Title: Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=6343946&destination=Steels+Creek%2C+Victoria%2C+Australia&selected=92873582&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape ## Photo gallery for Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape ![TV, fireplace - Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape (Steels Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92873600/92873582/00261d62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape (Steels Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92873600/92873582/808bec2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, bed sheets - Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape (Steels Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92873600/92873582/1a6120d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape (Steels Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92873600/92873582/165229bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape (Steels Creek)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92880000/92873600/92873582/68e7cbcc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Rivendell Cottage, a serene retreat surrounded by picturesque scenery and wildlife. Unwind on the covered verandas or spacious outdoor decked area with a glass of local wine in hand, then gather round the extra-large dining table for family meals or board game nights. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape Welcome to Rivendell Cottage, your perfect peaceful retreat! If you're looking for a private and relaxing getaway, surrounded by stunning scenery and abundant wildlife, then look no further. Our cottage is the perfect place to recharge your batteries, breathe in the fresh country air, and take in the beauty of a sunrise or sunset. Our covered verandas and spacious outdoor decked area offer the perfect spot to relax and unwind, maybe with a glass of local wine in hand. Inside, you'll find a clean, cosy and comfortable home with everything you need. Our fully equipped kitchen has all the appliances and crockery you need to cook up a storm, and our extra-large dining table is perfect for family meals or board game nights. Our open-plan living areas are air-conditioned and heated for your comfort, and the wood fire in the lounge room adds an extra touch of warmth and cosiness. There's even a TV for those who can't bear to be without it, although we encourage you to switch off and enjoy the peace and quiet. Our three bedrooms offer comfortable sleeping arrangements for up to six guests, with a king-size bed in the master bedroom, a queen-size bed in the second bedroom, and two king single beds in the third bedroom. And with full laundry facilities, including a washing machine and dryer, you can pack light and stay as long as you like. Located in a picture-perfect setting, Rivendell Cottage offers easy access to local wineries, restaurants, and national parks for bushwalking and cycling. And with daily visits from King Parrots, Kookaburras, and Kangaroos, you'll feel like you're in the heart of nature. So why wait? Book your stay at Rivendell Cottage today and experience the ultimate peaceful retreat! ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1190000/1189600/1189555/5ce1f753.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oaks Melbourne on Market Hotel Melbourne Central Business District - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 4,806 reviews $116 nightly $125 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=1189555&PinnedHotelID=1189555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2280000/2279500/2279492/fa01c166.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mantra Melbourne Airport Tullamarine - Pool - Hot tub - Free airport shuttle - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews $107 nightly $118 total Apr 15 - Apr 16 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-15&endDate=2026-04-16&selected=2279492&PinnedHotelID=2279492&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33770000/33764300/33764279/af68de82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection Malvern East - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 643 reviews $148 nightly $163 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=33764279&PinnedHotelID=33764279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40110000/40101100/40101010/041bbdab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vibe Hotel Melbourne Melbourne Central Business District - Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 9.2 Wonderful 994 reviews $102 nightly $113 total Apr 1 - Apr 2 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=40101010&PinnedHotelID=40101010&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 3023-250641 ## About the neighborhood Steels Creek is home to this vacation home. Shantell Vineyard and Sutherland Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kinglake National Park and Burgoyne G132 Bushland Reserve. Alowyn Gardens and Yarra Valley Chocolaterie are also worth visiting. [Visit our Steels Creek travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Steels-Creek.dx6343946) [View more Vacation Homes in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178283-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.58067%2C145.37436&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oQItuOW3ASO6Nd5fqm_Cx4emHSU=) Steels Creek, Victoria ### What's nearby - ![Melbourne Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2261/8c109e6b-58f9-4497-b4f8-661e52b9d346.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Melbourne Central 58 min drive \- 42.5 miles - ![Melbourne city in the night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159118/dcb61cc2-514b-4f7b-b5a2-46ac4bcb3a42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Crown Casino 59 min drive \- 43.9 miles - ![Marvel Stadium featuring a sunset, a bay or harbor and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125921/3f7ac692-2aaf-4343-890b-142120907769.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Marvel Stadium 60 min drive \- 43.7 miles - Kinglake National Park 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Burgoyne G132 Bushland Reserve 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) 64 min drive ### Restaurants - Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery 9 min drive - Kinglake Pub 21 min drive - A Local Baker 24 min drive - Yarra Glen Grand Hotel 10 min drive - De Bortoli Winery & Restaurant 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape? ### What time is check-out at Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape? ### Where is Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Rivendell Cottage - Yarra Valley Escape Reviews ## Reviews ### Very Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### JENNIFER M. Nov 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Garden The house is well situated in beautiful grounds, the views are wonderful. House is comfortable, true to the photos. