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Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley.

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A cozy room with a wood-burning stove, a bookshelf, and a chair.
A living room with a fireplace, white sofa, red pillows, and a glass coffee table.
A bathroom with a wooden vanity, a freestanding bathtub, a glass-enclosed shower, and a pedestal sink.
A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, and a glass-top island.
A room with a wooden dining table, a beige armchair with a red pillow, and a small side table with a lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Spacious, comfortable rooms
    Guests love the top-rated, generously-sized rooms.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa

Explore the area

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Healesville, Mt Toolebewong, Victoria
  • Place, Mallesons Lookout Bushland Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Yarra Ranges National Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Healesville Sanctuary
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Large bedroom for couple

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley.

We have two cottages on 10 acres of garden and forest.
Each cottage has views over the Yarra valley to Melbourne city. They are designed to the same standard and quality.
Set in beautiful gardens there is also a walk through 7 acres of natural forest on the property.
Wombats, wallabies, lyrebirds and a great variety of native birds live and move through the gardens.
At Lyrebird Cottages you are surrounded by nature. Vineyards, cafes , shops and Healesville Sanctuary are 10 to 15 minutes away when you want to explore the valley.
Located in the heart of the Yarra Valley the cottages are spacious (90 m2) perfect for a weekend or extended stays with our discounted rates for longer stays.
Each cottage has off street parking for one vehicle adjacent to the cottages. If you have two vehicles extra parking can be pre-arranged.
Accommodation includes generous provisions for a cooked breakfast. Please let us know if you are vegetarian or you are gluten free. All linen and towels are provided. Towels are changed after the third day.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4859374
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mount Toolebewong

Located in Mount Toolebewong, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mallesons Lookout Bushland Reserve and Badger Creek Bushland Reserve, while TarraWarra Museum of Art and Healesville Glassblowing Studio are cultural highlights. Healesville Sanctuary and Yarra Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like ecotours nearby.
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Healesville, Mt Toolebewong, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Mallesons Lookout Bushland Reserve - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Yarra Ranges National Park - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Healesville Sanctuary - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Four Pillars Gin - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 22 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 42 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mare Coffee Co. - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Beechworth Bakery Healesville - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sammys Charcoal Chicken - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Zoncello Yarra Valley - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cunninghams Hotel - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley.?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lyrebird Cottages, Mountain Ash cottage, Relax in nature in the Yarra Valley. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mallesons Lookout Bushland Reserve, Badger Creek Bushland Reserve and Healesville G158 Bushland Reserve. Coranderrk Nature Conservation Reserve and Healesville Sanctuary are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 76 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Tha accommodation was very roomy and clean Nice and quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was great. Tessa and Stewart are quick to respond to any query and super friendly. The cottage was lovely and had a great view. We ordered from the Lyrebird menu and the food instructions were easy to understand and the food was delicious. The place was tranquil and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leigh N.

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

Great stay

Awesome getaway, great location and super clean. Ticked all the boxes, loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Cozy, comfortable and quiet

I had the perfect weekend getaway with my wife. We absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful cozy cottage and beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthea M.

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

Excellent property, amazing view

This is a lovely property with great amenities, friendly, helpful hosts and an amazing view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vic H.

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

Just Perfect

This was the second time we’ve stayed here; it is a wonderful place, very roomy, spotlessly clean, with everything you need including the provisions for a cooked breakfast on your first morning. The setting in the bush is magical and we did see some lyrebirds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

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

Must stay

Gorgeous and tranquil, a beautiful weekend place to switch off and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily Z.

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

Beautiful

My stay was peaceful and enjoyable. The house was exactly as pictured and Tessa was lovely and helpful. Lots of nice things to do nearby too! Would stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Aaron & Kelly

Thank you for providing a beautiful clean property in a stunning location and for the warm welcome and attention to detail. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2024
Autumn colours in the garden and the low light filtering through the forest make this a lovely time. Soon we will be in winter, time for glowing wood fire, hot spa bath and mulled wine. Hope to see you again. Tessa and Stewart
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne B.

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

Serene retreat

Gorgeous property, exactly what we were looking for. Very comfortable, fantastic facilities and lots of little extras that made it special. Being able to watch the lyrebirds from in front of the wood heater topped it off!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodie A.

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

We’ll be back!

Absolute bliss. We loved the warmth and charm of Mountain Ash cottage. Our weekend made perfect by all of the ‘little things’ from our gracious hosts. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie A.

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

Retreat

Absolutely stunning views and a beautiful property. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2024
We are just over an hour from central Melbourne but a very quiet pocket of nature so removed from city life. Really glad you enjoyed your stay with us. All the best. Tessa and Stewart
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth & Michael S.

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

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful cottage with lovely views - it was so peaceful and secluded .The cottage is finished to a high standard , we had very cold spring weather (2cel & under) but were toasty warm with wood fire on every night - hosts were charming - everything was perfect games/books/music wine & meals are also available - luxury rural stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Melissa

Such a fabulous and beautiful place with views! Loved it and the beautiful wildlife, especially the wombats.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KERRIE J.

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

an oasis in the yarra valley -

a relaxing and peaceful space in which to rest, relax and re- energize. The drive up to the stay is refreshing as you soak in the Australian bush. Make it a priority for your next stay away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bhumika J.

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

Great experience, amazing way to spend a quiet birthday!

Communication with the property managers was great from the beginning. They answered all our questions and were amazing hosts. The property was in great condition, very clean and had all the basic amenities we needed. We had an amazing time and will surely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Really happy to know you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Tessa and Stewart
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Quiet in the bush

Wonderful and quiet which is what we wanted. 20 mins to Healesville city centre
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

KERRIE J.

