Title: Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/b8b988b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/1f73f609.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/w1319h875x6y0-7bc73e03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/dcee9f42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111570000/111560200/111560147/dbd0dc97.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. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89160000/89155000/89154930/5ec8731d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Bush Retreat in renovated lodge Saint Andrews - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 5 reviews CA $250 CA $352 total includes taxes & fees Dec 4 - Dec 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&selected=89154930&PinnedHotelID=89154930&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115360000/115358000/115357945/ad023fea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sue's House Saint Andrews - Air conditioning CA $178 CA $260 total includes taxes & fees Dec 1 - Dec 2 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=115357945&PinnedHotelID=115357945&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113900000/113899200/113899174/2539fa0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 3B2B1C Home in Doreen Doreen - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=113899174&PinnedHotelID=113899174&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83730000/83721900/83721832/ad1de876.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blackwood Bush Retreat Strathewen - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=83721832&PinnedHotelID=83721832&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114140000/114131400/114131312/8833b1d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Binbeal by Tiny Away Steels Creek - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave CA $204 CA $249 total includes taxes & fees Nov 26 - Nov 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=114131312&PinnedHotelID=114131312&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72650000/72645100/72645078/072c2734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district. 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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 G58 Bushland Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Queenstown G57 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 - ‪Panton Hill Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Henry Hurst's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wild Wombat Restaurant Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪A Local Baker - ‬10 min walk - ‪Dark Horse Cafe, Wine And Produce - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### Where is Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria located? > This family-friendly St Andrews cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Queenstown G58 Bushland Reserve and Queenstown G57 Bushland Reserve. St Andrews Nature Conservation Reserve and St Andrews G148 Bushland Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## 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 8.0 ### 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) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Amenities ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 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 > [Motels Vermont](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermont-Motels.d247-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [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 Casablanca (CMN) to Montreal (YUL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cmn/yul/casablanca-to-montreal) > > [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 Sao Paulo (GRU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/gru/ottawa-to-sao-paulo) > > [Flights from South Burlington (BTV) to London (LHR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/btv/lhr/burlington-to-london) > > [Delta Toronto (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 (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 Beirut (BEY)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/bey/winnipeg-to-beirut) > > [Flights from Boise (BOI) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/boi/yvr/boise-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Cavan-Monaghan (YPQ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ypq/toronto-to-peterborough) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Moose Jaw](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Moose-Jaw.d10588.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Rochester](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Rochester.d602966.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Wales](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Wales.d11220.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Canada's Wonderland](https://www.expedia.ca/Canadas-Wonderland-Toronto.d503121.Vacation-Attraction) > > [London Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/London.d178279.Destination-Travel-Guides)