Title: Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=105921970&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views Cabin in Melbourne with fireplace ## Photo gallery for Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views (Kalorama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105930000/105922000/105921970/1d5ca3bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views (Kalorama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105930000/105922000/105921970/59bf061d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views (Kalorama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105930000/105922000/105921970/1960b651.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views (Kalorama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105930000/105922000/105921970/a527fd21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views (Kalorama)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105930000/105922000/105921970/b4d11ed4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 7.6 Good ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views One of the earlier homes built in the Ranges, this unique century old Mountain Ash Log Cabin has been extended and updated over the years to create an enchanting haven to call home whether it’s for a night, a weekend or forever. One of the three remaining log cabins built by pioneer Jack Dodd (another being Kelly’s Hotel in Mt Dandenong). Often, you’ll be above the clouds or among them adding to the cathartic ambience. The romantic log-lined lounge hosts a cozy wood fire with a glass of love. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103770000/103761900/103761873/a48e8aeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### StayAU 2BR Serene Lakeside Haven Badger Creek - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=103761873&PinnedHotelID=103761873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103770000/103761900/103761892/1b915f91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### StayAU The Loft 1BR Rustic Picturesque Cottage Badger Creek - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=103761892&PinnedHotelID=103761892&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121290000/121285400/121285395/c417e244.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sassafras Cottage @ Woodlands Estate - magical romantic escape & dog friendly Sassafras - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=121285395&PinnedHotelID=121285395&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92830000/92828100/92828062/7a49a3a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Littlehurst Lodge Millgrove - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 7.0 Good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=92828062&PinnedHotelID=92828062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103770000/103761900/103761880/24171f68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### StayAU Yarra Valley Cottage 2BR Badger Creek - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-03&selected=103761880&PinnedHotelID=103761880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96770000/96761400/96761376/24373624.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxury 5\*\*\*\*\* Secluded, in Nature - Pet Friendly. 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 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 not indicated whether 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.819386,145.36583&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60vxeFmwfvZ%3FU%3FQ%40S%3FS%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%40QBU%40QBUBQ%40QBUBQDSBODSBSDQDSDQDQDQFODQFQDQFOFQFQHOFQFOHMHOFQHOHMHOHMJKHOJOHKJOJKJKJOHILMJKJKLGJKLKJILKLILGLIJILGNILGLELINELELINELENALENELCNENALCNANCNCNALAN%3FN%3FNCL%3FP%3FN%3FL%3FNBN%3FN%3FL%40N%40NBNBN%40LBN%40NDLBNDLDN%40LDNDLHLDNDLHLDLFNHLFJHLHLFLHLJJHLJJJLFJJJJLLHHJNJJJJJNHJJNHNJJHLHNHLHNFPHNHLFNFPHNFPFPFNDPFPDPFNDPDPDPDRDPBRDRBNDRBPBT%40PBPBT%40PBT%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%40R%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FPAR%3FRAPARARCRAPCTCPAPCTCPEPCREPCRERENEREPEPGNEPGPEPGNGPGPINGPGNILINGPINILININKJILKNIJKNKJKJKLILMJKJKJMFKLMJKFMJMHMFMHKHMFOHMFMDMHODMDMHODMDO%40MDOFM%40ODOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40MBO%3FO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FQ%3FM%3FOAO%3FO%3FMCOAOCOAOCMAOCOEMAOGMEOAMEOEMIMEOEMIMEMGOIMGKIMIMGMIMKKGMKKMMGKKKKMKIMKMKKKKKOIKKOIMKKIOIOIMIOGQIOIMGOGQIOGQGQGOEQGQEQGOEQEQESEOESCSEQCSEQCQCUAQCQCUAQCSASASAQ%3FSAS%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=skOmgBH4vLCwbWLEEleo4nEerhk=) Kalorama, VIC #### What's nearby - Dandenongs \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Dandenong Ranges National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - SkyHigh Mount Dandenong \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - William Ricketts Sanctuary \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Crown Casino \- 49 min drive \- 29.3 miles #### Getting around - Lilydale Station - 16 min drive - Belgrave Station - 18 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬4 min drive - ‪York on Lilydale - ‬7 min drive - ‪Morrison Cafe Bar - ‬10 min drive - ‪Paperbark Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mary Eats Cake - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views ? ### What time is check-in at Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views ? ### What time is check-out at Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views ? ### Where is Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Romantic Retreat in the Dandenong Mountains with amazing city views Reviews ## Reviews ### Good 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 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 8.4 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Suzanne B. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend Immaculate property. Responsive host. Incredible city views. ##### Suzanne B. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jan K. 28 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Great views but not for the faint-hearted The property pictures do show the quaintness of the property - it is an old cottage but updated with a good bathroom, great views etc. We enjoyed our stay & it was a great place. We were surprised at how steep & narrow the driveway was however - the first couple of times driving up there we had to be extremely careful - not much room for error! ##### Jan K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew S. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekender Loved everything about this property. Can’t wait to come back. It would have been good to have enough firewood to satisfy our two night stay, rather than having to spend another $40 to buy more from the local servo. Apart from that, it was great. ##### Andrew S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kasey C. 12 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous ##### kasey C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Zabi H. 19 Feb 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy ##### Zabi H. 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