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Sanctuary Park Cottages

4.0 star property
Cottage in Badger Creek with a full-service spa and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Consider a stay at Sanctuary Park Cottages and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Treat yourself to a Thai massage at the onsite spa. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a hot tub, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Spa
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Sunset Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Lakeview Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Cedar Lodge Cottage | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Cedar Lodge Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Honeymoon Cottage | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Honeymoon Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Washer/dryer
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Birchwood Cottage | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Birchwood Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Conifer Cottage

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
LED TV
Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Washer/dryer
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

House, 4 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
85 Badger Ave, Badger Creek, VIC, 3777

What's nearby

  • Healesville Sanctuary - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Four Pillars Gin - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Rochford Wines Yarra Valley - 7 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Domaine Chandon Green Point Winery - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Mount Donna Buang - 39 min drive - 16.5 miles

Getting around

  • Emerald Station - 34 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sammys Charcoal Chicken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mare Coffee Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beechworth Bakery Healesville - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spinner's Souvlaki Bar and Grill - ‬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.

Sanctuary Park Cottages

Cottage in Badger Creek with a full-service spa and a seasonal outdoor pool
A full-service spa, spa services, and a microwave in a common area are available at this cottage. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a refrigerator in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and express check-out are onsite. All 6 accommodations boast deep soaking tubs and offer kitchens and washers/dryers. Balconies and iPod docks are standard, as are LED TVs with DVD players.
Sanctuary Park Cottages offers 6 accommodations with iPod docking stations and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 4-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 50-inch LED televisions come with DVD players. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the cottage's full-service spa. Services include Thai massages. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • In-room massages
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Thai massages

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 6 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property provides breakfast provisions once per stay, consisting of cereal, milk, tea, coffee, bread, and spreads. Additional items are available for surcharge.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from December 23 to February 28
Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Sanctuary Park Cottages House Badger Creek
Sanctuary Park Cottages Badger Creek
ctuary Park s Badger Creek
Sanctuary Park Cottages Cottage
Sanctuary Park Cottages Badger Creek
Sanctuary Park Cottages Cottage Badger Creek

Frequently asked questions

Does Sanctuary Park Cottages have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:30 AM–4:30 PM.

Is Sanctuary Park Cottages pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sanctuary Park Cottages?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Sanctuary Park Cottages?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sanctuary Park Cottages?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Sanctuary Park Cottages located?

Situated in Badger Creek, this spa cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Coranderrk Nature Conservation Reserve and Healesville G158 Bushland Reserve. Healesville Sanctuary and Badger Creek Bushland Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Sanctuary Park Cottages Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely place to stay, my kids loved the open area as we're from a rural area
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved staying here, comfortable and quiet. Beautiful surroundings and not too far away from things. Private and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very Quiet set back from the road so all you can hear is Nature. Cottage had everything we were after for a relaxing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
No real complaints besides not having WIFI when listed as having it.. With very little phone reception this was annoying. Bed was okay but nothing special needs an update. Apart from that its was great.

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
all good

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
While the cottage itself was as it is portrayed in the photos online, the surrounds of the property were not as we expected. We booked this cottage as the property had a playground however, it looked incredibly unsafe. With exposed nails, no safety chain on the baby swing and a very sad looking sandpit (with minimal sand), my little boy was not able to play on it. The property advertised a minimum breakfast supplied in the cottages (bread, spreads, milk) for which we found out the following morning when we contacted the owners, they were no longer supplying. There wasn't even any oil, salt or any other basic supplies that we have found in other properties around the yarra valley. A self contained cottage should at least have that provided.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
All in all we had a good stay there. Honestly, the cabins have seen better days and were a bit rough round the edges but, it was fully equipped for a family to stay (only 2 of us) and had pretty much all we needed. Beds were comfy, everything worked and thank god there was enough heating as it was FREEZING COLD down there. It is a bit tricky to find at first off badger rd. I would not like to be arriving at night and having to find the entrance! If there was one thing i would have liked, it is Wifi. Its ok to be in the middle of nowhere for a break (and this place really is) but the wifi was badly needed. If you have no reception you are truly stuffed. I would book again if we ever had to go back for cross country. Note, food delivery is impossible but, there are some great places in Healesville and there is also a coles
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was our first stay, we had a great time and love the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our second stay at Sanctuary Park in 3 months, we do like it there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Really great!

