Pet-friendly garden cottage in Healesville for couples or small groups

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A narrow hallway with white walls and a wooden floor, leading to a seating area with a sofa and two chairs.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a floor lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with white shutters.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, black cabinets, a gas stove, and a window with a view of trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, two framed wall art pieces, a bedside table with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.
A hallway with a black and white tiled floor, a wooden bench with a tray, a lamp, and decorative items on a table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Feels like home
    Guests love the warm, welcoming atmosphere.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Four Pillars Gin

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Healesville, VIC
  • Place, Ripple Yarra Valley Massage Day Spa and Beauty
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Four Pillars Gin
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Innocent Bystander Winery
    ‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Healesville

Located in Healesville, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Ripple Yarra Valley Massage Day Spa and Beauty and Four Pillars Gin are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Yarra Valley Railway and Healesville Sanctuary. Healesville Sanctuary and Yarra Valley Chocolaterie are also worth visiting.
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Map
Healesville, VIC

What's nearby

  • Ripple Yarra Valley Massage Day Spa and Beauty - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Watts River Streamside Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Four Pillars Gin - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Yarra Valley Railway - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Innocent Bystander Winery - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mare Coffee Co. - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sammys Charcoal Chicken - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Zoncello Yarra Valley - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Beechworth Bakery Healesville - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sanctuary Harvest - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-friendly garden cottage in Healesville for couples or small groups pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Pet-friendly garden cottage in Healesville for couples or small groups?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet-friendly garden cottage in Healesville for couples or small groups?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-friendly garden cottage in Healesville for couples or small groups?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet-friendly garden cottage in Healesville for couples or small groups located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Ripple Yarra Valley Massage Day Spa and Beauty, Four Pillars Gin and Yarra Valley Railway. Watts River Streamside Reserve and Innocent Bystander Winery are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage! We loved staying here! Stunning styling, very clean and comfortable. Nice new bathrooms. So relaxing to sit on the deck and watch the sun set! So easy to walk into town, very convenient location to all the attractions/cafes/wineries!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place in a great location. Sitting out on the deck enjoying the views was a highlight.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for all your helpful communication before and during our stay. Your house was absolutely perfect for my 3 sisters and I to relax and spend time together. It is warm and cosy with the fireplace. The garden is absolutely lovely to wander in, or just sitting out on the back deck watching the local birds like the King Parrots. The kitchen is well set up, the 2 bathrooms a bonus, the beds very comfortable. I would come again without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovey clean and well equipped little home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2026
Thank you for a wonderful review Aden and thank you for keeping our home so neat and tidy. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, homely, comfortable, warm and welcoming. we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very accommodating with early check in and late check out. Property was very clean and stylish.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped with everything we needed and plenty of room to spread out
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, everything was very neat and tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely winter getaway

We stayed at this cute cottage with our two young kids. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Felt so at home… Perfect home to stay in Healesville with a gorgeous view through trees to the mountain ranges. Knowing Healesville, this would still be perfect in winter with the fireplace and the view of low clouds and misty mountain ranges and planning to rebook. Lovely bedding, additional throws, bright bathrooms, house has it ALL and the coffee machine fresh beans! Could easily accommodate 6 adults with a blow up bed as a very spacious home with plenty of seating and separate areas relax. Thank you Stacey and Tim!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
Vanessa, thank you for your beautiful review. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Perfect little cozy house for a few days of RnR - great base to explore the town, the region, the wineries, the cafes … we’ll be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with a huge garden for our dog to play in and a lovely verandah to sleep on in the sun. Two bedrooms and note there are actually 2 bathrooms (not one as suggested in description) - and both nice bathrooms with great showers).Spacious lounge room and Netflix is available if you don't feel like walking down to the town centre (close by) or visiting some of the breweries/wineries or Four Pillars (all easy walk away). My only suggestion is to invest in a few sets of drawers for the bedrooms (or tubs/baskets under the bedside tables) to put your smalls in !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, congenial, beautiful area

The property was comfortable, clean, well appointed. The cottage is in a beautiful area, surrounded by lovely trees and shrubs.. serene and congenial in its setting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lots of character!