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would return. ##### JENNIFER M. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl L. Feb 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Yarra Valley Escape Lovely accommodation with clean & comfortable beds, clean bathroom & a well-stocked kitchen. I gave 4 stars for cleanliness as there were some cobwebs in one bedroom and another web hanging from the rafter in another bedroom!A minor downside was the lack of wifi. I wasn’t able to access my emails (sent at 3am on the day of checkout) for checkout instructions. That wasn’t a big issue but a better idea would be to leave a printed version in the folder on the table. ##### Cheryl L. Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### A guest from NA, NA Oct 2, 2023 #### Peaceful cottage near Yarra Glen Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family (3 adults, and 2 children) stayed at Rivendell Cottage for a night in September 2023\. We enjoyed our stay overall; the cottage felt like home, the hosts were hospitable and provided us with fruits and snack, which was well received by my children. The dam and a creek nearby provided a tranquil and beautiful setting for a stroll. The cottage had a lovely fireplace, full equipped kitchen, a shower and a bath. The beds came with electric blankets that kept us warm at night. I only have three comments as feedback which can be easily improved; first, I received several irrelevant emails regarding my booking/payment which was caused by wrong owner settings, secondly guest soap, shampoo and toiletries which are common guest hospitality could have been provided, and lastly to our disappointment the water in the accommodation was switched off at 10 AM when our check out time was 11 AM. ##### A guest from NA, NA This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Stephanie W. Aug 23, 2023 #### Overpriced but a lovely location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I didn't receive any check in messages until days later and I've now been flooded with them. Luckily the owner phoned me and I was able to get the code for the locked box. The house is dated, but comfortable and had most of what we expected. There was no hair-dryer and only conditioner in the shower. Possibly left by a previous guest. For the price we really would have appreciated having the heater on before we arrived because it was very cold in the house. One of the dining chairs was unstable and rickety. We liked the big towels and the beds were comfortable. We were surprised that we had to pay $100 for cleaning which really pushed up the cost. We only stayed here because our booking was last minute and we couldn't find anything else that was cheaper. ##### Stephanie W. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew W. Aug 5, 2025 #### Great place to escape to Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A lovely house in beautiful surroundings Perfect for a family attending a wedding in the Yarra ValleyGreat location, nice and cosy with plenty of room.The electric blankets were a bonus ##### Matthew W. ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - [Lodging](?equalTargetTab=tab-0) - [Flights](?equalTargetTab=tab-1) - [Packages](?equalTargetTab=tab-2) - [Cars](?equalTargetTab=tab-3) - [Vacation Rentals](?equalTargetTab=tab-4) - [Things to Do](?equalTargetTab=tab-5) - [Healesville Apartments](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-Healesville-Apartments.h3954704.Hotel-Information) - [Healesville House - Fig Tree House](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-Healesville-House-Fig-Tree-House.h21478985.Hotel-Information) - [The Old Mechanics](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Old-Mechanics.h96456950.Hotel-Information) - [Healesville Haven Accommodation](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-Healesville-Haven-Accommodation.h34419132.Hotel-Information) - [Tuck Inn Yarra Valley](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-Tuck-Inn-Yarra-Valley.h95453388.Hotel-Information) - [Gracemont - Boutique Yarra Valley Accommodation](https://www.expedia.com/Healesville-Hotels-Gracemont-Boutique-Yarra-Valley-Accommodation.h34585620.Hotel-Information) - [Westend House Healesville - Big & Cosy house 10 mins walk to town](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-Westend-House-Healesville-Big-Cosy-House-10-Mins-Walk-To-Town.h78640882.Hotel-Information) - [Valley Farm Vineyard Cottages](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-Valley-Farm-Vineyard-Cottages.h9628690.Hotel-Information) - [The Valley Farm House](https://www.expedia.com/Healesville-Hotels-The-Valley-Farm-House.h36788889.Hotel-Information) - [Lucy's House Serenity](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-Lucys-House-Serenity.h18553780.Hotel-Information) - [The studio - yarra valley](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Studio-Yarra-Valley.h31748404.Hotel-Information) - [A Dam Good View by Tiny Away](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-A-Dam-Good-View-Summa.h71591303.Hotel-Information) - [The Burrow At Wombat Bend](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Burrow-At-Wombat-Bend.h9625594.Hotel-Information) - [Glenlowren - A magical haven in the Yarra Valley](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-Glenlowren-A-Magical-Haven-In-The-Yarra-Valley.h32860989.Hotel-Information) - [Outlook Hill Vineyard Cottages](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-Outlook-Hill-Vineyard-Cottages.h31974189.Hotel-Information) - [Best of Yarra Valley and Kinglake National Park](https://www.expedia.com/Castella-Hotels-Best-Of-Yarra-Valley-And-Kinglake-National-Park.h90699964.Hotel-Information) - [Yarra Glen Racecourse Apartments](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-Yarra-Glen-Racecourse-Apartments.h9626154.Hotel-Information) - [Skyline Views Yarra Valley s Elevated Escape](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-Skyline-Views-Yarra-Valley-S-Elevated-Escape.h106867250.Hotel-Information) - [The Barn at Charlottes Hill](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Barn-At-Charlottes-Hill.h9627979.Hotel-Information) - [Healesville Garden Accommodation “RETREAT” (11 guests)](https://www.expedia.com/Chum-Creek-Hotels-Healesville-Garden-Retreat.h55227618.Hotel-Information) - [Flights to Melbourne](https://www.expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Flights) - [Melbourne Vacations](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne.d178283.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Car rentals near Melbourne](https://www.expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Melbourne.d178283.Car-Rental-Guide) - [Melbourne Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/Melbourne-Vacation-Rentals.d178283.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) - [Things to do in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities)