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Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district.

Melbourne cottage in Gruyere area

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A wooden deck with wicker furniture and a chessboard.
A neatly made bed with a beige quilt, two rolled towels, and white pillows. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small decorative item.
A modern living room with a sofa, a dining area with wooden chairs, a kitchen with a sink and kettle, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A rustic wooden building with a porch and a tree with white blossoms.
A rustic wooden house with a green roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Gruyere, VIC
  • Place, Oakridge Wines
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Coldstream Hill Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the area

Melbourne

Gruyere stay.Your stay at this Gruyere cottage places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Maddens Rise and Oakridge Wines. Warramate Hills Nature Conservation Reserve and Coldstream Hill Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Maddens Rise - 7 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Oakridge Wines - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 8 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Coldstream Hill Winery - 9 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Domaine Chandon Green Point Winery - 12 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 40 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mare Coffee Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sammys Charcoal Chicken - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zoncello Yarra Valley - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beechworth Bakery Healesville - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Tree Cafe - ‬10 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.

Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district.

Two bedroom cottage. Restful terrace overlooking lawns and garden, nearby pond in a beautiful native parkland setting. A comfortable, private, and well positioned base for your visits to the best wineries and entertainment facilities the Yarra Valley has to offer.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai
  • Terrace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 592 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Two queen sized beds only available.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district. to the airport?

This cottage is 42.7 mi (69-min drive) away from the Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district. to downtown Melbourne?

This cottage is 28.4 mi away from Melbourne.

Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Shahin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautiful and the host is responsive and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed our stay, lovely place and very tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great, nice and quiet apart from the local possum that walks on the roof. If staying for,longer periods a cooktop would be great.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Quiet relaxed stay

Quiet comfortable property warm fire relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leonie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing and peaceful. Full of beautiful birdlife. The surrounding views were amazing. Warmest welcome from hosts. Close to many wineries. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

A great base for a weekend in the Valley

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A beautiful clean tidy well set up cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

FIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning place to stay for a cheeky getaway to the Yarra Valley. Perfect location. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gavin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would highly recommend this property for a quiet relaxing getaway.The cottage is beautifully presented and located in great spot, close to an abundance of local wineries.Martin was a great host and made us feel very much at home.Will definately be returning here for our next Yarra Valley escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful, super clean, great communication. Lovely 4 day break . Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

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

Fantastic place for a getaway

The cottage was clean and well presented, amenities are good. The property is amazing, large garden and grassed areas to walk around and lots of wildlife. We had a fantastic getaway and can’t thank Martin and Antoinette enough for the hospitality they provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Wonderful property

Maddens Cottage is really a very lovely place to spend time. Really coudn't fault anything and the setting and beauty of the Cottages surroundings is perfect. Both Martin and Antoinette greeted us and were kindness itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Krysia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Weekend in Gruyer

Lovely location listing stated kitchen we brought breakfast provisions with no where to cook them only microwave provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

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

Amazing!

Fantastic everything - location, accommodation and surrounding property, and hosts. Highly recommend for family or friend groups, loved that there was a couple camp chairs to take to vineyard concert we attended (above and beyond). Will absolutely stay again and for longer as soon as we can.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Excellent escape to tranquility

The cottage was delightful, everything we needed for a quiet getaway. Spotlessly clean and didn’t even see a spider! Marty was there on arrival and very accomodating. Location perfect. Thoroughly recommend this slice of heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

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

A tranquil retreat

A lovely little cottage in a gorgeous tranquil setting. It was the perfect place to relax and unwind while exploring the area. We fell asleep to the sound of singing frogs and woke to the birds. Very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in the heart of Yarra Valley and so convenient to Healesville township. We loved the peace and quiet and beautifully maintained property. The little extras of cookies and milk a bonus,also coffee pod machine. Weber bbq and pan was handy to cook a good breakfast. A sharp knife in the kitchen would of been useful.Highly recommend this cottage. Very comfortable stay. Birds and bunnies were plentiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a beautiful, relaxing and quiet area. Away from the hustle and bustle. We were able to wander around the property and it was stunning with the most amazing veiws, of rolling hillsides. The cottage itself was perfect and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again! Communication was great and hosts are lovely! Highly recommend
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Weekend cottage getaway!

We were beyond impressed with our stay at the Maddens Cottage! The cottage itself is impeccably clean, cozy and beautifully furnished - and the location is amazing! The property is private and tranquil, yet so close to nearby wineries of the Yarra Valley. Antoinette and Martin went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable - with clear directions, helpful local knowledge, and personal touches and details within the accomodation that made our stay special! We can’t wait to come back and stay again, thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

10/10

A perfect experience. The check in process was seemless and communication from the host was clear, prompt and helpful. The cottage is clean, well kept with, completely functional and very homely. The location is absolutely stunning, with amazing views of the valley, surrounding wineries and ranges.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Penelope J.

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

Rustic Country Cottage

Nestled in the countryside, this charming rustic cottage offers a perfect escape. With a quaint veranda and the soothing sounds of nature, it’s a tranquil retreat. Inside, a cozy integrated living room, dining area and small kitchen. The inviting bedrooms feature plush bedding and natural light, while the lovely garden with wildflowers completes the experience. The abundance of birds and wildlife is an added bonus. Very quite. A true gem for anyone seeking relaxation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Highly recommend this perfect cottage in a fantastic location!

Such a beautiful and welcoming property. Loved that there was a coffee machine and pods provided, along with a few small additions. Really felt like a home away from home. Sitting on the porch watching the amazing wildlife and taking in the picturesque views, all while enjoying a drink and some food. It really was such a relaxing time away and well suited to family, couples and friends. So many wineries to choose from all within a short drive. There are also many other options suited for families. Cannot thank Martin enough for everything during our stay! Look forward to booking again in the future. 
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Peaceful and pretty

We had such a lovely time; the house was adorable and had everything we needed. It was better than the photos! The grounds were so nicely manicured with beautiful flowers and native plants. It was so peaceful and quiet and the hosts were so lovely. I would definitely recommend and definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H.

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

Perfect

Perfect location for a winery tour. Very nice hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina P.

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

Peaceful Paradise

The property was beautiful and the cottage was well presented, cozy and well stocked. Loved the chickens, ducks and possums we saw around the cottage. It's so close to local wineries and Healesville, making our adventures so much easier. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Tranquil cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. The hosts were very welcoming and the property is quiet and spacious. Perfect spot for a weekend getaway in the Yarra Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022