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Fully renovated 1940s cottage in Warburton

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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Snow and ski sports
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Warburton, VIC
  • Place, O'Shannassy Trail
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Yarra River Walk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Yarra Ranges National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Melbourne

With a stay at this cottage in Melbourne (Warburton), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of O'Shannassy Trail and Yarra River Walk. .This cottage is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Yarra Ranges National Park and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Warburton Bushland Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • O'Shannassy Trail - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yarra River Walk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Yarra Ranges National Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Mount Donna Buang - 14 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 34 min drive - 39.7 km

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 42 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cunninghams Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Gladysdale Bakehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's of the Valley - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Little Joe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spinakers Fish & Chips - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Fully renovated 1940s cottage in Warburton

This very private 1940s cottages has just had a complete renovation. The two main bedrooms have queen sized beds and there's a kids room with a bunk bed.
The house also has great outdoor areas with an East facing deck that looks out over the Upper Yarra Valley and a stone patio with a funky fire pit.
Warburton is a cool mountain town with plenty of options for hikers and bikers. The house is 500 meters from the Aqueduct trail that winds through the forest. The Warburton - Lilydale rail trail is popular with families. More adventurous riders can take on Mt Donna Buang, Reefton Spur and the Acheron Way.
Warburton has plenty of great cafes, unique shops, and a popular swimming hole in the centre of town, and there's wineries down valley for tastings.
The house is located on the lower slopes of Mt Donna Buang which has snow play and toboggan run in winter. It's also located 45 minutes from the cross country ski centre at Lake Mountain.
Please note that there are approximately 20 steps down or up to the house from the two entrances. It is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Take in the views from a garden.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

Fully Renovated 1940s Cottage in Warburton Cottage
Fully Renovated 1940s Cottage in Warburton Melbourne
Fully Renovated 1940s Cottage in Warburton Cottage Melbourne

Fully renovated 1940s cottage in Warburton Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tomas M.

This was definitely a nice place to stay. Few issues but it wouldn’t put me of going back, I think it would be a great spot in winter with the inside fire etc. First up the address is Younga Rd not Younga St, hard to find the house when we first arrived. After finding the lock box and sorting keys etc, we got greeted by 100s of ants inside the main door way. Cobwebs everywhere inside like the place hadn't been cleaned before we arrived or maybe long time from the last renters. Dead huntsman in the hallway again with 100s of ants around that. The “20 steps” is very misleading and the slope to the property is ridiculously steep and very hard to get things to and from the car. Mum struggled going in and out to the car for any of our trips (100% do not bring any older people to this property or people with any sort of walking disability).Had to go to the shop & provide our own batteries to work the Aircon system. Again noting that bad that would put me personally off going back to the property. Look forward to another trip in winter. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leonie E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Warburton Experience

The cottage was very clean and well appointed, however car parking and access to the cottage was a problem as the site is very steep and the vehicles were parked quite a distance from the cottage which made un-packing & packing quite a struggle in the rain. I would not recommend this property for elderly people and the booking site does not give any indication of this situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Inaccessibility of property

My husband and I booked a little weekend getaway with our 2 year old daughter.I feel that the description ‘20 steps up or down to the property’ is a little misleading. There isn’t anywhere really to park your car and it is pretty treacherous. At the bottom of the property there is no car park unless you are blocking another drive wayAt the top there is a very steep driveway that you can’t access unless you have a 4WD.There was also a huge wasp nest blocking the stairs from the top so we couldn’t access the property that way without getting stung which both myself and my husband did. We contacted the owner after we got stung to let him know so he could inform the next booking however he was less then concerned and said that he knew about the wasp nest but was waiting until it was cooler to get rid of them which I don’t feel was an appropriate response.The inaccessibility of the property made it stressful to get in and out which was not ideal to go sight seeing, go out for dinner etc.The property itself was lovely however one of the showers was not sealed which meant we couldn’t really use that shower without getting the bathroom soaked.There are lots of nice places in Warbie without these issues. I would give this one a miss.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

sallyann s.

Would love some pamphlets on the area, what’s on what there is to do

Good, all we needed for the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

J v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet cottage stay

Cute little cottage for weekend get away. In a beautifully location. Iain was very helpful. Shower has the best pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ami B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy cottage

Lovely cosy cottage, beautiful surrounds and garden in a great spot for accessing walks and the town
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property We had to leave early as we had a family emergency but we will definantly be back again to rest and take in the beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan W.

It really is someone's 1940s holiday Cottage

3 bedrooms, pleasant, best water pressure I've ever had, outside cobwebs a bit unsightly but part of natural vibe. Neighbour's veranda 50 odd meters away but the effect behind the plants is essentially isolation. I could drink the water straight from the tap and it was quite nice. Snacked on some mint from the garden as well. The steps and ramp aren't onerous unless you have a mobility issue. Parking out the front is in a shared driveway, but on the property at the rear. I could hear the small stream, under the fern trees on the other side of the driveway, from inside the main bedroom (which was nice).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charith D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

We stayed there for 2 nights and enjoyed the stay . Clean , comfortable and very peaceful.Would like to come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

weekend getaway

Great house in good location. Would recommend and will be happy to stay again. Be mindful that there are stairs both front and back when carrying luggage and if it’s pouring with rain you will get wet. On the positive side, there was heaps of dry firewood to get toasty once you’re inside.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay

It was a lovely comfortable property with all that we needed. Loved sitting out on the deck, looking at the trees, and listening to water flowing. Very private and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Linda P., Adelaide Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded getaway

Great short stay getaway that feels secluded. Facilities as advertised with good wifi, and plenty of room for 2. Property access a challenge and would not recommend for young families or for anyone that cannot manage 20 plus steep steps.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Carina J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay in beautiful surroundings

Check-in was easy and early check-in was provided when asked. Access to the house was difficult from front and back, there's a number of stairs to contend with. The listing indicates that the house has great outdoor areas. The deck and view is nice, but the property is on a significant hill and there's no yard to speak of. Kitchen and bathrooms have everything you need and the bedrooms are adequate. Overall, a pleasant stay, 3.5 stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Annie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and quiet with great views

We enjoyed our stay … nice and quiet great views and fireplace
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe W.

Liked: Cleanliness

great spot

Great property in a beautiful location, house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Roz G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay

The house was comfortable, clean and had everything we needed - including a plentiful supply of firewood which was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick snow trip

Great little property. Steep entrance but our kids were fine with it. 4wd ideal to park closer 👍 Close to the snow and perfect for a few nights away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

C Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and restful time

Exhausted mums seeking some time away from the families. The house is a restful place, with a good fireplace and cottage feel. The beds are comfortable and so as the hot water. We enjoyed the time there. Iain was easy to talk to and he gave us a late check-out which was very appreciated. May not be suitable with elderly or young children as the access involves steps and backyard not enclosed for running. Minor issues with parking being a bit tricky and the security door sticky to open. If equipped with a dishwasher, it would have been perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy Cottage

Great cosy cottage with everything you need. Close to great coffee spots, friendly community and lovely nature walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous house amongst the trees & ferns.

We loved our short 3 day/night stay. Absolutely loved the stream alongside the house. Heaps of wood for a fire. Excellent hot water system & kitchen had everything we needed plus the added bonus of a coffee machine. The surrounds of Warburton were beautiful & we left feeling very relaxed. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

JENAI T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Our crew loved their time here! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing beautiful place

Easily accessible to all areas of interest in and around Warburton. Lovely cottage
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

gayane m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and pleasant

Lovely clean house with a beautiful outdoor seating area, great for a girls weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022