The Yarra Valley is in Victoria, Australia and is named after the Yarra River that flows through it. The valley is a popular food and wine district, around 90 km (56 mi) from Melbourne. Wine growing vines have been there since 1838 and the valley has a worldwide reputation for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. There are also breweries to visit in the area, with tours available and tastings of the beer. The Yarra Valley is also renowned for the many artists that reside there. Visit the TarraWarra Museum of Art in Healesville, which showcases work from the mid-20th century. While there, visit the estate’s restaurant and wine cellar to enjoy fresh produce grown in the area. Visitors can enjoy an early morning hot air balloon ride over the valley while enjoying the beautiful scenery. When visiting the area, choose one of the following Stayz accommodations in Yarra Valley, Australia for a comfortable stay.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.
1. Lyrebird Cottages Yarra Valley (from USD 160)
This one-bedroom cottage is located a ten-minute drive from a vineyard, day spa and a cafe. The shops and cafes in Healesville Sanctuary are a 15-minute drive away. Be surrounded by lyrebirds, wombats, and wallabies during your stay with wonderful views across the valley to Melbourne. The cottage is surrounded by 10 acres of gardens and forest. There is a living room with air conditioning, TV, board games, wood fireplace and a stereo. A large deck offers views over the garden, forest and Melbourne. There is a full kitchen for cooking daily meals. For stays of two days or more, provisions are supplied for the first morning to enable guests to cook a full country breakfast. The bedroom features a queen-size bed and the bathroom has a spa bath. There is a cot available for small families.
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close to all the delights available in the yarra valleythe meals provided as an extra by the owners were deliciousall amenities are provided and the property is pristeen, light and very spaciousthe cottage and surroundings were beautiful, with the finest touches making it a warm and peaceful place to staythe kitchen is well stocked with basic supplies and our hosts provide meal service and a wine selectionCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablethe owners were communicative and friendly and the cottage was clean, cosy and had everything we neededgreat views, wildlife and comfortloved the feel of the cottage, it being mostly wood, especially the floor boards under footbeautifully appointed, cosy cottage with well thought extras providedHost:
arrived with a warm welcome, beautiful and prompt servicevery friendly and attentive owners who made us feel welcomenice unit in the hillsgreat hosts, easy to deal withwe loved getting out of melbourne (yet only an hour or so drive) and experiencing the australian bushRead more reviewsLocation:
we loved the birds, the peace and quiet and the spathe cottage is in the perfect location for quiet and for spotting wildlifeamaaaaaaazzzziiiinnnnngggggggg!!!get it get it woohooooa beautiful and peaceful property high up in the rainforestaway from the hustle but within a easy drive of food and drink
2. Galoglen Farm Cottage (from USD 115)
This spacious, two-bedroom cottage is located a five-minute drive from the Yarra Glen township and all the attractions and wineries are close by. The two-bedroom cottage is set on 100 acres of land and is fully self-contained. There is a verandah which runs the full length of the cottage, offering beautiful views over the farm. Guests will likely see wombats and kangaroos heading to the dam on the property, as well as farm animals and bird life. The cottage has a spacious, open-plan living room with a TV, DVD player, videos and a dining area. The full kitchen offers a kitchen garden where guests can pick fresh herbs. The two bedrooms feature queen-size beds sleeping four guests and there is one bathroom available.
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tucked away in amongst cattle and green pasturecosy and warmtwo good sized double bedrooms, comfy couches and a decent kitchen make this property perfect for couples, family or friends weekend get away a the door to the yarra valleyit had everything we neededincredibly comfortable and cosy on a cold night and magnificent views across the farm and lakeCleanliness:
the cottage was very clean, comfortable and warmbeautiful location the views are absolutely amazing, house is lovely and very cleanwe had a wonderful time at galoglen cottage and we couldn't help but be immersed in the vibrant vista the clean air and just enjoying each day of our two week stayaccommodation was excellent, very clean and well equippedHost:
hosts are so friendly and lovelynice friendly hostoh love the cows toothe owner, jacqui was very friendly and helped make our holiday very pleasant and memorablejacqui went out of her way to make us feel welcome and accomodate our young familyRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful quiet locationonly a few kilometres from yarra glen it's not far from anywhere in the valleygood location and very quietit was the perfect place to escape to - away from the city and still not far from melbourne, but beautiful scenery and so quiet and calmhorses in the distance
3. Amani House (from USD 545)
The three-bedroom country house was originally a hill station in 1905 and has been renovated. Offering beautiful views from the hilltop, the property is just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne and a two-minute drive from Healesville’s town center. The property is surrounded by trees, laws, and flowers. There are citrus trees and herbs on the property. A swimming pool and tennis court is available to guests. There are two areas with TV and in the living room, there is a record player and Bose Bluetooth CD player. Three fireplaces are available for the winter months. A games room is available for both adults and children. The country kitchen features a double Smeg oven and other necessary appliances. All three bedrooms feature double beds and there are two-and-a-half bathrooms.
