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Remodeled historical cottage w/indoor firepit, lovely place to relax

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Living area

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Olinda, VIC
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the area

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With a stay at this vacation home in Melbourne (Olinda), you'll be steps from Dandenongs and 12 minutes by foot from Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve. .This vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens.
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What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens - 1 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Alfred Nicolas Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Belgrave Station - 13 min drive
  • Tecoma Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pig & Whistle Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Micawber Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Olinda Tea House - ‬3 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.

Remodeled historical cottage w/indoor firepit, lovely place to relax

Welcome to The Idaway Retreat, your cozy home-away-from-home nestled in the lush hills of Olinda, right on the doorstep of the Dandenong Ranges. Designed for families and groups, this spacious retreat comfortably hosts up to 13 guests with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, offering the perfect balance of comfort, warmth, and breathtaking natural beauty.

Step inside to discover inviting living spaces featuring a crackling indoor fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, and large windows framing panoramic views of the surrounding forest and hills. Every corner is crafted for relaxation from the cozy reading nooks to the open dining area perfect for shared meals and laughter.

Outside, enjoy peaceful mornings with birdsong, or unwind on the deck as the sun sets over the ranges. You’ll be just minutes from Olinda’s charming cafés, gardens, and walking trails, yet tucked away enough to feel like your own private sanctuary.

Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a group reunion, or a quiet mountain escape, The Idaway Retreat welcomes you with warmth, style, and the magic of the hills.

The main house comprises of 5 bedrooms accommodating 9 guest for the price listed

4 PERSON COTTAGE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AT ADDITION COST OF $200 PER NIGHT ONLY AVAILABLE WITH FULL HOUSE BOOKING (bedroom 5)
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Extra Cleaning fee may apply
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated 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

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