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Funky, art-inspired holiday apartment | Emerald, Vic

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A wicker outdoor dining set with a glass-top table, two chairs, and a striped rug.
A naturalistic garden with a rock formation, ferns, and various plants.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of trees through a window, and a painting on the wall.
A hallway with framed artwork on the walls, a patterned rug, and a door leading to another room.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, colorful pillows, a white coffee table, and a wall decorated with framed pictures.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Emerald Lake Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Toys
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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Emerald, VIC
  • Place, Emerald Lake Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Wright Forest Bushland Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Luxe Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

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

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Emerald, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this apartment is in the mountains and on a lake. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Cape Schanck boardwalk are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Puffing Billy Railway and Gemco Community Theatre. Consider Swallowfield Winery for a night out or Australian Rainbow Trout Farm if you're travelling with kids. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Emerald, VIC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Lake Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wright Forest Bushland Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Chadstone Shopping Mall - 42 min drive - 58.5 km

Getting around

  • Emerald Station - 3 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 19 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Railway Dog - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bam Bam Italian - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Monbulk Fish Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Penny & A Pickle - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Funky, art-inspired holiday apartment | Emerald, Vic pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Funky, art-inspired holiday apartment | Emerald, Vic?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Funky, art-inspired holiday apartment | Emerald, Vic on 18 Nov 2026 start from AU$227, 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 Funky, art-inspired holiday apartment | Emerald, Vic?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Funky, art-inspired holiday apartment | Emerald, Vic?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Funky, art-inspired holiday apartment | Emerald, Vic?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Funky, art-inspired holiday apartment | Emerald, Vic located?

This family-friendly Melbourne apartment building is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Emerald Lake Park and Wright Forest Bushland Reserve. Gemco Community Theatre and Puffing Billy Railway are also within 2 miles (3 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. 32 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was a beautiful, quiet place to stay. Had everything you needed for either a long or short term stay. Carmel was a great host and nothing was too much trouble. I would definitely stay again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful and quiet

Was a lovely place to stay. Carmel was a great host and definitely recommend staying there. Plenty to see and a beautiful area of Victoria.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2025
Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay!

This is a well-decorated artistic and lovely place to stay! Carmel is an amazing host! I 200% recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Can't top 200%! LOL. Thanks for the great review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing family stay

Our little family of 4 had a wonderful stay. The tree house & tree swing were a big hit with our kids (ages 4 & 7) & we all loved the massive bath. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2021
It was lovely having you stay. So glad the kids enjoyed their time here. Thanks for being such great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Fun

We had a great stay at Carmel’s cozy BnB. Lovely and warm on a cold night, generous breakfast and Emerald is a great place to visit. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2025
So pleased you enjoyed your stay. thanks for being great guests. welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location and home

We absolutely loved our stay. Carmel was a perfect host and provided us with a lovely tour and handy information. We loved the board games and the beautiful garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
So pleased you enjoyed your stay, Sandra. Thanks for being great guests and welcome back anytime :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing property to stay at. The house was clean, tidy and full of amazing little surprises (books, toys, games, etc). The breakfast bar was full of yummy things, and Carmen made sure we had all we needed before leaving us to ourselves. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Great place in Emerald
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2022
Thanks Tony! Welcome back any time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Emerald

Pleasant stay, a bit small place but clean and tidy. Beautiful cottage garden
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2025
Glad you liked your stay and pleased u explored the garden too. thanks for being awesome.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely Funky

Great stay from start to finish. Delightful ,informative ,unobtrusive host . Lovely breakfast provisions . We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Thanks so much for the great feedback. It makes me truly happy to know that you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back anytime :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good hideaway in emerald

Lovely place and great to unwind. We like our privacy so it was good to relax. It’s probably a good idea to mention to the owner if you would rather not be disturbed during your stay, as the owner also lives on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet hideaway in the hills

Great property, in a quiet and peaceful location with a garden, rosellas and cockatoos. Close to Puffing Billy and other attractions. Has all the facilities you need for more than just an overnight stay - bedroom, lounge room, and full kitchen. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2023
It was great having you both here and lovely to hear you enjoyed the property. Hope the Puffing Billy conference went well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Complete Serenity

Such a beautiful gem. Carmel is a great host, thinking of everything you may need. Her home has so many interesting books and artwork, it was great to explore. We had breakfast watching a king parrot and rosella's eating seat just metres from our seat. Plus, perfectly located in Emerald to explore the Dandenong Ranges.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
It warms my heart to hear that you enjoyed your stay. I love watching the birds too. Thanks for being great guests :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A couple of days away.

