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Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm

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A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and outdoor seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and a table, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
A wooden post with a plaque, a metal gate, and a grassy area with a fence in the background.
A living room with a red sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and a microwave.
A living room with a red sofa, yellow armchair, and a coffee table with books. There are wall-mounted lamps and a door in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Cockatoo, VIC
  • Place, Wright Forest Bushland Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Lake Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Puffing Billy Railway
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

bathroom

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Cockatoo, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this cottage is in a rural area. Monbulk Winery and Carlei Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Puffing Billy Railway and Gemco Community Theatre. Australian Rainbow Trout Farm and Puffing Billy Steam Train are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Cockatoo, VIC

What's nearby

  • Wright Forest Bushland Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Emerald Lake Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Mount Majestic Bushland Reserve - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Puffing Billy Railway - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 17 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 5 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Railway Dog - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bam Bam Italian - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Penny & A Pickle - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lauritos Pizza and Pasta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Independent Gembrook - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm ?

As of 12 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm on 20 Feb 2027 start from AU$531, 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 Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Trickle Hill - enjoy bush, wine and relaxation on a hidden farm located?

Located in Cockatoo, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Wright Forest Bushland Reserve and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Gembrook G203 Bushland Reserve. Gembrook G204 Bushland Reserve and Emerald Lake Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location nestled in nature. Unfortunately the weather was pretty terrible but it was cosy inside. The place feels homely, and beds were comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you so much for having us, we had a lovely time. Beautiful property and a very helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2026
Thank you Nikita! It was an absolute pleasure to host you .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
we loved our cost weekend at Trickle Hill, it's a beautiful quiet spot! super dog friendly, our dogs loved having friends to play with that came and visited. The fireplace kept us toasty and beds were comfy. Our baby daughter loved exploring the trees and looking at the horses, we'd love to stay again! Also nice and close to eateries and attractions but you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Unfortunately I was in the area for a family emergency not a holiday. Everything was as described. Being winter, the wood stove kept the living area cosy, but the bedrooms were very cold, so bringing an electric blanket would be a good idea.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2026
hi Marilyn, I'm so sorry you were cold in the bedroom. We always ask our guest to tell us if they need anything, and we could have very easily brought you an electric blanket. We personally love a cold bedroom, but if you leave the door open to the livingroom during the day, the bedrooms warm up quite well, as the heater is dimensioned to heat a house triple the size of the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my third time staying here and it was perfect for myself and my needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Relaxing and homely
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location. Value for money. Lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Aukje and Arthur are very kind and welcoming. They have 3 beautiful dogs and Horses on the property that will come say Hello. The cabin itself is well furnished. Well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds.You can hear the sound of Kookaburras in the morning. The beautiful towns of Emerald and Gembrook are a short drive with great spots for lunch and dinner. The local IGA is high quality if you need to stock up on groceries.All in an amazing spot, for some peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend away

Clean properly that presents as advertised Thankyou for having us
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely farmhouse stay

We had a lovely farm house stay at trickle hill with Aukje proving to be a knowledgeable guide about the area. The unit is quaint and has everything you could need to enjoy your stay 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hosts

We really appreciated the flexibility and generosity of our host She is a terrific communicator who went out of our way to accomodate us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hidden gem

Comfortable home, surrounded by nature, quiet, lovely visiting pack of dogs. Owners are very easy to reach if needed. Close to Kieth Kiln regional park so worth a visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a lovely quiet spot, unique property.

Very pleasant and welcoming - quiet and peaceful. Had everything you need. Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rainforest Serenity

Once again thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Trickle Hill. Really appreciated the warm welcome we received from Aukje and Arthur, the comfortable accommodation and friendly furry friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Even dogs need a holiday

Love the property, the surroundings, the forest, friendly hosts and their 4 dogs. Went for walks from Kurth Kiln picnic area both days we stayed. Thoroughly enjoyed it, so did our dogs. There are nice restaurants nearby too. Thank you Aukje and Arthur for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Hidden Gem

A very peaceful getaway. Pretty cabin with everything you need plus a wood burning fire for cold nights. Loved walking around the property meeting the owners 3 dogs, and the horses. Would love to go back soon
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friendly and tranquil bush retreat!

Trickle Hill was the perfect property for our little family holiday. Our hosts Aukje and Arthur were delightful, friendly and welcoming. The wood heater, groovy decor, bush setting and friendly farm animals were all highlights. We had a wonderful stay and thank Arthur and Aukje for all their help and local recommendations of places to visit, especially the walking tracks at Kurth Kiln.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

Trickle Hill is a great cottage, very well appointed with comfortable beds and a gorgeous wood heater. Very peaceful location with plenty of bird song and no traffic noise whatsoever. Hosts Aukje and Artur are friendly and hospitable, along with their gorgeous doggies Bailey, Morph and Helmut. A wonderful peaceful place with plenty to see and do nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

This is a lovely peaceful place. Our dogs and I enjoyed exploring the property. We said hi to the pigs and discovered a pond with water lillies in flower and ducklings. The bush around is lush and green. You forget how much you need this until you are there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mid year break

Magnificent setting, actually enhanced by rain and fog. All good, thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic nature escape

I have a lovely couple of nights at this property. The place is clean and nice, and the surrounding forest is beautiful. The wood heater was super impressive! So easy to use and kept the whole house warm all night (in winter!) Best indoor wood heater I've ever seen by far! The hose was lovely as were her dogs, who were very friendly with mine. A+++ !!! Looking forward to returning one day, I highly recommend this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My grandson loved playing with the dogs and so did our dog

Lovely people who own the stayz everything we needed. Weather not very good so perhaps some extra paving to keep the mud down. However with dogs etc this may be hard
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hideaway cottage in the forest.... overwhelmingly beautiful

What a beautiful, peaceful and relaxing holiday my partner and I had. The kookaburras were singing at 8pm and early in the morning. The fresh air was invigorating and the hosts were down to earth, helpful and friendly. This property is full of heart and beauty. Be sure to head here for a retreat away from the busy day to day world that we live in. Escape and enjoy every moment. Be sure to play and pat the gorgeous friendly dogs. Thank you for having us stay : )
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Secluded junk yard,first impression disappointing

Only heating is a wood burner..plenty of wood but uncut.Cosy interior, average amenities. Unnecessary rules and restrictions...Not suitable for everbody!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2023
We are sorry your were not happy. Reading the ad before booking will help avoid surprises - we are very clear on what we offer :-)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Check-in, location

2 night getaway

The cottage itself was clean & well appointed. The beds were comfortable & the shower water hot. Some longlife milk on arrival would have been appreciated. The access was steep & narrow, difficult to navigate at night. The access code for the gate was not received so had to ring the owner to get it. The key pad is not lit at night so difficult to find the right buttons without getting out of the car & using a torch.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar 2023
Hi Glenda, I am sorry to hear you were not completely satisfied . Most communication happens through the app, which you didn’t use, so you indeed didn’t see the entry code I sent in the morning, together with a request for your approximate arrival time , which, if we know, we use to welcome you, show you around, tell you some things about the area, and, to ask you if you need anything- which we then can provide. we couldn’t be there for you, as you didn’t communicate at all. We tried to meet up through the weekend, but you arrived very late, ( probably after the lights at the keypad stopped working- they are solar, but don’t go all night) and left very early. I can only advise you to use the way of communication VRBO has put in place. It will probably make subsequent visits less disappointing- for you and your host.
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