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Wild Orchid Olinda ~ Private Luxury self contained Cottage ~ Dandenong Ranges

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A rustic cabin with a stone staircase leading to a wooden door, surrounded by dense forest.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area with cabinets and a stove.
A balcony with a view of a dense forest.
A living room with a brown sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase.
A stone pathway with irregular stone slabs, bordered by greenery and a wooden fence.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dandenong Ranges National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Breakfast included
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet

Explore the area

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Olinda, VIC
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Olinda, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this cottage is in the mountains. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Drum Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and Monbulk Winery. Ready for a night out? Consider Kilsyth Sports Centre and Bunjil Place. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking, mountain climbing and mountain biking.
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Olinda, VIC

What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tree Fern Gully Track - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • National Rhododendron Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ripe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪1 in 20 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wild Orchid Olinda ~ Private Luxury self contained Cottage ~ Dandenong Ranges pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wild Orchid Olinda ~ Private Luxury self contained Cottage ~ Dandenong Ranges?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wild Orchid Olinda ~ Private Luxury self contained Cottage ~ Dandenong Ranges on 10 Mar 2027 start from £507, 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 at Wild Orchid Olinda ~ Private Luxury self contained Cottage ~ Dandenong Ranges?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wild Orchid Olinda ~ Private Luxury self contained Cottage ~ Dandenong Ranges?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wild Orchid Olinda ~ Private Luxury self contained Cottage ~ Dandenong Ranges?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wild Orchid Olinda ~ Private Luxury self contained Cottage ~ Dandenong Ranges located?

Located in Olinda, this cottage is steps away from Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. Tree Fern Gully Track and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage for two, and Pia was very helpful and communicative. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback. Blessings Pia 🍃🏡
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect accommodation & location

Couldn’t ask for perfect place to stay. The cottage warm and welcoming with everything you need right down to breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2022
Thank you for your feedback Marisa, Blessings Pia 🏡🌳💚
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was absolutely perfect in every way. Exceeded expectations which were already high to begin with.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2025
Thank you so much, Ghalib. It has been an absolute pleasure to host you for your time in Olinda.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay at Olinda!

This place is beautiful! It’s perfect for a little getaway, I especially enjoyed the breakfast that Pia provided. It was so close to the spa’s and shops to be able to have a relaxing time. Thankyou Rebecca
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2022
Dear Rebecca, I am so happy you enjoyed your stay and had a good break. Thank you so much for the feed back. Blessings Pia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay..,

Lovely relaxing trip away. Beautiful house. I’m old school so loved the CD & DVD player.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2022
Hi Lisa, so happy you enjoyed your stay. Blessings Pia 🏡🌳💚
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend away

Thank you Pia for this amazing getaway. The cottage is beautiful, everything we hoped for and more! With the fire and little touches around the cottage, it was the perfect place to relax. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2022
Hi Emma, I'm so happy you enjoyed your stay. Thank You for the feedback and it will be my pleasure to host you again. Blessings Pia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter escape

Lovely cottage in a prime location. Log fire, spa ... perfect for a winter escape. Treats with the brekkie basket were a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2022
Blessings Meg, it has been a pleasure to host you. Warmest Regards Pia 🏡🌳
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great short stay

Spent two very comfortable nights in the cottage below road level and surrounded by trees. Easy to find. Well lit steps down are wide and shallow and not slippery even after heavy rain. Generous breakfast ingredients. Didn’t try any of the electronics as we were relaxing. Close to many walks and activities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2024
Thank you for your feedback Peter, I’m so happy you enjoyed your stay. Regards Pia 🍃 Property Owner
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful mountain private getaway!!

We arrived on Christmas Day and in advance, Pia told us many things would not be open. She offered to get us a couple days food if I would reimburse her. I didn’t hesitate and she was an amazing shopper! She thought of everything and every little touch in the cottage is so well suited for the space. The kucooburrow came to visit on the small terrace one evening which was special. Pia’s communication is impeccable and I highly recommend this place!! It was a wonderful way to spend Christmas and a few days afterward.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Peaceful Getaway

