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Olinda Church House - the heart of Olinda Village

Olinda Church House - the heart of Olinda Village

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Property grounds
Room
Room
Food and drink
Private kitchen

Overview of Olinda Church House - the heart of Olinda Village

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Olinda, VIC
  • Popular LocationDandenong Ranges National Park4 min walk
  • Popular LocationOlinda Falls7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPuffing Billy Steam Train9 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Olinda Church House - the heart of Olinda Village

Located a stone's throw from Olinda village, Olinda Church House Cottage is set in the grounds of the old Olinda Methodist Church. Once home to the Church Minister, now lovingly updated to give you all the modern comforts whilst still enjoying the history of this wonderful property. You will not find a better location with the shops and restaurants less than a minutes walk away. Guest will also enjoy full access to the outdoor spa, firepit and sauna located within our magical rainforest inspired oasis.

Olinda Church House Cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, a clean and modern en-suite, queen size bed and comfy 3 seater sofa inside and private outdoor area with hanging chairs. All furnishings are brand new with luxury linen to ensure a great night's sleep. With a cosy wood fire, wireless sound system, TV with Netflix and access to the outdoor spa, sauna, firepit and shower, you may wish to spend your entire stay here or take a short stroll to the village and explore the shops and cafes at your leisure. If you are feeling more adventurous, use Manse Cottage as your base for exploring all that the Dandenong Ranges has to offer including amazing walks, gardens and tourist attractions. We provide full breakfast provisions on arrival including Nespresso coffee pods, bacon, eggs and continental breakfast options. Bath robes, slippers and beach towels are also provided should you wish to enjoy the spa facilities during your stay.

Our family live in the original church on site however your cottage is totally fenced off and private. The spa and sauna are located just outside your private yard however, we give you full exclusive, private access to this space during your stay.

Property manager

Tracey Johnson

Amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Will need to bring mattress

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
On application we will consider

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Melbourne

This apartment is located in Olinda, a neighborhood in Melbourne. Tree Fern Gully Track and SkyHigh Mount Dandenong are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Westfield Knox and Caribbean Markets. Traveling with kids? Consider Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens, or check out an event or a game at State Basketball Centre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Olinda, VIC

What's nearby

  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 4 min walk
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 5 min drive
  • Sherbrooke Forest - 7 min drive
  • Olinda Falls - 7 min drive
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Belgrave Station - 9 min drive
  • Upwey Station - 12 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • Prosperina Bakehouse - 5 min drive
  • Pig & Whistle Tavern - 17 min walk
  • Skyhigh Dandenong - 5 min drive
  • Miss Marple's Tearoom - 20 min walk
  • Pie in the Sky - 3 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Thankyou so much for a great stay in Olinda what a great little cottage in a great town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning, romantic getaway with the kindest hostes!
I cannot rave about this place enough. The hosts were beyond kind to us even picking us up from the local station and dropping us back. We arrived to a fire and wine on ice! Secluded stay and 1 min walk to town. We're planning our next stay already!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

chloe m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful space
This place was honestly beautiful and such good use of a studio style space. Lots of games, the TV was perfect netflix foxtel etc... so many complimentary things gave us everything we needed if we just wanted to stay in and relax. Perfect area too, really quick 2 minute walk to the shopping strip in Olinda. My only suggestion is to put a lock on the door that requires the key to lock as we got locked out, that was the only downside of this beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully set up studio and so close to gorgeous town.
A gorgeous retreat to relax and experience nature . Very nice feel to this stunning studio. We loved it so much we will definitely be back again .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garbrielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing little get away
Small and cosy such a lovely cottage , hosts were very helpful and accomodating . Couldn’t of asked for a better experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Johnson

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I am married with 2 kids, 19 and 16 and a fur baby. We love travelling but also enjoy spending time at our beautiful home in the centre of Olinda. We look forward to welcoming you to share our small oasis in the heart of the Olinda village in the grounds of the old Olinda Church

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property as we were looking for a tree change and to live in a one of a kind property. Renovating the old church and providing a sanctuary for others to enjoy this beautiful region was a dream of ours and we look forward to sharing it with our guests.

What makes this property unique

Less than 1 minutes walk to the main village yet still private enough for you to feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, Olinda Church House is the perfect getaway to enjoy all that the Dandenong Ranges has to offer. With your own private guest house you also have full access to the spa, sauna and outdoor shower area.
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