Mountain View Retreat, self contained, private and pet friendly

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A covered outdoor area with a black metal fence, a wooden pergola, and lush greenery including purple flowering vines.
A rustic wooden cabin by a calm pond, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A bottle of Chandon champagne, two glasses, and a magazine on a table with a fireplace in the background.
A cozy living room with a floral sofa, a dining table with chairs, a fireplace, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a built-in oven, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dandenong Ranges National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Mount Evelyn, VIC
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Beryl Phillips Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Studio

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Mount Evelyn, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this apartment is near a water park and in the mountains. Tesselaar's Bulbs and Flowers and Kilsyth Sports Centre are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Westfield Knox and Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at State Basketball Centre, or consider a night out at Rochford Wines Yarra Valley. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Mount Evelyn, VIC

What's nearby

  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dandenongs - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beryl Phillips Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Olinda Falls - 15 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Chadstone Shopping Mall - 47 min drive - 55.5 km

Getting around

  • Lilydale Station - 10 min drive
  • Emerald Station - 21 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yarra Valley Deli - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪York on Lilydale - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain View Retreat, self contained, private and pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain View Retreat, self contained, private and pet friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain View Retreat, self contained, private and pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain View Retreat, self contained, private and pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain View Retreat, self contained, private and pet friendly located?

Located in Mount Evelyn, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Dandenong Ranges National Park and Dandenongs. Beryl Phillips Nature Reserve and Lillydale Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at Mary and Anders place.Just perfect for us to visit family and friends
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place to stay

Mary and Anders make you feel very welcome. The apartment is warm and comfortable. It is situated close to walking tracks, has a deck with a nice mountain view and was perfect for our dog. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
Thank you Louise and Peter for choosing to stay with us. It was a pleasure meeting you. Have fun in the van. Cheers Mary and Anders
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and comfortable accommodation

Loved our short break in the very clean and well equipped accommodation. Deck area was fully fenced so safe and secure for our dog. A big thank you to Mary and Angus our wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
Great to have you stay Julie. It was fun to spend time with you and Graham. We hope to do it again some time. Cheers Mary and Anders
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful weekend

Clean and peaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Location and access to trails and shops

Enjoyed our stay immensely. Shane it wasn't longer. Will come back again!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your comments. We too hope you can stay longer next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

cosy little slice of the Yarra Rangers

i hired this property because it is dog friendly and it was perfect. nice cosy little space with beautiful gardens. the dog loved the in enclosed area outside to explore. it was easy to get around and close to some walking trails. would totally stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mount Heaven

Fantastic, cosy property! Home away from home and gateway to the Yarra Valley to boot. Great beds, shower, heating, outdoor area and kitchen. Appeal to young families as well as couples retreat. Fantastic hosts can’t wait for the next time, thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
Thank you Raychele it was a pleasure having you stay. We certainly hope to see you again some time in the future. Mary and Anders
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy and convenient

Loved our stay at Mary and Anders accommodation. The gas fire , TV and comfy bed were greatly appreciated . We had such a great time exploring the Yarra Valley from our base in Mt Evelyn and only being around 90 minutes from the city was an added bonus .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay with lovely hosts.

We had a very enjoyable stay here the house is beautiful very quiet and relaxing. The place was suited very well for young children as we have 2 toddlers. They really enjoyed the trampoline in the garden. The hosts were very accommodating and even helped us get last min tickets to the puffing billy. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
It was lovely to have you and your family stay Zoe. . Thank you for your kind words it gladdens our heart to know we have played a small part in your family’s pleasure. Happy New Year! Mary and Anders
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely in Mount Evelyn

What an idyllic spot, Mount Evelyn, with its abundance of available walking trails and proximity to the Dandenong Ranges. Mary was an exemplary host, with lovely personal touches to ensure our confortable short stay in the cozy fire-heated conversion. We were so happy to be able to stay where our dogs were welcome. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A blend of the best

We had a wonderful stay in the mountains of Mt. Evelyn. Our hosts brought the best of Europe and Australia to us through their hospitality, the accommodations, the surroundings, and their gracious kindnesses. We were so impressed by all that they offered, and we would go back there in a heartbeat! They are truly a blend of the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2025
Ruthie and her wonderful family were such a pleasure to host. Their friendliness and generosity was a pleasure to enjoy. They were so active and interested in their environment and really interacted with our local birds. We hope to welcome them again in the future. Mary and Anders
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly peaceful

