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Boyanda At Ferny Creek - A wonderfully historic home with amazing views over the bays and sparkling lights.

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
Outdoor dining
Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Miscellaneous

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ferny Creek, Victoria
  • Dandenongs
    1 min walk
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park
    4 min walk
  • 1000 Steps Kokoda Walk
    7 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    64 min drive

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About the area

Melbourne

With a stay at this vacation home in Melbourne (Ferny Creek), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Puffing Billy Steam Train and Dandenongs. .This vacation home is 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Monash University and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Dandenong Ranges National Park.

What's nearby

  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • 1000 Steps Kokoda Walk - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Sherbrooke Forest - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 13 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Belgrave Station - 6 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 6 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonsai Bali - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Upwey Main Street - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tecoma Charcoal Chicken - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hahndorf's Fine Chocolates - ‬6 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.

Boyanda At Ferny Creek - A wonderfully historic home with amazing views over the bays and sparkling lights.

The view, the view. They are the only words you'll be able to articulate when you arrive at Boyanda. As you enter this sophisticated and historic country home you will be greeted by panoramic views over the valley and the twinkling lights of the city.

Elegant in its design style with antique pieces throughout, this beautifully appointed property offers a spacious open plan living and dining area with a wood burning fire, an abundance of seating options, and a fully equipped kitchen with views over the gardens.
Ideal for families or small groups, the downstairs area has four bedrooms, the master with an en-suite bathroom and views out to the gardens, the second and third bedrooms with queen beds and a fourth bedroom with twin beds.

Perfectly located only a short drive away from the townships of Sassafras and Olinda and local attractions, Boyanda is a great base for exploring everything the Dandenongs has to offer. Or if you prefer to stay in and relax at your accommodation, you can choose to snuggle in front of the fire with a good book, enjoy a board game in the large downstairs recreation space or have afternoon tea in the 3 acres of established garden.

(Do note that internet and phone reception in the Dandenong Ranges can be unstable and please understand we have no control over that. If you rely on wifi please bring a backup modem).

PLEASE NOTE: The lighting of wood burning fires in properties will be prohibited from the beginning of the declared fire danger season (normally mid December) to the end of February. It is also prohibited on all days of Total Fire Ban at any time of the year. Please see www.cfa.vic.gov.au/home If there is no wood and kindling provided at your property, it will be because of this policy. The collecting and burning of twigs, leaves and branches from outside your property is strictly forbidden at anytime.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.

Property manager

Emelia

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 1 steps to reach property
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of towels (on request)

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 not indicated whether 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

AU-4944-listing-7
Boyanda at Ferny Creek - Gracious House Ferny Creek
Boyanda at Ferny Creek - Gracious House Private vacation home

Boyanda At Ferny Creek - A wonderfully historic home with amazing views over the bays and sparkling lights. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

suzanne a.

forest escape
The property was amazing, views, gardens, area all magnificent. Welcome package was generous and delicious. Facilities were ample and clean, although the following were a little disappointing. Fire Fan Slide was not working properly and got stuck the first night, not allowing the oxygen to circulate the fire properly, the heater took far too long to heat up, resulting in the four of us going to bed with electric blankets at 730pm because inside temp was 11'. Cutlery and Dishes had to be washed before use, the coffee espresso stove top jug couldn't be used due to a spider nest inside. The other coffee plungers on the bench were dirty. Lights in the downstairs bathroom were not working, bar one. Lighting in the upstairs, not all working. Downstairs games were old and incomplete. Bedding was a little disappointing as doonas were sandwiched between two sheets rather than a doona cover. Master bedroom we found a live silverfish in between the pillows. Other than that the house with a little extra love and upgrade is a must. the views are amazing from the upstairs loungeroom, location is really good, close to all the sights and shops. Sitting around the fire on the second night which we managed to fix was cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boyanda luxury stay
Beautiful property with expansive mature garden and views. Presents as shown in photography. Plenty of room for our adult family of 6 to enjoy a relaxing weekend in this luxury home. Lovely comfortable beds, slept soundly, thick fluffy towels and a tasty breakfast hamper. Perfectly located in Ferny Creek, with easy driving access to local cafes, restaurants and other amenities. Enjoyed a local walk and lunch, before a family wedding on the Saturday evening. Plenty of room for all to get ready. A very enjoyable weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house is great if you can get in.
Three important things to know about this house are that the door lock is electric, that the area suffers frequent power outages and that the agent cannot help you get into the house during a power outage. These things spoilt our weekend at Boyanda. We have stayed at too many short stay accommodation places to count, and this is the first time we have left a negative review. At check-in time, we had to call the agent (Valley Ranges Getaways) to be able to find the key safe. Then we door would not unlock. Eventually Valley Ranges Getaways arranged other accommodation for us to be able to prepare for the wedding we were due to attend ( to which we arrived rather stressed!) Eventually, Valley Ranges Getaways worked out that power outage was the cause of us not being able to access Boyanda, but told us the only access option was to wait until the power was restored. The agent had advised us prior to the stay that the power was unreliable and we should be prepared for this. They did not tell us that, if you leave the house, you should be prepared that you may not get back in! Fortunately, it is a great house to spend a weekend in. We think Valley Ranges Getaways should have worked with the owners to allow guests safe access to the house when the power goes out. When we put this to Valley Ranges Getaways, they did not agree and neither apologised for the inconvenience nor offered any goodwill gesture.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding stay in the Dandenong Ranges
What a magnificent weekend!!! Boyanda is a beautiful property with beautiful grounds and a wonderful, gracious older style home. The views were fabulous. The living area upstairs was elegant and spacious with a gorgeous fire to add to the ambience. Kitchen was modern and had everything we needed. The bedrooms were exactly as described; they were spacious and the beds were extremely comfortable. There was also a large living area downstairs so plenty of room for a family to spread out if needed. We will come back here in a heartbeat if we are ever staying in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Judy G.

a place of tranquility
"Boyanda" Ferny Creek was perfect for our family get together. As first time visitors to the Dandenong area it was well worth the visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ee Siew O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good experience
Opened our eyes to another open to host small team get away which has been a positive experience. Loved the location of this property especially the near vicinity to Belgrave town and Porsepina bakery.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Emma W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous property with stunning grounds and views in a wonderfully peaceful location
A great place to enjoy family time, spacious living and beautiful grounds. We enjoyed the wildlife, the walks, the birdsong and the homely surroundings. Sad to leave but happy to have had the opportunity
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Beautiful home with wonderful views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

valerie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Loved the atmosphere of the property and the quiet road. Felt that a few things could be improved with windows not being able to close in bathroom and a slightly unkempt feeling in some spots outside
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property.
Great value for five adults. Lovely property and amazing views. Bathrooms really nice. All over famous place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful surrounds and immaculate property. Stunning view and grounds. House is a dream!
We would normally just use a house for sleeping and stay out the full day. Here, we wanted to stay on-site, chat, read, wander the grounds.. very serene, relaxing environment. Room for everyone to find their own space or be together comfortably dining or lounging. Many sitting nooks. Solid, gorgeous and comfortable property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time.
Enjoyed a lovely weekend at your beautiful property. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place to stay
Everything was great - clean and comfortable with an amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021