Book Arnica Views Summit Retreat in Mount Dandenong

Arnica Views Summit Retreat offers suites and self-contained cottages set on 2 acres of gardens. Each includes a fully equipped kitchen with a dining setting, an LCD TV, and a DVD player. Some suites feature a 12-foot stone fireplace and parquetry floors. All have a private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes, slippers, and luxury toiletries. The Coorabell Luxury Cottage includes a king bed and floor-to-ceiling forest views. The Barn Deluxe Cottage has a spiral staircase to a loft bedroom. The Manor King Suite includes a gas log fire and antique furniture. The Sunset Superior Queen Suite has an attic-style layout with views of the Melbourne skyline. Each suite includes a two-person spa bath.

Guests can cook in their own fully equipped kitchens, which include a fridge, oven, and basic cookware. Breakfast provisions are included in the fridge: bacon, eggs, yogurt, and cereal. For dining out, SkyHigh Observatory Restaurant is a 2-minute drive away and serves meals with city views. The Olinda Pub is a 5-minute drive and offers pub food. An Indian restaurant is also nearby in Olinda.

Each cottage has a private balcony or outdoor seating area with views of the gardens. The retreat offers free WiFi and a DVD player with a selection of movies. For relaxation, guests can use the two-person spa bath in each suite. The property also has a picnic area and outdoor furniture.

Arnica Views is on the summit of Mount Dandenong, within a 2-minute walk to SkyHigh Observatory and the William Ricketts Sanctuary. The Puffing Billy Railway is 13 km away. Melbourne city center is a 1-hour drive. Parking is free on-site. Burkes Lookout is a 5-minute walk and offers sunset views.

The retreat offers free WiFi, keyless entry, and express check-in/check-out. It provides smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and a secure parking area. Guests are offered a full refund if the property loses power during a storm. The caretakers are on-site but speak limited English. Late check-in is available with a lockbox code. The property has a no-smoking policy and only allows check-in 7 days before cancellation.