Title: Kookaburra Cottage- views, wineries, sanctuary, Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Kookaburra Cottage- views, wineries, sanctuary, Holiday home in Healesville with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49091100/49091010/w1076h805x0y0-f0c48ff9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49091100/49091010/dc7022da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49091100/49091010/0e41a619.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49091100/49091010/72ee7f93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49100000/49091100/49091010/10a27318.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched in Healesville, this home boasts a unique Oak French Provincial charm. Start your day with breakfast while taking in the mountain views through the large windows and keep an ear out for the 6 Kookaburras that often visit nearby trees. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Air conditioning £201 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov ## 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. ### Kookaburra Cottage- views, wineries, sanctuary, Home with a View, enjoy breakfast looking out of the large window overlooking the mountains of Healesville. We have chosen all our favourite Oak French Provincial furniture and favourite persian rugs to share with you. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for the 6 Kookaburras that like to laugh out loud and sit in the nearby trees. We have an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area. There is a sofa bed in the lounge which can be set up on request. we can also set up a single foam floor mattress on request. There are three bedroom with a queen bed in each. Each bedroom has a wardrobe, bedside table and lamp. Guests can access the entire home. Guests can contact us through the air bnb messsge thread, or call on the mobile number provided. Healesville is a quite residential town with many great cafes and restaurants. there are many lovely walks in the nature parks and along walking trails. 1 hour drive from the snowfields of lake mountain. Popular for yarra valley winerys and the chocolateria. And the world renowned Healesville Sanctuary. There are many nice walks in nature around town such as Maroondah Damn and Badger Weir. Its best to have a car to see all Healesville and the Yarra Valley have to offer. 7 min walk/2 min drive - main street 7 min walk /2 min drive - Bus depo 10 min walk/3 min drive - Coles 10 min Walk/3 min drive - Healesville Hotel 7 min walk /2 min drive - The grand hotel 12 min walk/5 min drive - Queens park 15 min walk/5 min drive - Innocent Bystander Close to town about a 7min walk or 2 min drive. Our apologies, we just had a tree come down in the storm, and are in the process of splitting up the wood to use in the fire \- CCTV is installed at the property for your safety and the safety of the house. \-strictly no parties \- Only paid guests to enter property. \- Host must have prior approval of any extra guest before they commence their stay, your full security bond will be at risk if this rule is not applied. \-no noise between 9 pm and 8 am as we are in a residential area and neighbours need to work, and have their privacy respected \- Your security bond will be at risk if you have parties, gatherings, or events as this jeopardizes us being able to host as it is against council regulations and can upset neighbours. \- complaints from neighbours will result in immediate loss of bond. \-Please put bins out on Monday for Tuesday morning collection \- No shoes in house \- Do not park on neighbouring properties \- Smoking allowed outside - Butts to be responsibly disposed of. \-please wash, dry and put away your dishes. thank you ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Area rug in room - Area rugs in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Composting - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters ## Similar properties ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106570000/106566000/106565937/aad285d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hill top views, near wineries, sanctuary, main st Healesville - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 6 reviews £171 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=106565937&PinnedHotelID=106565937&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49180000/49177200/49177156/bb2a3d36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandys Pottery Cottage- pet friendly, wineries, Healesville - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews £111 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=49177156&PinnedHotelID=49177156&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89740000/89736300/89736264/ae35e74f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New listing!!! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that 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 that 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Kookaburra Mountain Views Kookaburra Cottage Mountain Views Healesville 431581 Kookaburra Cottage Mountain Views Private vacation home ## About the area ![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-37.65810%2C145.52162&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JNWu9QWXGemm-FEdajcv6zgGGC0=) Healesville, VIC #### What's nearby - Innocent Bystander Winery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Ripple Yarra Valley Massage Day Spa and Beauty - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Four Pillars Gin - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Healesville Sanctuary - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles - Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles #### Getting around - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 68 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Sammys Charcoal Chicken - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Mare Coffee Co. - ‬10 min walk - ‪Beechworth Bakery Healesville - ‬13 min walk - ‪Healesville Thai Kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kookaburra Cottage- views, wineries, sanctuary, pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Kookaburra Cottage- views, wineries, sanctuary,? > As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kookaburra Cottage- views, wineries, sanctuary, on 11 Nov 2025 start from £200.90, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Kookaburra-Cottage-Views.h49091010.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Kookaburra Cottage- views, wineries, sanctuary,? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Kookaburra Cottage- views, wineries, sanctuary,? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Kookaburra Cottage- views, wineries, sanctuary, located? > Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Watts River Streamside Reserve, Ripple Yarra Valley Massage Day Spa and Beauty and Innocent Bystander Winery. Four Pillars Gin and Yarra Valley Railway are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kookaburra Cottage- views, wineries, sanctuary, 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline M. 11 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house This house is in a lovely peaceful location not far from Healesville town centre with beautiful views out to the mountains. Everything about the accommodation is exactly as depicted in the description and photos. It’s airy, spacious, well equipped and beautifully clean. We’re all planning on going back! ##### Caroline M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine C. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient location with a great view! Great space for a group, walking distance to main drag, and a great view :) ##### Catherine C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily B. 13 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our little getaway My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights, and found it so charming and relaxing, it was everything we expected. We had planned to visit a few places nearby, but ended up staying and having our meals here as well. Why would you want to leave, the birdlife was beautiful, we would certainly recommend this place. ##### Emily B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James S. 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely! A very comfortable and pleasant place to stay... close to everything you could want and lovely vibe. Thanks. ##### James S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Anna E. 7 May 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great peaceful location with nice views Overall great property with everything provided. Could have been a little cleaner. ##### Anna E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne M. 13 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing get together. Great location and wonderful views. Easy distance to town centre. Natural surroundings, lots of birds . Need to put the house number on the fence facing the road address. You actually enter property from side road, tricky and confusing in the dark. ##### Anne M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### juliette a. 31 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay This is a lovely house, with good views, easy walk into Healesville town ##### juliette a. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chirag S. 11 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property with beautiful views & very well done up interiors! Was amazing renting this place. It was clean, beautiful & the owners were very helpful with answering all questions! ##### Chirag S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam 4 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Adam Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Palms Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holetown-Hotels-Travellers-Palm.h1678715.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Olympus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Benidorm-Hotels-Hotel-Olympus.h903172.Hotel-Information) > > [Combe House Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bridgwater-Hotels-Combe-House-Hotel.h2171863.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis Como](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grandate-Hotels-Ibis-Como.h1685590.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Airport Transfers in Türkiye](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Turkiye-Hotel-With-Airport-Transfers.0-0-d183-thotelwithairporttransfers.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [5 Star Hotels in Tokyo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Tokyo-Hotels.s50-0-d179900.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Penrhyndeudraeth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penrhyndeudraeth-Hotels.d6343521.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Sa Barrera - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alayor-Hotels-Hotel-Sa-Barrera.h4536941.Hotel-Information) > > [Apartments Kalkan](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kalkan-Apartments.d6054861-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Mitsis Rodos Maris](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rhodes-Hotels-Mitsis-Rodos-Maris-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h1426932.Hotel-Information) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels in Argentina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Argentina-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d8-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotel SB Plaza Europa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Hotels-Hotel-SB-Plaza-Europa.h6507533.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Crawley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Crawley-Hotels.s50-0-d4612.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Hot Tubs in Telford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Telford-Hotels-Hotels-With-Hot-Tubs.0-0-d4989-tHotelsWithHotTubs.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [TravelodgeUK Hotels in Buxton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buxton-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d4592--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Broadfield Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochdale-Hotels-Broadfield-Park-Hotel.h1489368.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Old Town Tallinn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Old-Town-Tallinn-Tallinn-Hotels.0-n6056806-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Amboseli-Hotels-Amboseli-Serena-Safari-Lodge.h978634.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Regina Barcelona](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Hotels-Hotel-Regina-Barcelona.h4894.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Newcastle-upon-Tyne (NCL) to Niederanven (LUX)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ncl/lux/newcastle-to-luxembourg) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Lahore (LHE)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/lhe/london-to-lahore) > > [Flights from Boston (BOS) to Philadelphia (PHL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bos/phl/boston-to-philadelphia) > > [Flights from Manchester (MAN) to Sa Khu (HKT)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/man/hkt/manchester-to-phuket) > > [flights from juan santamaria intl airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/airports/sjo/flights-from-juan-santamaria-intl-airport) > > [Flights from Forest (GCI) to Bristol (BRS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gci/brs/guernsey-to-bristol) > > [Flights from Gatwick (LGW) to Los Angeles (LAX)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lgw/lax/london-to-los-angeles) ### Cars > [Car hire in Cala Mesquida](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cala-Mesquida.d6035082.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [Car hire in Istanbul](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Istanbul.d178267.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Packages > [Prora Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Prora.d6346081.Holidays-City-Breaks) > > [Kyoto Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.d6131486.Holidays-City-Breaks)