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we were lucky with the hot weather and were able to take full advantage of the poolCleanliness:
the house was exceptionally spacious and clean and the heaters worked well for such large spaceswe found the home to be comfortable and cleanHost:
the verandah was excellent for outdoor dining and we hosted a lunch for twelve - simply divineRead more reviewsLocation:
loved the peace of the place very well kept
4. Riverdale - a Yarra Valley escape (from USD 245)
The three-bedroom property is set in flower gardens with fields and bushlands close by and is close to the Yarra River. The “off-the-grid” house features solar power and tank water. There is a kitchen and a kitchen garden on the property as well as a flower garden. Visitors can enjoy a game of table tennis, or visit the local picnic spots or visit the local wineries. The living room features a fireplace and there is internet available throughout. The kitchen is fully equipped for daily living and there is a dining area available. One bedroom features a double bed while the other two have single beds. The house has two bathrooms and one-half bath.
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the beds are very comfortable , we all had good sleep therethe fire place in the living room made for a very relaxing timemake sure you understand that the house is off-grid, with everything that comes with being off-gridnormally this wouldn't be an issue for me but i did find that over winter it was very difficult to warm up the sleeping areasCleanliness:
the house is very clean and has everything you needthe only downside to that is there are quite a few restrictions on what appliances can be used and how long heating can be used in the bedroomsbeautiful gardens, lots of seating, river to splash in and gorgeous clean housethe property was just beautiful and the house was very cleannice house, lovely gardens, very quiet and peacefulHost:
all very relaxingmartina is a very lovely lady, she provided all the information we need, and she allowed us to pick fruit and vegetables in the gardenmartina is also a wonderul host and supplied us with delicious produce from the veggie gardenlovely host booked in with minimum of fussthe property was gorgeous, so relaxing and peacefulRead more reviewsLocation:
it felt like home straight away everything we needed so close to town beautiful gardens everything was lovely and clean
5. Castella Country Retreat (from USD 214)
This spacious, four-bedroom home is set on five acres (2.02 hectares) in a secluded valley and adjoins Kinglake National Park. Melbourne’s CBD is an hour’s drive away. The property is close to wineries, walking trails, Healesville Sanctuary, the Yarra Glen and Healesville Race Tracks and the Tarrawarra Art Gallery. There are two living areas in the home with fireplaces, TV, DVD and CD players and heating available. The kitchen has everything for daily cooking and has a dining table. There is also an outdoor barbecue available. Two of the bedrooms feature queen-size beds while the third and fourth bedrooms have two single beds each.
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explicit instructions on how to use everythingwe all had plenty of roomreally enjoyed the morning serenity and the afternoon treks to a winerythe fireplace was a blessing for we queenslandersthe beds were very comfortable and the amenities had everything we could hope for and loved the fireplaceCleanliness:
everything was as expected and the house was very clean and cozythe kitchen is well appointed and everything is nice and cleanit was very clean, the beds are comfortable and layout was ideal for the younger kidsa wonderful place to stay, easy to find, well equiped with every-thing we needed, very clean and comfortableHost:
amazing communication from the hosthaving the fire made it even betterhad such a good time thankyouwe all loved meeting boris & harry & saw numerous wombats & kangaroos & of course an abundance of bird lifethere were even toys for the kids to play with!beautiful home, so much space and so cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
well presented property in a well located area with easy access to local sites and venuesan easy drive only about 15 minutes out of yarra glenthis palce is so close to many fantastic places yet just far enough away to be specialour kids loved boris and harry(the alpacas) a good place for a staythe kids loved the space and we loved the quiet
6. The Strawberry Farm Retreat - Yarra Valley (from USD 409)
The Strawberry Farm Retreat is a four-bedroom farmhouse set in a strawberry farm. The farm is close to Cherry Hill Orchards and many wineries. The property has a spa and infrared sauna room and a swimming pool and offers beautiful views. In season, pick blackberries, strawberries, and plums during your stay and enjoy fresh eggs from the farm. The property has five dams, lily ponds, and creeks and there is a Springfree trampoline for the kids to enjoy and there are board games in the house. There are also two barbecue areas. The living room has a Gaslog fireplace and Foxtel TV. The kitchen comes equipped with all necessary appliances, including a Nespresso coffee machine. The house sleeps eight people in four bedrooms with three bathrooms.
