Family & Pet Friendly - walking distance to town

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An outdoor patio with a dining table, chairs, and a sofa.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf.
A view from a balcony with a wooden railing, overlooking a landscape with trees and a distant building.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a decorative windmill, and a wall adorned with string lights.
A kitchen with a gas stove, oven, microwave, and a sink.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Emerald, VIC
  • Place, Clematis Park Bushland Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Puffing Billy Railway
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Emerald Lake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Main Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Emerald, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is near a water park and in the mountains. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Cape Schanck boardwalk are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Puffing Billy Railway and Australian Rainbow Trout Farm. Consider Bunjil Place for a night out or Cream at Sassafras if you're travelling with kids. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Map
Emerald, VIC

What's nearby

  • Clematis Park Bushland Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Puffing Billy Railway - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Gemco Community Theatre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Emerald Bushland Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Emerald Lake Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Emerald Station - 9 min walk
  • Tecoma Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Railway Dog - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Edison Bakehouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bam Bam Italian - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sushi Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Monbulk Fish Shop - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Pet Friendly - walking distance to town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Family & Pet Friendly - walking distance to town?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family & Pet Friendly - walking distance to town on 4 December 2026 start from NZ$884, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family & Pet Friendly - walking distance to town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family & Pet Friendly - walking distance to town?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Pet Friendly - walking distance to town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family & Pet Friendly - walking distance to town located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Clematis Park Bushland Reserve and Puffing Billy Railway. Emerald Lake Park and Cardinia Reservoir are also within 2 miles (3 km). Emerald Station is 9 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was a dream, loved the deck area and was a wonderful stay
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay again, beautiful area. The host is wonderful
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this gorgeous house. Loved the artwork and the happy feeling of the property. And hearing Puffing Billy and seeing it go past war fun. Myra was a wonderful host Very helpful and easy to talk to. Emerald is a great spot to visit as is the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very enjoyable stay

Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely, the outside does not do it justice when you pull up. The bedrooms were cosy and beautifully furnished throughout. Lovely artwork and nick naks around made it homely and special. The out door area was amazing and would be even better in summer sitting outside for a meal and watch TV or just relax. The yard was great for animals. The wildlife around was a bonus for us also. Our hosts were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2026
Thank you for your lovely comments Jordyn - you were a great guest- left the property extremely well & were a great communicator - take care
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just such a relaxed setting, comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy home with great outdoor area. Perfect for pets and close to everything. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great little getaway house

Amazing spot, so close to town, great environment
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location and lovely house

We had everything we needed. Lovely beds, deck, lounge & dining. Beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy home away from home

Our 2nd stay here and won’t be our last. Perfect spot for our girls relaxing get together
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Emerald Views

We had a really enjoyable stay at the property. It had everything that we needed and was a short walk into Emerald. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Treetop views

Cosy & comfy.. like staying with family
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homey

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Was like a home away from home. Great location and set up for exactly what we needed. Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Emerald Views

A very clean and comfortable place to stay. The outdoor living area was great and had sufficient heaters to keep everyone warm. Whilst it's an older property the hosts have done a wonderful job in making it welcoming and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Beautiful

We had a wonderful stay at the property. Had a lovely time with our friends and family and many kept commenting how beautiful and cosy the place is. We will definitely return when the opportunity arises. Highly Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Emerald

Had a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cosy classic home

We enjoyed every bit of the house. The decoration, the lighting n the deck. The heating. It’s a home that full of love. Myra has been very responsive, and accommodating, we enjoyed a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2024
Thank you for the lovely review Erica - glad you enjoyed the stay. Take care
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visiting the kids

The hosts had taken the effort to make the place welcoming with mood lights on and the artificial coal fire lit up. It was conveniently located to town and dog walks along the Puffing Billy railway line. Everything worked as it should do and the backyard was fully enclosed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay Warm Regards Myra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Travelling with dogs for 1st time.

The property was great. The home was inviting. Relaxed the moment you stepped inside. A warmed environment, with a glow from artifical fireplace. Every thing was provided. We were able to have family visit, and had lunch on large outdoor deck. Close to town centre, walking trails and an off leash dog area. All that was needed was a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Emerald Views

We came to stay at Emerald Views which is not far from my daughter in Macclesfield who was getting married so I had overnight adult children and grandchildren share the house with me. The position is great but the weather left much to be desired and certainly was not conducive to using the BBQ and the lovely little garden. The kitchen is well equipped as is the whole house. I would be happy to stay there again!! Felicity
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2022
Felicity and her family were a delight to deal with. They left the property very neat and clean. Wonderful communication. So sorry the weather was not co-operating, but that's what we love about Melbourne- you never know what you're going to get. At least you had the big undercover deck to enjoy. I would highly recommend her to any future hosts.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Tree-change

Older than we thought but that added the right feel to being in the dandenongs , a very quaint little house we enjoyed staying in . Due to changed circumstances due to illness of a “ shared parenting “a couple arrived later than planned which made the Friday a non-event so the offer of a later check-out was appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and neat house, with comfortable furniture and fittings.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Myra was magnificent and our stay at Emerald Views Getaway was fantastic. Our friendly dog was well catered for in a well equipped fully fenced backyard which he loved . The house was very clean and tidy with little extras to help our stay easier . Highly recommended staying. Cheers J and P xo
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Homely Getaway

Great location for that holiday getaway, family friendly and close by to a great bakery.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Stay

We had a fabulous 4day stay, with our longtime friends. All you needed was supplied & some extras. Have no hesitation on recommending this beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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