[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Romance and Style Vacation home in Melbourne with kitchen and fireplace ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115050000/115040700/115040648/0c2a0980.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115050000/115040700/115040648/c791a0cc_edited_60c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115050000/115040700/115040648/b3648e8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115050000/115040700/115040648/aab95dde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115050000/115040700/115040648/7ca8d055.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located close to Dandenong Ranges National Park, Romance and Style has plenty to offer. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms3229 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Kitchen - Parking available - 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. ### Romance and Style The Carriages is surrounded by nature yet only a short walk from the cafes of Emerald and the famous Puffing Billy railway. From romantic beginnings as the artist studio of the famous Hans Knorr, this historic property has been lovingly transformed into a premium short stay destination. The Carriages has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms and can accommodate from 2 to 6 guests in luxury and style. The architecture is a marriage of Victorian opulence and modern-day comforts. Woven into the building are three elegant railway carriages with gorgeous brass light fittings and ornate pressed metal ceilings. Reverse cycle heating and cooling accompanies the ambiance of the wood fires. The Dandenong Ranges are renowned for great restaurants but eating in is a favored option for many guests. The kitchen is appointed with two ovens, dishwasher, and large fridge so you may choose to shut the world out, snuggle up and stay in! The Von Trapp family singers (of Sound of Music fame) stayed at the property at the invitation of Hanns and his wife and author, Hilde Knorr. The Baroness Von Trapp was reported to be the ‘first outsider’ to be admitted into Hann’s studio. You can read about their love story in our coffee table reading: Journey with a Stranger, the love story of an artist and a writer’ Internet- Spoiler Alert! Free to air T.V is available, but slow speed internet prevents us from offering Netflix and the like. Local Attractions There’s too much to mention! Here’s a couple of starting suggestions. The Carriages is a couple of minutes’ drive from Emerald Lake Park. If you love a walk, this park is for you. It’s lovely in any season but sublime in Autumn. The Puffing Billy Visitor’s Centre has art instillations and well worth a look. The craft shops of Olinda, the Mount Dandenong Observatory and Sky-High Restaurant are a pleasant 20 minutes’ drive. The Olinda botanical gardens are a must see. Bring your walking shoes and enjoy. Thirty-five minutes’ drive and you’re in the Yarra Valley where you can visit some of Victoria’s finest wineries and art galleries. Puffing Billy Railway. This has been a rite of passage for Melbournians for over one hundred and twenty years. If you’re planning to travel you will need to book well in advance. The railway offers a range of experiences including the dinner and lunch trains and the iconic Train of Lights. Check out the Puffing Billy Railway website for details but be prepared to book as soon as tickets become available as the entire train of light seasons will sell out within hours. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Spices - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Unit size: 3,229 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96340000/96334500/96334486/w1187h880x8y0-bd44b031.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emerald Kookaburra Hideaway Emerald - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=96334486&PinnedHotelID=96334486&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Owls Croft) | In-room dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28810000/28808800/28808710/15832309.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Observatory Cottages Mount Dandenong - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 9.8 Exceptional 42 reviews CA $281 CA $305 total includes taxes & fees Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&selected=28808710&PinnedHotelID=28808710&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33960000/33952900/33952821/1a9002b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Risehill House Kalorama Kalorama - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=33952821&PinnedHotelID=33952821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96560000/96553500/96553429/68892193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Secluded 6 bedroom home with stunning views. 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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=-37.91993,145.44327&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:njlfFm%7BuvZ%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40Q%40Q%40UBQ%40UBQBQBUBQBQBQDUDQBQDQDSDQDQFQDQFOFQDQHOFQFOFQHMFOHQHOFMHOJMHOHOHKJOHMJKJOJKJKJMJIJKLMJKLKJGLKJILILKLGLILILELGLINELILCLENELGNENELANELCNENANCLANCN%3FNANCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%40N%3FLBN%40NBN%40LDNBNDL%40NDLDNFLDNDLBLHLDNHLFLDLHLHLFLJJHLHLJJFLJJJJLJJLHJLJJHJLNHJJLHNJJHNHNHLHNHLHNFNHPHLFPFNFPFNFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDRDPBPDPDTBPBPBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%40P%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPARARAPCRARARCPCPCTCPCRCPETEPCPEPEPEPGPEPGRELGRGPGLGPGNGPINIPGNILININILINILKJINKNIJMLILKJKJMJKJKJKJMJKHMJMFKHMJMHMFMHMDMHOFMDMHMDODMDODMDODMBODO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOCMCOAOCOEMAOEMCOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMGMIMEMIMGMIMKMIKGMKKIMKKKMKKKKKKKKKKMKMKKIOKOIKIMIOKMIOGOIMISGMIOGQGOGQIMEQGSGMESGQEQEQEQEQCQEQEUCQCSCQCUCQCQASCSASAQASASAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W00SKY1ia5QF5jM8R9QT2oFBcEE=) Emerald, VIC #### What's nearby - Emerald Lake Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Puffing Billy Steam Train - 13 min drive - 11.7 km - Sherbrooke Forest - 14 min drive - 12.5 km - SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 22 min drive - 19.0 km - Olinda Falls - 26 min drive - 18.6 km #### Getting around - Tecoma Station - 15 min drive - Emerald Station - 18 min walk #### Restaurants - ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bam Bam Italian - ‬3 min drive - ‪Yarra Ranges Estate - ‬9 min drive - ‪The General Food Store - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Railway Dog - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Romance and Style pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Romance and Style? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Romance and Style? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Romance and Style located? > Located in Emerald, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Emerald Lake Park, Gemco Community Theatre, and Emerald Bushland Reserve. Clematis Park Bushland Reserve and Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km). Emerald Station is 18 minutes by foot and Lakeside Station is 29 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Romance and Style Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.