Really great spot! Loved the sunset cabin and the bonus loaf of bread, jams and milk! Will defo be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and nice accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked how it was a family feeling but also a holiday feeling as well Definitely would recommend to anyone and surely will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beautiful cottage on a lovely and quiet block. Nicely warm with the wood fire and reverse cycle air conditioner. The provision of bread, milk and spreadables was wonderful, and the full kitchen was very handy. I would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was spacious, clean and well-kept. Beds were very comfortable. We had a relaxing time with friends and it was so easy to clean up after ourselves too. It was nice of the owner to provide milk, bread, and a bowl of butter/jam in the fridge and personally take care of missing bulbs. We waa excellent at communicating and replylied promptly. I would highly recommend to everyone.

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Private and romantic, loved the open fire and spa. No wifi was only downfall for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was lovely. It was clean and neat and made our stay very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property lives up to its name... A sanctuary indeed! The grounds are picturesque and peaceful - we spend a fair bit of time just walking around and sitting at the lily pond. Our cottage was rustic and charming, bed was super comfortable and the spa a lovely way to end the day. Will definitely be back for a longer stay

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy, comfortable cottages, great little farm like stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had such a great time staying here. Everything was as described and the service was above our expectations. Super close to everything we wanted to see in Healesville. The cottage and grounds it self was super cute, goats and bunnies, a beautiful lake and a wonderful view. When we visit Healesville again this will definitely be our accomodation choice! Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

3 Night Getaway - PERFECT !

This was a birthday gift for us both, and it was just perfect. We had cabin No. 6, called the Loft, it was basically a 3 level open plan inside wood cabin. There was a kitchen and lounge at the bottom, with TV and log glass front fire (lots of firewood provided), mid level was a large 2 person spa, and top level was the bedroom (bed very comfy). Top / bedroom level had a bathroom with shower (good temp and pressure), the Bottom level had a toilet (plus washing machine and dryer). Kitchen had everything you would need for a few nights - we had breakfast in (some basics are provided), lunch out, and then brought something back for dinner - plus a bottle of wine each night ! Oven and microwave are in the kitchen. From the verandah you can look out across a nice expanse of grass down to the large pond. Rabbits & various birds around the grounds. 5 min drive to Healesville Sanctuary, 10 min max into Healesville town - enough shops / cafes / pubs / restos to keep you happy. Owner (Grant) ~ very helpful and always available if needed. Highly recommended property by us for sure. Thank you Sanctuary Park Cottages for a great stay ! - Regards, Geoff & Louise
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute cottage. Beautiful lodge, loved the fireplace and spa!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Will be back!

This place was fantastic, and we will definitely come back! There are 6 cottages on the grounds, close by to each other (but each private). Would be great for a large family/ friends get-together to hire them all out. Cottage 1 is most private w views over small paddock, then cottage 2 and 6. We stayed in cottage #2 (sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms, but there was just 2 of us) and it was perfect. Rustic country cabin vibes. Log fireplace that you can light with supplies left for you. Fully equiped kitchen so you can prep all meals. Comfy. Big spa bath (bubbles didn't work, but great to soak in). An array of DVDs and games for use. A great welcome book with information. Beautiful grounds to walk around. And only 5 minutes from the heart of Healesville. Fantastic communication. Oh, and also continental breakfast supplies + tea/coffee and 1L fresh milk provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Liked: Communication
We had a nice break, but property was very outdated and run down, stains on the couches and smelt musty. Needs to be renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Seona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quiet location, tidy and clean cottages with everything you need supplied.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

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