Sunrise Cottage at Mont du Soleil Estate

Cottage in Emerald, Dandenong Ranges, VIC, AU

99% Recommended•

2 people

No pets

Sunrise Cottage is part of the "Mont du Soleil" Estate and is situated in Emerald, in the heart of the beautiful Dandenongs. This is a truly unique property inspired by the buildings and grounds of Provence & Tuscany.

You’ll love the unique design and ambience of the property, the stunning views, the peace and tranquillity (located on 40-acre estate), centrally located in the beautiful Dandenongs; yet less than an hour by car from Melbourne CBD.

Visitors always comment on the amazing ambience of the property, unique architecture combined with outstanding scenery and views. As well as the abundant bird life (parrot's, corella's etc); there are domesticated animals on the property, (horses, alpacas, sheep, geese and cattle).

Whilst you will benefit from the peace and tranquillity of staying on a 40-acre (16Ha) property, your hosts Liz and Robert reside in the main house on the property, so you can be comforted from knowing that the Estate is constantly occupied.

Sunrise Cottage was featured on December 2024 Christmas special episode of Neighbours.

Photoshoots are NOT allowed in the Cottage, but we do host on the property. Please contact montdusoleil.com for details.

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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom

1 bed

1 bathroom

Air conditioning

Heating

Power

Details

Check in after 2:00pm
Check out before 10:00am
Weekday minimum booking: 2 nights
Weekend minimum booking: 2 nights

Cancellation Policy:

Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

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COTTAGE DETAILS
Sunrise Cottage is a self-contained cottage with a private terrace, sitting high on a hill providing breathtaking views of the Yarra Valley & Warburton Ranges, plus panoramic views of the estate. The property also features a fern-lined creek and outstanding remnant bush-land, including bountiful bird-life and beautiful Mountain Ash trees.

Whilst you will benefit from the peace and tranquillity of staying on a 40-acre (16 Ha) property, your hosts Liz and Robert reside in the main house on the property, so you can be comforted from knowing that the Estate is constantly occupied.

We provide "light" breakfast ingredients i.e. range of cereals, fresh bread and jam, lite (low fat) milk and beverages: tea, coffee and chocolate.

Kitchen has two induction cook-tops, combo microwave/oven, rice cooker, fridge; plus a wide range of cooking utensils.

(Please note that the Cottage and surrounding property is not suitable for children and we therefore only take bookings for 1-2 adults.)

THE LOCAL AREA
There are many things to do in the area including: walks and rides, wineries, cafes & restaurants and beautiful gardens.

There are National Parks to visit (Dandenong Ranges National Park is only 15 mins away) and numerous walks/bike trails to go on. In fact one walking trail is located literally 40 metres from your cottage (adjoins estate boundary). Details of walks are provided in your cottage.

Puffing Bill historic steam train line operates from Emerald, be sure to book ahead.

In Belgrave there is the Cameo Cinema complex, much loved by locals (15 mins away), containing in part an original "art deco" cinema.

Prices

Base Price $195 / night
Cleaning Fee $25

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Reviews (75)

99% Recommended

Roshni

28 Jun 2026

Such a beautiful winter escape at Sunrise Cottage at Mont du Soleil Estate. We absolutely loved the ambience and the thoughtfully curated décor—it was warm, cosy, and the perfect place to unwind. It h...as to be one of the best spots in Emerald to watch the sunset; the views were simply stunning. My fiancé and I truly loved our stay and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful and memorable getaway!

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Madeline

21 Jun 2026

Stunning property and accommodations! And the sunrise view added that extra touch of sparkle to the aesthetic of the room. Thank you for having us and for being so accommodating!

David

14 Jun 2026

Most beautiful sunrise view worth the trip

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This is the third property we have developed as owner builders. The property has been inspired by renowned owner built buildings such as Montsalvat in Eltham as well as Provencal and Tuscan architecture and gardens. The buildings have been built almost entirely from recycled materials to deliver a timeless quality. Liz is an artist and Robert has an engineering background and have combined their skills to build a uniquely designed environment. Sunrise Cottage and the other buildings on the 40 acre property face due North and hence have sunny aspects; plus outstanding views of the Warburton Valley set in the beautiful Dandenongs, (only an hour from Melbourne CBD). The property features a wide variety of bird-life plus domestic animals such as Horses, Alpacas, Geese and Cattle. All of these delivers a truly unique holiday experience for guests.

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Adventures on the Property

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Animals On The Property

The 40-acre property has cows, horses, ponies, sheep and geese around - plus the birds and wildlife that comes wandering by.

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Adventures Nearby

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Bushwalking

There is a walking trail literally 40 metres from your Cottage, (adjoins Estate boundary) details are provided in the Cottage. Dandenong Ranges are renowned for their beautiful walks. There are numerous trails in the immediate area.

Secret Lookout

A little secret on a back street, this view is incredible early morning when there's fog hanging in the valley.

Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk

This forest walk allows you to see the changing vegetation of the area. Admire towering Mountain Ash and Stringybark trees and lush ferns. Keep an eye out for wildlife including lyrebird living together with wombats, wallaby, echidna, possums and powerful owls. (6.6km return)

Rj Hamer Arboretum

A beautiful and expansive place to walk, hike, picnic and explore. The arboretum has a wide variety of bushland, lakes, ornamental trees and wildlife. We didn't manage a photo but we could hear lyrebirds calling the whole time we visited.

Sherbrooke Falls

Follow a track that meanders through an impressive forest containing the tallest flowering hardwood in the world, the Mountain Ash. Admire the lush ferns below and keep an eye out for the Lyrebird, which can often be seen within the forest. The falls are most remarkable after rain when the Sherbrooke Creek cascades over rocky outcrops. (2.4km return)