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Ada Cottage - Warburton, Yarra Valley

Cottage in Melbourne with kitchen and balcony

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Dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Warburton, VIC
  • Place, Yarra River Walk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Redwood Forest
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Donna Buang
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bath / Laundry

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ada Cottage - Warburton, Yarra Valley

Historic, private & central 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom fully self contained cottage surrounded by picturesque bush land. 2 queen beds and a single bed for a fifth person. Bathrooms with showers and a claw foot bath. Fans and heaters plus electric blankets in the bedrooms. The Living room has a reverse cycle Heater/ air conditioner and a wood fireplace. Outside there is a fire pit, an outdoor entertaining area with spectacular views overlooking the local sports oval, the Yarra River and across to Mt Donna Buang.

The cotttge is located right on the popular Lilydale to Warburton bike path, and in the middle of town, walking distance to the supermarket, local restaurants, cafes and walking trails.

There is driveway access and parking for up to 2 cars via Highfield Rd.

- All linen provided, including towels for swimming in the river!

- Children are welcome, but sorry no indoor pets and there is no secure yard for outdoor pets.

- Breakfast provisions provided for first night. We also provide a bottle of Yarra Valley wine and port.

- Please note there is a MINIMUM 2 night booking. Seasonal rates apply to holiday periods and long weekends.

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit

About the area

Melbourne

Located in Warburton, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this cottage is next to a golf course. Warburton Bushland Reserve and Yarra Ranges National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Lotus Water Garden and Warburton Rainforest Gallery. Rayners Stone Fruit Orchard and Healesville Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including skiing and winery tours.
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Warburton, VIC

What's nearby

  • Yarra River Walk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • O'Shannassy Trail - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Redwood Forest - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Warburton Rainforest Gallery - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Mount Donna Buang - 19 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 39 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cunninghams Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gladysdale Bakehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Flying Apron Patisserie - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nancy's of the Valley - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Joe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ada Cottage - Warburton, Yarra Valley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ada Cottage - Warburton, Yarra Valley?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ada Cottage - Warburton, Yarra Valley?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ada Cottage - Warburton, Yarra Valley located?

Located in Warburton, this golf cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Yarra River Walk and Warburton Bushland Reserve. O'Shannassy Trail and Yarra Ranges National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 122 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran C.

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

Beautiful House

Lovely house in a beautiful location. Walking distance to the town which was very handy for food. Amazing wood fire to settle down for the evening
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil A.

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

Very easy

Great little cottage in a great location. Good communication with the property manager which made it such an easy little getaway for me and my kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue J.

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

Our stay

Nice location. Facilities ok but needed a good clean and some work needed in bathrooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme P.

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

Great relaxing cottage

Had a great time. No stress, very easy and some welcomed food delivered as well. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

This was a quaint 1920’s cottage in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

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

Lovely house with stunning views

As described. Great, convenient location. Beautiful house. Amazing views. Property manager was helpful and communicated well. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Top spot

Lovely period property. Excellent location, very cosy with comfy beds. Loved it thank you Kathy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sasha S.

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

Beautiful cottage

Lovely comfortable well appointed cottage right in the middle of the town. Owner very quick to respond to any concerns. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowena L.

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

Beautiful spot

This cottage was just perfect for our weekend away. Sitting on the balcony overlooking the mountains was just amazing and having the oval at the bottom to play family cricket was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman O.

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

Lovely place for a quiet break

We stayed for 11 days at Ada Cottage and loved every minute of it. The house was just as shown and had everything that we expected. We especially loved the little touches - a stocked fridge, wine, reading material and especially good amenities. We loved that we had no need to worry about cleaning materials, bedroom and bathroom linen and supplies and little things like pegs for washing etc. A really well provisioned place. It is also wonderfully central - we could walk to anywhere in Warburton. BTW, try the Alpine Hotel, such a beautiful setting. Our thanks to Kathy, a great host. As a friend who doesn't say much would say - "Very good, 5 stars".
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Beautiful place, perfect location, amazing views

The cottage is the perfect place to spend an idyllic stay in Warburton. At first i was concerned about the steep slope as my sister struggles with steep inclines and the way up to the house is quite steep. But taking it slowly helped a lot and she did not mind the uphill climb. The house is well equipped with just about everything. At some places we've stayed there are only basics in the kitchen but this place feels more like a home with all the kitchen implements required. There was also a very generous provision for breakfast It rained during our stay and this house is perfect for just sitting on the veranda contemplating nature or reading a book. Highly recommend booking this if it is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Peaceful stay in a picturesque location

