Title: Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station 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 # Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and sauna ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91480600/91480514/32dc5eaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91480600/91480514/1f9138d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91480600/91480514/ed7b3602.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91480600/91480514/b0a48d9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91490000/91480600/91480514/fdd5aa69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in history and nature at Olinda Old Police Station Cottage. Unwind by the fireplace, soak in the Wood fire Hot Tube or stroll through extensive landscaped gardens. With a fully equipped kitchen, gym and sauna/relaxation room, this luxury cottage offers endless ways to relax. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Gym ## 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. ### Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station From the moment you step into the Cottage grounds you are surrounded by history and the sights and sounds of nature. All local attractions are only moments away. You can retreat to the cottage to enjoy the luxury accommodation and facilities, experience the local village or explore the great surroundings on your door step. \*\*\* Welcome goodies upon Check-in ( wine, cookies, nibbles ) \*\*\* The three bedroom (two bathroom) Cottage boasts: • Original unique features - Olinda Old Police Station. • Walk-in/built in wardrobes • Two fireplaces • Wood fire Hot Tube • Sofa Room (designer furniture) • Reading room (with desk space) • Fully equipped Kitchen (Including Falcon cooker) • Bluetooth speaker • Extensive landscaped gardens and grounds • Gym ( Free weights, bands, functional and cardio equipment) • Sauna/relaxation room (Old Goal Cell), • Luxury amenities, Linen, Towels • Numerous in house entertainment ( Samsung Art TV, Futsal table, Ping Pong table, library and an assortment of games). • Lavazza Coffee Easy street level vehicle access and parking for several cars. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Gym - Table tennis ### 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) - First aid kit ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96761400/96761376/17718341.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury 5\*\*\*\*\* Secluded, in Nature - Pet Friendly. Walk to village cafe's, shops Olinda - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=96761376&PinnedHotelID=96761376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38280000/38272500/38272407/d514a5e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Stone On The Hill - This is a contemporary 3 bedroom home with high ceilings, a coonara log fire and central heating. Kallista - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=38272407&PinnedHotelID=38272407&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94540000/94538100/94538064/a9a1623c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Belle Cottage, Sassafras - 2 bedroom cottage with wood burner in Sassafras Sassafras - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Fireplace 9.8 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=94538064&PinnedHotelID=94538064&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103818900/103818882/7374a4ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jacuzzi lodge: Private rainforest with river Mount Dandenong - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £175 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=103818882&PinnedHotelID=103818882&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119500000/119498900/119498826/4d92255d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful guesthouse in secluded valley. Kids and pet friendly. Kalorama - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £219 includes taxes & fees 29 Oct - 30 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=119498826&PinnedHotelID=119498826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105569300/105569226/028cae07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Woolrich House - Woolrich House at Woolrich Estate Olinda - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=105569226&PinnedHotelID=105569226&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83280000/83272400/83272356/26f7c5e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Olinda Sandstone Apartment - 2 Bdrm, Spa Nature Peaceful Olinda - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=83272356&PinnedHotelID=83272356&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87670000/87669800/87669760/96cbbd5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil 4 Bedroom Cottage in Olinda Olinda - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=87669760&PinnedHotelID=87669760&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103818900/103818872/dfa2fde9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spa Cottage: Private rainforest with river Mount Dandenong - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 7.0 Good 4 reviews £148 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=103818872&PinnedHotelID=103818872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103818900/103818887/84989dd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Windmill lodge: Private rainforest with river Mount Dandenong - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space £178 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=103818887&PinnedHotelID=103818887&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules No outside footwear to be worn in the house. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 ## 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-37.85478%2C145.36842&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=42wQf-QOMN6AShyiDFbG-1Wec28=) Olinda, VIC #### What's nearby - Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Dandenong Ranges National Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - Olinda Falls - 9 min drive - 1.7 miles - Puffing Billy Steam Train - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles #### Getting around - Belgrave Station - 10 min drive - Upwey Station - 12 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 81 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬5 min drive - ‪Cork On Cook’s Corner - ‬7 min drive - ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬5 min drive - ‪SkyHigh Bistro - ‬6 min drive - ‪Pig & Whistle Tavern - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station located? > Located in Olinda, this family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens and Olinda Bushland Reserve are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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) ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 8 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Fantastic place for a weekend away. The spa and sauna are great. The beds are super comfy. The garden is beautiful. Are really fantastic place to relax with everything you need. ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah C. 25 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Awesome ##### Deborah C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sigal B. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend stay Everything was beyond perfect! We’ll definitely be back soon. A beautiful property ##### Sigal B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Roslyn B. 20 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent house and location Lovely old home, close to Olinda shops. Scratchy towels and no face washers ##### Roslyn B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Errol M. 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Errol M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025