Bonza View - Great Places to Stay - Mt Dandenong / Kalorama
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Bonza View
$225 to $350 per night for a couple

Bonza View


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Hosts: Jordan and Vivienne Carter
Address: 26 Bonza View, Kalorama VIC 3766
Tel: (+613 or 03) 9728 8887
Fax: (+613 or 03) 9728 8977
Mobile: 0416 000 092
Email: bonza@bonzaview.com.au

Property Setting: Located on the on the north west face of Mt Dandenong, 5 minutes to the summit or to the village of Olinda.

Hours/KMs from Melbourne: 50 mins / 45km (Melway map 52 H9)

A stay in one of the B&B Apartments at Bonza View, nestled on top of Mt Dandenong, is like having your own private, luxury observatory.

Sip your favourite drink while soaking in a hot tub with 180 degree panoramic views from the Yarra Valley all the way to the city skyline and Mt Macedon beyond. By day observe the changing weather roll across the landscape and spot airborne passersby such as hot air balloons, eagles and planes. In the evening picture postcard sunsets are followed by a carpet of brilliant, sparkly, night lights beneath starry, moonlit skies.

Property Description:
The bold, modern four-storey building rises through the forest on the edge of Mt Dandenong. There are two fully self contained, guest apartments on the top "penthouse" floor, which, because of the steep terrain, is actually at street level providing easy, private access direct to each apartment. As you might expect, glass is everywhere so you can live and sleep in the view. You can even bathe in the view. Each apartment features a hot tub on a covered, corner balcony, with glass balustrades.

The two-bedroom apartment is 10 squares in size and the single-bedroom apartment is 6 squares. Both are furnished and decorated to match the contemporary architecture and the walls are adorned with a gallery of paintings and photos by local artists including your host, Vivienne Carter.

Special Features:
Bonza View has annual competitions for best photo or drawing by a guest. There is also a catalogue of photos of the view, from which guests can order prints.

Massages are available by arrangement.

The forest location of Bonza View offers wonderful walks from the doorstep. A 5-minute forest walk leads to Veranda View café, overlooking the other side of the ridge to the Silvan Reservoir and Warburton Ranges. In the other direction a hearty 30-minute forest walk leads to Sky High restaurant at the summit. And there are much longer forest walks to suit enthusiasts.



Number of Units: 2
Maximum number of Guests: 4 & 2 respectively
Bathroom Facilities: One bathroom in each apartment
Suitable for Children: Yes
Disabled access: Limited
Smoking restrictions: No smoking inside
Guest Pets Allowed: No
Resident Pets: No
Check In/Out: In 2.30pm / Out 12 noon

Description of Rooms/Units:

The top floor of the building is divided into two corner apartments, each with a balcony with a hot tub.

The larger apartment has two bedrooms with queen size bed. Between the bedrooms is the bathroom with a walk-in shower with a grey marble pebble floor. One bedroom overlooks the hot tub and the sweeping view and the second bedroom has an outlook to the front garden. The living area is furnished with a large dining table, sofa and armchairs. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking the supplied breakfast provisions.

The single-bedroom apartment also has a comfortable living area with kitchen and dining facilities. The bedroom has a queen size bed. Both rooms have excellent views and sliding doors onto the balcony. The bathroom has bath with a shower overhead and a window to the view.

Both apartments have television with Foxtel and DVD player. Internet access is available on request.
Corner balcony with hot tub
Visiting cockatoos


Breakfast: Breakfast provisions for guests to prepare themselves include bacon and free range eggs, cereal, juice, bread, jams and spreads, snack foods, organic Jasper plunger coffee and loose leaf tea as well as instant coffee and Twinning teabags.
Dining Options: There are many restaurants 5-10 minutes drive. Sky High Restaurant offers evening diners a free, pick-up & return, stretch limo service. Or dine in and enjoy the view. A number of local restaurants deliver or you can self cater.
Guest BBQ Facilities: Enquire for details


Please confirm tariff with hosts prior to reservation.

Tariff: (per couple)
Weekends: $550 for two nights. Saturday on its own $350.
Friday or Sunday single night booking $275. Two nights (Thu/Fri or Sun/Mon) $450
Midweek (Mon-Thu): $225 for one night. $390 for two nights. $420 three night special.
For an extra couple in the two-bedroom apartment - add $100
Extra child $50. Infant no charge.
(Note: Industry practice is that weekend rates apply to public holidays)
Minimum Stay: No
Deposit: Credit card details
Cancellation Terms: Less than 7 days' notice - 50% of total booking charged. Less than 72 hours' notice - full amount charged.
Credit Cards Accepted: Visa, MasterCard


Multi level building Apartment interior
The view Curious kookaburras
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