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Rustic Refuge Guesthouse in Kalorama provides adults-only accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi. The bed and breakfast provides a hot tub and a shared kitchen. All units comprise a seating area and a fully equipped kitchenette with various cooking facilities, including a microwave, a toaster, a fridge, and kitchenware. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available daily at the bed and breakfast. Guests at Rustic Refuge Guesthouse will be able to enjoy activities in and around Kalorama, like hiking. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Dandenong Train Station is 21 miles from the accommodation, while Chadstone Shopping Mall is 23 miles away. Essendon Fields Airport is 32 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews
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Guest review summary
This is an automated summary based on 39 reviews from the past 12 months.
Guests loved the beautiful <b>location</b> and praised the generous <b>breakfast</b> offerings. The host was frequently commended for being friendly and helpful. <b>Room comfort</b> received mixed reviews, with some guests noting <b>bed comfort</b> issues. Room soundproofing was a concern for a few guests.
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Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.0
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Samantha
    Australia Australia
    So well kept and extremely welcoming. We also enjoyed the amenities provided.
  • Anika
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful and serene environment with charming decor. The bed was deliciously comfortable and a soak in the claw foot tub was divine. The host was very kind and helpful. Overall can't praise up this get away enough.
  • T
    Australia Australia
    A great quiet location. Rod is a great host. Very comfortable bedrooms.
  • Morris
    Australia Australia
    Loved the atmosphere, decor and look of the Guesthouse. Very cosy bed. Host Rod very calm and friendly which added to our experience of our weekend.
  • Gabrielle
    Australia Australia
    Amazing location in lush forest surroundings. The house is charming and the room was very comfortable and well appointed.
  • Narelle
    Australia Australia
    Rob was accommodating and very helpful. The breakfast and snacks were better than what we expected. Fresh eggs and a choice between toast or muesli and biscuits. The decor in the room was cottage-like, which is what we wanted. Thank you for a...
  • Tina
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely enjoyed our stay here! I We loved the rustic old style home with all the furnishings. Rod was very nice and welcoming. A generous selection of breakfast items was provided to prepare breakfast of your choosing. I like that a personal...
  • Jann
    Australia Australia
    The privacy The open fire The generous breakfast Rod The rooms that had everything
  • Lee
    Australia Australia
    Lovely fire; Beautiful location; Well maintained property; In the heart of the mountains with so many things to do, see & go to.
  • Paul
    Australia Australia
    This little gem is tucked away in the middle of the Dandenongs - it takes a little effort to get there but the home and surroundings are worth the trip. The house is very charming and full of antique furnishings. Our room had a four-post bed and...

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Amenities of Rustic Refuge Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Free toiletries

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Laundry
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 1:30 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 3:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rustic Refuge Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Rustic Refuge Guesthouse

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rustic Refuge Guesthouse on this page.

  • Rustic Refuge Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Hiking

  • Room options at Rustic Refuge Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at Rustic Refuge Guesthouse is from 1:30 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • The prices at Rustic Refuge Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Rustic Refuge Guesthouse is 0.8 miles from the center of Kalorama. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Rustic Refuge Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • Breakfast to go