Cockatoo Hideaway: surrounded by nature

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A modern log cabin with a wooden deck and glass doors.
A modern two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.
A living room with a beige sofa and armchairs, large windows with a view of trees, and a wooden floor.
A dining area with a table set for six, surrounded by chairs, a vase with a flower, and a view of trees through large windows.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Cockatoo, VIC
  • Place, Wright Forest Bushland Reserve
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Chadstone Shopping Mall
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Cockatoo, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Carlei Estate and Monbulk Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Puffing Billy Railway and Gemco Community Theatre. Ready for a night out? Consider Swallowfield Winery and Sooki Lounge.
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Cockatoo, VIC

What's nearby

  • Wright Forest Bushland Reserve - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 17 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Monash University - 41 min drive - 53.6 km
  • Chadstone Shopping Mall - 43 min drive - 62.3 km

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 4 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Railway Dog - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bam Bam Italian - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Penny & A Pickle - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lauritos Pizza and Pasta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Motorist Distillery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cockatoo Hideaway: surrounded by nature pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cockatoo Hideaway: surrounded by nature?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cockatoo Hideaway: surrounded by nature?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cockatoo Hideaway: surrounded by nature?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cockatoo Hideaway: surrounded by nature located?

Located in Cockatoo, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Wright Forest Bushland Reserve and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mount Majestic Bushland Reserve and Emerald Lake Park. Puffing Billy Railway and Gemco Community Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km). Cockatoo Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodation was lovely. Perfect for our extended family to have a relaxed stay. We agreed that it would be a good place to return to in the future. The drive to the location was picturesque. I also appreciated the way the owner was able to respond to our request regarding check in arrangements.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
worked really well. The best rooms have windows to outside, nice and big.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house in quiet location

Excellent communication from owner house was beautiful clean and well furnished.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

The property was faultless . Clean and beautifully maintained. Only downside was check in was after 16:00 then check out at 10:00. We had a wedding at the castle I asked for 1:00 pm check in but not available .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely forest retreat

House was absolutely amazing, photos dont do it justice with how impressive it looks on the inside! Property was clean and welcoming. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils which is so handy for a weekend away. Great communication with host and easy check in/ check out.There is no street parking but there was plenty of space for a couple of cars at the top of the driveway. The driveway was a little tricky to manoeuvre and was much easier with larger cars however could be managed with smaller cars if needed.Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
I had made enquires about this property as I was concerned because we were travelling and staying with elderly persons. I was advised that this property would have easy access for them. Unfortunately, this was not the case for us.This property has a bedroom with a half bath up stairs and three bedrooms with a main bathrooms and ensuite down stairs. The main bathroom has a bath that you need to step into to have a shower which was an issue for us as we had two elders staying with us and they could not climb into the tub to have a shower. Thank goodness for the walk in shower in the ensuite.There is no access to the upstairs section of the house via the external path due to it being very over grown. This became an issue as one of our elders as they would not go up via the internal staircase.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

4WD driveway!

Three things! Driveway from hell - 4WD & experienced drivers only! Definitely hasn’t been professionally cleaned, ever! Thirdly, one can’t clean it themselves as 1 dishcloth & tea towel for 7 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
Thanks for staying at our place Cherie. We always try to provide a better service for our guests and it's so sad to see you've mentioned that we haven't professionally cleaned ever. This is not true as we always get professional help to clean the place.
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