[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Hillside Home City Views and the 1000 Steps! Vacation home in Melbourne, a short walk to Dandenong Ranges National Park ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113518700/113518673/eed8ebb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113518700/113518673/7096bbce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113518700/113518673/492f2225.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113518700/113518673/409d02ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113520000/113518700/113518673/0922ce45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Dandenong Ranges National Park, Charming Hillside Home City Views and the 1000 Steps! provides everything you need. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom2153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Hillside Home City Views and the 1000 Steps! Escape to this picturesque hillside retreat, perched above the famous 1000 Steps, one of Melbourne’s top bushwalking destinations. Conveniently located near Upwey village and train station, Upper Ferntree Gully station, local shops, and Belgrave township. This inviting home comfortably accommodates up to 6 guests, offering a perfect space for family relaxation. Enjoy a fully equipped pizza oven and take in the breathtaking views of the city and Port Phillip Bay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 2,153 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115500000/115491600/115491593/c957e158.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Sister Cottage in Kalorama Kalorama - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 6.8 3 reviews CA $130 CA $222 total includes taxes & fees Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=115491593&PinnedHotelID=115491593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6150000/6141700/6141669/d955dc72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lifestyle Apartments at Ferntree Ferntree Gully - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 274 reviews CA $163 CA $180 total includes taxes & fees Oct 5 - Oct 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=6141669&PinnedHotelID=6141669&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51880000/51874200/51874194/d77d0ab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gatehouse Cottage At Moulton Park Estate - Nestled amongst an extensive English inspired garden at the original Moulton Park. 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Policy monitored ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### 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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated 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 Property Registration Number 1402 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.893524,145.32262&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:legfFki%7EuZ%3FS%3FQ%3FU%40Q%40U%3FQ%40Q%40U%40QBU%40QBS%40SBQBUBQBQDQBUDQDQBQDQFSDQDQFOFQDQFQFOFQFMHQFOHOFQHOHMHOHMHOJMHMJMHOJKHKJOLKHKJKLKJKJMLGJMLILILILGJKLILGLENILILELGNELENELELGNCNCLENCNALENCNALCN%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FLBN%3FNBN%40NBLDN%40LBNDNBLBNFLDNDLDLDNFLDLHLHNDJFLHLHLHLHJHLHLLJFLLJJJJJJJJJJJNJJJJHNJLHLJLFNJLHNHLFNHPFNHNFPFLHPFNFPDPFPDNFPDPDRDPDPDPBPDTBPDP%40PBTBPBRBR%40P%40TBP%40T%3FP%40P%40T%3FP%40T%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAP%3FPATCPATAPCRCRCPCRAREPCPERCREPEPEPEPERGPELGPERGPGLIPGNGPINGNIPGNILINKLGNKLILKLINKJKJKNKJKJKJKJKJMJKHMJMJKHMFMJMHMFKHODMHMFMDOHMDMDODMDODMDO%40OFM%40OBMDO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAMEOCOAMGOAOEMEMEOEMEOEMIMEMGOIMEMIMGKKMIMGMIMKKKMIKKKKMKKKIKMKKOIKKKIOKMIMKMIOIMIOIMIOGQIOGOIQGOGQGMGQESGQGMEQESGQEQCQEQESCSEQCQCSCSCQASCSAQCUAQAUAQ%3FQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oE41vWRIPiSdvWxtXwHOomjGdJo=) Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC #### What's nearby - Dandenong Ranges National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Dandenongs - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - 1000 Steps Kokoda Walk - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Puffing Billy Steam Train - 5 min drive - 4.2 km - Sherbrooke Forest - 7 min drive - 6.1 km #### Getting around - Belgrave Station - 5 min drive - Upwey Station - 16 min walk - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 59 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ferntree Gully Hotel - ‬4 min drive - ‪Tecoma Fish And Chips - ‬3 min drive - ‪Micawber Tavern - ‬6 min drive - ‪Tecoma Charcoal Chicken - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Hillside Home City Views and the 1000 Steps! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Charming Hillside Home City Views and the 1000 Steps!? > As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Hillside Home City Views and the 1000 Steps! on Oct 13, 2025 start from CA $483.52, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-Charming-Hillside-Home-City-Views-And-The-1000-Steps.h113518673.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Charming Hillside Home City Views and the 1000 Steps!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Hillside Home City Views and the 1000 Steps!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Hillside Home City Views and the 1000 Steps! located? > Located in Upper Ferntree Gully, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. Kokoda Trail Memorial Walk and 1000 Steps Kokoda Walk are also within 1 mi (2 km). Upwey Station is 16 minutes by foot and Upper Ferntree Gully Station is 23 minutes. ## Have a question? 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