Luxury Mountain Retreat in the Dandenong Ranges Holiday Home of the year 2025

A luxury forest retreat in the Dandenong Ranges, close to Puffing Billy and the Yarra Valley wineries. Perfect Melbourne getaway. You’ll be immersed in nature, peace and tranquility in our magnificent forest with your loved ones, enjoying fine dining/entertainment options, invigorating bushwalks into local villages, warm cosy fires and garden views from every room.
Awarded STAYZHOLIDAY HOME OF THE YEAR 2025 !
Situated in the heart of the most beautiful forest, set back from a quiet winding road, you’ll enjoy restful sleeps, morning birdsong, cosy fires, dreamy bedding, breakfast on the terrace or balcony, a fine dining space at a beautiful 10-12 seat dinner table.
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Whitelodge sleeps 8 people max, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, glorious garden and forest views from every room. 2 living zones, outdoor dining BBQ area, entertainers kitchen and full butlers pantry. Views of the majestic forest from the front terrace and a rear terraced garden paradise to connect with the surrounding beauty.

State of the art programmed Hydronic heating throughout the whole house, 2 wood burning fires, you’ll never be cold. Cool in summer with 3 bedroom ceiling fans and air conditioning in living area.

Whitelodge offers many sociable spaces. The front deck is beautiful for breakfast in the sun watching the birds. The outdoor BBQ area for alfresco dining and kitchen grotto for serious entertaining. Fine dining table seats 10-12 for atmospheric, memorable dinner party vibes.

The grassy terrace enjoys dappled shade, views of the waterfall which features 2 ponds and is a lovely place to set up an outdoor table or a deckchair and a book. Pathways meander throughout the terraced garden and there are many beautiful places for reflection, rest, inspiration and creativity. The gardens light up at night and provide an awesome backdrop from every room within.

The large kitchen and separate butlers pantry are fully equipped for groups with everything you will need to prepare and cook the finest of meals. The pantry is well stocked with staples including olive oil, vinegars, condiments, dry spices and nonperishables such as flour and sugar, tea and coffee as well as tin foil, glad wrap, baking paper etc. Tea towels provided. All kitchen cleaning products provided.

We work with an accomplished private chef Mark, who will come to the house, prepare, cook, serve and clean up for you so you don’t need to leave the house. He will work with you to design menu options perfect for your group. Just ask and we will put you in touch with chef Mark to give you a quote for your chosen menu.

Within close proximity to the 3 major wedding venues in the hills, it’s ideal for family accommodation.

Forest walking tracks, walking distance to 2 villages, cafes, restaurants, great shops, Puffing Billy, gardens, galleries, picnic grounds, wedding photos, just peace and quiet......

The space....

The house has 4 bedrooms, 2 with king beds and 2 with queen beds. Both the king beds can be split into singles. (You will need to let us know if you need the beds made into singles) master bedroom with smart TV and full ensuite, French doors to private patio.

The upstairs bedroom also has an oversized king single bunk bed which will sleep 2-3 children. Kids LOVE this bunk.
All beds are dressed in pure flax linens and cotton, towels supplied, good quality and professionally laundered.

There are 3 luxurious bathrooms, all with top quality fittings, monsoon rain shower heads, heated towel rails, master bedroom with ensuite and smart TV.

The large kitchen and separate butlers pantry are full equipped for small groups with everything you will need to cook the finest of meals. The pantry is well stocked with staples including oils, vinegars, condiments, dry spices, and non perishables such as flour, sugar, tea, coffee, as well as tinfoil plastic wrap, baking paper etc. Tea towels provided. All kitchen cleaning products provided.

2 ovens, 2 side by side dishwasher drawers, electric cooking, bar fridge, Nespresso pod coffee machine and essential appliances, blender, coffee grinder, plunger, NutriBullet, slow cooker, small food processor, stick blender. The butlers pantry is a complete preparation zone leaving the expansive kitchen for interactive dining and entertaining. The only thing it doesn’t have is the Butler, but this can be arranged!!

There are 2 living zones, both with smart TV/DVD, Netflix, unlimited wifi, 2 wood fires, as well as a state of the art hydronic heating system throughout. The heating is thermostatically programmed to provide the ultimate in warmth and comfort at all times. The main living area is air conditioned and 3 bedrooms have ceiling fans.

Unlimited WiFi.

Whitelodge offers many sociable spaces. The front deck is beautiful for breakfast in the sun watching the birds. The outdoor BBQ area for alfresco dining and kitchen grotto for serious entertaining. The roof top viewing deck puts you high amongst the treetops and is a spectacular place for evening drinks and to experience the amazing ‘ forest shutdown’ at dusk.

The grassy terrace enjoys dappled shade, views of the waterfall which features 2 ponds and is a lovely place to set up an outdoor table or a deckchair and a book. Pathways meander throughout the terraced garden and there are many beautiful places for reflection, rest, inspiration and creativity. The gardens light up at night and provide an awesome backdrop from every room within.

Guest Access

There is parking for 2 cars in the driveway and a large flat parking space out the front for up to 2 cars.

Other things to note

Whitelodge is professionally cleaned with eco friendly products and where possible cleaning products supplies are organic. This not only protects our environment but keeps the septic system and tank water clean.

You will need insect repellents in spring and summer, it’s a forest!

The traditional wood fired pizza oven requires an experienced operator so we do not allow guests to use the oven, unless using our chef, sorry.

A professional in house chef can be recommended for ANY of your bespoke catering requirements. He will come to the house, prepare, cook, serve and clean up so you don’t need to leave the house or drive. Comparable to restaurant prices, this is a great option for a special occasion either indoors or in the garden. Just ask and we will put you in touch with chef Mark to discuss your requirements and give you a quote. As a price guide expect around $125pp for a 3 course dinner.

Taxis and Uber’s are getting better but not the most reliable. Booking ahead is advised. There are local buses and Belgrave train station is the nearest to get you to and from melbourne. The station is approx 5 kms from the house.

HOUSE RULES

STRICT NOISE POLICY

CCTV complies with all privacy regulations

NO noise after 10pm as you are in very quiet surroundings, noise travels particularly if you are outside and our neighbors will not tolerate it. Complaints will be directed to police, House occupancy may be terminated without refund.
If you cannot agree to this policy, please don’t book our house.

Extra visitors to the house are NOT permitted without permission from the owner.

Your cleaning fee covers all professional cleaning, linen and laundry costs. It does NOT cover any extraordinary cleaning such as BBQ/ovens, stain removal from furniture, bedding, carpets or rugs, dirty dishes, moving furniture, extra rubbish removal etc. Guests will be charged for any extraordinary cleaning required at $50 ph minimum.
BBQ, please leave clean. Fee $50min BBQ clean

Your host will be there if you need him and is contactable at any reasonable time.