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Storybook Cottage in tranquil location close to Emerald township and shops.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Avonsleigh, VIC
  • Emerald Lake Park
    8 min drive
  • Australian Rainbow Trout Farm
    11 min drive
  • Dandenongs
    15 min drive
  • Moorabbin, VIC (MBW)
    49 min drive

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Cosy cottage in centre of tourist village

Air conditioning
Parking available
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (2)
The price is $143
per night
$163 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Cosy cottage in centre of tourist village

About the neighborhood

Melbourne

With a stay at this cottage in Melbourne (Avonsleigh), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Gemco Community Theatre and Emerald Lake Park. .This cottage is 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from Puffing Billy Steam Train and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Mount Majestic Bushland Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Emerald Lake Park - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 15 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 19 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Sherbrooke Forest - 19 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 28 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 7 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bam Bam Italian - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Penny & a Pickle - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Yarra Ranges Estate - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Peter's Fish and Chips - ‬7 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.

Storybook Cottage in tranquil location close to Emerald township and shops.

Pretty storybook cottage very roomy with quality inclusions set on 2 acres of garden surrounded by other large properties, nature and birdsong. The cottage is set away from the main house so that you have complete privacy. We are in a quiet location yet only 10 minutes drive from Emerald Township where the famous Puffing Billy Steam Train is located.
Carramar cottage contains a Gas Log fire, Queen size Bed, Large shower and full kitchen. Peace and Quiet. Feels like country but close to town. Emerald is a vibrant town with plenty amenities including cafes, bars, gift and clothing shops as well as chemists, banks and post office. Be sure to book at least one day in advance.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

JENNIFER WERLE

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage
Carramar Cottage Holiday Stays
Carramar Cottage Short Drive to Emerald Cottage
Carramar Cottage Short Drive to Emerald Melbourne
Carramar Cottage Short Drive to Emerald Cottage Melbourne

Storybook Cottage in tranquil location close to Emerald township and shops. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location to Explore Dandenong Ranges Area
Very clean and well equipped cottage with a homely feel. Perfect for a couple to stay all day in the cottage or use as a base to explore the ranges and nearby towns like we did. Thank you for an easy experience Jennifer. We'd stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what I needed when I needed it
Thank you for everything, Jenny. Such a blessing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
The cottage was everything we wanted. We expected the weather to be cold and rainy, so having a spacious cottage with a gas log fire as well as ducted heating was really wonderful. There was also a wide variety of books and DVD's. The cottage was the cleanest we've ever been to and just so peaceful and relaxing. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the quiet location and the friendliness and consideration of the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
A lovely place to get away for a couple of days. Very clean and comfortable. Everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect B&B
Everything was presented in a very pleasing and thoughtful way in the cottage. The gardens were picture perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and relaxing
Absolutely spotless, well appointed. All you expect plus some. Beautiful extensive gardens
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Country Cottage
Very comfortable house with great views from every room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Piece of paradise
Jenny was a great host who communicated everything I needed well in advance. Carramar cottage is picture perfect on a hill in a peaceful rural area. The cottage has all the amenities you need, is spotlessly clean, cosy and warm with stunning views of the gardens and beyond. The bed is comfortable and the bedroom is very dark and quiet at night giving me restful sleep each night. It was a much needed break from the hustle and bustle and I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daiva F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Great spot ,close to lots of lovely places to hike/ bird. Lovely gardens and peaceful surroundings and toasty cosy and warm inside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and relaxing
Delightful place to stay for our cold autumn wedding anniversary weekend. Lovely garden setting outside, cozily warm and perfectly clean inside. Close to pretty Emerald Lake Park from where we set off to walk to Cockatoo. Brunch at Stick & Stones is highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas b., melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This place is fantastic Jenny has done a great job with the cottage, nothing better than when you go to a place and enter with the entire place being spotlessly clean which gives you a good feeling inside, And therefore sets a relaxed feeling to sit back and enjoy. Has everything you could ask for and is very peaceful it’s was really nice to look out the windows and see a lot of autumn colour the garden has a really nice outlook. Well done Jenny for going above and beyond to make sure your guests feel happy and relaxed and highly recommended you won’t be disappointed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B., Buffalo, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found
I am a wordsmith by trade, but I can’t find the words to properly express our wonderful, wonder-filled stay at Carramar Cottage in Avonsleigh. The cottage is designed perfectly for a couple. Our host has thought of every detail, even equipping the kitchen with a citrus zester, which is a rare find. The house is charming, it has every amenity imaginable. The lot is really a paradise, nestled in the Dardenong Ranges it is secluded and private even though the host lives 200 feet away. The morning is welcomed by a chorus of birds who provide entertainment throughout the day. Near dusk you will see a variety of wildlife around the cottage and you will see the magnificent sunsets every day. All of this just a handful of miles from Emerald, a charming community with cafes, dinners and restaurants offering every conceivable tour of cuisine. While this is all beyond beautiful, the best part of the stay is a visit from the host who can give you a history of the property and a good sense of the activities available in close proximity to Avonsleigh. Bring your hiking boots, there are hundreds of trails from easy flat tracks to challenging climbs, all in the magnificent forests in the area. If you want to experience the city, Melbourne is only an hour or so away. The only regret we had was that we only stayed for a week. We knew from the moment that we arrived that we had found Paradise and we were right. Many thanks to our hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful cottage in a lovely garden setting .The cottage is superb in all respects . Spotless,high quality fittings,every appliance you could think of.We stay at many places ,here an overseas and we were delighted with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie M., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Garden of Eden
Stunning cottage surrounds and every aspect was immaculately presented. The cosy furniture The lovely crisp kitchen the luxurious bed and towels. The dvd library but mostly the serenity
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Amazing location with the cottage set up with everything you needed. It was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gladys S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A moment of peace
What an amazing place, surrounded by nature and yet close to anything you could need. had a fantastic time and didn’t want to leave. thank you Jenny!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gde Fajar N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place
I love it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Dandenong Ranges VIC
We had a lovely stay here in Avonsleigh. All site seeing destinations are less than 20min drive. We enjoyed Miss Marples Tea Rooms and the Geppetto ToyShop both in Sassafras. The hosts are always available for anything you need. The cottage was well set up for couples and Woolworths is ten minutes away for any supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional presentation & inviting
I was getting married over the two days we had booked in, super exciting time but also slightly nervous that everything comes together on the day… The property was amazing upon arrival, the smells you get from the surrounding flora was relaxing. Inside and out the little house was immaculate and homely. Couldn’t have ask for a nicer place for our wedding experience/stay than this. Super grateful they had an ironing board and iron to help with my wedding shirt! Thank you to adding to our special day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr Fouad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place and even better host
My wife and I stayed there for two nights which we really enjoyed. The cottage was excellent clean very organised and presents well and welcoming. The Host Jenny and her partner where amazing. I higly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location and very relaxing.
Great weekend getaway in a gorgeous setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure delight
The host has thought of everything - we could not fault this cute cozy cottage in any way, a perfect spot for a couples quiet few days away. The garden was special also. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carramar Cottage
A welcoming cozy getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Warwick P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A secluded gem in the hills
An all-round delightful experience. Immaculate presentation of a very cosy and comfortable getaway. Perfect hosts and an idyllic location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022