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the house was cosy and comfortable, great for a groupplenty of space for 7 of usonly negative is the children couldn't use the trampoline which they were looking forward tooincluding a delicious supply of strawberries!! plenty of room for our group of 6 adults and 2 kidsvery happy!Cleanliness:
the bathrooms were clean and there was plenty of hot water for us to sharehouse was lovely and spacious for 6 adults 2 children, views great looking across to the mountains and overall a really pleasant stayfantastic communication from dawn and pasquaHost:
the hosts were very accommodating and friendlyunfortunately for us we were too early to strawberry pickpascqua thankyou for the most delicious strawberries, gas bottle and even though very busy with the farm, nothing was too much troublethen upon arrival pasquale was so helpful getting us all set up!the view in the morning as the sun rises is just exquisitehad a fabulous girls weekend chatting by the fire and enjoying a spaRead more reviewsLocation:
also plenty to do in the area including the puffing bill, healesville sanctuary and emerald lakean absolutely beautiful property and only 30 minutes from the eastern suburbs of melbourneand the strawberries are to die forlovely bbq and outdoor area to take in the views of the regionwe had an amazing holiday here! the property is beautiful and has everything you need
7. Yarra Valley vineyard cottage (from USD 259)
This renovated two-bedroom cottage is set in a vineyard, within easy walking distance to wineries, eating places and concerts. The cottage offers beautiful views and is an eight-minute drive from Healesville and the arts community. The open-plan living and dining room features air conditioning, a fireplace and satellite TV. The Internet is available on the property. The open-plan kitchen features everything necessary for daily cooking. There is a back deck with an herb, vegetable and flower garden, and a laundry. Private wine tastings can be arranged. Both bedrooms feature queen-size beds and there is one bathroom, plus an outdoor shower.
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modern bathroom and kitchenreally comfortable beds toogorgeous, cosy cottage with everything we needed! very specialit's very clean and cosy which give you the warm drawing feeling right at your 1st step2 days later, the weather was really cold so we opted to get the heater going, and the place was equally cosy when neededCleanliness:
the cottage was spacious, clean and every detail had a classy feelcomfortable beds, and to be woken with views of vineyards and angus cattle was magnificentit is really clean, and in a very beautiful locationHost:
great hoststhe owner was very helpful and hospitableupon arrival at the cottage we were met by jennifer, and a wonderful spread of local fareour trip to melbourne is nicely completed with this propertythe owner, jenny, came to greet us on our 1st day and we could feel her great hospitalityRead more reviewsLocation:
a very pretty property in a great locationbeautiful little cottage located just outside of healesvillelots of vineyards and wineries all within a short distance in this beautiful yarra regionits a beautiful cottage on their rural property, surrounded by vineyards and livestock in the pasturesthe house has everything you could need and in a fantastic location close to some of the best wineries and healesville
8. The Orchard House - a quite country getaway (from USD 493)
Orchard House is a four-bedroom home set in a working orchard with beautiful views over the Yarra Valley with a swimming pool and spa. There are wineries and restaurants close by and the property is minutes away from Medhurst, Coldstream Hills, Yarra Yering Vineyards and Warramate. It is also a short drive to Healesville Sanctuary, Maroondah Reservoir Park and Hedgend Maz. There is a billiard room and three TVs on the property feature Foxtel and a BluRay player. The executive kitchen has everything necessary for cooking daily meals. A barbecue area is available on the property. The master bedroom features a queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom with spa bath. The other three bedrooms offer king-size beds.
Wine and beautiful views in Yarra Valley
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