Unwind Holidays Camellia Cottage: Hideaway in the Picturesque Adelaide Hills.

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A view through a window of a garden with various plants and flowers, a wooden bench, and a small pond.
A corner room with a wooden table and two chairs, a window with curtains, and a hanging light fixture.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a bookshelf filled with books, a red sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A wooden door with a brass handle, a doormat, potted plants, and a red wheelbarrow.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, a bowl of fruit, and a pitcher.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
Sleeps 21 bedroom1 bed

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Crafers, SA
  • Place, Cleland Conservation Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Stirling Markets
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Lofty Botanic Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Adelaide, SA (ADL)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Unwind Holidays Camellia Cottage: Hideaway in the Picturesque Adelaide Hills.

Peaceful, one-bedroom cottage in Crafers, Adelaide Hills, set above the original red gum cottage among camellias and rhododendrons. Private access and deck, an indoor fireplace, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Just a 3-minute walk to Stirling's cafes, restaurants, bookstores, and galleries, with Mt Lofty Summit, Cleland Wildlife Park, and Mt Lofty Botanical Gardens all a 5-minute drive away. Ideal for a quiet romantic getaway or a slower-paced Adelaide Hills escape, close to Adelaide.

You will have the entire cottage to yourselves throughout your stay, with private access separate from the cottage below.

Camellia Cottage sits on Glenside Road in Crafers, upstairs above the original red gum cottage, surrounded by woodland camellias and rhododendrons. It's a quiet, private retreat well suited to a romantic getaway or a slower-paced Adelaide Hills escape, just a 3-minute walk from Stirling's township centre.

The cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed, along with private access and its own deck looking out over the woodland setting. An indoor fireplace makes the living space cosy on cooler days, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout for guests who want to stay connected.

Stirling is right on your doorstep, with cafes, boutique restaurants, gift shops, bookstores, and galleries all within easy walking distance. For those wanting to get further into nature, Mt Lofty Summit, Cleland Wildlife Park, and the Mt Lofty Botanical Gardens are each about a 5-minute drive away, offering hiking, native wildlife, and garden walks without needing to travel far.

Town Centre – Just a short walk or drive to Crafers village, where you’ll find cosy cafés, local dining, and everyday conveniences. Nearby Stirling (5 minutes by car) offers boutique shops, restaurants, and a charming village atmosphere.

Adelaide CBD – Only 20 minutes by car via the South Eastern Freeway, making it easy to commute or enjoy the city’s shopping, dining, and cultural attractions.

Public Transport – Regular bus services operate through Crafers, providing direct links into Adelaide and across the Adelaide Hills.

Driving – Convenient access to the South Eastern Freeway allows quick travel into the city or further into the Hills. Adelaide Airport is around a 30-minute drive.

Nearby Attractions – Just minutes from Mount Lofty Summit, Cleland Wildlife Park, and the Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, with scenic walking trails and panoramic views across Adelaide.

Day Trips – Within 40 minutes you can explore world-class wineries in the Adelaide Hills and McLaren Vale, or enjoy historic towns like Hahndorf and Birdwood. Barossa Valley is also just over an hour away.

Set on the scenic Glenside Road, the cottage is tucked into a quiet, leafy pocket of Crafers, one of Adelaide Hills’ most cherished suburbs. Known for its peaceful residential streets, heritage gardens, and strong sense of community, Crafers blends rural charm with urban access. Stirling, just around the corner, offers gourmet dining, weekend markets, wellness retreats, and cultural events all year round. The location also benefits from excellent road links, giving you direct access to Adelaide CBD in under 20 minutes.

From morning bushwalks to evening wine tastings, Camellia Cottage Crafers places you in a neighbourhood that feels both luxurious and down-to-earth. Discover the gentle rhythm of life in the Hills, where every moment is framed by fresh air, friendly smiles, and unforgettable scenery.

This cottage has been recognised in the top 10% for guest satisfaction and reliability.

