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Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages

Adults-only Melbourne cottage in Mount Dandenong with free parking
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 2100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

Room options

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Property grounds

The Gatehouse Cottage

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
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Lochiel Luxury Accommodation

Kitchen
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (50)
The price is AU$350
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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About the area

Map
21-23 Hume Lane, Mount Dandenong, VIC, 3767

What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 6 min walk
  • William Ricketts Sanctuary - 7 min walk
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 4 min drive
  • Olinda Falls - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Belgrave Station - 13 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Montrose Fish & Chipperie - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Skyhigh Dandenong - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪De Kaff - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mary Eats Cake - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages

Adults-only Melbourne cottage in Mount Dandenong with free parking
This smoke-free cottage features free self-parking. The cottage offers an LCD TV with a DVD player, plus a fridge and an electric kettle. Added amenities include a stovetop, premium bedding and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available.
This cottage offers 2 accommodations with complimentary dressing gowns and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with DVD players.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LCD TV

Climate control

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 2 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [361 -363 Mount Dandenong]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 February 2025 to 28 February 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of AUD 200.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

Merrow Cottages House Mount Dandenong
Merrow Cottages House
Merrow Cottages Mount Dandenong
Gatehouse Cottage Merrow Cottages Mt Dandenong
Gatehouse Cottage Merrow Cottages
Gatehouse Merrow Cottages Mt Dandenong
Gatehouse Merrow Cottages
Gatehouse Merrow s Mt Dannong
Garden At Fern Falls Cottages
Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages Cottage
Gatehouse Cottage at Merrow Cottages Mt Dandenong
Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages Mount Dandenong
Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages Cottage Mount Dandenong

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Garden Cottage at Fern Falls Cottages located?

Located in Mount Dandenong, this luxury cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Dandenongs, Dandenong Ranges National Park, and William Ricketts Sanctuary. Singleton Reserve and Tree Fern Gully Track are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A haven for couples in love
Our stay was for our anniversary, my birthday and Valentines day combined. What an amazing experience we had. First of all Emelia and Karen were amazing with our booking and directions as well as tips on where to dine. The atmosphere when we entered the cottage was awesome. Greeted by nature sounds and scents. Gorgeous hardwood floors and spotlessly clean rooms we could not have been happier. A huge four poster bed and double spa room was to die for. They truly have thought of everything and we have vowed to go back yearly. Highly recommended for couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm, Vermont South

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was charming, well appointed with a lovely garden and a pleasant ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jess, Melbourne VIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute, quiet cottage close to everything Mt Dandenong has to offer, great for a bit of R&R. 10/10 would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cottage convenient to Maria Island ferry
This was a good value for a nice clean room. The staff person w waa s also very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappoinment
We have stayed in many hotels around the world and I have never been negative about any of them. You get what you pay for and we always take that into account. This place however was a huge disappointment considering the price paid. We only booked it because of its proximity to a wedding we attended. When we arrived there were no staff, we had no idea how to access our room and there were keys that you had to know the code to before you could use them. We rang a number but was told she no longer managed the place,rang another number, which was not answered. There had been no communication to us via txt, email etc. When finally we were rung back we were told to go back to Sassafras to checkin. The checkin place was in a shipping container with no signage and we were asked to pay a bond. At this point we had half an hour to get to the wedding. Finally when in the tiny room in the house we noticed the glass shower in a corner of the room. Luckily the toilet had a tiny tiny room of its own. Even what should have been a lovely view was marred by what looked like a heap of rubbish! Even the so called breakfast was not on the premises but back in the town. Luckily that was good. We were told that the place had been sold and was in transition between owners . My advice to the new owners would be to sack the current management company and do it themselves or get someone better. We made the wedding just! Very disappointing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Phil , Gippsland, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Cosy Cottage in the Dandenongs
We had a very enjoyable over nite stay in Forest Edge Cottage, which was a Free Upgrade from the Deluxe Spa Suite that we had booked. Everything had been thought of to make our stay as comfy as possible, even the fire was set ready to light when we arrived there. I thought it was a shame the fireplace was a bit smoky-it made the room smell of smoke (but maybe the wood was a bit damp) although it burnt quite well anyway. The bed was comfortable, plenty of hot water for the Spa and very Private bush type setting. We would recommend Merrow Cottages to anyone who needs a quiet getaway - it was Excellent !!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

4/10 Poor

Mark, Melbourne

So disappointed
My wife and I stayed in the deluxe spa suite for the last part of our honeymoon... to say we were disappointed is an understatement. The room smelled of smoke and as soon as we tried to light the open fire we realised why.. the wood was wet so wouldn't light properly and smoke started billowing into the room as the fire damper wouldn't stay open. The bath robes & towels didn't smell too clean, there were no organic products in the bathroom as stated, plenty of candle holders but no candles which didn't really matter anyway as there were only 2 dead matches !! .. and the list goes on . Things like kettle didn't work, fridge wasn't cold for champagne not even a bin to put rubbish in...... I must say the bed was comfortable. We paid a premium price after reading all the positive reviews and expected far more for the price. We feel we received just common motel facilities at the premium price. It seems that since the owners went overseas and put the property on the market and in the hands of agents, everything has gone downhill. The special things that make it an experience have all gone. It's a real shame as it's a beautiful property in lovely surroundings but we won't be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
FIVE STARS! Just loved the place! Enjoyed walking in the bushes as well!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Tanvi, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place for a weekend getaway
We ended up booking this last minute for the weekend and enjoyed our stay. It was comfortable and close to Sky High Mount Dandenong.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

