Hidden gem, rustic + luxury, steps to Main Street

Sage is a little hidden gem, hand-built by local stonemasons and wrapped in garden views. It’s a 30-second walk to the cafés and wine bars of Main Street, and you can jump onto the Shiraz Trail from the end of the street. Two bedrooms with their own bathrooms, a gas fireplace for the cooler months and a fire pit for the evenings.

McLaren Vale, SA, Australia
4 guests
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Bedroom and laundry

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Kitchen and dining

  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Home safety

  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Free street parking

Location features

  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Honestly, this is the bit guests rave about. Main Street is a 30-second walk, so the cafés, bakery, wine bars, pub and supermarket are all on foot, and you can walk home from dinner after a few wines. You can jump onto the Shiraz Trail from the end of the street, the cellar doors are basically all within a 5-minute drive

Guest Access

You’ll have full and private access to: • The entire cottage • The lush back garden and lawn • Private Outdoor dining and BBQ area • Fire pit for evening gatherings • Driveway parking (plus extra space on the quiet street if needed)

Good to know

Sage is the kind of place that stays with you. This two-bedroom cottage was built by McLaren Vale stonemasons and is now a thoughtfully restored stay designed for couples, small families, wedding mornings or close friends. It’s comfortable, elegant, and quietly full of charm, with an open-plan layout that makes time together feel effortless. Each bedroom has its own bathroom and a comfy queen bed, and the home is set up to suit different kinds of stays. If you’re booking for two, we offer a lower rate with just the main bedroom prepared. Everything else in the cottage is yours to enjoy, of course, and if you’d like both bedrooms made up, just let us know ahead of time so we can prepare the space. For bookings of three or more, both rooms will be available by default. The living, dining and kitchen area opens up with large garden-facing windows that let the outside in. Light pours in from every angle, the kitchen has everything you need to cook, and the freestanding gas fireplace makes it a home you’ll want to sink into, no matter the season. Outside, the garden is full of life. The cafés, wine bars and food favourites of McLaren Vale’s Main Street are a 30-second walk from the front door, and you can jump onto the Shiraz Trail from the end of the street. There’s a reason guests say Sage is a feeling that needs to be felt. It’s more than a cottage, it’s a place that stays with you long after you leave. We know how important a getaway is, so we like to be not just an accommodation, but an experience, and a part of the trip you genuinely remember. We put a lot of thought into the small touches, and guests often tell us how much they love them. It’s honestly the part of hosting I love most.

Other Details to Note

• To offer the best value for smaller groups, pricing is based on the number of guests. Please make sure you put in the correct number of guests when you book, so we can set the cottage up for you and your check-in is nice and smooth. For bookings of two, the second bedroom will remain closed, which allows us to reduce costs by only servicing one room with our linen team. If you'd like both bedrooms set up, please let us know in advance and we'll happily organise this before your stay. • Sage is one of two historic homes on the property. It's the larger home, tucked privately behind our smaller one-bedroom cottage, The Station House. Both homes are fully self-contained and have their own private entrances and outdoor areas. • The driveway is shared with The Station House and has room for one car per cottage, with plenty of on-street parking on our quiet street for any extra cars. • Getting married nearby? I personally love hosting wedding mornings, because we have a lot of them in the Vale. Sage is a lovely spot for getting ready, and the cottage and garden have so many beautiful backdrops for wedding photography. • Both homes can be booked for the same dates, which gives you access to the whole property to yourselves. It's a lovely option for wedding or group stays. The Station House (our one-bedroom cottage) is listed under 'other properties' on our profile. • Check-in is self check-in with a smart lock, and I send clear instructions before you arrive. I'm a little obsessed with every stay being perfect, so message me anytime and I'll happily point you to my favourite cafés and cellar doors.

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There's a shared driveway with room for one car per cottage, and plenty of parking on the quiet street for any extra cars. Once you're here you won't need the car much.

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