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Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station

Family-friendly vacation home with a fitness center and a sauna

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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Immerse yourself in history and nature at Olinda Old Police Station Cottage. Unwind by the fireplace, soak in the Wood fire Hot Tube or stroll through extensive landscaped gardens. With a fully equipped kitchen, gym and sauna/relaxation room, this luxury cottage offers endless ways to relax.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym

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About this property

Entire place

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

Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station

From the moment you step into the Cottage grounds you are surrounded by history and the sights and sounds of nature. All local attractions are only moments away.

You can retreat to the cottage to enjoy the luxury accommodation and facilities, experience the local village or explore the great surroundings on your door step.

*** Welcome goodies upon Check-in ( wine, cookies, nibbles ) ***

The three bedroom (two bathroom) Cottage boasts:

• Original unique features - Olinda Old Police Station.
• Walk-in/built in wardrobes
• Two fireplaces
• Wood fire Hot Tube
• Sofa Room (designer furniture)
• Reading room (with desk space)
• Fully equipped Kitchen (Including Falcon cooker)
• Bluetooth speaker
• Extensive landscaped gardens and grounds
• Gym ( Free weights, bands, functional and cardio equipment)
• Sauna/relaxation room (Old Goal Cell),
• Luxury amenities, Linen, Towels
• Numerous in house entertainment ( Samsung Art TV, Futsal table, Ping Pong table, library and an assortment of games).
• Lavazza Coffee

Easy street level vehicle access and parking for several cars.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Gym
  • Table tennis

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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No outside footwear to be worn in the house.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Olinda, VIC

What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Olinda Falls - 9 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 9 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Belgrave Station - 10 min drive
  • Upwey Station - 12 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cork On Cook’s Corner - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Bistro - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pig & Whistle Tavern - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station located?

Located in Olinda, this family-friendly Melbourne vacation home is steps from Dandenongs and Olinda G167 Bushland Reserve. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens and Olinda G168 Bushland Reserve are also within 5 minutes.

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Large Cottage - Heart of Olinda - Old Police station Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic place for a weekend away. The spa and sauna are great. The beds are super comfy. The garden is beautiful. Are really fantastic place to relax with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Awesome

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Roslyn B.

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

Excellent house and location

Lovely old home, close to Olinda shops. Scratchy towels and no face washers
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sigal B.

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

Family weekend stay

Everything was beyond perfect! We’ll definitely be back soon. A beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Errol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025