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Asses Ears Wilderness Lodge

3.0 star property
Brimpaen cabin with bar/lounge

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Asses Ears Wilderness Lodge puts you within a 15-minute drive of Grampians National Park.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Main amenities (2)

  • 8 cabins
  • Bar/lounge

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6 Share Ensuite Cabin

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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5 Share Ensuite Cabin

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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4 Share Ensuite Cabin

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Triple Ensuite Cabin

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Double/Twin Share Cabin

  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
130 Schmidts Rd, Brimpaen, VIC, 3401

What's nearby

  • Grampians National Park - 12 min drive - 5.6 km
  • McKenzies Falls - 23 min drive - 26.7 km
  • The Pinnacle - 43 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Fallen Giants Vineyard - 45 min drive - 42.1 km
  • Halls Gap Zoo - 48 min drive - 49.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wander Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Wander Inn Wartook Valley - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Asses Ears Wilderness Lodge

Asses Ears Wilderness Lodge puts you within a 15-minute drive of Grampians National Park.

Languages

English
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At a glance

Property size

    • 8 cabins

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Dining

  • 1 bar

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pool or billiards table

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lifts
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 8 rooms
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Asses Ears Wilderness Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Asses Ears Wilderness Lodge?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Asses Ears Wilderness Lodge.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Asses Ears Wilderness Lodge?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

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Asses Ears Wilderness Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful
Great stay. It is a beautiful place and the cabin was spacious and comfortable - as was the common room. The kitchen is outdoors and provides cooking utensils but don't expect anybody else to clean for you. Also you should provide your own food. As it is pretty far out the landscape and the stars are amazing. If the owner is not at the reception when you arrive, just give him a call. He is friendly and fun and can give you some tips for hiking. We did enjoy our stay.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dated and Dirty
We wish we had read the reviews before booking. The place is very dated and had nothing in the cabins except beds and a very old dirty bathroom. There was no TV, Fridge, Tea/coffee making facilities, Toaster etc in the cabins. You had to go to an outdoor communal kitchen that was like a big open shed and full of cobwebs, animal droppings and pretty much everything was covered in dust. The continental breakfast was non existent. Again you had to try and find something in the fridge outside and hope you were not taking someone else food as you were not allowed to take food into your cabin. We won't be going back
1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Dump in grampians
No towels no sheets no toiletries no breakfast even though we had prepaid for it. The place was so dirty and not anything of interest for a tourist. As Australians we were embarrassed that this was accommodation for overseas visitors. We were under the impression it was 3 stars. We have stayed in a lot of 3stars accommodation beforw and this was rhe worst by far. I want my money back!
Jan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great bush experience. Good base to expl Grampian
A great alternative to the touristy Hall's Gap. The bungalow was spacious and clean. Great beds and bed linen. Cooking amenities in the breakfast building. Steve, our host, was a great source to learn about the region, the wildlife, the hikes and, above all, the people. Of course, if you need the type of comfort offered by a 4 star hotel, this place is not for you, but being in the middle of nowhere is mind-blowing when you scan the sky at night (a dome of stars, stardust, "starmilk" we had never seen anywhere, even in Colorado or in the middle of the Pacific ocean), the sight of mobs of kangoroos is amazing. Highly recommended!
Pascal, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Very bad experience
Wasn’t happy with the stay that we were expecting, it’s inside the bushes, no mobile network, as we have kids, they gave us the the house inside the bushes, which were not safe and risky. As Free breakfast was mention, there was no staff to serve u, dirty kitchen area. Water wasn’t safe to drink, It’s good for teenagers to live in bushes there but not good at all for a family with kids.there are no market around, no people, it’s just empty land around u,you just have to drive around. Visiting places are quite away from the stay place. Wasnt happy at all. Won’t go there again.
Poonam, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Lovely owner & location but dirty & dilapidated.
The owner met us on arrival and was very friendly and gave us a brief tour. The location was lovely, allowing us to see a lot of wildlife and view the Grampians in the wilderness. Unfortunately the communal area was dirty, greasy and full of cockroaches and mice! We couldn't even consider cooking there and so had to drive the 40-50km to Horsham to buy dinner. The bins were ransacked in the night, by possums I presume, and over 24 hours later still hadn't been cleaned up. Regarding our lodge, the curtains, bedding and screens were dirty and full of holes, the ceiling was covered in spider webs, the bathroom was filthy, the bin hadn't been emptied, and the cupboard under the sink contained unknown brown contents!!! Each morning we woke up with insects/spiders all over the bed and the walls were paper thin so, had we not been getting up before 7am each day, we would have been awoken by the dogs barking. The air con was fine though and the bed comfortable. I would advise paying a little extra and staying elsewhere.
2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