Mary and Anders were amazing hosts. The property had everything including washer & dryer came in handy when I extended my stay. Beautiful outlook. Kookaburras at your doorstep. Dogs were free to wonder the yard. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great area

Lovely area, Kookaburras laughing were a standout. Great views of the hills. Just one 'complaint'...... it was a pity that the backyard area wasn't totally enclosed, as our dogs had to be on the lead the whole time outside the carport area. Even though they are little dogs they do like to explore, I understand that there may have been a perceived issue about picking up droppings after them, but we are vigilant about picking up after our dogs. Otherwise it was adequate for our purpose of stay. Mary and Anders were very attentive, and concerned when we had a power outage due to storms.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Four nights sojourn

The property was in a quiet lovely location, very near to all the Yarra Valley wineries, cafes, galleries, breweries and cheese making. The facility is good if you are having trouble with your mobility, shower chair and toilet seat provided. The larger bathroom has a shower which can be used for people who have to sit in the shower. Not suitable for wheelchair users though. But very usable for walking frame and walkers. It is big enough for a family of four. The Apple TV service was wonderful. Wi-Fi excellent. Milk and chocolates and Timtams provided. In the fridge there was, Brie cheese and quince jelly. The gas fire was amazing as it was really cold. We had a barbecue tea one night using the lovely barbecue supplied. Everything was lovely, Mary the hostess came on arrival and showed me around and explained everything to me. She was also there when I left and interested in how everything went. 5* I wouldn’t hesitate to tell family and friends about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

Clean and cozy! Great location to explore the Yarra Valley. Welcoming hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely cottage

Mary and Anders cottage was lovely and on a quiet street near the Aquaduct trail. Mt Evelyn has everything you need including some lovely cafes. We took our two little dogs and they enjoyed the garden and the walks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic weekend away!

Hosts were delightful. Property was very well presented and appointed. Location was great for access to surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic short stay

This was a great base for a visit to Melbourne. Caught train to city. Hosts were fantastic. Beyond clean and very comfortable. We had our dog with us and was safe yard to leave him for the day. Nice touches with cheese and chockies most appreciated. Thank you. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, Cosy Retreat

From the moment we arrived we were made to feel very welcome. Mary and Anders provide a sparkling clean, comfortable & cosy apartment with all the amenities you need for a little getaway. The fireplace, along with the outlook into the little courtyard and the views across the hills to Mt Dandenong in these quiet surrounds added to the peace and tranquillity we were after for our few days away. We’d be more than happy to return some time. Thank you Mary & Anders for your warmth & hospitality & for your attention to the details that ensured our specific needs were met.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Loveliness

We loved our stay here. Mary and Anders are the perfect hosts! Plenty of room for our Labradors to roam outside and good undercover areas too. Warm and cosy! We had moved away from Melbourne to the North east and come back for regular Doctor and Dentist appointments...We were able to stretch our few appointments over 4 nights with our Labradors this time. The spectacular beauty of the area is wonderful. Close to busier Lilydale if you need with multiple dog friendly parks (try the great Mt Evelyn Recreation Reserve next to the footy ground). Beautifully presented and great walking amongst the Mountain Ashes and along Olinda Creek. Or the Lilydale Dog off leash area just below the Lake. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful get away!

Thanks for having us in your home, was very clean and beautiful and we especially loved sitting on the porch looking at the birds and smelling all the blossoming flowers. Warm fire and Netflix was a bonus! And the trails were gorgeous too. Thank you so much Mary!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A great spot to relax and enjoy the surrounding area.

Perfect for family of 4 and a dog! Small bathroom but clean and very comfortable. A little “bolt-hole” gem with very helpful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Yarra Ranges Country Apartments

Was excellent and cosy, fire was awesome, kids had a ball in there own room
Archival

8/10 Good

Very Impressed!

We loved our getaway in the Dandenongs, the accommodation was immaculately clean and well presented. The icing on the cake for us was that we were able to take our dog, she was very safe in a secure area right at the back door and was even able to come inside in the kitchen area. The facilities ensued we had every comfort we needed.
Archival

8/10 Good

Very cosy property

We were warmly welcomed by Mary & Anders in their cosy Yarra Ranges apartment. Spotlessly clean & loved the gas fire & the ensuite bathroom
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2023
Thank you it was a pleasure to have you and your parents stay. We hope to see you again some time.Cheers Mary
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