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Margate - character house with mountain views

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A house surrounded by lush greenery and a mountain in the background.
A traditional living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and classic furniture.
A room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a rug.
A dining table with a vase of flowers, a bottle of wine, and a clock on the wall.
A cozy porch with wooden furniture, a potted plant, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Yarra River Walk

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Warburton, VIC
  • Place, Yarra River Walk
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Donna Buang
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Melbourne

Warburton, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Yarra Ranges National Park and Warburton Bushland Reserve, while TarraWarra Museum of Art and Healesville Glassblowing Studio are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Blue Lotus Water Garden and Warburton Rainforest Gallery. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, hiking and mountain biking.
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Warburton, VIC

What's nearby

  • Yarra River Walk - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mount Donna Buang - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 32 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Dandenongs - 32 min drive - 40.0 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 45 min drive - 55.5 km

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 41 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cunninghams Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Babajis Kerala Kitchen South Indian Restaurant Warburton - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's of the Valley - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Three Sugars Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gamon - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Margate - character house with mountain views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Margate - character house with mountain views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Margate - character house with mountain views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Margate - character house with mountain views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Margate - character house with mountain views located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located in Warburton, within 2 mi (3 km) of Yarra River Walk, Warburton Bushland Reserve and O'Shannassy Trail. Yarra Ranges National Park is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

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 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house!Love the style, location was perfect for us.La La Falls and all its lyrebirds are just around the corner. We saw Pink Robins 400m from the Mt Donna Buang Summit, just along the track towards Mt Victoria. We found some outstanding local food and wine options nearby. Great mid-week stay! Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Beautiful home. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Hope to come back again soon!! Highly recommend Margate.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place and so conveniet
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, cosy, beautiful, relaxing place to stay. The only issue we had was no hot water at night but the solution was in one of the comprehensive information folders and it wasn’t hard to turn the gas on; must have just been an small oversight. Apart from that small hiccup, the character-filled house, and the wood heater for ambience, combined with gorgeous surrounds made for an amazing weekend. (The complimentary wine was delicious as well.)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Margate certainly has lots of character! We loved relaxing on the deck after a long day of bushwalking. Great location too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Country charm in wonderful Warby

We loved our two nights in this colourful, cosy and quirky cottage with wonderful views and avian entertainment by Kookaburras, Galahs, Rosellas. Two generous verandas were delightful to sit on and it was easy to make ourselves at home and a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total relaxation

I spent 4 nights at the property with my daughter. A very charming and comfortable house close to town. The beds were very comfortable and there were so many areas to sit, relax and chill out which is what we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful bohemian getaway

We loved staying here, each room has its own luscious bohemian feel, there are great books to read and the guitar works! The setting is gorgeous overlooking the mountains, we got a stunning sunset and no fewer than nine kookaburras laughing their way into the night. The beds were so comfortable, I'm going to say the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in at a holiday rental! :) The kitchen is rustic and filled with helpful utensils, sharp knives (gasp!), and an array of chai teas to choose from. Best of all, we loved receiving our greeting hamper of local organic wine and chocolate. The house is close to the shops, a few minutes in a car or on a bike, and maybe 15-20 minutes on foot. Be ready for steep hills! Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, we had a very comfortable stay at Margate. Loved the decor, and the house was well equipped. 5 stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place

Perfect place for adults seeking a magnificent weekend getaway. Pictures don’t do the house justice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place to stay

Loved our stay in this house! It’s enchanting! Was really comfortable and warm. Loved the fire. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

The communications with the owner were excellent and the house itself was beautifully furnished. There were also large rooms and verandahs. The view from the site was magnificent and ever-changing in the light. There was a minor problem with the plumbing, though. The water pipes made a very loud noise when the taps were turned on.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply Awesome!

This ticked all the boxes and comes highly recommended. We loved the fireplace and playing games in front of it at night. The complementary local bottle of wine and slab of chocolate is a wonderful touch, and much appreciated. If you are looking for a place to reconnect as a family and spend quality time away from technology, this is the place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Get back to nature in the Yarra Valley

We loved our stay at Margate. Everything we needed to relax and rejuvenate after a busy year dealing with COVID. During the day we explored the area including the temperate rainforest, national park, redwood forest & waterfalls. Beds were super comfortable & we had quiet evenings in front of the fire with drinks, board games & music. Loved the ambience of the vintage decor & furniture, and there are two very comfortable decks where you feel so high you could be sitting in the trees with the cockatoos, kookaburras, rosellas and other birds. One deck gets the sun in the morning with a comfy lounge suite for your morning coffee & the other has lovely shade & a barbecue for the evening. We also really appreciated the complimentary bottle of red & chocolate on arrival! A hidden gem!! Shush... don’t tell anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gateway to the snow

Fantastic home away from home. No tv and wifi was great to unwind and easy access to lake mountain and mt Donna Buang. Quirky and clean excellent to escape for a few days
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

This property is only good for adults.

We stayed there with our two kids but they did not enjoy and we were disappointed with the amount of firewood left for us otherwise it was ok. Do we come back again I do not think so?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

Lovely place to stay for the weekend. The kids had a ball running around the back yard (while the parents got to sit on the sunny verandah and read the paper).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect weekend getaway

We had a fabulous stay at Margate. The house is gorgeous with lots of character, lovely spaces to relax both inside and outside, comfy beds, a gorgeous garden and just a short walk from town and the river. We'll definitely be back! Thanks so much :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful quirky house

Loved it. Views from verandas lovely - photos on website don't do justice to these. Would be even better if direct door to main veranda could be opened.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charm and Character

We very much enjoyed the charm of yesteryear of this extraordinarily beautiful house. The location and views from the veranda were breathtaking. We spend lots of time just sitting on the veranda reading and gazing onto the mountains and forests. The house had everything we needed but fly screens in the kitchen and lounge, as well as access to a washing machine would have been a big bonus. Overall we had a very pleasant and relaxing stay in this wonderful part of Victoria.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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