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Matilda Cottage Macedon Ranges quiet rural retreat

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A modern house with a glass door entrance, a porch, and a lawn.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a satellite dish, and a large tree in the background.
A large, single-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by dense trees.
A spacious living room with two sofas, a television, and a desk. Large windows provide natural light and views of the outdoors.
A kitchen counter with a loaf of bread, jars of preserves, and a guest book.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Off-street parking available

Explore the area

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Gisborne South, VIC
  • Place, Lerderderg State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Gisborne Peak Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Gisborne Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Gisborne

Located in Gisborne South, a neighbourhood in Gisborne, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Gisborne Peak Winery and Gisborne Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gisborne Flora Reserve and Evans Street Grassland Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Boardman Stadium or Calder Park Raceway. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Gisborne South, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lerderderg State Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Gisborne Peak Winery - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gisborne Golf Club - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Boardman Stadium - 12 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Mount Macedon - 16 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Gisborne Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Telegraph Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gisborne Bakehouse Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mini Mr. @ Gisborne - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gisborne Fish Shop - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Matilda Cottage Macedon Ranges quiet rural retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Matilda Cottage Macedon Ranges quiet rural retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Matilda Cottage Macedon Ranges quiet rural retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Matilda Cottage Macedon Ranges quiet rural retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Matilda Cottage Macedon Ranges quiet rural retreat located?

Located in Gisborne South, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Gisborne Peak Winery and within 6 miles (10 km) of Turanga Reserve and Gisborne Golf Club. Boardman Stadium and Mount Holden are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 36 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 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 peaceful location surrounded by trees & birds - yet still close to many attractions. Host was super helpful- highly recommend coming here if you just want to get away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
I am glad you loved the location and stunning nature surrounding the property. And great that you found our service to be super helpful, that's what we like to hear! Thanks again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property with everything we needed for a three night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
Thanks so much for your lovely review Lee-Anne. We look forward to welcoming you back into the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely peaceful property. All essential kitchen, bathroom equipment and products. Loved the bird life and kangaroo visits. Beautiful trees and views of the city at night. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2026
Thank you so much, we love this feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Relaxing, perfect getaway spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
Thanks so much Jacob, I am glad you enjoyed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Matila Cottage great stay qith pwts

Great place to stay with family pets.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2022
Thanks Carol, I am glad you had a nice time with your pets at Matilda Cottage, and in close proximity to the dog show for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Lovely property to stay with pets, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Thanks Tam, so glad you had a nice time at Matilda Cottage with your pets.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Lovely property in a great location. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2023
Thanks so much Anne, I hope we can welcome you back again some time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Quiet Location

Very well-maintained place to stay, dog friendly which was great (although a few roos around!), but really enjoyed staying here and great convenient location for what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2023
Thanks so much Amanda, it's a great cottage for guests travelling with their fur baby!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short stay

Short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2024
Thanks Kailash
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was easy to find in a beautiful setting

A lovely cottage with wonderful view’s
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2022
Thanks Cristine, I am so glad you made it down and avoided flood waters to get here.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very quiet and excellent to spot to chill

Very serene, private and peaceful location. The cottage was excellent with all the necessary amenities and our dog enjoyed his holiday as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2024
Thanks Roger I am glad you enjoyed your getaway at Matilda Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely quiet stay

Lovely quiet stay, looking out over the trees and visiting kangaroos. Good fenced backyard for Kenzie.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2023
Thanks Kirsten, I am glad you and your fur baby had a lovely time at Matilda Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and relaxing

We loved our stay at Matilda's Cottage. The setting was picturesque and peaceful, we had everything we needed and it was a great location for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2022
Thanks for staying Yvonne.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Second stay

Second time we have stayed, and we will stay again. Lovely quiet place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2024
Thanks for your support
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little country getaway

Lovely picturesque lawns and views of Melbourne at night. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and so did our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2024
Thanks so much Andrew.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Great little place to unwind with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2022
Thanks Will, we greatly appreciate your repeat business.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay

Comfortable, well equipped cottage on a peaceful, scenic property. Quick and helpful communication from property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2024
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Matilda Cottage Jennifer, we hope to host you again in the future :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dog friendly rural peaceful stay

Matilda Cottage is a lovely quiet getaway especially if you have dogs. The garden is secluded and our dogs loved it. Everything was provided and the views were very relaxing. Thank you, we’ll definitely be back🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thanks so much Sue, we can't wait to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation

Beautiful location, peaceful atmosphere and no sirens
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Thanks so much Rhonda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gisborne stay

Lovely home to stay in, very comfortable. Great set up for furry pets, who were very happy with their secure yard. Lovely to see the kangaroos in the yard in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2023
Thanks Narelle, I am glad you had a nice time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Rural Cottage

The cottage was a lovely surprise, we didn't expect it to be so spacious modern clean and comfortable. It has big windows with views of the property which makes it a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2023
Thanks so much Rena, we greatly appreciate your support and feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Country Get Away

Warm and cosy cottage in beautiful surroundings. Clean and really well maintained backyard for our dog. Chris was very accessible and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct 2022
Thanks so much Danielle, I am glad you and family had a nice time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely relaxing syay

Matilda cottage had all the necessary amenities for a relaxing, comfortable stay. It was close enough to town and the Macedon Ranges and Gisborne town. We all had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2022
Thanks Danielle, I am glad you enjoyed the long weekend at Matilda Cottage in Gisborne South.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Quiet.

This is a very clean and modern cottage. Set on a very very quiet property. Perfect for a getaway from the hustle and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2023
Thanks Shane I am glad you enjoyed the tranquility of Matilda Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful relaxing getaway

Gorgeous property in rural surrounds. Clean, comfortable, warm and with lovely views of the surrounding trees. Kangaroos just outside as well! Surprisingly close to the local townships even though it feels so remote. Highly recommend, would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying at Matilda Cottage, Jacqui. I hope we see you again soon.
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