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9.6 out of 10
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
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Explore the area
Emerald, VIC
- Emerald Lake Park9 min walk
- Dandenong Ranges National Park
- Puffing Billy Steam Train12 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Train Whistle Cottage
Available for guests needing emergency accomodation as well as guests who would like a break from their busy lives.
Catering for families and their pets (conditions apply) Train whistle cottage offers a fun stay for all.
She is a great old dame with little quirks here and there.
The property is fully fenced. ( Please check the fencing to see if it is good enough for your child or pet before leaving them outside on their own).
As you enjoy your say at Train Whistle cottage you will hear the ever so gentle Whistle of Emeralds famous Puffing Billy steam train as it makes its way through the Dandenongs to Emerald Lake park, on its way to the lovely small town of Gembrook.
A 5 minute walk takes you to Puffing Billy Station where you can board the train to either Gembrook or Belgrave, take part of the famous ride through the lush green country side of tree ferns, gum trees, hills, and rolling pastures.
Only a 5 minute walk from Train Whistle Cottage, you can enjoy the many café’s, restaurants, and shops that Emerald has to offer.
Train Whistle cottage is in a great tourist location, within a half hours drive, you can visit the vinjards in the Yarra Valley, the nurseries in Monbulk with its world famous Tulip Festival in September/October, hike through Sherbrook forest with its huge gum trees, Lyrebirds etc. Enjoy the view from the summit of Mount Dandenong over the city of Melbourne, and if you are adventures you can climb the 1000 steps from Ferntree Gully to Sherbrook, visit Cardinia Damn where you can see Kangaroos, these are just a few things you can enjoy of the Dandenong Ranges and surroundings.
For the children and the young at heart, there are a few parks within 15 minutes walk of Train Whistle cottage, 5 minutes to puffing Billy park and 10 minutes to Emerald lake park, where you can find Walking tracks, playgrounds, Amphitheatres, picnic shelters and murals. The Emerald Museum showcases photographs, documents and memorabilia through the years from Aboriginal occupation to the present day.
Catering for families and their pets (conditions apply) Train whistle cottage offers a fun stay for all.
She is a great old dame with little quirks here and there.
The property is fully fenced. ( Please check the fencing to see if it is good enough for your child or pet before leaving them outside on their own).
As you enjoy your say at Train Whistle cottage you will hear the ever so gentle Whistle of Emeralds famous Puffing Billy steam train as it makes its way through the Dandenongs to Emerald Lake park, on its way to the lovely small town of Gembrook.
A 5 minute walk takes you to Puffing Billy Station where you can board the train to either Gembrook or Belgrave, take part of the famous ride through the lush green country side of tree ferns, gum trees, hills, and rolling pastures.
Only a 5 minute walk from Train Whistle Cottage, you can enjoy the many café’s, restaurants, and shops that Emerald has to offer.
Train Whistle cottage is in a great tourist location, within a half hours drive, you can visit the vinjards in the Yarra Valley, the nurseries in Monbulk with its world famous Tulip Festival in September/October, hike through Sherbrook forest with its huge gum trees, Lyrebirds etc. Enjoy the view from the summit of Mount Dandenong over the city of Melbourne, and if you are adventures you can climb the 1000 steps from Ferntree Gully to Sherbrook, visit Cardinia Damn where you can see Kangaroos, these are just a few things you can enjoy of the Dandenong Ranges and surroundings.
For the children and the young at heart, there are a few parks within 15 minutes walk of Train Whistle cottage, 5 minutes to puffing Billy park and 10 minutes to Emerald lake park, where you can find Walking tracks, playgrounds, Amphitheatres, picnic shelters and murals. The Emerald Museum showcases photographs, documents and memorabilia through the years from Aboriginal occupation to the present day.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please put the keys back in the lockbox on the post near the front door. Thank you.
Please send a message to us once you check out of the property. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Melbourne
Emerald, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this holiday home. Australian Rainbow Trout Farm and Puffing Billy Steam Train are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Fountain Gate Shopping Centre and Westfield Knox. Travelling with kids? Consider Tesselaar's Bulbs and Flowers, or check out an event or a game at Dandenong Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours, golfing and fishing.
Emerald, VIC
What's nearby
- Emerald Lake Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Puffing Billy Steam Train - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
- Sherbrooke Forest - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
- SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
- Olinda Falls - 26 min drive - 19.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Edison Bakehouse - 11 min drive
- Bam Bam Italian - 3 min drive
- Yarra Ranges Estate - 11 min drive
- Pine Grove Hotel - 12 min drive
- The General Food Store - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Evelin and Rob
We are a local couple who both grew up in the hills. Rob in Healsville and the Yarra Valley, Evelin in Kallista. We are full of adventure, we love our travels, we like sleeping under the stars, B&Bs, local and overseas travel. We thoroughly enjoy our 7 children between us and our 12 grandchildren. Not to forget or beautiful German Shepherd Gypsy and Little Tinkerbell who we take with us wherever we can, hence our pet friendly holiday rental for you to be able too take your children/ grandchildren and pets. We hope this helps you to enjoy your holiday or break with your loved ones.
Why they chose this property
We know what it is like to find accommodation for us together with our extended family and our pets, so we decided to provide this opportunity for like-minded people like us. We have provided anything that we could think of to make sure either a couple or family and friends with there 4 legged family would need to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
What makes this property unique
Train Whistle Cottage is a great family/ friends gathering place for guests coming from far and wide to meet up with family and friends. Wedding parties can stay together, there are lots of wedding venues within half hour from the cottage including Gum Gully farm. You can arrive by bus which is a 5 minute walk to the cottage if you want to leave your car at home. Where possible, time permitting (and us not being away ourselves) we can pick you up/drop you off for weddings or puffing Billy.
Languages:
English, German, Dutch
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