Quiet, Elevated,
Escape for the Weekend.

A 4 bedroom retreat (sleeps 8) with Melbourne's skyline on the horizon.

Living room with white sofas, orange throw pillows, a glass coffee table with books, and large windows showing autumn trees outside.

Perfectly placed in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, SkyRidge Vista makes an easy base for a family escape or a weekend with your favourite people — close to the region's best walks, wineries, and cafés, yet quiet enough that you may never want to leave the house at all. A bottle of Chandon waits chilled on arrival, ready to mark the start of a celebration, a reunion, or simply a weekend worth remembering.

A fire is laid most evenings, a Nespresso waits each morning, and Netflix is there for the nights you'd rather stay curled up than head out. Beds are dressed in 100% cotton linen, towels are thick and plentiful, and with free parking for up to five cars, even the biggest group arrives without a second thought.

Wander the garden paths out back, and you'll find the real magic isn't in the house at all — it's in the quiet of the forest, waiting to be noticed.

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A living room with a brown leather sofa, white and beige pillows, a round wooden coffee table with books and a decorative object, a large picture of a parrot on the wall, an artificial tree, and a window allowing natural light.

A cozy living room with a large wooden coffee table, white sofa with rust-colored pillows, and a glass-topped table. The background features large windows reflecting green trees.

A large shiny gold champagne bucket with the words "CUVÉE DE PRESTIGE CHAMPAGNE Du Louwis" printed on it, placed on a wooden surface. In the background, a small white vase with leafless twigs and a framed landscape painting are visible.

Close-up of a gray ceramic vase on a wooden surface.

A neatly made bed with white bedding and rolled towels on top, in a bedroom with a large window showing trees outside, a wooden side table, a lamp, wall art of mountains, and beige walls.

A neatly made bed with white bedding, a beige throw blanket, and dark towels on top, in a room with large windows and sliding glass doors leading to a balcony with trees outside, and a landscape painting hanging above the headboard.

A bedroom with a large bed featuring a light beige headboard, white bedding, and orange-striped pillows. Rolled towels are on the bed. There are large windows with sheer curtains, allowing sunlight to fill the room. A framed painting of birds on tree

A bedroom with a window showing trees outside, beige walls, a bed with a blanket and a stuffed tiger, a nightstand with a glass lamp and decorative items.

Living room with large window showing trees outside, contains a glass table with a plant, brown leather couch with pillows, and dining chairs around the table.

Kitchen shelf with storage canisters labeled 'sugar,' 'coffee,' and 'tea' in white containers with red text, and additional black and white containers on the counter below.

Living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall, a wooden media console, a beige leather sofa with pillows, a patterned throw blanket, a modern black floor lamp, a framed tree artwork on the wall, and air vents.

A stack of art and design books with two decorative ceramic bowls placed on top, set on a reflective surface with a background of blurred yellow and orange autumn leaves.

Close-up view of a decorative gold-colored round object with intricate floral and swirling patterns, attached to a beige fabric surface, with a twisted rope passing through.

Stacked firewood logs next to a brick fireplace and a wooden wall, with a black metal log holder on a wooden floor.

A small wood stove with a glass front, showing bright orange and yellow flames inside, with a handle on the right side.

View of a room seen through white French doors. Inside, a black table with plants on top and a large black mirror are visible. Outside is a garden with trees and a brick wall.

A spacious outdoor balcony with a metal railing, tiled floor, and a roof, overlooking a lush green forest with tall trees under a bright blue sky.

A backyard pond with a stone border surrounded by trees and bushes. The pond has a layer of small rocks at the bottom and the water reflects the sky. A small terracotta pot is placed at the edge of the pond near the stone border.

Decorative metal dragon sculpture on a stone wall of pond surrounded by green plants, with a window in the background.

A wooded forest pathway surrounded by dense green foliage with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

A forest path surrounded by tall trees and green ferns, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

A forest trail surrounded by tall trees with green foliage and some dry leaves on the ground, sunlight filtering through the branches.

A dirt path winding through a dense forest with tall trees and lush green ferns, sunlight filtering through the leaves.

Windows to the past

SkyRidge Vista was not built yesterday, and that is rather the point. The house has been restored rather than replaced — the original 1950s kitchen still stands with its red cabinetry and teal splashback, kept because some things were made properly the first time.

5 stars by real guests

“The perfect spot for a weekend away! Stunning views, beautiful house and gorgeous gardens. Lots of great recommendations from the hosts for things to do in the area as well. It felt magical and we really loved our stay here!”

— Jessica

“A truly spectacular property with a jaw dropping view. I would love to return here, it made my birthday celebration extra special.”

— Jami

“It was such a divine home. So beautifully thought out and restored. Wonderful fireplace, gorgeous rooms, stunning views. The walk through the woods was fantastic. Well supplied amenities right throughout. Such a delight-filled haven”

— Andrew

A Few Things to Know

Everything you need before you arrive.

SkyRidge Vista sleeps up to eight guests across four bedrooms, spread over two levels — the Skyline King, Kookaburra Queen, Emerald Queen, and Magpie Nest (Single Bed + Trundle). Each level has its own full bathroom, so there's never a queue in the morning.
SkyRidge Vista is designed for those looking for a quiet, elevated escape — a place to slow down and create real memories with family, loved ones, or your closest friends. It suits intimate gatherings and milestone celebrations best, rather than large parties. A Chandon waits chilled on arrival, ready for whatever brought you here.
Yes — celebrations are always welcome, kept intimate rather than a big party. A Chandon waits chilled on arrival, and if you let us know what you're marking, we're happy to help make the day feel special.
Yes — the property comfortably suits both families and groups of friends looking for a quiet, private stay.
A quiet kind of togetherness. Some weekends here are spent deep in conversation by the fire; others pass mostly in comfortable silence, each of you off somewhere in the garden with your own thoughts. SkyRidge Vista makes room for both — real connection with the people who matter most, and the space to simply hear yourself think for once. For friends who'd rather sit with the forest than fill every hour, this is exactly that kind of place.
On arrival: Chandon Champagne chilled and ready, fireplace laid with firewood provided.
Bathroom: Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, toilet paper.
Kitchen: Coffee, a selection of teas, biscuits, sugar, dish tablets, laundry detergent, paper towels, cleaning products.
Linen & extras: High-quality 100% cotton bed linen, Sonos sound system.
SkyRidge Vista sits at 633 metres in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, a short hour's drive from the city, with the dynamic skyline visible from the property. Most of the region's best-loved attractions — walking trails, gardens, wineries, and cafés — are just minutes away, making it an easy base for a day out and a quiet retreat to return to each evening.

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Vase Collection

$25.00

Fell in love with something in the house? Many of the vases and styling pieces will soon be available to take home during your stay. In the meantime, if something's caught your eye, just let us know and we can arrange it before the shop goes live.

Shoppable Items.

Fell in love with something in the house? Many of the vases and styling pieces will soon be available to take home during your stay. In the meantime, if something's caught your eye, just let us know and we can arrange it before the shop goes live.

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