2/10 Terrible

Michelle A

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not happy Jan!
The room was not what you see on the photos on their website. Toiletries are to be reused by all people staying there (Not small bottles for single use). No heat control in room so we had to put up with the temperature they set it for. Had to park quite a distance from the room. Photos showed a open fire in the lounge but this was not in all cottages. The shower was in the same room as the bed. No privacy at all. Would not go back there to stay again. Would not recommend to our family or friends either.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful cottage, everything you could want.
Quiet, romantic place. Stunning decor and beautiful surroundings. We loved it.

10/10 Excellent

David, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice romantic getaway in the mountains
For value for price, this little retreat tucked away in the mountains is so worth your while. I scoured the area for the best places near Mount Dandenong and the Yarra Valley, and this place offers value far and above everywhere else, and the cottages are so nice. We stayed in the Gateway Cottage, and it was amazingly charming and intimate. We loved the character of the cottage, and the fact that it had a double shower and a huge bathtub for two looking out into lush gardens was of course a perk. With the capacity to make a cooked breakfast along with freshly made bread in the morning made it even better. It was super cozy both for a summer or winter getaway, and it's a great launchpad near Olinda. The only downside with the cottages is that neither my wife or I had cell reception, and the cottages don't have Wifi (though the apartments in the main building do), but this might be right up your alley. Would definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

njuu, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Dandenong ranges sensation
Gotta say, first time we had booked into a B&B & being our 30th wedding anniversary, was not really sure what to expect, however having read other comments, sounded like the choice to opt for in going for a relaxing weekend away. Just need to totally commend May & Daniel for the absolutely homey feel - nothing left to chance - awesome enthusiastic characters, great conversations & listening to what they have set themselves out to achieve and are fullfilling their dream, we wish them many more visitors to experience their warmth, gracious hospitality & genuine country life style.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cosy intimate cottage
Beautiful cottage in a forest setting, would have been better and more ambient if fireplace was lit (not able to do so due to total fire ban). We were only informed of total fire ban when we got there (temp was in 20's). Spa was great!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Veeresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hi FIVE!
Great location, staff very friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Sallie, Macleod, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquillity
Our stay at Merrows Cottages was for an anniversary, and we couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate. Set beautifully in Mt Dandenong, our little cottage (Forest Edge) was very tranquil and romantic. Perfect for a weekend away.

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful scenery and amazing hosts
We stayed in the forest view room to celebrate our anniversary, the room, the beautiful gardens and the service were all incredible. The fresh baked bread really is amazing, and Maj and Daniel are just lovely people to be around and always helpful. We will definitely be coming back.

10/10 Excellent

steven, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and peaceful
Great hospitality very welcoming, bed very comphy. Room was great spa was Good and Good size to relax in.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maj and Daniel were wonderful hosts. Can highly recommend staying here. We actually stayed in one of the rooms, not the cottages.

10/10 Excellent

Richard, melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful and cosy, a definite must stay!
We stayed at Merrow Cottages the night of our engagement, Maj (the host) upgraded our room as they were fairly empty and made a special effort to make us comfortable and make the stay memorable, she even cooked us a delicious breakfast the morning after and all of this was before she knew we had just gotten engaged! One of the most friendly and welcoming places I have ever stayed at with beautiful surroundings which Maj and her husband have renovated themselves after taking over ownership 5 years ago. The surroundings were so beautiful and relaxing, the views were amazing from the second story balcony and the room was immaculate! There was complimentary tea, coffee and port and fantastic French toiletries available in the huge bathroom. The setting was amazing and made a special night even more amazing! I would definitely recommend Merrow Cottages to anyone wanting a peaceful, beautiful and relaxing place to stay and it is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. Out of 10 I would give Maj and Merrow Cottages a 15 :)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great getaway
Beautiful spot. Comfortable and romantic with plenty of nice touches. Highly recommend

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, we had a lovely experience amongst the mountain air and tall trees ☺☺

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely wonderful!
We really enjoyed our romantic little get away! We enjoyed it so much that we quickly jumped back online and booked an extra night. The hosts were lovely and everything was not a problem at all. The spa, king size bed and fireplace just screamed luxury and relaxation. Definitely would come back!

10/10 Excellent

ilker and nalan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience, will go back..it was so relaxing. Home made bread is provided and the cottages are clean and tidy Don't know what else to write and this thing is forcing me to..enough i say! Enough