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Hanging Garden On Mernda- Mountain view retreat

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A modern house with a wooden deck, large glass windows, and a view of the garden.
Property grounds
A modern house with a balcony overlooking a garden with white flowers.
A natural landscape with a stream, rocks, and greenery.
A modern house with a glass extension, large windows, and a covered outdoor area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dandenongs

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Olinda, VIC
  • Place, Frank Irvine Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Olinda, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Cape Schanck boardwalk are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dandenong Ranges National Park and Frank Irvine Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. Explore all the area has to offer with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Map
Olinda, VIC

What's nearby

  • Frank Irvine Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lyrebird Haunt Bushland Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Dandenongs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Monbulk G172 Bushland Reserve - 1 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Belgrave Station - 10 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 10 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ripe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Monbulk Fish Shop - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Hanging Garden On Mernda- Mountain view retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Hanging Garden On Mernda- Mountain view retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hanging Garden On Mernda- Mountain view retreat ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hanging Garden On Mernda- Mountain view retreat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hanging Garden On Mernda- Mountain view retreat located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Dandenongs and Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens and Alfred Nicolas Gardens are also within 3 miles (5 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. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, beautiful views, so much space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property that catered for everyone. Great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning sunrise, spacious spot, and packed with family-friendly activities. Perfect for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property.

Beautiful location, great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My extended family stayed for 2 nights in April 26 for my son's wedding. Plenty of room for the groomsmen to come over the morning of the wedding and get ready in the games room and we had great photos on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Olinda getaway

Great place for family getaway. Quite location with plenty of space for all, good facilities and well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mr

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great house for a multi-generational holiday. Plenty of space to spread out or gather together. The host was super responsive to queries throughout the stay. The pool in the listing is actually a recreational pond which wasn't exactly what I was expecting, but is kind of cool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for large families

Older teens will love the space and games. Cooking facilities are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding stay

We stayed over our wedding weekend with our family/bridal party. House was clean and big enough for all of us to fit. Great facilities all round.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend

We stayed at this magnificent property for the weekend of our daughter’s wedding. It was the perfect place to get ready with the most beautiful pre wedding photos. Very comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big spacious home with views for days

Perfect house for a girls trip away. Made use of all the space and enjoyed the beautiful views of the mountain range from the balcony. The host was accomodating to our needs. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Renee

Absolutely amazing clean peaceful. So easy to check in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Bridal Party Accommodation

One in a million location and house. Was the perfect place to stay with the bridal party the night before and after my daughter’s wedding. We all had an amazing time and there was plenty of amazing back drops for photos. Thank you Frank for an unforgettable stay - highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property! Stunning backdrop, well thought out supplies. Very quiet spot. We had a wedding party attend for photos and it was perfect. I will mention that a couple of guests got lost due to weak GPS signal coming in so plan your route or travel together and the entry road is a little steep but our cars were totally fine. Loved, loved loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spacious home with great views , private and quiet , the balcony and games room were much enjoyed. Well equipped, we lacked nothing! and were very sad to leave Frank is a great host , friendly , prompt and easy to communicate with .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Beautiful house with amazing views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House in Olinda

The house was amazing and super clean. Only thing was the garage wasn’t operational during my stay which made it difficult to get cars out but we made it work. Also the road towards the house is very steep and has lots of loose gravel which can be hard if you don’t have suv or an awd car.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A hidden gem

We booked the property for a weekend to celebrate a 30th. Only good things to say about this property and the host, Frank. Everything as pictured in the listing. The property has some of the most incredible views I’ve seen. Despite its location, you really feel secluded. The entertainment room was the perfect space for everyone to be together and do what they wanted and it was so spacious. The pond is a natural pool which was amazing! Host was very responsive and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Million dollar views!!!

The views here are just phenomenal. I could get used to waking up to that. The house is very generously appointed and spacious. The kids loved the table tennis, billiards, foosball and video games. There's decent shops nearby in Monbulk and some great speciality shops in Olinda too. Beautiful forest. Puffing Billy just down the road. Yet at the house it feels like you're miles away in the wilderness as it's so private, secluded. Frank was very welcoming and his communication was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
Thank you for your kind review, It is my pleasure to host you and your family, you have been excellent guests, all the best to you and your family. Kind Regards Frank
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location

Great views, lots if rules.

A good house for a group of 8 adults but we booked for 10. We expected to have a futon so that all couples had seperate sleeping however it was set for 4 people to share bunks. Not really a comfortable situation. We found that the fridge wasn't working properly and we had to defrost the freezer and clen up melted ice. Even though the charge for the house was expensive we were told to strip all beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Lovely spacious house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close, but so far away

Only 25 minutes from south eastern suburbs, you feel like you're in the country, with green trees as far as the eye can see.. House is beautiful equipped with everything you need. To wake up on that verandah with that view, priceless..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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