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Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room

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A clear pond surrounded by rocks and ferns, with a wooden deck on one side.
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Mount Dandenong, Victoria
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, William Ricketts Sanctuary
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About the area

Melbourne

With a stay at this cottage in Melbourne (Mount Dandenong), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Puffing Billy Steam Train and Dandenong Ranges National Park. .This cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Dandenongs and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from William Ricketts Sanctuary.
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What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • William Ricketts Sanctuary - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tree Fern Gully Track - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Tecoma Station - 14 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olinda Tea House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miss Marple's Tea Room - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room

Just 45 minutes from Melbourne CBD, Garden Cottage is a luxurious romantic retreat set on a tranquil 10-acre estate—one of Mount Dandenong’s best-kept secrets. This charming hideaway offers everything you need for a dreamy escape: a romantic four-poster bed, crackling open fire, private spa room, and a full kitchen with a continental breakfast hamper included for your first morning.

Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, the cottage is nestled among towering mountain ash trees, ancient tree ferns, and vibrant seasonal blooms—camellias, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, and magnolias. In 2024, the gardens were beautifully refreshed, making your stay even more magical.

Part of Fern Falls Cottages (alongside Fern Cottage), the property is just 1km from Olinda village and a short drive to SkyHigh Observatory and popular wedding venues—perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries, or a romantic weekend away.

Unwind, reconnect, and let nature work its magic.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 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 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

Property is also known as

Gatehouse For Two At Merrow

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AU-4944-listing-18

Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Saskia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury and high quality in all details and finishings. Can't fault this little gem, 5 stars all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private, relaxing weekend in the trees

Gorgeous accommodation which was exceptionally clean. We enjoyed the spa, walks and nearby towns with lovely little shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosie, tranquil

Bright, light filled house in the Dandenong Ranges. Well looked after, fantastic gardens full of life and colour and the sounds of nature. Comfortable and warm retreat just right for the two of us. Close to great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

What a stunning property. The garden cottage is so quaint and beautifully furnished. Very comfy bed and that spa!!! Did the forest walk at night and the pleasure of meeting the very nice owner. Was the perfecy honeymoon. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya K., Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunningly beautiful

We stayed at The Garden Cottage for our honeymoon. We could not have picked a better place! The grounds and perfectly landscaped gardens and forest are spectacular during the day and night. The hot tub with garden views is absolutely beautiful and everything in the cottage is thoughtfully designed and super comfy. Communication with Emelia was so easy and she was quick to respond.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet weekend away

Just a restful weekend very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manas S., Box Hill

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Getaway

My partner and I spent a weekend away at this wonderful cottage. Equipped sufficiently and beaitifully maintained. The garden was magnificent. We loved the hot tub. Host was communicative. I would recommend 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful short visit

Super comfortable stay - great spa, all the kitcheny things you’d need and a lovely outdoor area. Short stay but the environment made it relaxing and seemingly longer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021