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# Remodeled historical cottage w/indoor firepit, lovely place to relax

Vacation home in Melbourne

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Remodeled historical cottage w/indoor firepit, lovely place to relax provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

### Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Remodeled historical cottage w/indoor firepit, lovely place to relax

Welcome to The Idaway Retreat, your cozy home-away-from-home nestled in the lush hills of Olinda, right on the doorstep of the Dandenong Ranges. Designed for families and groups, this spacious retreat comfortably hosts up to 13 guests with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, offering the perfect balance of comfort, warmth, and breathtaking natural beauty.  
  
Step inside to discover inviting living spaces featuring a crackling indoor fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, and large windows framing panoramic views of the surrounding forest and hills. Every corner is crafted for relaxation from the cozy reading nooks to the open dining area perfect for shared meals and laughter.  
  
Outside, enjoy peaceful mornings with birdsong, or unwind on the deck as the sun sets over the ranges. You’ll be just minutes from Olinda’s charming cafés, gardens, and walking trails, yet tucked away enough to feel like your own private sanctuary.  
  
Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a group reunion, or a quiet mountain escape, The Idaway Retreat welcomes you with warmth, style, and the magic of the hills.  
  
The main house comprises of 5 bedrooms accommodating 9 guest for the price listed  
  
4 PERSON COTTAGE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST AT ADDITION COST OF $200 PER NIGHT ONLY AVAILABLE WITH FULL HOUSE BOOKING (bedroom 5)

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Bedrooms

- 6 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Soap
- Toilet paper

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### 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)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Extra Cleaning fee may apply

### 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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30

Note from host: Extra Cleaning fee may apply 

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

## About the area

Olinda, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this vacation home. Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Westfield Knox and Caribbean Markets. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at State Basketball Centre or Nunawading Basketball Centre. 

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Olinda, VIC

### What's nearby

- Dandenongs \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 km
- Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km
- Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens \- 1 min drive \- 1.6 km
- Lyrebird Haunt Bushland Reserve \- 3 min drive \- 2.3 km
- Dandenong Ranges National Park \- 4 min drive \- 3.8 km

### Getting around

- Belgrave Station - 13 min drive
- Tecoma Station - 13 min drive
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 74 min drive

### Restaurants

- ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬9 min drive
- ‪Cork On Cook’s Corner - ‬8 min drive
- ‪Olinda Tea House - ‬3 min drive
- ‪Ranges at Olinda - ‬4 min drive

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