With a stay at this vacation home in Melbourne (Mount Dandenong), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Dandenong Ranges National Park and Dandenongs. .This vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from William Ricketts Sanctuary and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Tree Fern Gully Track.
Dandenong Ranges National Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
William Ricketts Sanctuary - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Olinda Falls - 8 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Upwey Station - 16 min drive
Melbourne Belgrave Station - 19 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Montrose Fish & Chipperie - 9 min drive
Prosperina Bakehouse - 9 min drive
Skyhigh Dandenong - 4 min drive
Mary Eats Cake - 9 min drive
SkyHigh Bistro - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river
The Grand Lodge at The Fernglen Forest Retreat is a stunning limestone dwelling with 5 bedrooms (3 king, 1 double, 1 bunk, 1 sofabed), 2 kitchens, 2 lounges, 2 bathrooms and forest views from every window. The lodge comes with a 8 seat outdoor jacuzzi set among the ferns. You can relax by the indoor fires or soak in the unforgettable extra-large tub overlooking the rainforest. Outside you'll find stunning courtyards immersed in ferns and nettled under the windmill. No loud parties. STRICT NOISE CURFUEW 10 PM.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a hot tub and a sauna.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Renee
Languages
English, Swedish
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Porch/lanai
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
On a river
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
636197
The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Sam C.
9 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Working group retreat
The property was great for providing the perfect retreat for our working group, with excellent bedroom and living space arrangements and comforts