Title: Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria provides amenities like a garden and a playground. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Pet friendly
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Breakfast available
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria

Relax with the whole family, girls weekend, romantic getaway, friends catch-up, or overnight stay due to work or event at this sanctuary in the heart of St Andrews less than 40kms from Melbourne's CBD.  
Walk to the eclectic Saturday market followed by lunch and coffee at the local restaurant/coffee shops, followed by a band at the iconic St Andrews Pub. Wineries, art studios, great restaurants, hiking in nearby Kinglake, so much to see and do, or just relax and enjoy the peace and beautiful wildlife.

## Property amenities

### Pool/Spa

- Massage

### Internet

- Available in the cottage: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
- Water dispenser

### Dining

- Breakfast available for a fee

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace

### Entertainment

- Games
- Smart TV
- Video games

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden

### Work spaces

- Computer monitor
- Desk
- Desk chair

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed
- Note from host: No smoking indoors or near main house

### Services and conveniences

- Housekeeping (on request)
- Iron/ironing board

### Things to do

- Hiking/biking trails nearby

### 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

- 100% renewable energy
- Composting
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Garden
- Geothermal energy
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Humane treatment of captive wild animals
- Local artist showcase
- Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
- Recycling
- Solar energy
- Water dispenser
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets

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## Policies

### 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

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Adult supervision of kids required at all times

### Events

Events allowed: birthday parties

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking indoors or near main house

## 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

Parties and events (including birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 3

This property uses solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated 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

## About the area

St Andrews is home to this cottage. Shaws Road Winery and Sticks Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Alowyn Gardens. Traveling with kids? Consider Tindals Wildflower Reserve and Diamond Valley Railway Inc.. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our St Andrews travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Andrews.dx6139303)

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Saint Andrews, VIC

### What's nearby

- Queenstown G57 Bushland Reserve  
5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- Queenstown G58 Bushland Reserve  
5 min walk \- 0.5 km
- St Andrews Nature Conservation Reserve  
10 min walk \- 0.9 km
- St Andrews G148 Bushland Reserve  
15 min walk \- 1.3 km
- Smiths Gully and Peter Franke Nature Conservation Reserve  
19 min walk \- 1.6 km

### Getting around

- Hurstbridge Station  
13 min drive
- Donnybrook Station  
38 min drive
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)  
45 min drive

### Restaurants

- Henry Hurst's  
9 min drive
- Panton Hill Hotel  
6 min drive
- Wild Wombat Restaurant Cafe  
9 min drive
- Burke’s Fish & Chips  
9 min drive
- A Local Baker  
10 min walk

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## Pet Friendly - Rural Sanctuary in St Andrews, Victoria Reviews

## Reviews

### Very good

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### 8.0

Cleanliness

### 8.0

Amenities

### 8.0

Property conditions & facilities

## Reviews

### 8/10 Good

#### Leonie

Apr 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Enjoyable stay to explore the area 

##### Leonie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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