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Wild Orchid Olinda ~ Private Luxury self contained Cottage ~ Dandenong Ranges
Cottage with free breakfast, steps from Dandenong Ranges National Park
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 270 sq m
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Explore the area

Olinda, VIC
- Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park1 min walk
- Place, Dandenongs1 min walk
- Place, Olinda Falls8 min drive
- Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)62 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Wild Orchid Olinda ~ Private Luxury self contained Cottage ~ Dandenong Ranges
🏡🌿 Wild Orchid Olinda is a private, luxurious, stand alone, completely self-contained 70sqm cottage in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.
🏡🌿 Nestled into Doongalla Forest, surrounded by Mountain Ash and tree ferns, minutes walk to the villages, close to everything, yet away from it all
🏡🌿 Escape into nature ~ the perfect home away from home ~ free wifi and plenty of space with a beautiful separate upstairs bedroom featuring Forest Balcony, downstairs large living room with dining or work area and fully equipped kitchen.
Enjoy the Forest at your door, to take time out, retreat into nature ~ recharge and relax or Just BE
❤️ The perfect Lovers Retreat
Surrounded by tree ferns and towering mountain ash the cottage backs onto the Doongalla State Forest and is surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Just minutes walking distance to both Olinda and Mt Dandenong villages where you find cafes, eateries and artisan boutiques.
The cottage is stand-alone, private and completely self-contained with everything you need to stay for a few days, a week or a month.
Situated right in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, Wild Orchid Olinda is great base to discover the surrounding Dandenong & Yarra Ranges.
You will stay in complete privacy in this special location tucked away from the busy village nearby.
From the moment you step onto the property you will be drawn into the magic of the garden and surrounding forest.
Enter your private cottage with enchanting story book style exterior and modern, elegant interior. The living area has a large sofa to sink into by the cosy log fire, where you can curl up to watch a movie, listen to music, read a book or just to BE.
Adjoining is the warm country kitchen that is fully equipped with everything you need including a washing machine and dryer so you can stay for a few days, a week or a month.
Upstairs the romantic bedroom has a queen size bed, electric blanket, beautiful bamboo, and cotton sheets and a private balcony from which you can enjoy treetop views with glimpses of Melbourne city, glorious sunsets, and star gaze at night through the telescope. The adjoining bathroom has a spa bath, fluffy robes, and towels.
Perfect for a romantic weekend away, an ideal business Retreat for busy professionals and creatives needing time out to get that project done without interruptions.
Or you can simply enjoy the natural surroundings of the state forest. Enjoy the birdlife and balcony visits from Kookaburras, Rosellas and King Parrots. There are several superb gardens and Bushwalks that we can share with you. Or you can use the walking maps provided to explore on your own. You may be fortunate enough to see wallabies, kangaroos and lyrebirds all in their natural habitat.
The cottage is key-code entry, so there is no need to fuss with keys or check-in. On booking, you will receive your exclusive key code and you can let yourself in and out of the cottage at your convenience.
Once you have checked into the cottage it is your time and your space. We do not disturb you. Everything you need for a weekend or a week is in the cottage.
Longer says are welcome and we offer a generous discount, please don’t hesitate to call me to discuss your personal needs.
Stays at the cottage include:
• exclusive use of the cottage for up to two persons
• complete privacy - there is only one cottage on the property
• all bed linen and towels
• Australian made all-natural shampoo, conditioner and spa lotion
• exclusive key code
• generous breakfast hamper including fresh local produce
• fluffy toweling robes & large corner spa bath
• Cosy log fire set and ready for you to light (except during fire restrictions & fire ban days)
• Panasonic Bluetooth/stereo system, TV & DVD player with a good selection of DVD's but feel free to bring your own
• Off-road parking, entry point when coming from Olinda Village (same side of the road)
🏡🌿 at Wild Orchid Olinda we are absolutely passionate and diligent when in comes to hygiene and sanitation.
The cottage is always completely cleaned and sanitised after guests check out and before new guests check in.
All the linen is washed at +70c and all surfaces are cleaned with hospital grade sanitiser.
All the crockery, cutlery, glasses, pots and pans are run through a +70c dishwasher. 
All light switches and handrails handles etc. are cleaned and sanitised.
Check in is contactless - access is keypad entry.
We welcome bookings for future dates and are always happy to reschedule your bookings if the need arises.
Don't hesitate to call us with your booking inquiry +61 3 9751 2556
We hope to see you very soon!
Warm Wishes,
Pia Almarker
Property owner & manager
🏡🌿 Nestled into Doongalla Forest, surrounded by Mountain Ash and tree ferns, minutes walk to the villages, close to everything, yet away from it all
🏡🌿 Escape into nature ~ the perfect home away from home ~ free wifi and plenty of space with a beautiful separate upstairs bedroom featuring Forest Balcony, downstairs large living room with dining or work area and fully equipped kitchen.
Enjoy the Forest at your door, to take time out, retreat into nature ~ recharge and relax or Just BE
❤️ The perfect Lovers Retreat
Surrounded by tree ferns and towering mountain ash the cottage backs onto the Doongalla State Forest and is surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Just minutes walking distance to both Olinda and Mt Dandenong villages where you find cafes, eateries and artisan boutiques.
The cottage is stand-alone, private and completely self-contained with everything you need to stay for a few days, a week or a month.
Situated right in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, Wild Orchid Olinda is great base to discover the surrounding Dandenong & Yarra Ranges.
You will stay in complete privacy in this special location tucked away from the busy village nearby.
From the moment you step onto the property you will be drawn into the magic of the garden and surrounding forest.