My mother and I really enjoyed our stay in this lovely historic home in beautiful Warburton. The house has many period features as well as plenty of modern touches to make it very livable. The rooms are all tastefully decorated and the bedrooms and ensuite bathroom have been nicely renovated. The beds were very comfortable and the linens and towels were of high quality. There is a hairdryer in the ensuite but it was quite small and took a long time to dry hair. Bring your own from home if you plan to wash long hair. The kitchen/meals area is much larger than in the photos and there is a large circular dining table, a full sized free standing gas stove/oven and a full sized fridge. The only issue we had was there were no instructions on how to light the gas oven so we gave up after about 15 minutes and used the microwave instead. It would also be good if a light could be installed over the stovetop as it was hard to see when you were cooking. The lounge room has a fireplace with a door and reverse cycle heating/cooling and was reasonably comfortable. There are windows on 2 sides so it was light and nicely decorated. There is undercover parking for 1 car plus plenty of space for another and enough room to turn around before heading back up the steep driveway. There are a set of bluestone steps down to the back door and a steep pathway to the courtyard which was great for wheeling suitcases. My mother coped ok but people with mobility issues might struggle to access the house. The gardens are lovely with lots of different trees and flowers but the paths were a bit overgrown with a lot of weeds and blackberry poking through. The walk down to the main highway via the front garden was very useful to access the supermarket and the walk along the river. There is a lot to see in the area and some lovely drives to the towns nestled behind the Dandenong Ranges, like Emerald and Monbulk. We also did a day trip to the Yarry Valley which was only 30 mins away. Such a wonderful area to visit and our 4 nights was not enough to see everything so we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is perfect. Had everything we needed and the host provide detailed information on how to get there as well as how to get in to the house. There was provision for breakfast for a few days. The kitchen had very thing we needed. The bed was lovely and comfortable and the towels were high class. There was plenty of wood for the inside fire and when not in use the electric heater kept the house nice and cosy. Easy 10 minutes walking distance to town and shops and a 15 minute walk to the local pub. Lovely views from the front veranda and very comfortable chairs to sit and watch the world go by. Will be coming back very soon . Thank you for a great week.
King parrot came to visit
Front veranda with very comfortable chairs
View from front veranda on a beautiful fine day
View from front veranda watching rain roll thru
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came to go to the gallery which was an easy walk down the hill from where we stayed. Great exhibition on until 30 October. Right amongst cafes, restaurants, craft shops and a really good bakery. House is very nice, amenities really good, very comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our adult family of four had a very comfortable stay at Kathy's cottage. Breakfast fixings provided were appreciated as was the ample firewood to enable cosy nights by the fire. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So cozy and warm on a freezing weekend, walking distance to everything. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous property in beautiful Warburton. The perfect winter retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

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

Lovely family getaway to escape the city and see some snow!

My husband, 7yr old daughter and I booked a two night stay at Adas cottage which is a Fantastic warm and cozy cottage positioned in the best location in a heritage town of Warburton. We loved reading the history and story behind 'Ada'. We planned to see Mt Donna Buang for snow however we were unlucky as there was no fresh snowfall like the previous weekend. So we headed to Lake mountain instead (1hr away) and had a blast. So great for kids and tobboganing. The property is positioned high on a steep incline and surrounded by trees with wonderful views of the Mt donna mountain and overlooks the cricket ground and main street.The highlight was definitely the fire place in the lounge room which we loved using. Watching the fire was entertaining while having a relaxing glass of Rose (provided on arrival) :) We were given fresh bread, juice, milk and butter which was a thoughtful gesture and makes it convenient on arrival. Whatever else we needed IGA is only a 3 min walk across the road. The beds are so comfy and we got really good sleep because the town is so peaceful and quiet.We felt really refreshed after staying here and enjoyed experiencing the country side and escaping crazy Melbourne. Warburton is a beautiful town enriched with history and has an old world charm to it. We 110% recommend the old Alphine Hotel up the road for a delicious pub meal and Cjs pizza. Thank you Kathy for your hospitality. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varshali J.

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

Wilderness in Yarra

Absolutely enjoyed our stay in Ada cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely couple of days

House is great, but a difficult walk to town for the elderly and infirm. Despite this we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Victor S.

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

Ada cottage Warburton

Overall enjoyed the place. Quiet , homely feel, and close to everything in Warburton and lovely outlook . Housekeeping was a bit below par, needed a thorough vacuum and had unfinished laundry but we still had a great stay and would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Narelle C.

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

A great Mummy and daughter getaway.

We found the accomodation to be homely and comfy. I appreciated Kathy’s kindness and flexibility about meeting my family’s needs. I really enjoyed using the wood heater.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald L.

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

Pleasant stay.

We two couples had a nice relaxing stay at Ada Cottage for 2 nights in October celebrating a 50th Wedding Anniversary. The cottage was nice, warm and clean. The beds we found very comfortable and we woke up relaxed for travelling and walking around Warburton. Thank you Kathy for the nice accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil l.

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

location,location.

Amazing property in a great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren A.

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

Beautiful stay, would happily visit again

Beautiful and very comfortable and family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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