An Oasis

A beautiful way to relax and rest in nature. Thank you to the host for your care and making sure everything was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Really glad you enjoyed the natural surroundings including the wombats and wallabies that live in the garden. A warm wood fire and a great view over the forest to Melbourne and the vineyards of the valley a short drive away means you can choose to have both nature and the sophistication of the Yarra Valley. Susanna who is looking after the cottages whilst we are away enjoyed meeting you and we look forward to your return. Tessa and Stewart
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

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

Matt and Anna's start of honeymoon

We have absolutely adored our stay here, we could not have picked a better place to spend our first couple of nights together. The scenery was stunning, the air fresh, the area tranquil, and the cottage itself was more lovely and comfortable than we anticipated. Tessa and Stewart are wonderful hosts and communicated very well. Cannot recommend highly enough, will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon C.

Peaceful and perfect

The property was beautiful. So quiet and peaceful. Well presented. Only negative was that we weren't familiar with the area and it was a little further out of town than we anticipated. But that has its appeals too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Really glad you enjoyed your stay. The vineyard area of the Yarra Valley is about 40km wide and just as long so it covers a large area. Healesville is our nearest town, just under 15 minutes away. The Healesville Sancturary is 10 minutes away and the nearest winery is also 10 minutes drive. There is a day spa 5 minutes down the road. We have beautiful natural surroundings with many native animals and birds which you can see in the garden and forest. We are only just over an hour from Hoddle street in Melbourne and most of our guests are looking for a change from their urban life, a complete change from home surrounded by nature. And when you would like to go somewhere most places including vineyards and cafes in the valley are within 20 minutes drive. Hope to see you back again when you are next in the Yarra Valley
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sascha M.

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

Exceeded expectations!

We had the most wretched weather and it didn't matter one bit because this property was so beautiful. We felt at home even as it felt like a complete break. They thought of everything. One thing: we think the spa wasn't working! Very child and dog friendly (we didn't bring our dog but could have) and so many beautiful surprises on the property including the gorgeous lily pond. Thanks so much :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
Really glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Not sure what happened about the spa but it seems to be working as it should, maybe the pump button wasn't pushed far enough? We are happy to have children stay. Our policy has always been to not allow pets. It is a very natural area with many native animals and birds. We feel pets may disturb that and we want to keep faith with our guests who may choose to stay only where pets are not allowed. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Tessa and Stewart
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki E.

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

Perfect Getaway!

We wanted some peace and quiet and to have a rest away from it all over New Year, and five nights at Mountain Ash was the perfect choice! The drive up Mt Toolebewong, the magnificent views, the comfy, spotlessly clean cottage with everything we could possibly wish for made sure of that! We even had a delicious three-course meal cooked by a local chef delivered to our door on NYE for an extremely reasonable extra cost. We didn’t need to go anywhere, although it is a short drive to all the conveniences and delights of the Yarra Valley. Did I mention the views? We loved it! One of the best we’ve stayed in, and we’ve stayed in a lot!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cosy luxury amongst the trees

What a find. We stayed in the Mountain Ash cottage which was perfect for a romantic getaway. This elevated little retreat has views to the city from the wrap-around deck and access to meander the surrounding forest in search of lyrebirds and wombats. Otherwise, you might like to stay in by the log fire with something selected from the bookcase, dvd or games shelf. The fully equipped modern kitchen was a delight to cook in and alternatively a la carte meals were available. Thank you for your welcoming hospitality and sharing your lovely place with us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay. That combination of nature, log fire and good food is magic for a bit of romance! Thanks for your lovely review.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Amy V.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We enjoyed our stay apart from waking up to no electricity on our last day. We ended up packing up and leaving earlier than planned as it was absolutely freezing not being able to turn the heaters on. I am still waiting for a reply from the owner about that issue. A shame our weekend had to end abruptly due to this. There was also a constant unpleasant smell in the bathroom, issues with the plumbing I assume.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2022
So sorry you experienced the power outage that began about 4.00am. It was a cold winter morning. Ausnet was able to restore it at 8.30 about 30 minutes after you left. I have no idea what the smell was and no other guests have mentioned it. My apologies and I will investigate it. Tessa and Stewart

About the host

Hosted by Stewart & Tessa Lockhart

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Having travelled the world as backpackers for a number of years, we finally chose this beautiful mountain top to put down our roots. We love meeting people from different countries and cultures, speaking different languages and getting out there exploring on our bikes or on foot.

Why they chose this property

We have lived at Lyrebird Cottages since 1997 and the cottages have been open since 2003.
We moved here from central Melbourne to live surrounded by nature but we are only just over an hour to the centre of Melbourne.
The cottages are architect designed to use solar passive design and be light filled. They are spacious and cosy for longer stays as well as short mid-week and weekend getaways from the city.

What makes this property unique

Lyrebird Cottages is about 1 hour 15 minutes from Hoddle street in Melbourne CBD, a short drive and complete change from urban life.
Beautiful mountain top views, lyrebirds and wombats wander the garden and around the cottages.
Only the sound of birds and at night the song of frogs in the garden. There is seven acres of natural forest on the property which a path winds through.
The cottages are clean and modern with every comfort.
Spacious bathroom, bedroom and living areas and a full size kitchen.
They are heated by wood fire and electric heating and each cottage has a large spa in the bathroom. A large private balcony has seating and a barbeque and overlooks the garden. The cottages are about 20 metres apart and are completely private. Wireless internet is provided.
At Lyrebird Cottages you are surrounded by nature. Vineyards, cafes , shops and Healesville Sanctuary are 10 to 15 minutes away when you want to explore the valley. A perfect destination for a weekend break or a longer stay with our discounted rates for longer stays.

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