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Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district.

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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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Gruyere, VIC

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district.

Two bedroom cottage. Restful terrace overlooking lawns and garden, nearby pond in a beautiful native parkland setting. A comfortable, private, and well positioned base for your visits to the best wineries and entertainment facilities the Yarra Valley has to offer.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 1:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Two queen sized beds only available.
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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

Property # 9627219
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Melbourne

Located in Gruyere, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Warramate Hills Nature Conservation Reserve and Everard Park Streamside Reserve, while TarraWarra Museum of Art and Healesville Glassblowing Studio are cultural highlights. Yarra Valley Railway and Healesville Sanctuary are also worth visiting.
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Gruyere, VIC

Getting around

  • Cockatoo Station - 40 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mare Coffee Co. - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Healesville Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Alba Paloma - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Spinner's Souvlaki Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Candlebark Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district.?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Maddens Cottage - Relax in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine district. located?

Located in Gruyere, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Maddens Rise, Oakridge Wines and Warramate Hills Nature Conservation Reserve. Coldstream Hill Winery and Rochford Wines Yarra Valley are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great, nice and quiet apart from the local possum that walks on the roof. If staying for,longer periods a cooktop would be great.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So relaxing and peaceful. Full of beautiful birdlife. The surrounding views were amazing. Warmest welcome from hosts. Close to many wineries. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed our stay, lovely place and very tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I would highly recommend this property for a quiet relaxing getaway.The cottage is beautifully presented and located in great spot, close to an abundance of local wineries.Martin was a great host and made us feel very much at home.Will definately be returning here for our next Yarra Valley escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Quiet relaxed stay

Quiet comfortable property warm fire relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stunning place to stay for a cheeky getaway to the Yarra Valley. Perfect location. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

A great base for a weekend in the Valley

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A beautiful clean tidy well set up cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very peaceful, super clean, great communication. Lovely 4 day break . Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

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

Fantastic place for a getaway

The cottage was clean and well presented, amenities are good. The property is amazing, large garden and grassed areas to walk around and lots of wildlife. We had a fantastic getaway and can’t thank Martin and Antoinette enough for the hospitality they provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location in the heart of Yarra Valley and so convenient to Healesville township. We loved the peace and quiet and beautifully maintained property. The little extras of cookies and milk a bonus,also coffee pod machine. Weber bbq and pan was handy to cook a good breakfast. A sharp knife in the kitchen would of been useful.Highly recommend this cottage. Very comfortable stay. Birds and bunnies were plentiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2025
Thank you for the review and pointing out the knife had gone missing- we hadn’t noticed on the last clean. Sorry.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

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

Wonderful property

Maddens Cottage is really a very lovely place to spend time. Really coudn't fault anything and the setting and beauty of the Cottages surroundings is perfect. Both Martin and Antoinette greeted us and were kindness itself.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawna H.

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

Amazing!

Fantastic everything - location, accommodation and surrounding property, and hosts. Highly recommend for family or friend groups, loved that there was a couple camp chairs to take to vineyard concert we attended (above and beyond). Will absolutely stay again and for longer as soon as we can.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Krysia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Weekend in Gruyer

Lovely location listing stated kitchen we brought breakfast provisions with no where to cook them only microwave provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 February 2023
We’re sorry for any misunderstanding. On our Stayz listing we only claim to have a kitchenette and we list all the amenities provided.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Excellent escape to tranquility

The cottage was delightful, everything we needed for a quiet getaway. Spotlessly clean and didn’t even see a spider! Marty was there on arrival and very accomodating. Location perfect. Thoroughly recommend this slice of heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

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

A tranquil retreat

A lovely little cottage in a gorgeous tranquil setting. It was the perfect place to relax and unwind while exploring the area. We fell asleep to the sound of singing frogs and woke to the birds. Very happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Such a beautiful, relaxing and quiet area. Away from the hustle and bustle. We were able to wander around the property and it was stunning with the most amazing veiws, of rolling hillsides. The cottage itself was perfect and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay here again! Communication was great and hosts are lovely! Highly recommend
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Weekend cottage getaway!

We were beyond impressed with our stay at the Maddens Cottage! The cottage itself is impeccably clean, cozy and beautifully furnished - and the location is amazing! The property is private and tranquil, yet so close to nearby wineries of the Yarra Valley. Antoinette and Martin went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and comfortable - with clear directions, helpful local knowledge, and personal touches and details within the accomodation that made our stay special! We can’t wait to come back and stay again, thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

10/10

A perfect experience. The check in process was seemless and communication from the host was clear, prompt and helpful. The cottage is clean, well kept with, completely functional and very homely. The location is absolutely stunning, with amazing views of the valley, surrounding wineries and ranges.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penelope J.

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

Rustic Country Cottage

Nestled in the countryside, this charming rustic cottage offers a perfect escape. With a quaint veranda and the soothing sounds of nature, it’s a tranquil retreat. Inside, a cozy integrated living room, dining area and small kitchen. The inviting bedrooms feature plush bedding and natural light, while the lovely garden with wildflowers completes the experience. The abundance of birds and wildlife is an added bonus. Very quite. A true gem for anyone seeking relaxation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole K.

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

Highly recommend this perfect cottage in a fantastic location!

Such a beautiful and welcoming property. Loved that there was a coffee machine and pods provided, along with a few small additions. Really felt like a home away from home. Sitting on the porch watching the amazing wildlife and taking in the picturesque views, all while enjoying a drink and some food. It really was such a relaxing time away and well suited to family, couples and friends. So many wineries to choose from all within a short drive. There are also many other options suited for families. Cannot thank Martin enough for everything during our stay! Look forward to booking again in the future. 
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Peaceful and pretty

We had such a lovely time; the house was adorable and had everything we needed. It was better than the photos! The grounds were so nicely manicured with beautiful flowers and native plants. It was so peaceful and quiet and the hosts were so lovely. I would definitely recommend and definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H.

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

Perfect

Perfect location for a winery tour. Very nice hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina P.

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

Peaceful Paradise

The property was beautiful and the cottage was well presented, cozy and well stocked. Loved the chickens, ducks and possums we saw around the cottage. It's so close to local wineries and Healesville, making our adventures so much easier. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Tranquil cottage

We really enjoyed our stay. The hosts were very welcoming and the property is quiet and spacious. Perfect spot for a weekend getaway in the Yarra Valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie B.

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

Couldn't have asked for better

Everything from the cottage to the hosts was amazing. We had a wonderful, drama free stay and hope to return next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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