The cottage has a kitchenette rather than a full kitchen, suited to light meal preparation, and there are no laundry facilities on-site.

We specialise in short-term/ holiday rentals. It is our number one priority to make your stay most enjoyable and memorable.

Our guests can enjoy a self-check-in property, but our friendly host and booking team are available through emails, calls, and SMS whenever the needs arise. Your privacy and enjoyment are our top priority for a WOW getaway

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9086231
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Adelaide

Located in Crafers, a neighbourhood in Adelaide, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Glenelg Beach and Cleland Conservation Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cleland Wildlife Park and Udder Delights Cheese Cellar. Adelaide Botanic Gardens and Adelaide Showground are also worth visiting.
Map
Crafers, SA

What's nearby

  • Service Woman's War Memorial Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cleland Conservation Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Stirling Markets - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Eurilla Conservation Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mount Lofty Botanic Garden - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Adelaide Belair Station - 13 min drive
  • Adelaide, SA (ADL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uraidla Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lockwood General - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Summit Cafe and Function Centre - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Bridgewater Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Grünthal Brew - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unwind Holidays Camellia Cottage: Hideaway in the Picturesque Adelaide Hills. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Unwind Holidays Camellia Cottage: Hideaway in the Picturesque Adelaide Hills.?

As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unwind Holidays Camellia Cottage: Hideaway in the Picturesque Adelaide Hills. on 18 Aug 2026 start from AU$541, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Unwind Holidays Camellia Cottage: Hideaway in the Picturesque Adelaide Hills.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unwind Holidays Camellia Cottage: Hideaway in the Picturesque Adelaide Hills.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unwind Holidays Camellia Cottage: Hideaway in the Picturesque Adelaide Hills.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Unwind Holidays Camellia Cottage: Hideaway in the Picturesque Adelaide Hills. located?

Located in Crafers, this cottage is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Stirling Markets and within 3 miles (5 km) of Cleland Conservation Park and Mount Lofty Botanic Garden. Crafers to Mt Lofty Trail Trailhead and Belair National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

RyanV

Camellia cottage

Amazing cosy little cabin perfect for an escape from reality.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

roy g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

camilla cottage

great ,cosy cottage to stay at ,clean,good ammities,great for a cuoples weekend together.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Hi, Roy! Thank you for the great review. Can't wait to have you back. See you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

WilhelminaS

Lovely Cottage

Beautiful and cozy cottage in a very picturesque setting Lovely views and the wood fire added to the ambience. Freya is a lovely host welcoming us, and we highly recommend this cottage
From a partner site

8/10 Good

WilhelminaS

Lovely Cottage

Beautiful and cozy cottage in a very picturesque setting Lovely views and the wood fire added to the ambience. Freya is a lovely host welcoming us, and we highly recommend this cottage
From a partner site

8/10 Good

WilhelminaS

Lovely Cottage

Beautiful and cozy cottage in a very picturesque setting Lovely views and the wood fire added to the ambience. Freya is a lovely host welcoming us, and we highly recommend this cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elspeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in the beautiful Adelaide Hills

We were very pleased with the property. A couple of suggestions for the owner to improve the property is perhaps some fly screens on the bedroom for overnight ventilation and an extractor fan in the bathroom/toilet area. Great location being in walking distance of Stirling with great cafes and hotel. Close to all the delights of Mt Lofty/Crafers ranges.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Wow, your feedback has us grinning from ear to ear! Thank you so much! Your suggestions are like little gems for us to work with – fly screens for the bedroom, a bathroom/toilet extractor fan? Brilliant ideas! We're all about making your next stay even more fantastic. And let's talk about the location! Being within a leisurely stroll of Stirling's cozy cafes and the local hotel is a treat, right? Plus, having the stunning Mt Lofty/Crafers ranges close by adds that extra dash of magic to your stay. Your feedback is the secret sauce that keeps us improving, so thank you for sharing. We can't wait to welcome you back for more unforgettable Adelaide Hills adventures! Cheers to more awesome stays in the future!
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Sue P.

