Title: Rustic old world charm homestead 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 # Rustic old world charm homestead Holiday home with a hot tub, a short walk to Dandenong Ranges National Park ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33100000/33090500/33090465/867bd33f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33100000/33090500/33090465/36c0c729.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33100000/33090500/33090465/40ce1765.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33100000/33090500/33090465/6c6be06b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33100000/33090500/33090465/977feaae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in Kalorama's charm at Rustic Refuge Retreat, a beautifully decorated period dwelling with 6 private rooms. Each room has kitchen essentials like a fridge and kettle, plus access to shared facilities or private bathrooms. ### Entire home 6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### Rustic old world charm homestead Lovely period dwelling which has been beautifully decorated. It contains 6 bedrooms, 3 Living rooms, 3 bathrooms and a laundry. Located in Kalorama, Rustic Refuge Retreat offers 6 private rooms. It is 1.5 mi from Olinda. There are 4 deluxe queen rooms which have access to shared bathroom facilities. The deluxe king room and suite have a private bathroom. All rooms can be locked. Each room has a fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, electric frying pan and microwave oven. Kitchenware is also provided. Guests can also use the shared kitchen to prepare their breakfast. Melbourne is 22 mi from Rustic Refuge Retreat. Tullamarine Airport is 30 mi away. The friendly owner lives in a self contained caravan on the site and has two friendly dogs who have a separate dog yard. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Freezer - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 6 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 shared bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81280000/81279300/81279209/26d51e6d_edited_a789.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 6 Star eco home with spectacular view. 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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 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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Olinda Falls and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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