, books & toys
BBQ and outdoor setting
Washing machine and dryer, clothes line
Fully-equipped kitchen
Travel cot, stroller, high-chair
Large porch/drying area
Lots of room for bikes, toboggans or skis
Large fully fenced back garden
Fire pit
Well-behaved dogs welcome
All linen and towels provided
48 Delany is strictly no smoking

Bright to Mt Hotham 1hr 10mins 55 kms
Bright to Falls Creek 1hr 10mins 63 kms
Bright to Mt Buffalo 45 mins 30 kms



Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Strictly no smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please return the keys to the keysafe
If you brought your dog, please check and clean up the back garden
If you used the BBQ please give it a clean
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 and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $50 flat rate - well behaved dogs welcome inside.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Toys, books, games, travel cot available

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Family and Pet Friendly - a Real Home Away From Home Bright
137588

About the neighborhood

Map
Bright, VIC

What's nearby

  • Bright Splash Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Centenary Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bright City Clock Tower - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bright Library - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bright Visitors Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Albury, NSW (ABX) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bright Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sixpence Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sweet Retreat - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wandi Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Riverdeck - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home located?

This family-friendly Bright vacation home is located on a river, 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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Family and Pet Friendly - a real home away from home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 130 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and simple, clean house. Thank you for a lovely stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

campbell s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect get away

perfect location ( not to close to town and not to far) and felt very homely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

My family enjoyed our stay at this cottage, it is situated walking distance into Bright and has everything that you need.We had a great stay and would recommend this cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

House is very spacious and clean, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place to stay in Bright

Very well equipped place with good heating and very comfortable Great location close to town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boden H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great house and location, has everything you need for a family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER F., CHELTENHAM, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Nice property with a great yard for our two fur babies. Nice and close to town with everything we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Kavita K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Loved visiting Bright, great location, walking distance to restaurants and splash park. Accomodation is dated but clean. Enjoyed the children’s books and games.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carolyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well Appointed Property

We loved our stay. It was clean and cozy for our Autumn stay. Great location and quiet and private.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Neat and tidy close to town backyard was great for the dogs comfortable home will be back for sure lots of things to do around bright and surrounds and would recommend it to my friends especially good that I could bring my dogs thanks so much
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to town

Great dog friendly property, neat and tidy and a short stroll into bright shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place!

Perfect place to stay for a fewpunyain bikers. Close to to town
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

darryl p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little property ...... we stayed for 7 days

Everything we needed ....... great heating ...close to bright central .... beautiful comfortable bed ...good closed in backyard for our pup
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bright getaway

Good location, walking distance to shops. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family home

Great house for a family and dog. Walking distance to the Main Street.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, well equipped

We were after something affordable and comfortable for an event weekend at Bright, and this didn’t disappoint.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurelie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great stay!

nice house, we enjoyed the firepit in winter. Easy check-in service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

PETER F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely as usual

its an older place but it has such a nice feeling and is in great location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, comfortable home away from home

We loved how warm and cozy the house was. Our kids enjoyed the games and walnut tree. Beds were comfy. We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal stay

An excellent stay, everything worked as needed and the manager even arranged to have the heat on and the electric blankets on ad we were arriving at 0200 in the morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay.

This is the 2nd time we've stayed here. Absolutely love the set up and location. Very comfortable and will most definately be back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lisa f.

Great Property

Fully equiped with everything you need great place

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home

Great place to stay for a family of 6 with a pet. Great location and Judith is avery accommodating host! It feels like a home away from home! Thank you for having us!We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PETER F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Nice as always
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cozy home

very cozy home for our little getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023