A tranquil night in a wonderful wilderness
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Worst hotel
No signal to make calls. No towels, soaps. No cups , plates , microwave. You have to go out to get all this I. Dark. Look scary place. Poor service. Waiting for long to get keys. Try to call but owner didn't pick the call. Couldn't get out of car there were 3 dogs. Not recommended to anyone. Felt that I lived in cementry.
anita, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Assess Ears Wilderness lodge
The cabins are all the same and can be configured how you want by the owner. Next time I would book through the owner by phone rather than online. The online sites have different configurations for the cabins which is confusing. However due to the remoteness of the place and poor phone reception it is often difficult to contact by phone. I was unable to do so and had to book online instead.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

One night stay
Isolated in the country for a real outback experience. At one with nature.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Understaffed at that point after Easter
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great host!
Facilities were basic- and just what you need. Nothing lavish. Three gorgeous dogs and a fantastic owner! The kitchen is a bit old/ basic - so we bought our own pans, would bring a sharp knife next time and that was fine :-)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

right in the wild
the location requires you to drive the small roads into the forest, with lovely views of the mountains and sky. make sure you arrive early before sunset, and preferably with food that can be heated/cooked for dinner. there is a common kitchen area (sheltered) and lounge area (indoor) and 2 friendly dogs. nearest place to buy anything is Wartook which is 15 min drive away, and all of them close by 5pm. Enjoyed the sunset views and would have enjoyed the stars too if it wasn't so cloudy. Sadly we didn't experience kangaroos coming to our doorstep, which seemed very likely, but we did see many around on the way in and out.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Interesting Hotel
As advertised that there was a pool which wasn't functional. The breakfast wasn't good milk out of date by 6 days and mouldy bread. The owner is a great bloke and serves a cold beer. The concept is great but needs work. Rooms where generally clean but need work also. I think a revamp is required overall and could make it great
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

Great country getaway
Wonderful host beautiful scenery great spot . Won't be disappointed if your looking for a nice little getaway
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Rustic getaway
Room itself clean and comfortable. No fridge or tea making. bathroom needs work but hot shower. Outside needs clean up. Common room OK - TV, bar and pool table. Communal kitchen disappointing. Bbq, fridges etc filthy. Mice and overflowing bins. Animal and bird droppings. Needs to be all screened in. Place has great potential. Owner more involved in Quad bike side.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Horrific experience with the property and Expedia!
Shocking experience: poor signage, nobody to greet us or check us in. Dangerous dogs freely patrolling the property (jumping on our car). Property looking very daggy, very different from what we have seen online. Didn't stay at the property, although we have paid for 3 nights (nobody was there to check us in). Property owner blaming Expedia for not informing them about our booking... Expedia: horrible experience, kept us for hours on the phone...We are still waiting for full refund... Mature couple, professionals.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

assesears
the cabin was quite comfortable we only slept there as we had family members staying at Wartook Rise where we joined in and had all our meals there There were lots of kangaroos throughout the Grampians we also went into Horsham wher we did some shopping
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

Too far from anywhere
The cleanliness and facilities were dreadful. Dirty camp kitchen with possum poo everywhere. We couldn't swim in the pool as it was unusable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

Simple, rustic accommodation in a remote setting.
CALL DIRECTLY AND COMFIRM YOUR RESERVATION!!! We turned up after a 4hr drive to find they had no record of us booking. It was extremely frustrating. The male owner was VERY rude upon arrival, despite us having proof of our reservation. Thankfully, his wife was lovely and sorted it out. The cabin itself was very basic, missing lightglobes, doors that were difficult to open, very worn carpet and bathroom. But the bedding was clean and the bed comfortable. There are no in room facilities (kettle, coffee, cups etc, tv, radio), but these are available in the communal area. I found it an awkward place to stay, I didn't feel welcome or particularly comfortable. Thankfully we were only after a place to lay our heads at the end of the day and weren't relying on the level of accommodation to count toward the quality of our trip.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Stayed here for 2 nights, abit far from halls gap but close to waterfalls, it was a little awkward on the first night as we were the only one staying there,but we got used to it and enjoying the 2nd day and 3rd day, quiet and peaceful area and steve is quiet friendly too :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

A Ear Resort With lodge.
Great tranquillity under the misiltoe thanks.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

great views
great surroundings and beautiful views