Megan Gale's Daylesford retreat up for rent
After purchasing their dream weekender a year ago, model Megan Gale and her husband, former Carlton player Shaun Hampson, have listed it on Airbnb.
The couple bought Dollywood, a 1940s bungalow in the pretty Victorian town of Daylesford, from their friends, former footballer Marcus Baldwin and his wife Eloise Fox.
After giving it some subtle updates, the couple listed it on Airbnb in April for up to six guests per stay.
The weatherboard home is known for its neon ink sign at the front, and features vintage Hollywood and Palm Springs stylings throughout.
As regular visitors to Daylesford, Gale and Hampton visited the area before and after they had their children, River, 7, and Rosie, 4.
“Daylesford, for Shaun and myself, has always been a really special place,” Gale told Domain.
In 2018, they discovered Dollywood, and snapped it up when it hit the market in September last year.
“We thought it was so sweet; it had great charm and the kids loved it,” Gale said.
The bungalow now features an indoor wood heater, backed by a curved timber wall separating the living area from the bedrooms, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows that open out to the verandah.
Throughout the house, artwork including a cactus print, a neon sign (a nod to Dolly Parton), and various wall hangings, have been chosen by Gale.
“I wanted some warm mustard, navy and pink tones coming through the house, so I injected that here and there,” she said.
Guests can stay at the home for between $400 and $800 a night and can enjoy a hamper filled with local goodies and curated soundtrack of Hollywood classics during their stay.
Images: @dollywood_daylesford (Instagram)