Title: Gairdner Cottage - something a bit different! - 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 # Gairdner Cottage - something a bit different! Vacation home in Albany with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89410000/89407400/89407395/b5319d97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89410000/89407400/89407395/94c5cda1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89410000/89407400/89407395/4e7cf609.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89410000/89407400/89407395/0ef87c7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89410000/89407400/89407395/558e11d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Albany, Gairdner Cottage offers a unique retreat with an EV charger for guests. Unwind on the north-facing deck with semi-rural views or relax in your own private space surrounded by nature. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Gairdner Cottage - something a bit different! Enjoy a unique experience in this funky pad with EV charger for guests on a residential lot close to CBD and the medical hub of Albany. Despite being diminutive, Gairdner Cottage is fully equipped, has a lusciously comfortable queen bed, a north facing deck with semi-rural view off open plan living/dining, and a fully enclosed rear yard. Here you can cosy down and sleep well while enjoying privacy of your own space and having your dog with you while you are away. Further afield, gorgeous coastal scenery, inland mountain ranges, bush and beach walks will refresh and inspire you. Suitable for couples or single person only. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near the sea ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Garden - Local artist showcase - Property does not allow children - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109560000/109556000/109555968/9e7e3a1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Barmup Awaits Mira Mar - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=109555968&PinnedHotelID=109555968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114140000/114133800/114133774/515a7915.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kanga Cottage - 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 Property Registration Number STRA6330ZLFAFLC1 ### Property is also known as 18190 ## About the area Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Spencer Park, a neighborhood in Albany. Albany Convict Gaol Museum and Western Australian Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Old Farm on Strawberry Hill and Patrick Taylor Cottage. Brig Amity Replica and Albany Wind Farm are also worth visiting. [Visit our Albany travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Albany.dx553248634415770052) [View more Vacation homes in Albany](https://www.expedia.ca/Albany-Private-Vacation-Homes.d553248634415770052-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-35.00458%2C117.89770&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jm2fkG2xiBh8MW-NQtxkXIrqn8A=) Spencer Park, WA ### What's nearby - Old Farm on Strawberry Hill - 2 min drive - 2.0 km - Middleton Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Albany Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km - Albany Entertainment Centre - 5 min drive - 4.5 km - Town Centre - 12 min drive - 9.4 km ### Getting around - Albany, WA (ALH) - 12 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Naked Bean Coffee Roasters - ‬18 min walk - ‪Joop Thai - ‬2 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Espresso One - ‬4 min drive - ‪Red Rooster - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Gairdner Cottage - something a bit different! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Gairdner Cottage - something a bit different!? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Gairdner Cottage - something a bit different!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Gairdner Cottage - something a bit different! located? > Located in Spencer Park, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Old Farm on Strawberry Hill, Lake Seppings, and Mount Clarence Circuit Trail Trailhead. Desert Mounted Corps Memorial and Town Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gairdner Cottage - something a bit different! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 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 15 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam M. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful little spot Really nice little spot for us and our old dog.Nice and quiet and a great view from the back verandah ##### Adam M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg W. Mar 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gairdner Cottage A very comfortale stay, close to the centre of town as well as Middleton Beach. Quiet location. ##### Greg W. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan A., USA Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and convenient Perfect location for our overseas visit with family. Nice to have washer/dryer on-site which made packing for trip so much easier. ##### Susan A. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. Mar 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxed I enjoyed the relaxed stay. Sitting on the back veranda with a cuppa each morning was wonderful. ##### Jennifer D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corrine E. Jan 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Perfect and very clean for a couple and a small dog! I loved how clean it was! Aesthetically pleasing, comfortable with all the amenities! The back yard was pretty and perfect for our little dog Chester to run and snuffle around in. ##### Corrine E. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elspeth H. Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The break we needed We needed a break and Gairdner Cottage was just what we needed. Close enough to food, walks, shops and tourist sites to make it easy to be out and about, but with a comfy bed, a patio with a view, lovely garden and an ever-changing play of birds, butterflies and dragonflies to make staying in delightful. ##### Elspeth H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. Jan 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a simple get away A small but well-prepared house. Includes all the facilities one could realistically want. Owners were extremely helpful. We will stay there again. ##### David P. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly M. Mar 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Fantastic little cottage Loved staying here. Basic and homely. Dog friendly and fenced well. Great management. Very clean. A little local noise in the neighbourhood but safe and tucked away. Great views from a gorgeous deck. ##### Kelly M. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### David A. Apr 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### catch up with friends handy position good for dog ##### David A. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Pauline W. Sep 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Very clean and extremely comfortable bed For just me and my little dog it was perfect. Very clean. The mattress was so comfortable I took a photograph of the make and brand and ordered one as soon as I hit home. ##### Pauline W. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John O. Mar 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place All good ##### John O. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Erryn D. Nov 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic ##### Erryn D. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura H. Oct 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in a lovely little town We really enjoyed our stay at Gairdner Cottage. It was a perfect short stop for us on our long road trip from Alice Springs to Perth. We felt really at home, especially having our furbabies with us. The house was well equipped, clean with a comfortable bed. We really enjoyed exploring Albany and hope to come back for a longer stay in the future. ##### Laura H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very clean and comfortable. ##### Jeffrey Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila C. Mar 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mini holiday was great Really enjoyed our stay. Accommodation was great. Loved being able to sit outside on the deck. Loved being able to have my dogs sit outside with me. Great place for sure will be back 🤗 ##### Sheila C. 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