[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views Cabin with fireplace, steps from Dandenong Ranges National Park ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105930000/105922000/105921970/230a4691.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105930000/105922000/105921970/509d8f04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105930000/105922000/105921970/b4d11ed4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105930000/105922000/105921970/1960b651.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105930000/105922000/105921970/d57ac3ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 7.6 Good ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views One of the earlier homes built in the Ranges, this unique century old Mountain Ash Log Cabin has been extended and updated over the years to create an enchanting haven to call home whether it’s for a night, a weekend or forever. One of the three remaining log cabins built by pioneer Jack Dodd (another being Kelly’s Hotel in Mt Dandenong). Often, you’ll be above the clouds or among them adding to the cathartic ambience. The romantic log-lined lounge hosts a cozy wood fire with a glass of love. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103818900/103818882/7374a4ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jacuzzi lodge: Private rainforest with river Mount Dandenong - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews CA $324 CA $324 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=103818882&PinnedHotelID=103818882&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103818900/103818872/dfa2fde9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spa Cottage: Private rainforest with river Mount Dandenong - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 7.0 Good 4 reviews CA $273 CA $273 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=103818872&PinnedHotelID=103818872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103818900/103818870/w4000h2998x0y0-607de2e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Klara's Studio: Private rainforest with river Mount Dandenong - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review CA $412 CA $412 total includes taxes & fees Oct 19 - Oct 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=103818870&PinnedHotelID=103818870&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Laundry - Microwave 6.8 3 reviews CA $125 CA $216 total includes taxes & fees Oct 20 - Oct 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=115491593&PinnedHotelID=115491593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96761400/96761376/17718341.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 Kalorama, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this cabin. SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and Ripple Dandenongs Massage Day Spa and Beauty are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dandenong Ranges National Park and William Ricketts Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at State Basketball Centre or Nunawading Basketball Centre. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Cabin rentals in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Cabins.d178283-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.819386,145.36583&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60vxeFmwfvZ%3FU%3FQ%40S%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40QBU%40QBUBQ%40QBUBQDSBODSBSDQDSDQDQDQFODQFQDQFOFQFQHOFQFOHMHOFQHOHMHOHMJKHOJOHKJOJKJKJOHILMJKJKLGJKLKJILKLILGLIJILGNILGLELINELELINELENALENELCNENALCNANCNCNALAN%3FN%3FNCL%3FP%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%3FL%40N%40NBNBN%40LBN%40NDLBNDLDN%40LDNDLHLDNDLHLDLFNHLFJHLHLFLHLJJHLJJJLFJJJJLLHHJNJJJJJNHJJNHNJJHLHNHLHNFPHNHLFNFPHNFPFPFNDPFPDPFNDPDPDPDRDPBRDRBNDRBPBT%40PBPBT%40PBT%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAR%3FRAPARARCRAPCTCPAPCTCPEPCREPCRERENEREPEPGNEPGPEPGNGPGPINGPGNILINGPINILININKJILKNIJKNKJKJKLILMJKJKJMFKLMJKFMJMHMFMHKHMFOHMFMDMHODMDMHODMDO%40MDOFM%40ODOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FQ%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOCOAOCMAOCOEMAOGMEOAMEOEMIMEOEMIMEMGOIMGKIMIMGMIMKKGMKKMMGKKKKMKIMKMKKKKKOIKKOIMKKIOIOIMIOGQIOIMGOGQIOGQGQGOEQGQEQGOEQEQESEOESCSEQCSEQCQCUAQCQCUAQCSASASAQ%3FSAS%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=skOmgBH4vLCwbWLEEleo4nEerhk=) Kalorama, VIC ### What's nearby - Dandenong Ranges National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 3 min drive - 2.3 km - William Ricketts Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Olinda Falls - 8 min drive - 3.1 km ### Getting around - Belgrave Station - 16 min drive - Lilydale Station - 16 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 72 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪York on Lilydale - ‬7 min drive - ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬4 min drive - ‪Paperbark Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Morrison Cafe Bar - ‬10 min drive - ‪Mary Eats Cake - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views located? > Located in Kalorama, this cabin is steps from Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and William Ricketts Sanctuary are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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