[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tuena Cottage Vacation home in Melbourne with kitchen and fireplace ![TV, fireplace, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89179800/89179723/fcf531db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89179800/89179723/02c6c3ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89179800/89179723/4a40c97d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89179800/89179723/2482dd4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89180000/89179800/89179723/824abfbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled amongst the rolling hills of Yarra Valley, Tuena Cottage is a charming mud-brick home surrounded by three acres of serene garden. Relax in front of an open fire place with a good book or local wine and cheese, or enjoy the tranquility from the sitting area with a view. With two queen beds made up with fine linen and towels included, this cottage offers comfort and luxury. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Washer - Parking available - 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. ### Tuena Cottage Tuena Cottage is a beautiful mud-brick home made with the dirt on which it stands. Situated on three acres of garden, this character filled home is ready to be enjoyed. Nestled amongst the rolling hills and only an 8 minute drive to the local watering hole 'Coldstream Brewery', this is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and relax after a day of exploring all the Yarra Valley has to offer. For the winter traveller we offer an open fire place to keep you cosy. The space Tuena Cottage is a two bedroom mud-brick house with two queen beds made up with the finest of linen, a bathroom with a full bath (towels included), lounge area with an open fire place, sitting area with a view, fully equipped kitchen and dining space and is filled with character. Enjoy the tranquility of the rolling hills and three acres of garden that surround this house, before heading out to explore all the Yarra Valley has to offer all within a short drive from Tuena Cottage. During winter the open fire place is stocked with wood ready for you to unwind with a good book or share some of the amazing local wine and cheese that can be found throughout this beautiful area. If you are after adventure, a quick trip to the Healsville Sanctuary for a day of exploring, a fun and exciting concert at Rochford Winery (home of the rock legends of the Yarra Valley) or a magical experience on a balloon ride across the country side might be in order. For the 'foodie' we have a list of must try places throughout the Yarra Valley including the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery, Four Pillars Gin Distillery, Yarra Valley Dairy and Coldstream Dairy, and an abundant of beautiful wineries. This home is filled with love, character and luxury ready for you to enjoy. Guest access There is plenty of off street parking on the property for guests. Other things to note \-Late check-out and early check-in, may be possible through prior arrangement. \-Minimum three night stay on long weekends \-Whilst you do have the property all to yourself, we are only a phone call away and are happy to help with any reasonable requests during your stay. \-This is a beautiful, quiet space and as such we ask that there be no parties or events to be held on the property. Please ensure you are respectful of our neighbours and the wildlife. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35260000/35255700/35255668/ebabfc58.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bird Hill - A Garden Retreat in the Yarra Valley - Get Up Close to Native Birds Woori Yallock - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 41 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=35255668&PinnedHotelID=35255668&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72650000/72645100/72645078/072c2734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district. 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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 Gruyere, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this vacation home. Killara Park Estate and Ainsworth Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rayners Stone Fruit Orchard and Tesselaar's Bulbs and Flowers. Blue Lotus Water Garden and Australian Rainbow Trout Farm are also worth visiting. 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Coldstream Hill Winery and Seville Hill Winery are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tuena Cottage Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Faye C. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 21 Hillcrest Rd We had a very relaxing time at Tuena Cottage. Clean and well catered for ##### Faye C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan P. Oct 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Lovely cottage, but little things matter This is a charming mid rock cottage. We enjoyed our stay but little things matter. There was no soap in bathroom hand basin dispenser, none of the food/drinks that appear in photos of listing are provided and there were a LOT of blow flies in the house. I contacted the owner to let him know about this but did not receive a response. ##### Susan P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katharine Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Cottage was lovely great location loved it ##### Katharine Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hyatt Carmel Highlands](https://www.expedia.ca/Carmel-Hotels-Hyatt-Carmel-Highlands.h8495.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Cancun](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d179995-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Le Meridien Denver Downtown](https://www.expedia.ca/Denver-Hotels-Le-Meridien-Denver-Downtown.h17443003.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Big Sur](https://www.expedia.ca/Big-Sur-Hotels.d177505.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Xcaret](https://www.expedia.ca/Xcaret-Hotels-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d6050868-tAllInclusiveHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton-Orlando.h914146.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hotel Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Hotel-Windsor.h11362.Hotel-Information) > > [Viva Heavens by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Plata-Hotels-Viva-Wyndham-V-Heavens-All-Inclusive-Resort.h11936647.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Playa Hermosa](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Hermosa-Hotels.d6047260.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Pegasus Suites & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Santorini-Hotels-Pegasus-Suites-Spa.h9050528.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Nha Trang](https://www.expedia.ca/Nha-Trang-Hotels.d6054439.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Langham, Melbourne](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Langham.h2112.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Airport Dieppe by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Moncton-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Hotel-Suites-Airport-Dieppe.h1730175.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/del/toronto-to-delhi) > > [Flights from Grand Forks (GFK) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/gfk/lax/grand-forks-to-los-angeles) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Chilliwack (YCW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/ycw/vancouver-to-chilliwack) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Lima (LIM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/lim/calgary-to-lima) > > [Flights from Winnipeg (YWG) to Goffs (YHZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ywg/yhz/winnipeg-to-halifax) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Kingston (KIN)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/kin/toronto-to-kingston) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Belo Horizonte (CNF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/cnf/toronto-to-belo-horizonte) > > [Flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Omaha (OMA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yow/oma/ottawa-to-omaha) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to North Syracuse (SYR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/syr/calgary-to-syracuse) > > [Flights from Alberta (YQL) to Regina (YQR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yql/yqr/lethbridge-to-regina) > > [Air Canada Dubai (DXB) to Toronto (YYZ) flights](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flight-routes/air-canada-from-dubai-intl-to-pearson-intl/ac/dxb/yyz) > > [Flights from Québec City (YQB) to Nashville (BNA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqb/bna/quebec-to-nashville) > > [Flights from Windsor (YQG) to Chicago (ORD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqg/ord/windsor-to-chicago) > > [Delta](https://www.expedia.ca/Delta-Flights.cDL.Travel-Guide-Airlines) ### Activities > [Things to do in Ottawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Ottawa.d178296.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Walt Disney World® Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Walt-Disney-World-Resort-Orlando.d6034120.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > [Visit Zona Hotelera Norte](https://www.expedia.ca/Cozumel-Zona-Hotelera-Norte.dx553248635976399590)