Title: Villa Rao of Sassafras Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2261&destination=Melbourne%2C+Victoria%2C+Australia&selected=34527587&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Villa Rao of Sassafras ## Photo gallery for Villa Rao of Sassafras ![Exterior - Villa Rao of Sassafras (Sassafras)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34527600/34527587/34c81060.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Artistic 4 Bedroom Home | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Villa Rao of Sassafras (Sassafras)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34527600/34527587/727919b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Artistic 4 Bedroom Home | 4 bedrooms, pillow-top beds, individually decorated - Villa Rao of Sassafras (Sassafras)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34527600/34527587/51aeca5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Artistic 4 Bedroom Home | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Villa Rao of Sassafras (Sassafras)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34527600/34527587/91418826.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior entrance - Villa Rao of Sassafras (Sassafras)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34527600/34527587/e1fca0d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Villa Rao of Sassafras and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and a fireplace in reception are available to all guests. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Villa Rao of Sassafras Along with a hot tub, this smoke-free holiday home has coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Additionally, wedding services, a garden and barbecues are on-site. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a pillowtop bed. A kitchen comes with a fridge and an oven, and guests will also find upscale touches, such as a private hot tub and a fireplace. The Bathroom is shared and housekeeping is not available. This holiday home offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with Hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to furnished patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes day beds. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a hot tub. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - In-room massages - Pool loungers - Private hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Family friendly - Children stay free (see details) - Highchair ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Dining - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Day bed - Pillowtop mattress ### Bathroom - 2 shared bathrooms - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Rainfall showerhead - Separate bathtub and shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Furnished patio - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Fee: AUD 50 per pet per stay - Service animals exempt from fees - Food and water bowls ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Blackout drapes - Iron/ironing board - Multilingual staff - No housekeeping service - Proposal/romance packages - Wedding services ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Things to do - Yoga classes ### 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) ### General - 4 units - Connecting units available - Garden - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16490000/16480300/16480246/8c76d2d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lotus Lodges Sassafras - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.0 Very good 23 reviews £209 includes taxes & fees 10 Apr - 11 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-11&selected=16480246&PinnedHotelID=16480246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104060000/104057300/104057211/a280f0ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Botanica Retreat - Village Spa & Stay Olinda - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=104057211&PinnedHotelID=104057211&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3520000/3511200/3511106/42db25ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottages at Monreale Olinda - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 53 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=3511106&PinnedHotelID=3511106&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Luxury Villa, Garden View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105570000/105564700/105564663/6348ed5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Woolrich House at Woolrich Estate Olinda - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=105564663&PinnedHotelID=105564663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 Bedroom House | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16380000/16379000/16378959/a94367d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Moulton Park Homestead Sassafras - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=16378959&PinnedHotelID=16378959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38280000/38272500/38272407/cef3dbe5.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. 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Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: AUD 200 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Pet fee: AUD 50 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair This property accepts credit cards On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Villa Rao Sassafras House Villa Rao House Villa Rao Sassafras Villa Rao Private vacation home Villa Rao of Sassafras Sassafras Sassafras Villa Rao of Sassafras Private vacation home Villa Rao of Sassafras Sassafras Private vacation home Villa Rao of Sassafras Rao Of Sassafras Sassafras Villa Rao of Sassafras Sassafras Villa Rao of Sassafras Private vacation home Villa Rao of Sassafras Private vacation home Sassafras ## About the area Located in Sassafras, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is in the mountains. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Cape Schanck boardwalk are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cream at Sassafras and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at State Basketball Centre or Nunawading Basketball Centre. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Holiday homes in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178283-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-37.86464%2C145.35176&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XLbt21nEFo8VbTSkwkgrrX8tbZ8=) 5 Wallaby Ave, Sassafras, VIC, 3787 ### What's nearby - ![A nice little waterfall on Mt Dandenong. It's best to get off the track and climb up the waterfall for the best views and photos. (Can be super slippery and muddy when wet). ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124063/5618bb30-64cf-4cd3-bf2b-2a6537c68236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dandenongs 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - ![Australia - Dandenong Ranges, Dandenongs are a set of low mountain ranges, Mount Dandenong, east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126451/b7277852-8c04-4e68-9710-73bf01cf65c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dandenong Ranges National Park 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![The well known and photographed 'Lake House' in the Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens in the Dandenong Ranges; Shutterstock ID 383914597; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighborhoods; Client: Hotels.com;](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150111/d6631616-bc92-4ba6-8abe-854617b3dbd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Alfred Nicolas Gardens 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Trekking in the Upper Mustang](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124063/16461086-1eaf-4502-8f4e-fe28b01f90a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens 4 min drive \- 2.4 miles - Cream at Sassafras 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles ### Getting around - Belgrave Station 8 min drive - Belgrave Station 8 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) 62 min drive ### Restaurants - SkyHigh Mount Dandenong 9 min drive - SkyHigh Bistro 9 min drive - Pig & Whistle Tavern 5 min drive - Prosperina Bakehouse 17 min walk - Micawber Tavern 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Villa Rao of Sassafras pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Villa Rao of Sassafras? ### What time is check-in at Villa Rao of Sassafras? ### What time is check-out at Villa Rao of Sassafras? ### Where is Villa Rao of Sassafras located? ## Have a question? 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