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Observatory Cottages

3.5 star property
Cottage with free parking, a short walk to Dandenong Ranges National Park

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Relax in a rustic retreat with a cozy seating area, fireplace, and comfortable bed under a canopy, surrounded by a large window with a view of the outdoors.
Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a view of lush greenery from the large window, featuring a traditional bed with a canopy and a cozy sitting area.
Relax in this charming space with a leather sofa, wooden coffee table, and a cozy reading nook.
Relax in a serene garden setting surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with a cozy porch area perfect for unwinding.
Relax in a spacious bathroom with a bathtub and enjoy a view of the outdoor patio.

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Windsong)

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Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Townhome (Candlewick)

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Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
  • 1938 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Candlewick)

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Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Owls Croft)

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Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Cottage, 1 Queen Bed (Ironbark)

Highlights

Garden
Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private hot tub
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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8 Observatory Road, Mount Dandenong, VIC, 3767

What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • William Ricketts Sanctuary - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Olinda Falls - 7 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Upwey Station - 16 min drive
  • Melbourne Belgrave Station - 19 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Montrose Fish & Chipperie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brunch Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Skyhigh Dandenong - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪De Kaff - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Observatory Cottages

Cottage with free parking, a short walk to Dandenong Ranges National Park
Massage/treatment rooms, laundry facilities and express check-in are available at this smoke-free cottage. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a garden and barbecues are on-site. The cottage boasts a private hot tub and a fireplace, while offering a washer/dryer and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a jetted bath, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers Hot tubs and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with in-room jetted baths, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include washers/dryers and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Private hot tub
  • Treatment room

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate sitting area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free bottled water
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage

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

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
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 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

Property is also known as

Observatory Cottages Cottage
Observatory Cottages Mount Dandenong
Observatory Cottages Cottage Mount Dandenong

Frequently asked questions

Is Observatory Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Observatory Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Observatory Cottages?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Observatory Cottages?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Observatory Cottages located?

Located in Mount Dandenong, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. William Ricketts Sanctuary and SkyHigh Mount Dandenong are also within 5 minutes.

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Observatory Cottages Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
very clean and great atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
check in was easy and the property was excellent with all the amenities Easy parking & great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa-Maree

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Gorgeous cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the serenity and surrounding nature.. great place for a quiet getaway complete ammenities also provided bread with bacon and eggs in the fridge
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent

Easy checkin, geeat stay all round, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage suited our needs perfectly, plenty of room for two couples and kids, fully equipped kitchen, laundry & bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Neat clean. Plenty of space for group bookings. Lovely quiet spot with nice outdoor areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved that it was completely private and quiet. The view from our porch was incredible. We wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it. Very romantic, very cosy and quiet. Would like to try in the summer too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed 1 night and the suite was brilliant. Clean and tidy with little unexpected touches like all the stuff for breakfast in the fridge and waiting. The late checkout was great and we'll certainly be back. Thanks for a great night away :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The cottage was perfect. Everything was thoroughly thought of- from breakfast ingredients to candles. The cottage itself is very homely and private. The communication between the host was fantastic with prompt replies.Will definitely be coming here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was impressed with the friendly point of contact and professionalism exhibited. Extremely clean cottage with old world charm. The native bird life was a bonus! Most enjoyable stay and looking forward to staying again. 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rowena

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Haven’t stayed here for quite a few years, but absolutely love it here! It’s quiet, private and just beautiful to get away from it all. Breakfast provisions were wonderful and the kitchen is well supplied. Thank you for having us! Will be coming back.

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed at Observatory Cottages for our wedding accommodation and was impressed from arrival. East close access to shops, clean and secluded and perfect amenities for a relaxing, comfortable stay. Milk, bread and water/juices provided unexpectingly which was a bonus so breakfast and snacks sorted. Keep up the great effort !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely relaxing property, well stocked with supplies. Garden needed some weeding. An additional bench in the bathroom would have been handy and perhaps a wide vision mirror at the entrance would also improve safety, not that we had any issues - just feedback.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veena

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was amazing, clean and had everything we needed. Was surprised to see extras such as breakfast supplied. Was fantastic.. Will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful unit, everything well thought of, including breakfast ingredients, great fireplace, 2-people jacuuzi, comfy bed, candles, nice backyard, parking at the door, easy signage and instructions. The only content was the few spider corpses we found on the floor (but hey, no live ones).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful rustic cabins walking distance to sky high
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Parking was a bit tight
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020