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Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Melbourne

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Exterior detail
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Olinda, VIC
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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About the area

Melbourne

Olinda stay.A stay at this Olinda vacation home places you steps from Olinda G167 Bushland Reserve and within a 5-minute walk of Dandenongs. Olinda G168 Bushland Reserve and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Olinda G168 Bushland Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • National Rhododendron Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Belgrave Station - 12 min drive
  • Upwey Station - 12 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cork On Cook’s Corner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pig & Whistle Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Bistro - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station

From the moment you step into the Cottage grounds you are surrounded by history and the sights and sounds of nature. All local attractions are only moments away.

You can retreat to the cottage to enjoy the luxury accommodation and facilities, experience the local village or explore the great surroundings on your door step.

*** Welcome goodies upon Check-in ( wine, cookies, nibbles ) ***

The three bedroom (two bathroom) Cottage boasts:

• Original unique features - Olinda Old Police Station.
• Walk-in/built in wardrobes
• Two fireplaces
• Wood fire Hot Tube
• Sofa Room (designer furniture)
• Reading room (with desk space)
• Fully equipped Kitchen (Including Falcon cooker)
• Bluetooth speaker
• Extensive landscaped gardens and grounds
• Gym ( Free weights, bands, functional and cardio equipment)
• Sauna/relaxation room (Old Goal Cell),
• Luxury amenities, Linen, Towels
• Numerous in house entertainment ( Samsung Art TV, Futsal table, Ping Pong table, library and an assortment of games).
• Lavazza Coffee

Easy street level vehicle access and parking for several cars.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No outside footwear to be worn in the house.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ManaVi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home filled with everything youll need for a comfortable stay. The hot tub and infrared sauna were an added bonuses! Thank you to host for maintaining such a lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Errol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Roslyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent house and location

Lovely old home, close to Olinda shops. Scratchy towels and no face washers
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigal B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend stay

Everything was beyond perfect! We’ll definitely be back soon. A beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place for a weekend away. The spa and sauna are great. The beds are super comfy. The garden is beautiful. Are really fantastic place to relax with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023