My bestie and I were very blessed to have stayed here for 4 nights as a mini escape from our high-stress jobs. Absolutely perfect cottage, easy to find in Olinda and central to everything. The cottage is only a short drive from Sassafras, Belgrave, etc. so we were able to go out each day and have mini day trips and then return in the evening.The cottage itself was beautiful, we loved the fireplace and the spa and the views out the windows; we had everything we needed. The balcony was a highlight for me with kookaburras. Pia Tim also made us a beautiful hamper for our stay. Communication was excellent instructions about staying were very clear and easy to understand and follow.Nothing to fault no complaints. We would love to return I'll be recommending this place to all of my friends for future getaways.Thank you Pia Tim for having us! Kind regards from LJ & Jayden x
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pia was a phenomenal host providing delicious breakfast offerings, plentiful local recommendations and all the furnishings required to make our weekend away a blissful home away from home. I highly recommend Wild Orchid Cottages for a couples weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback 🏡🍃
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Stay

The cottage was beautiful and Pia was very easy to communicate with. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect mini moon

We had a wonderful time staying at Wild Orchid Olinda for our mini honeymoon, Pia was very helpful with any information we needed during our stay and checkin was really convenient. The complimentary breakfast was delicious (and local produce) the fireplace and spa bath was the perfect. The location is beautiful and you feel like you’re sleeping in the tree tops ❤️ Thank you again Pia ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
Dear Lucy & Ben, Thank you for your feedback, it is received with much gratitude. Warm Wishes, Pia 🏡🌿
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolute perfection!

We just loved our stay at the wild orchid. It was our 10 year wedding anniversary, we lit the fire, snuggled on the cosy couch, enjoyed being surrounded by the trees, beautiful breakfast supplied and loved walking to the local venues. It was exactly what we were hoping for ( even the rain over the weekend just made it great for cosying up inside) The hosts were wonderful and we couldn't reccomend this place more!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Blessings Gina we’re so happy you enjoyed your stay 🏡🌳💚
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

The Cottage is so clean, cozy and beautifully arranged, providing everything you need. The location and surrounds are beautiful, private enough but still just a short drive away from local shops and cafés. The owner is friendly and accommodating, happy to take care of their guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Storybook Cottage

Absolutely beautiful stay in this gorgeous cottage. Pia was the perfect hostess, warm and welcoming, and nothing was too much trouble. The cottage is incredibly cozy and comfortable with everything you could possibly need, and perfectly located within an easy walk to both Olinda and Mt Dandenong townships. Surrounded by calming forest, you can't help but feel relaxed. Thank you so much, Pia - can't wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage in the Dandenongs

Lovely place to stay and everything you could think of was provided. We loved the breakfast hamper. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Cottage in the Hills

A truly luxurious cottage with everything you will need for a peaceful and romantic stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful private cottage

This property was as delightful as advertised -- spacious, all necessary amenities -- and Pia and Tim were most accommodating and pleasant hosts. A great value. Our stay was for 13 days and each evening it truly felt like we were returning home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage, ideal location and stunning outlook!

I spent the weekend with my partner at the Wild Orchid cottage and words cannot describe the wonderful experience that was had! Seamless check-in procedure, due to Pia who is a wonderful host, who provided extremely thorough details when communicating entry/exit and all the other finer points to ensure the experience is maximised! The cottage itself is a delight, extremely cosy and with a beautiful surrounding outlook! The rustic breakfast provisions were outstanding, along with a fully equipped kitchen to prepare the breakfast! The local towns are a short drive or even within walking distance, so I found the location of the cottage very convenient! Overall, Wild Orchid is highly recommended and I look forward to staying again in the near future! Thank you again Pia for the wonderful experience! Andrew and Catherine Anne!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent gem in Olinda

Wild Orchid Olinda is a very well equipped cottage, and has everything you could need for your stay. The breakfast provisions provided were excellent. If you plan on cooking during your stay, be aware there is no oven, but this can be seen from the photos. The wood fireplace is excellent in winter, for the ambience and for some additional heating, with plenty of firewood provided too. Will definitely be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Hi Tony, thank you for your review and feedback. It was a pleasure to host you and I look forward to welcoming you back next time. Warm Wishes Pia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lovely cottage situated in beautiful bushland and so close to Olinda and Mount Dandenong

We had a lovely stay in this cottage....it’s in a beautiful part of the world and the cottage was clean, warm, cosy and full of charm....and we were provided with some yummy edibles too. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for your beautiful feedback Dorothy, it was a pleasure to host you. I hope to welcome you both back again. Warm Wishes Pia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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