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Remodeled historical cottage w/indoor firepit, lovely place to relax
Holiday home in Melbourne
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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13
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Explore the area
Olinda, VIC
- Place, Dandenongs1 min walk
- Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park4 min drive
- Place, Alfred Nicolas Gardens4 min drive
- Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)58 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Single Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
About this property
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)
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)
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
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- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Extra Cleaning fee may apply
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 that 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Melbourne
Olinda, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this holiday home. Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Westfield Knox and Stud Park Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at State Basketball Centre or Nunawading Basketball Centre.
Olinda, VIC
What's nearby
- Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
- Grants Picnic Area - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Edison Bakehouse - 5 min drive
- Cork On Cook’s Corner - 8 min drive
- Prosperina Bakehouse - 9 min drive
- Dudley's - 4 min drive
- Ranges at Olinda - 4 min drive
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