Camellia Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My stay was very disappointing because the description on the website was not accurate, especially in regards to the kitchen amenities. There was no mention of there not being a stove or hot plate or an oven. There was no kitchen equipment provided in which to be able to use the microwave, nothing to cook with, heat food in or place food on. There were no pots and pans as advertised and even a simple pasta meal was not possible to cook. I needed to buy basic equipment to use the microwave and cleaning clothes as none were provided. There was no hot water to the kitchen sink nor the bathroom basin, which was in a cupboard and difficult to use. The freeway is very close and at times noisy. However, the bed was comfortable, the shower fine and a plentiful supply of wood was provided.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi Sue! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate your input and are sorry to hear that your stay fell short of your expectations, particularly in regards to the kitchen amenities. Rest assured, we have taken immediate steps to update the description to reflect the actual amenities provided to avoid confusion on future travelers. We also apologize for the lack of hot water in the kitchen sink and bathroom basin. This is not indicative of the high standards we strive to maintain, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Our team will investigate and address the issue promptly to ensure it does not recur. However, we would like to assure you the past travelers didn't experience the same. Our property consistently garners 5-star ratings from previous guests, making it quite uncommon to receive negative feedback. We also understand the request of compensation preceding the raised issues, and after carefully reviewing your request for a refund, we found that our policy does not allow for refunds in this particular case. We understand your disappointment, but we would like to clarify the circumstances that led to our decision. We genuinely appreciate your patronage and regret that we were unable to meet your expectations this time. We value your feedback as it helps us identify areas for improvement. Rest assured, we will be reviewing our processes to ensure a better experience for our guests in the future. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused and thank you again for bringing this to our attention.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Richards R.

Camellia Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Good
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Peaceful hideaway in the hills.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed staying at the property. It had a comfortable feel and we enjoyed the company of the owner. It was similar to our B&B in Balmain, NSW - Studio 44 B&B Balmain
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tess B.

Perfect Winter getaway!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a beautiful quaint cottage nestled in a well maintained and peaceful garden setting. As you climb the outside stairs you can appreciate the view of the camellias, the gentle flowing creek in the front garden and appreciate the aroma of the wood fires of the hills in winter. The owner, Freya came up to greet us and make sure we could work the air con and informed us of the easy trails to walk to Stirling(so close) and Crafers. She couldn't have been more welcoming. WiFi was great and Freya had installed a smart TV to allow streaming services but unfortunately there were difficulties with the signal which we overcame with our own HDMI cable. We left this attached to the TV for future guests to enjoy as the living area with the woodfire (didn't provide a lot of heat but was lovely to look at) is such a cosy area to relax with a good movie. The window table looks out onto a scene of greenery - very relaxing. The bedroom heats up fast with the air con and the bed is divinely comfortable. We loved the split level, walking down a few steps to the kitchen area (bar fridge, microwave & sink area) and along to the living space. The well appointed bathroom is charming with a stained glass feature. The whole property is very tastefully and practically designed to create a perfect relaxing weekend or short stay away. A complimentary bottle of wine and block of chocolate was a lovely touch. We had a lovely meal at the Stirling pub and enjoyed the coffee shops as well as taking in the Stirling markets on Sunday (every 4th Sunday of the month). We would come back without a second thought!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Mount Martha, VIC

Perfect spot to unwind close to Adelaide

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We wanted peace and quiet and a touch of Adelaide hills and was perfect.The host was very pleasant and couldn’t do enough to please us.We would be back again as it met all our needs
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tamara C.

Quaint, rustic tree house setting, We loved everything!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was thought of, from marshmallows for the fire, bottle of wine, gourmet chocolate, Sheridan towels & quality linen, pillows.Felt like we were well away from the hustle & bustle in a gorgeous tree house setting. Glorious Camelias & a running stream through the property
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

40th birthday getaway weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautifully quaint apartment in a gorgeous and tranquil setting. A delight!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chloe O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful area

Very nice accommodation in a beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

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