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Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room

Cottage near Dandenong Ranges National Park in Melbourne

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Property grounds
TV, fireplace
A lush garden with tall trees and ferns, a bench, and a table with chairs.
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mount Dandenong, Victoria
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, William Ricketts Sanctuary
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About the area

Melbourne

Mount Dandenong stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Mount Dandenong cottage, you'll find Dandenong Ranges National Park and William Ricketts Sanctuary. Also, Dandenongs is within half a mile (1 km) and Tree Fern Gully Track is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • William Ricketts Sanctuary - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Singleton Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tree Fern Gully Track - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Tecoma Station - 14 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Miss Marple's Tea Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬8 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.

Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room

Just 45 minutes from Melbourne CBD, Garden Cottage is a luxurious romantic retreat set on a tranquil 10-acre estate—one of Mount Dandenong’s best-kept secrets. This charming hideaway offers everything you need for a dreamy escape: a romantic four-poster bed, crackling open fire, private spa room, and a full kitchen with a continental breakfast hamper included for your first morning.

Surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, the cottage is nestled among towering mountain ash trees, ancient tree ferns, and vibrant seasonal blooms—camellias, rhododendrons, hydrangeas, and magnolias. In 2024, the gardens were beautifully refreshed, making your stay even more magical.

Part of Fern Falls Cottages (alongside Fern Cottage), the property is just 1km from Olinda village and a short drive to SkyHigh Observatory and popular wedding venues—perfect for honeymoons, anniversaries, or a romantic weekend away.

Unwind, reconnect, and let nature work its magic.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Gatehouse For Two At Merrow
Gatehouse Cottage - For Two at Merrow Cottage
Gatehouse Cottage - For Two at Merrow Mount Dandenong
Gatehouse Cottage - For Two at Merrow Cottage Mount Dandenong
AU-4944-listing-18

Frequently asked questions

How close is Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room to the airport?

This cottage is 46.3 mi (73-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room to downtown Melbourne?

This cottage is 21.8 mi away from Melbourne.

Garden Cottage - Luxury romantic hideaway and decadent private spa room Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

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

Private, relaxing weekend in the trees

Gorgeous accommodation which was exceptionally clean. We enjoyed the spa, walks and nearby towns with lovely little shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

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

Quiet weekend away

Just a restful weekend very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefan D.

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

Cosie, tranquil

Bright, light filled house in the Dandenong Ranges. Well looked after, fantastic gardens full of life and colour and the sounds of nature. Comfortable and warm retreat just right for the two of us. Close to great restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

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

Home away from home

What a stunning property. The garden cottage is so quaint and beautifully furnished. Very comfy bed and that spa!!! Did the forest walk at night and the pleasure of meeting the very nice owner. Was the perfecy honeymoon. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya K.

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

Stunningly beautiful

We stayed at The Garden Cottage for our honeymoon. We could not have picked a better place! The grounds and perfectly landscaped gardens and forest are spectacular during the day and night. The hot tub with garden views is absolutely beautiful and everything in the cottage is thoughtfully designed and super comfy. Communication with Emelia was so easy and she was quick to respond.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manas S.

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

The Perfect Getaway

My partner and I spent a weekend away at this wonderful cottage. Equipped sufficiently and beaitifully maintained. The garden was magnificent. We loved the hot tub. Host was communicative. I would recommend 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Wonderful short visit

Super comfortable stay - great spa, all the kitcheny things you’d need and a lovely outdoor area. Short stay but the environment made it relaxing and seemingly longer
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025