Title: Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria Family-friendly cottage in St Andrews ## Photo gallery for Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria ![Property grounds - Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria (Saint Andrews)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/d4a7a902.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria (Saint Andrews)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/1f73f609.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria (Saint Andrews)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/78b97cf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria (Saint Andrews)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/dbd0dc97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria (Saint Andrews)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/e3d14142.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria provides amenities like a garden and a playground. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Breakfast available - Parking available ## 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. ### Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria Relax with the whole family, girls weekend, romantic getaway, friends catch-up, or overnight stay due to work or event at this sanctuary in the heart of St Andrews less than 40kms from Melbourne's CBD. Walk to the eclectic Saturday market followed by lunch and coffee at the local restaurant/coffee shops, followed by a band at the iconic St Andrews Pub. Wineries, art studios, great restaurants, hiking in nearby Kinglake, so much to see and do, or just relax and enjoy the peace and beautiful wildlife. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking indoors or near main house ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### 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) ### General - 100% renewable energy - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Geothermal energy - Housekeeping (on request) - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Solar energy - Water dispenser - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75230000/75222300/75222241/4715739b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Views, nature, cosy, close to wineries and hiking, campfire, dogs welcome Panton Hill - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=75222241&PinnedHotelID=75222241&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115360000/115358000/115357945/894c4a67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sue's House Saint Andrews - Air conditioning CA $182 CA $271 total includes taxes & fees Jan 26 - Jan 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=115357945&PinnedHotelID=115357945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95590000/95582100/95582097/9ce70548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sassafras Treehouse in The Dandenong Ranges, Victoria Sassafras - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=95582097&PinnedHotelID=95582097&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96761400/96761376/24373624.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury 5\*\*\*\*\* Secluded, in Nature - Pet Friendly. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.60627,145.26978&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:bbodFc_tuZ%3FQ%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40QBUBQBQBQBUBQDQDQBQDSDQDQFQDQDQFSFMDQHQFOFQFOHOFQHOHMHOFMJOHMHOHKJOJKHOJKJMJKJMJKJILMJKLIJKLGJKLILGLILILGLILGLGNGLELELINELCNCNELENCLENANCNCLANANCN%3FNCL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%3FNBL%40N%40NBNBL%40NDNBLDNDLBNBLDNHLDLDLFNFLFLHLFLHLHLFJHLJLFJJLHJJJLJHLJJLJJJLJJHLJLHNJJHNHLHNHLHNHLFNHPHNFNFPFNFPFPFLDRFPDPFPDPDPDRBPDPDPBPBPBTBPBPBT%40P%40PBT%40P%40T%40P%40T%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FTAPATAPATAPCTAPAPCRCRCPCTCPCPEPEPCPEREPEPGPEPGPERGLGPGPGNGPGNILIRGLININILINILINKJINKLILKJKLKJKJMLKJKJKJMFKLMFMJKHMFMHMHMFMHMFODMHMDMDOHMDODM%40ODMDOBODMBO%40O%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMCOAOAOCMEOCMEOEOAMEOEMIMEMEOIMEMGMIMGMIMIMGMIKKMGKMMGKKMKKKKMKKKKKMKKIOKKKOIKIOIMKOGMIOIOIMGSIMGOGQGOIQEQGMGSEQEQGQEQEQESCQEQEQCQCUCQCQCSCSAQCQAUAQAUAQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=rZu1aX2ztbEsDZmhKHlJokQbJqk=) Saint Andrews, VIC #### What's nearby - Queenstown G57 Bushland Reserve \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Queenstown G58 Bushland Reserve \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - St Andrews Nature Conservation Reserve \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - St Andrews G148 Bushland Reserve \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Smiths Gully and Peter Franke Nature Conservation Reserve \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km #### Getting around - Hurstbridge Station - 13 min drive - Donnybrook Station - 38 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Henry Hurst's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Panton Hill Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Wild Wombat Restaurant Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Dark Horse Cafe, Wine And Produce - ‬12 min drive - ‪Burke’s Fish & Chips - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### Where is Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Leonie Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Enjoyable stay to explore the area ##### Leonie Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels.d178314.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Greece](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Greece-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d67-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Luxury Hotels in Japan](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Japan-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d89-tLuxuryHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Thompson Chicago, by Hyatt](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Thompson-Chicago.h26076.Hotel-Information) > > [South Beach Oceanfront Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Petersburg-Clearwater-Hotels-South-Beach-Condo-Hotel-By-Sunsational-Beach-Rentals-LLC.h1154628.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Invermere](https://www.expedia.ca/Invermere-Hotels.d10773.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Faubourg Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Hotel-Faubourg-Montreal-Downtown-Hotel.h1971447.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Banff National Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff-National-Park-Hotels.0-l602291-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Beach Hotel in Hamilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Hamilton-Hotels-Beach-Hotel.0-0-d3963-tBeachHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [ibis Brussels Centre Gare Midi](https://www.expedia.ca/Brussels-Hotels-Ibis-Brussels-Centre-Gare-Midi.h788277.Hotel-Information) > > [Oceanfront Hotels in Prince Edward Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Prince-Edward-Island-Oceanfront-Hotels.0-0-d6058122-tOceanfrontHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Cecil Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Athens-Hotels-Cecil-Hotel.h477929.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Terrace (YXT) to Saskatoon (YXE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yxt/yxe/terrace-to-saskatoon) > > [Air India](https://www.expedia.ca/Air-India-Flights.cAI.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Guarulhos (GRU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/gru/ottawa-to-sao-paulo) > > [Flights from South Burlington (BTV) to Hounslow (LHR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/btv/lhr/burlington-to-london) > > [Delta Mississauga (YYZ) to Cancun (CUN) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/delta-from-pearson-intl-to-cancun-intl/dl/yyz/cun) > > [Flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Ajnala (ATQ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/atq/edmonton-to-sri-guru-ram-das-ji-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Ghobeiry (BEY)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/bey/winnipeg-to-beirut) > > [Flights from Boise (BOI) to Richmond (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/boi/yvr/boise-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Cavan-Monaghan (YPQ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ypq/toronto-to-peterborough) ### Cars ### Activities > [Things to do in Wales](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Wales.d11220.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [London Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/London.d178279.Destination-Travel-Guides)