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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Emerald, VIC
  • Place, Emerald Bushland Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gemco Community Theatre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Lake Park
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please put the keys back in the lockbox on the post near the front door. Thank you.
Please send a message to us once you check out of the property. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please place all dishes in the dishwasher and turn it on before you leave.
-Animals must not sleep on the beds. Please clean up all your animal droppings before you leave. $100 will be deducted from the bond.
-NO SMOKING in the home or on the premises, there is lots of space to smoke outside front gate. Please dispose of all smoking items when you leave.

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

About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Emerald, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this vacation home. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Australian Rainbow Trout Farm are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Fountain Gate Shopping Centre and Westfield Knox. Traveling with kids? Consider Tesselaar's Bulbs and Flowers, or check out an event or a game at Dandenong Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including fishing, winery tours, and golfing.
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Emerald, VIC

What's nearby

  • Emerald Bushland Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gemco Community Theatre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Emerald Lake Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Clematis Park Bushland Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mount Majestic Bushland Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Dog - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bam Bam Italian - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The General Food Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Yarra Ranges Estate - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Train Whistle Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Train Whistle Cottage?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Train Whistle Cottage on Jan 1, 2027 start from $141, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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 Emerald Bushland Reserve and Emerald Lake Park. Clematis Park Bushland Reserve and Mount Majestic Bushland Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km). Emerald Station is 8 minutes by foot and Lakeside Station is 28 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Visiting for a wedding

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosa D.

amazing location and beautiful home

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian’s Models and stuff

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

A cozy cottage and steam trains

A lovely period cottage, surrounded by beautiful trees, and steam trains whistling now and again.Comfortable furniture, and everything you needThank you
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacqui F.

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

Wonderful property, fantastic host !

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

Enjoyable weekend

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

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

cottage

Lovely quaint cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bek M.

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

Spacious heritage

My in-laws had a lovely stay in this property. It really is the perfect location. We leave local to the hills and our children (ages 6 and 3) loved visiting. Very pretty and definitely comfortable. This is our second stay with Evelin and we will be back . Lovely extra of a voucher for a local cafe was very much appreciated.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Mrs

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren H.

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

Fantastic mini break

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

So puppy friendly & centrally located

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny F.

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

Get Away

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Great cottage great location!

It was the perfect accomodation for us as a family with two little dogs. Plenty of room for them to play! The lounge area was probably more suited to 5 adults rather than six, but it didn't seem to matter as we spread ourselves out between the lounge and dining areas. The hosts went above and beyond for us re: both checking in and out and in communication and friendliness. We were attending a wedding close to the cottage so location was perfect. Overall we rate 5 stars! The only thing to consider or be aware of is the small step down from dining area into kitchen/bathroom area. Only one step but for our elderly parents we needed to leave lights on. Apart from that everything was great!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Lovely old cottage in a beautiful lication

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor and Wendy G.

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

Loved it all.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catie H.

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

Absolutely Gorgeous

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

our stay at train whistle cottage

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Quaint cottage near Emerald

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Great weekend away

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karenne C.

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

Family Get together

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene V.

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

Even better than expexted

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Fantastic place and location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya K.

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

Very comfortable stay

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

A lovely stay in a beautiful neighbourhood

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurena M.

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

Lovely, spacious cottage away from the suburban grind

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne F.

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

Hills retreat

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

About the host

Hosted by Evelin and Rob

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We are a local couple who both grew up in the hills. Rob in Healsville and the Yarra Valley, Evelin in Kallista. We are full of adventure, we love our travels, we like sleeping under the stars, B&Bs, local and overseas travel. We thoroughly enjoy our 7 children between us and our 12 grandchildren. Not to forget or beautiful German Shepherd Gypsy and Little Tinkerbell who we take with us wherever we can, hence our pet friendly holiday rental for you to be able too take your children/ grandchildren and pets. We hope this helps you to enjoy your holiday or break with your loved ones.

Why they chose this property

We know what it is like to find accommodation for us together with our extended family and our pets, so we decided to provide this opportunity for like-minded people like us. We have provided anything that we could think of to make sure either a couple or family and friends with there 4 legged family would need to make their stay as comfortable as possible.

What makes this property unique

Train Whistle Cottage is a great family/ friends gathering place for guests coming from far and wide to meet up with family and friends. Wedding parties can stay together, there are lots of wedding venues within half hour from the cottage including Gum Gully farm. You can arrive by bus which is a 5 minute walk to the cottage if you want to leave your car at home. Where possible, time permitting (and us not being away ourselves) we can pick you up/drop you off for weddings or puffing Billy.

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