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Idyllwylde. Pet-friendly. Cosy. Close to town & river.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 590 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Idyllwylde. Pet-friendly. Cosy. Close to town & river.

Experience a cosy autumn and winter getaway in our delightful 1950s cabin, nestled close to the river, walking trails, and a short stroll to town.

Recently renovated and thoughtfully equipped, unwind amongst stunning garden and mountain views. The spacious deck with BBQ and a family-sized table is perfect for a morning coffee on those warmer sunny mornings or to have a chat with the friendly locals - king parrots, rosellas, kookaburras ...

This peaceful, dog-friendly retreat (with secure 1.2m fencing all round) is accessible via a cement ramp (no steps) to the front door and offers ample off-street parking. It’s the ideal place to disconnect from the world for a few days or use as a base for exploring the breathtaking Upper Yarra Ranges.

Our wonderful guests have left glowing reviews, praising our comfy beds, family-friendly amenities, vintage charm and local adventures. The indoor wood stove is now perfect for a cooler evening (with firewood supplied), and the bedrooms have heaters and electric blankets on the beds.

Feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life with Idyllwylde just an hour from Melbourne. Explore the charming and historic main street, where delightful cafes and quirky shops await, just a 5-minute walk across the bridge and oval, or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the river, and kick the autumn leaves. July is snow season. Not your skiing or resort kind, but if you want to take the kids up to see their first snow, and maybe build a snowman, Warburton is only a half hour drive up to Mt. Donna Buang.

Whether you seek a laid-back escape or an adventure-packed weekend, our cabin is the idyllic destination for families and friends. We also welcome mid-week inquiries for a refreshing break any time of the year.

Property manager

Leanne

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 969 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Pet owners responsible for dog at all times.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: May need to bring own cot, high chair.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated 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 neighborhood

Map
Warburton, VIC

What's nearby

  • Yarra River Walk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • O'Shannassy Trail - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Redwood Forest - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Warburton Rainforest Gallery - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Mount Donna Buang - 20 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gladysdale Bakehouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's of the Valley - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Flying Apron Patisserie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Warburton Bakery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪River View Cafe.Bar.Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllwylde: pet-friendly, renovated vintage cabin, close to town and river pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Idyllwylde: pet-friendly, renovated vintage cabin, close to town and river?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllwylde: pet-friendly, renovated vintage cabin, close to town and river?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idyllwylde: pet-friendly, renovated vintage cabin, close to town and river located?

Located in Warburton, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Yarra River Walk, Warburton Bushland Reserve, and O'Shannassy Trail. Yarra Ranges National Park is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Idyllwylde. Pet-friendly. Cosy. Close to town & river. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family stay

The stay was a perfect little get away for the family. The area was beautiful and the backyard was big enough for the dog. The house was homey and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

What a beautiful place to stay. My children and dog loved the place. The host goes over and above to make your experience a memorable one. Will be back to Idyllwylde.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A delightful and very thoughtfully planned stay. Cute and comfortable with lots of lovely little touches, ample firewood and a nice walk along the river to the Main Street. Thanks so much I hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lukasz D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

We had a wonderful time at Idyllwylde cabin. The place is very cosy, where you can relax and feel at home with comfy beds and well equipped kitchen. Outside you are surrounded by trees and birds coming to say hello.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID STEPHEN ROBERT K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for the river

We had a fantastic stay at Idyllwylde. The property is very well presented and was perfect for both us and our dog who enjoyed the fenced in garden. Great location for both the river and Warburton - very quiet in the house despite the rest of town being very busy. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great facilities for kids and pets. Walking distance to Yarra. The rings provided for use down the Yarra were a hit and the bird seed to feed the birds around the house. A lovely bottle of wine and some lollies and extra supplies in the cupboards and fridge were very generous. Great communication from owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a very nice place to stay in Warburton. It is close to town and shops, a very nice walk down the river to the local cafes and restaurants. The house is very well organised and had everything we needed, and more! The host was very helpful and communication was great! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mums and boys weekend

We had such a beautiful weekend away. The house was very cosy, and perfect size for family dinner. the kids loved feeding the birds and playing in the garden. The highlight of their trip was the skatepark next to Warburton. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We could not have had a more relaxing mini-break. The cottage is clean, fully equipped with a peaceful outdoor area. There is a stream running down the back of the property that is calming. Our dog loved the fully fenced yard and the walks nearby. Warburton is such a beautiful place with much more to see than we realised. We cannot recommend this property enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxed and welcoming energy

You never really know what to expect when you arrive at a new holiday cottage, but this place felt instantly warm and welcoming. The host had left us a special basket of treats (always popular) and access to essentials we'd managed to forget, like the olive oil. The fire was prepped to be lit, the beds were warm and comfy, and the location couldn't be beat. I had three wonderful walks with my dog over the weekend, and a top quality morning coffee in town (10 mins walk along the river) - all without the need for a car. I would highly recommend this cute little getaway house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super cosy and comfortable

We had such a lovely stay at this cosy cottage. Everything is in good nic, very good quality bedding and kitchenware. A lot of personal touches - A home away from Home. Fireplace works a treat to take the chill off. The reverse cycle also warms up the place in a jiffy. The kids got stuck into the games and puzzles as it rained most of our stay. Great location - walking distance, along the gorgeous river, into town or the caravan park. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage

We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was homely and spotless with wonderful character. We had cold rainy weather during our stay, but none of us minded when we had such a lovely place to retreat to when we needed to cut short our daily adventures and get out of the weather. The cottage was easy walking distance to the shops via the picturesque river trail and host Leanne was very helpful. The welcome goodies were an unexpected surprise too! We found plenty to entertain ourselves with in the Warburton area and wouldn't hesitate to book another stay in the cottage if we are in the Warburton area again. A big thumbs up from our whole family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great winter get away

We had a great winter weekend at the property. It's easy to find and very welcoming. Leanne, the host had everything setup perfectly, and the timber fire place added to the ambience for our wine and local cheeses. The welcome pack was a nice surprise. The house is very comfortable and has everything you need, The location is a short walk along the flowing river to the town full of cafes (great coffee at Silva.) There was light snow falling at Mt Donna Buang which was only 20 mins away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay,so much that my daughter didn't want to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anne H.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024