This is a lovely peaceful place. Our dogs and I enjoyed exploring the property. We said hi to the pigs and discovered a pond with water lillies in flower and ducklings. The bush around is lush and green. You forget how much you need this until you are there.

Love the property, the surroundings, the forest, friendly hosts and their 4 dogs. Went for walks from Kurth Kiln picnic area both days we stayed. Thoroughly enjoyed it, so did our dogs. There are nice restaurants nearby too. Thank you Aukje and Arthur for a lovely stay.

We had a lovely farm house stay at trickle hill with Aukje proving to be a knowledgeable guide about the area. The unit is quaint and has everything you could need to enjoy your stay 😊

A peaceful little cottage far from the main road and surrounded by forest. Nearby IGA is new, excellent for groceries.

What a little gem! Arthur, Bailey, Morph and Grizzly met us soon arrival. Arthur was very welcoming and knowledgeable about all things local. The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped. We had a great stay and hope to go back one day. Beautiful spot.

Very welcoming, and a great few days to relax and take the dog bushwalking.

We loved our stay at Trickle Hill.. the hosts were very welcoming and accommodating, greeting us when we arrived and providing friendly access to the animals, which the kids had a ball with :) very quiet secluded location with private track down to a small creek/waterway. Well worth checking out if you need some R&R.

We really appreciated the flexibility and generosity of our host She is a terrific communicator who went out of our way to accomodate us.

The property and hospitality was everything we were hoping for. Quiet and secluded while still being close enough to shops and restaurants. Hosts were extremely accomodating, sharing local knowledge and they were even ready with a generator when the power went out (luckily we didn’t need it). Definitely choose this place as your next stay!

Thanks for having us at your property, we loved exploring the bush with our dog and enjoyed having a warm fireplace to come home to. The location and amenities were more than enough and a hot shower at the end of a cold day was a great way to wind down.

Thanks for having us at your property, we loved exploring the bush with our dog and enjoyed having a warm fireplace to come home to. The location and amenities were more than enough and a hot shower at the end of a cold day was a great way to wind down.

The property and hospitality was everything we were hoping for. Quiet and secluded while still being close enough to shops and restaurants. Hosts were extremely accomodating, sharing local knowledge and they were even ready with a generator when the power went out (luckily we didn’t need it). Definitely choose this place as your next stay!

Great communication and really nice place to stay. Loved the dogs. So cute. My dogs enjoyed there time here.

This property is not 5 star That is it's charm Comfortable and clean with all you need It is the rustic feeling and closeness to nature that allows you to unwind and totally relax. A complete change. I was sorry I could not stay longer

A lovely little cottage to relax with my partner for a few days

Myself, my partner and our 4 week old baby ventured to this property for a 2 night country escape and we couldn’t be happier or more relaxed. The owners were beyond lovely and helpful, the dogs were a huge plus and super friendly and the tranquil, green setting and clean, lovely property with everything we needed was just what we wanted after the last couple of years. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much for having us Aukje and Arthur.

A quaint and quirky little place with everything you need for a relaxing getaway. We loved the birds, trees, atmosphere and privacy. But it's also so close to Cockatoo and the little villages, gardens and sights of the Dandenongs. Contrary to the advice on Stayz, we did get internet connection. And having Netflix was another nice surprise!

Fantastic place, kind hosts and super friendly doggies

We were greeted by the lovely owners, who gave us a tour of the property and provide us with all the resources we needed to light fire. Inside the converted shed, it was magical. We felt really in nature and forgot all about the CBD. It was clean organised and had ll facilities we needed. For the time that we required WiFi, we used hot spot - signal isn't great inside but this too be expected due to the location. The fire is essential and must be kept running before you head too bed - the back room became slightly cold around 6am but easily fixed with adding an log! We honestly had the most amazing weekend, we would certainly reccomend this to anyone looking for a Country Getaway!

What a beautiful, peaceful and relaxing holiday my partner and I had. The kookaburras were singing at 8pm and early in the morning. The fresh air was invigorating and the hosts were down to earth, helpful and friendly. This property is full of heart and beauty. Be sure to head here for a retreat away from the busy day to day world that we live in. Escape and enjoy every moment. Be sure to play and pat the gorgeous friendly dogs. Thank you for having us stay : )

The stay at Trickle Hill was quiet, serene, and relaxing. If you like dogs, this is a great place to stay. Out of our 7 mornings there, 4 of them had some, or all 4 of the pups greet us either before we'd stared our day, or when we were heading out.The cottage is secluded, mostly, so it feels very private, and was perfect for a couple who needed space and quiet from our busy lives. The frogs are something else! If you can't stand frogs croaking all day and night, don't stay here. My husband and I were highly amused, and it was a nice change to the sirens and hooning we're used to. Turns out frogs don't sleep, so you'll hear them all night and day!Among the native animals we saw/heard were Gang Gang Cockatoos and Rosella's. It was exactly what we needed, and given an opportunity, we would love to return.

We had the best time at Aukje’s & Arthur’s. They made us feel so welcome at their little piece of paradise. Our Grandson loved interacting with all of the animals. Bailey was his favourite. He just wants to go back every time he comes to visit now. Thank you too for showing him how to gain confidence with feeding the horses. Which he loved doing. The cottage is beautiful & so peaceful. It had everything you could possibly need & a whole lot more.

We had such a lovely time away staying at Aujke’s cottage on her lovely property in Cockatoo. It was spotlessly clean, and provided the perfect base for some gorgeous walks and a visit on Puffing Billy. We’ve visited this area many times over the years, but Aujke had some great recommendations in terms of bush walks and picnic spots to try, as well as food and restaurants. We really enjoyed our stay and felt very welcomed and comfortable- will definitely book again! Thank you!

Friendly hosts, comfortable accommodation and beautiful surrounds. The kids enjoyed playing with the dogs and meeting all of the animals. A great place to relax and unwind.

We loved our few days in Cockatoo. The property is stunning, the dogs are delightful, Aukje and Arthur are lovely and we recommend it for a bush retreat. Could not believe we were still in Melbourne! Thanks for a great stay!

Great for a getaway in tranquil place.

We enjoyed the lovely property set in a tranquil forest farm. Very peaceful. The cottage is well presented and has all the amenities you might need. The hosts were friendly and helpful and recommended day trips. The dogs there are fun and playful. A really nice experience.

My friend and I stayed here for 3 nights and absolutely loved it! The house was super private, had everything we needed and is surrounded by bush. Aukje and Arthur were incredibly welcoming and helpful. The location of the property is ideal, a 20 minutes drive from pretty much everything! Thanks for an amazing stay.

Cosy, peaceful cottage, friendly dogs and friendly welcoming hosts. Our elderly dog seemed to like it too, which was a relief as she hasn't always liked other places we have stayed at, so we relaxed too. The bush walk on the property down to the creek was a chance to feel surrounded by bush, and several good cafes were only a short drive away. My adult children recommend the Pizza at Gembrook as being very good, and were delighted with their breakfast choices at Emerald cafes.

Lovely friendly hosts. Cottage was easy to stay in and our dog found everything interesting - she enjoyed meeting the host dogs!