We stayed for 4 nights and it was great. Very quiet and peaceful and we got to rejuvenate our batteries. It didn't matter that it rained the entire time. Carmel was very friendly and accommodating and the supplies were plentiful. Enjoyed ourselves so much, we would be happy to return again. With out the rain.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Dec 2020
Would love to see you back anytime! Thanks for being such great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good

Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2023
Glad to have had you as guests :)
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

I won't be returning

The amenities were adequate, although 2 people could not fit into the bathtub comfortably, even though Carmel stated they could. My main issue is the fact that Carmel specifically stated that we should open all the drawers in the bedroom and lounge room and see what's inside them all. So once Carmel left, looking through the bedroom we found tarot cards, reading runes, a ouiji board and dream dictionary all in the bedroom drawers she told us to open. It really felt like her spiritual views were pushed onto us and made me and hubby feel very uncomfortable. I messaged Carmel afterwards to inform her that we felt very uncomfortable about what was found and there was no response. If someone has spiritual beliefs that welcomes items such as a ouiji board and tarot cards, this place would be a great oasis, if not I suggest skipping this place and finding something else. Maybe you can speak to Carmel about removing those items if its not your thing. Honestly I won't be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2022
Everyone has different preferences and I am very sorry you did not find the little "extras" to your taste. Just to clarify, I have no strong spiritual beliefs and have no intention of pushing any ideology on anyone. I don't even know how to read Tarot or Runes LOL. The items in the bedroom are provided just to offer a bit of fun for guests - to explore if they so choose. One key point to note is that there is definitely no Ouji Board! There are however many other quirky things in the drawers like funny books, puzzles and card games, in addition to the items you mentioned. Again, I apologise if 3 of our many little surprises offended you. We've had nothing but positive feedback about the special extras from past guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picture perfect

Fantastic. Even better than the pictures
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2022
Thanks very much, Kate. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back any time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

A beautiful tranquil setting, the cottage was beautiful with every detail accommodated for. The Host Carmel was warm and welcoming. And a beautiful walk to a lovely private lake is on offer. Thank you for a lovely stay Carmel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
So pleased you enjoyed your stay and took the time to venture to the lake. It's a little local surprise. Thanks for being great guests. Welcome back any time :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

What a gem, from the soft towels to the covers and quilts and the finer details of how this place is decorated and fitted with essentials its an amazing place for the family to hide out and relax to enjoy the beautiful gardens and nature surrounding it. We loved every corner of this place. We must return to discover more local places as we only stayed 1 night for a family wedding but fell in love with the place. Thank you so much for your hospitality it was a pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2022
Lovely to have had you here. Thanks for being great guests and so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Carmel, the host, has thought of everything and was extremely helpful and friendly. We loved exploring both the apartment and the grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quirky, clean and cosy.

Carmel was a wonderful host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. All of the small touches didn’t go unnoticed and were much appreciated. The kids loved the uno cards and the breakfast provisions were a lovely addition. We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again when in the area next. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2021
Thanks so much for the lovely review. It would be a pleasure to have you back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Had a lovely stay! Property is clean and has a lot of character. Great location, close to the main shops and things to do. Breakfast supplies was a nice touch, would definitely stay here again. Thank you Carmel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Isabel. It was a pleasure having you here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home!

Fabulous property, very lovely owner!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2021
Thanks for your kind words and glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Accommodating accommodation

We really appreciated the way a request for something a little extra was delivered so graciously. Loved the food available for breakfast. Garden and birds delightful. Thanks. Would definitely recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2021
So pleased you enjoyed your stay and thanks for being such great guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely home in a quiet place

Our stay at Carmel's place was very relaxing. The house is very nice, tucked away between the forest and a lovely garden. Carmel was helpful and very accommodating with us, having to reschedule our visit because of lockdown. Would definitely recommend and would stay here gain.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2021
Thanks for being such great guests. Welcome back any time.
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