[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Franklin Cottage - This country cottage offers fresh, Hamptons style decorations in luxuriously appointed cottage. Cottage with a hot tub, near Dandenong Ranges National Park ![Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45250000/45244100/45244006/1e35c3e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45250000/45244100/45244006/d2bc2c78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45250000/45244100/45244006/f9c3a366.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45250000/45244100/45244006/74379756.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45250000/45244100/45244006/73c93928.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this charming country cottage, where a warm wood burning fire and airconditioning set the tone for a relaxing retreat. With plantation shutters that open up to views of the garden and pony paddock, you'll unwind in style. Enjoy your morning coffee on the back veranda or indulge in a rejuvenating bath with bubbly while taking in more picturesque views. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - - Hot tub - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Kitchen ## 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. ### Franklin Cottage - This country cottage offers fresh, Hamptons style decorations in luxuriously appointed cottage. The front veranda welcomes you into the open plan living room with a wood burning fire (and airconditioning). Push back the Plantation shutters for views to the garden and pony paddock - you'll know you are really on holiday! The king size bed is adjacent to the living room and can be closed off by sliding plantation doors if you choose - or simply enjoy the space and light and views out the windows. A beautiful bathroom offers you an indulgent deep slipper bath, a walk in shower and beautiful window - again with Plantation shutters you can open up the windows and your loved one can pass you a glass of bubbly while you loll in the bath! Perfect! The hallway hides a full laundry ready for you if required and this leads you into the beautifully equipped kitchen with a built in bench seat, lovely dining table, and full cooking facilities, dishwasher, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine too. From here you can also wander onto the back veranda where chairs are placed for you to enjoy your time in the morning sun sipping your coffee. Total peace and privacy - absolutely. You will love this country cottage - and only 5 minutes from Sassafras village and all the lovely walks of the Dandenongs. And there's Wifi for you of course if you must! (Do note that internet and phone reception in the Dandenong Ranges can be unstable and please understand we have no control over that. If you rely on wifi please bring a backup modem). PLEASE NOTE: The lighting of wood burning fires in properties will be prohibited from the beginning of the declared fire danger season (normally mid December) to the end of February. It is also prohibited on all days of Total Fire Ban at any time of the year. Please see www.cfa.vic.gov.au/home If there is no wood and kindling provided at your property, it will be because of this policy. The collecting and burning of twigs, leaves and branches from outside your property is strictly forbidden at anytime. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, eco-friendly cleaning products](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88710000/88709100/88709050/950bef65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Camellia Cottage - In the heart of picturesque Olinda (only 45 min from Melbourne CBD) is this little hideaway. 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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 is also known as AU-4944-listing-16 Vrbo Property Escape to the country - in the Dandenong Ranges. Melbourne ## About the area Sassafras, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this cottage. Dandenong Ranges National Park and Colehurst Crescent Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens and Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Tesselaar's Bulbs and Flowers are also worth visiting. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Cottages in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Cottages.d178283-aaCottages.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-37.87063%2C145.36147&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PfS_RVfxpHBISj28r5vkCL64vek=) Sassafras, Victoria ### What's nearby - Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Dandenong Ranges National Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - Sherbrooke Forest - 4 min drive - 3.5 km - Puffing Billy Steam Train - 7 min drive - 6.5 km - Olinda Falls - 12 min drive - 5.7 km ### Getting around - Belgrave Station - 6 min drive - Upwey Station - 9 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 65 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Cork On Cook’s Corner - ‬4 min drive - ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive - ‪Micawber Tavern - ‬5 min drive - ‪Pig & Whistle Tavern - ‬6 min drive - ‪Ripe - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Franklin Cottage - This country cottage offers fresh, Hamptons style decorations in luxuriously appointed cottage. pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Franklin Cottage - This country cottage offers fresh, Hamptons style decorations in luxuriously appointed cottage.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Franklin Cottage - This country cottage offers fresh, Hamptons style decorations in luxuriously appointed cottage.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Franklin Cottage - This country cottage offers fresh, Hamptons style decorations in luxuriously appointed cottage. located? > Located in Sassafras, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. Alfred Nicolas Gardens and Colehurst Crescent Reserve are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Franklin Cottage - This country cottage offers fresh, Hamptons style decorations in luxuriously appointed cottage. Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 16 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jafar A. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience! Great area for a getaway, the house was very neat and clean, and it is as good as it is in the photos. Great hosts! ##### Jafar A. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg M. Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay We really enjoyed our stay at Franklin cottage. It’s just what you need for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. The cottage is neat and tidy and offers everything you need. It’s well appointed and offers beautiful views of the surrounding trees. ##### Greg M. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bec B. Dec 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very enjoyable stay Beautifully renovated little homestead and even better than expected. Breaky basket was amazing and the gardens and surrounds were gorgeous. We’ll be back! ##### Bec B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee A. Oct 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great escape The Franklin cabin was such a great escape from the everyday. So relaxing and comfortable. ##### Lee A. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki S. Jul 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute cottage My sister and I had 2xnights at the cottage. It was more than perfect.. warm,cosy and so fresh and clean. With stunning decor.. cosy king bed,beautiful deep bath,bathrobes were a nice surprise.. highly recommend a stay here . We be back for sure.. ##### Nikki S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Duy L. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great RR ##### Duy L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Anne B. Oct 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous cottage in magnificent garden, complete with pony !! We have been in Australia for 2 months, and this is far and away our favorite stay. It was SO comfortable, so well equipped (even luxurious), and smack in the middle of the other-worldly Dandenong forest. Would come back every time - and Manager was totally responsive and always helpful and kind. I would give it 12 gold stars !! ##### Mary Anne B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Priya S. Sep 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Franklin beautiful cottage, peaceful surroundings, great short stay ##### Priya S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily R. Jul 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cottage getaway! I surprised my partner with a getaway to Olinda, and we both absolutely loved our stay! The cottage we stayed in had everything — wifi, fully-equipped kitchen, fireplace, heating. It was so beautifully decorated as well, and very comfortable to snuggle up in during the rainy hours. The town was also a short drive away, and we managed to see a lot of the area during our stay. The host was very hospitable, left a lovely gift basket for us. We hope to be back in the future! ##### Emily R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriel T. Jun 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Quiet Getaway for Couples If you’re looking for a quiet retreat, this is the perfect place to be. Beautiful property and located in between everything. The ponies add to the charm of the location. Absolutely magical with the autumn leaves falling. Would definitely come back and recommend to everyone we know!! ##### Gabriel T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen P. Oct 29, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Getaway Was wonderfully property, and would recommend highly, the host ( property Manager Theo ) was most helpfull during a storm we experienced whilst there, he got the power and hot water up and running very quickly. Overall a great place to stay. ##### Karen P. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adriana T. Mar 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection! A stunning and perfectly appointed cottage. We can wait to return! ##### Adriana T. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Silvia and Matthew R. Jan 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely place - beautifully presented and very comfortable. We really enjoyed staying here. It was comfortable and had everything we needed. ##### Silvia and Matthew R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Murray L. Nov 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Escape from Iso A great short break in a wonderful location. Property is very well presented and exactly what we were looking for. Many thanks ##### Murray L. 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