Beautiful little house with lots of character. Clean and great communication with the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

Scenic views. Enjoyed our stay but would prefer ducted heating was working.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2024
Hi Debby, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. The ducted heater definitely does work. I wished you advised us earlier to assist.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Gorgeous little hideaway 1 min from Healesville town centre

The garden cottage was a great little spot for us for a weekend getaway. The kitchen was great for cooking, but you're only a minute from Healesville town centre, close enough to get everything you need. Jack and Stacey were really helpful. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax and enjoy

Such a beautiful space. I wish we’d had more time to just enjoy our accomodation. Can’t recommend enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Healesville get away

Entrance to property needs attention having 2 bathrooms is a positive as with fire place and wood suppied
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay in beautifully restored cottage

The cottage was very comfortable for our short break in Healesville. Kitchen was well set up with everything we needed. Bathrooms had great products to use - a bonus for guests! The location above the town was ideal for a ‘country escape’…sitting on the verandah with a view of the mountains was very relaxing! Thank you Jack and Stacey!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and clean

Beautiful and cozy place, clean and furnished with a great taste. The communication with the host was swift and friendly with all issues solved within minutes. Very close to centre, shops and other sights. Definitely recommended 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Healesville Heaven

The property was beautiful! Perfectly appointed - every little detail was thoughtfully considered. It felt like we were staying at our friends home. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Helena, thank you very much for choosing the Gardener’s Cottage and leaving it so beautifully! We really appreciate it and you are welcome anytime. All the best, Jack & Stacey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely family getaway on the edge of the Yarra Valley

My family enjoyed staying here for their weekend triple birthday celebration in the Yarra Valley. The space is beautifully designed with lots of places to relax (indoors and outdoors) and three rooms to sleep in. They enjoyed the many eateries in Healesville and exploring the wineries of the Yarra Valley, too. It was lovely for them to come back to the cottage to rest and relax (and recover from jetlag). Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we needed

The cottage had everything we needed for a weekend away to attend a friend's wedding. A comfortable living area, big kitchen, and an iron and laundry for getting ready. The highlight was the back porch where we enjoyed a quiet morning coffee in the sunshine after the night of the wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

The listing says 3 beds 4 baths. There are 2 beds and 2 baths

It was great but no tea towels and no instant coffee. Just plunger coffee but no plunger which was confusing. House was adorable but we were really needed the extra advertised bedroom and bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Lovely location

The house is really nice and in an ideal location. We didn’t have a smooth check in process as the cleaners didn’t come when booked, so we couldn’t access the property until after 7pm (when it was promised it would be ready) where the cleaners were still there. It was an extremely hot day and the thermostat read 37degrees inside and the air con wasn’t on to cool the house down. We had a 14hr long travel day with a 7 week old so to be welcomed like this was less than ideal. The host only messaged us warning about the situation after the check in time, when we were 5mins away from arrival so we were left to find an alternative location to stay until the property was ready. We weren’t offered a partial refund for the huge inconvenience, or any compensation whatsoever and unfortunately an apology and promise to pass the feedback on to the cleaners doesn’t really suffice in my opinion. Hopefully this doesn’t happen to any other guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2025
Hi Jennifer, We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your arrival experience wasn’t as smooth as it should have been. We completely understand how tough that must have felt after a long travel day, especially with a newborn in the heat. That said, we were a little surprised and disappointed to read this review, as you seemed understanding at the time and didn’t raise any further concerns during your stay. We’re always available and would have been more than happy to assist — whether that meant helping with the air conditioning, offering support, or discussions around compensation. The delay of approx 15 minutes with cleaning was due to a rare and unforeseen issue, and we did notify you as soon as we found out — which was before your check-in. We appreciated your patience in that moment. As for the temperature, the home is fitted with a powerful ducted, refrigerated air conditioning system that cools the house very quickly. If we’d known you arrived to a warm house, we could have easily helped get things comfortable straight away. We do take all feedback seriously and genuinely care about our guests’ experiences. We hope the rest of your stay was enjoyable and that you were still able to make the most of the beautiful location.
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