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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Train Whistle Cottage

Available for guests needing emergency accomodation as well as guests who would like a break from their busy lives.
Catering for families and their pets (conditions apply) Train whistle cottage offers a fun stay for all.
She is a great old dame with little quirks here and there.
The property is fully fenced. ( Please check the fencing to see if it is good enough for your child or pet before leaving them outside on their own).
As you enjoy your say at Train Whistle cottage you will hear the ever so gentle Whistle of Emeralds famous Puffing Billy steam train as it makes its way through the Dandenongs to Emerald Lake park, on its way to the lovely small town of Gembrook.
A 5 minute walk takes you to Puffing Billy Station where you can board the train to either Gembrook or Belgrave, take part of the famous ride through the lush green country side of tree ferns, gum trees, hills, and rolling pastures.
Only a 5 minute walk from Train Whistle Cottage, you can enjoy the many café’s, restaurants, and shops that Emerald has to offer.
Train Whistle cottage is in a great tourist location, within a half hours drive, you can visit the vinjards in the Yarra Valley, the nurseries in Monbulk with its world famous Tulip Festival in September/October, hike through Sherbrook forest with its huge gum trees, Lyrebirds etc. Enjoy the view from the summit of Mount Dandenong over the city of Melbourne, and if you are adventures you can climb the 1000 steps from Ferntree Gully to Sherbrook, visit Cardinia Damn where you can see Kangaroos, these are just a few things you can enjoy of the Dandenong Ranges and surroundings.
For the children and the young at heart, there are a few parks within 15 minutes walk of Train Whistle cottage, 5 minutes to puffing Billy park and 10 minutes to Emerald lake park, where you can find Walking tracks, playgrounds, Amphitheatres, picnic shelters and murals. The Emerald Museum showcases photographs, documents and memorabilia through the years from Aboriginal occupation to the present day.

Property manager

Evelin and Rob

Languages

Dutch, English, German

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Train Whistle Cottage House Emerald
Train Whistle Cottage House
Train Whistle Cottage Emerald
House Melbourne
Train Whistle Cottage
House Private vacation home
House Private vacation home Melbourne
152903

About the neighborhood

Map
Emerald, VIC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Lake Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Sherbrooke Forest - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Olinda Falls - 26 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Emerald Station - 8 min walk
  • Belgrave Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bam Bam Italian - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Penny & a Pickle - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yarra Ranges Estate - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peter's Fish and Chips - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Train Whistle Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Train Whistle Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Train Whistle Cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Train Whistle Cottage located?

Located in Emerald, this family-friendly Melbourne vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Gemco Community Theatre, Emerald Bushland Reserve, and Emerald Lake Park. Clematis Park Bushland Reserve and Wright Forest Bushland Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km). Melbourne Emerald Station is 8 minutes by foot and Melbourne Lakeside Station is 28 minutes.

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Train Whistle Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful cottage, great location, easy to book and open communication with our hosts. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Lovely home and great facilities loved staying here, . Perfect location and close to lots of things oh and the bakery is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10

Loved our stay , perfect position for town and the park / railway. Host goes above and beyond to accommodate her guests. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

The house was ideal for our group the heating excellent m ay be the yard could be tidied particularly the back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Lovely quaint cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Its was a lovely property in a great srea
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Our third time at the cottage and it did not disappoint. Lovely cottage, so clean & cosy. Comfortable beds and very clean. Puppies loved the big backyard too. Walking distance from everything in Emerald. Evelin & Rob are great hosts too. We’ll be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Such a wonderful stay, property was excellent and fulfilled each of our requirements including the fenced yard so we could leave our dog in comfort. Evelin and Rob were fantastic hosts and thoughtfully left a card and cake for my wife, whose birthday we were celebrating. Great location with plenty to do. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10

This property was an old world charming home close to everything in Emerald. My only wish is they had flyscreen doors as insects were everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

The home was a delightful old cottage, with lots of lovely touches. The bickies were a lovely surprise. Home is walking distance to town, Emerald lake, puffing billy station and walking trails. Evelin is a responsive, considerate host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Spotless, older Australian traditional home where the original features have been maintained and improved upon. Excellent bookshelf, TV and internet. It all fitted us likes gloves. Very good location where its an easy walk to good shops and post office. And if like us, you like walking, take your walking gear as there are some wonderful places to explore starting from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Loved everything about this little place it was the perfect little cottage for our weekend away would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

A very clean cottage with very close approximately to the shops down the road. The cottage has everything that you could wish for. When we arrived the place was already lit up and the heating was on which was a blessing on a cold and bleak day. Loved the extras that Evelin provided us to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary.Well worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10

Lovely cottage with good access to Emerald. Great fire place and anything else that you need. Secure yard for our little dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10

The cottage was lovely and had all that we needed for a weekend away. the beds were very comfy and the house was cosy. It was very close to coffee shops and other local shops which were lovely to stroll to in the mornings. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10

A quiet, clean house. Hosts were easy to contact & catered well for the child in our group. Many choices of DVDs, however couldn't get player to work ( didn't really need it). Would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

Great, friendly hosts with prompt communication and easy check-in process. It’s a beautiful spacious cottage that offers everything you need. The backyard is large and completely fenced and our husky absolutely loved it. The kitchen is kitted with whatever you need to cook. A nice deep bath to relax in! Beautiful scenic walks close by. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10

Loved this property. Had everything we needed and just a short walk into the main street. Very comfortable, clean and commutation was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10

Enjoyed our stay here . Our host was very communicative and attentive to our needs . Place was comfortable with lots of homely touches . Welcome pack on arrival was greatly appreciated. Our dogs enjoyed the freedom of the large backyard . Close to shops and other attractions . Looking forward to coming to stay here again in future .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10

Train Whistle Cottage is full of character and had everything we needed for an enjoyable and relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10

We loved our stay at this cottage. The new beds were incredibly comfortable and the dogs loved running around the backyard. Evelin is a wonderful host - and I was so appreciative of being able to move my booking when my mum was sick and unable to catch up. The lactose free milk was a lovely touch and after a long drive the biccies went down a treat. Lovely cafes very close to the cottage. The variety of treats at the bakery was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10

Convenient location,dog friendly. Excellent communication with owner. Supply of milk and bath robes a nice touch. Beds comfortable.

10/10

Great host, offered and collected us from a wedding venue at ‘Gum Gully Farm’ dogs were welcomed out the back. Yummy biscuits, Pringle’s on arrival . Very comfy brand new beds.

10/10

Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10

A nice place to stay with the family. Playgrounds close by and plenty of toys at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019