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# Cartref - Cartref - Home away from Home

Chalet in Melbourne

## Photo gallery for Cartref - Cartref - Home away from Home

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Cartref - Cartref - Home away from Home provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

### Entire chalet

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Fireplace

## 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.

### Cartref - Cartref - Home away from Home

Step into Cartref, a beautifully kept circa 1950s home where timeless character meets modern convenience. With spacious living areas, comfortable bedrooms, and leafy gardens, this delightful property is perfect for families and groups looking for a memorable stay in the Dandenong Ranges.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

### Kitchen

- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stovetop

### Bedrooms

- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms

### Living spaces

- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- TV

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Thin carpet in public areas
- Smoking not allowed

### 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)

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether 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

### Property is also known as

AU-4944-listing-39

## About the area

Mount Dandenong, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this chalet. Westfield Knox and Caribbean Markets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dandenong Ranges National Park and William Ricketts Sanctuary. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens and Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne.dx178283)

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Mount Dandenong, Victoria

### What's nearby

- ![A nice little waterfall on Mt Dandenong. It's best to get off the track and climb up the waterfall for the best views and photos. (Can be super slippery and muddy when wet). ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124063/5618bb30-64cf-4cd3-bf2b-2a6537c68236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dandenongs  
1 min walk \- 0.0 km
- ![Australia - Dandenong Ranges, Dandenongs are a set of low mountain ranges, Mount Dandenong, east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126451/b7277852-8c04-4e68-9710-73bf01cf65c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dandenong Ranges National Park  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- ![Olinda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966479/4c582ef8-fec8-4fb0-8d99-51eced65969a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
William Ricketts Sanctuary  
3 min walk \- 0.3 km
- ![SkyHigh Mount Dandenong featuring café lifestyle and outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150114/e95ea5fe-382a-438b-9baa-38f0abb95bef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong  
1 min drive \- 1.2 km
- ![Trekking in the Upper Mustang](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124063/16461086-1eaf-4502-8f4e-fe28b01f90a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens  
3 min drive \- 2.3 km

### Getting around

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

### Restaurants

- McDonald's  
11 min drive
- Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates  
8 min drive
- SkyHigh Mount Dandenong  
3 min drive
- York on Lilydale  
11 min drive
- SkyHigh Bistro  
4 min drive

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