Enter your private cottage with enchanting story book style exterior and modern, elegant interior. The living area has a large sofa to sink into by the cosy log fire, where you can curl up to watch a movie, listen to music, read a book or just to BE.
Adjoining is the warm country kitchen that is fully equipped with everything you need including a washing machine and dryer so you can stay for a few days, a week or a month.
Upstairs the romantic bedroom has a queen size bed, electric blanket, beautiful bamboo, and cotton sheets and a private balcony from which you can enjoy treetop views with glimpses of Melbourne city, glorious sunsets, and star gaze at night through the telescope. The adjoining bathroom has a spa bath, fluffy robes, and towels.
Perfect for a romantic weekend away, an ideal business Retreat for busy professionals and creatives needing time out to get that project done without interruptions.
Or you can simply enjoy the natural surroundings of the state forest. Enjoy the birdlife and balcony visits from Kookaburras, Rosellas and King Parrots. There are several superb gardens and Bushwalks that we can share with you. Or you can use the walking maps provided to explore on your own. You may be fortunate enough to see wallabies, kangaroos and lyrebirds all in their natural habitat.
The cottage is key-code entry, so there is no need to fuss with keys or check-in. On booking, you will receive your exclusive key code and you can let yourself in and out of the cottage at your convenience.
Once you have checked into the cottage it is your time and your space. We do not disturb you. Everything you need for a weekend or a week is in the cottage.
Longer says are welcome and we offer a generous discount, please don’t hesitate to call me to discuss your personal needs.
Stays at the cottage include:
• exclusive use of the cottage for up to two persons
• complete privacy - there is only one cottage on the property
• all bed linen and towels
• Australian made all-natural shampoo, conditioner and spa lotion
• exclusive key code
• generous breakfast hamper including fresh local produce
• fluffy toweling robes & large corner spa bath
• Cosy log fire set and ready for you to light (except during fire restrictions & fire ban days)
• Panasonic Bluetooth/stereo system, TV & DVD player with a good selection of DVD's but feel free to bring your own
• Off-road parking, entry point when coming from Olinda Village (same side of the road)
🏡🌿 at Wild Orchid Olinda we are absolutely passionate and diligent when in comes to hygiene and sanitation.
The cottage is always completely cleaned and sanitised after guests check out and before new guests check in.
All the linen is washed at +70c and all surfaces are cleaned with hospital grade sanitiser.
All the crockery, cutlery, glasses, pots and pans are run through a +70c dishwasher. 
All light switches and handrails handles etc. are cleaned and sanitised.
Check in is contactless - access is keypad entry.
We welcome bookings for future dates and are always happy to reschedule your bookings if the need arises.
Don't hesitate to call us with your booking inquiry +61 3 9751 2556
We hope to see you very soon!
Warm Wishes,
Pia Almarker
Property owner & manager
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Amenities
Hot tub
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Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted on balcony
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Melbourne
Located in Olinda, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this cottage is in the mountains. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens and Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Westfield Knox and Caribbean Markets. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Tesselaar's Bulbs and Flowers are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking, mountain climbing and mountain biking.

Olinda, VIC
What's nearby
- Dandenong Ranges National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Olinda Falls - 8 min drive - 2.7 km
- Puffing Billy Steam Train - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cork On Cook’s Corner - 7 min drive
- Prosperina Bakehouse - 6 min drive
- SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 4 min drive
- Pig & Whistle Tavern - 11 min walk
- SkyHigh Bistro - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Pia Almarker
Hello! I love to retreat and have quiet time in nature.
I believe it is important it is to be surrounded by beautiful things and keep this in mind whilst creating a space for my guests.
I have a Scandinavian background so you might see elements of that in the cottage.
I am a free spirit yet I love having my feet on the ground and need nature around me.
Hence the reason I have chosen to live in The Dandenong Ranges surrounded by the forest and tree ferns where we have our beautiful cottage, it is just the perfect place to retreat, relax and recharge.
Living in Australia is incredible as there is so much here to see and do, I love adventure and to experience new places, especially riding my motorcycle and getting away as often as possible, searching for places to stay that are unique and magic.
Wild Orchid Olinda is a little bit of magic in the mountains
I hope to host a stay for you soon :-)
I believe it is important it is to be surrounded by beautiful things and keep this in mind whilst creating a space for my guests.
I have a Scandinavian background so you might see elements of that in the cottage.
I am a free spirit yet I love having my feet on the ground and need nature around me.
Hence the reason I have chosen to live in The Dandenong Ranges surrounded by the forest and tree ferns where we have our beautiful cottage, it is just the perfect place to retreat, relax and recharge.
Living in Australia is incredible as there is so much here to see and do, I love adventure and to experience new places, especially riding my motorcycle and getting away as often as possible, searching for places to stay that are unique and magic.
Wild Orchid Olinda is a little bit of magic in the mountains
I hope to host a stay for you soon :-)
Why they chose this property
Wild Orchid Olinda Cottage is one of a kind, unique & situated right in the centre 'heart" of The Dandenong Ranges. You can walk to the villages and are minutes drive to all the attractions or retreat into nature and just be in the cosy, and quiet environs of the cottage.
What makes this property unique
~ Complete Self Contained
~ One of a kind
~ Stand alone
~ Romantic
~ Private
~ Tucked away from busy villages yet close enough to walk to when you choose
~ Large Spa
~ Forest Balcony
~ Log Fire
~ Full Kitchen
~ Private guest parking
~ Close to everything yet away from it all
~ One of a kind
~ Stand alone
~ Romantic
~ Private
~ Tucked away from busy villages yet close enough to walk to when you choose
~ Large Spa
~ Forest Balcony
~ Log Fire
~ Full Kitchen
~ Private guest parking
~ Close to everything yet away from it all
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