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The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river

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Outdoor spa tub
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, stereo

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Mount Dandenong, Victoria
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine)
    ‪71 min drive‬

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About the area

Melbourne

With a stay at this vacation home in Melbourne (Mount Dandenong), you'll be steps from Dandenongs and 4 minutes by foot from Dandenong Ranges National Park. .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.
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What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • William Ricketts Sanctuary - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Upwey Station - 16 min drive
  • Belgrave Station - 19 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary Eats Cake - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pig & Whistle Tavern - ‬20 min walk

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 pet-friendly Grand Lodge is a limestone sanctuary with five bedrooms—three king, one double, one double bunk, plus a sofa bed. Enjoy forest views from two lounges, two kitchens, and two bathrooms. Outside, relax in private courtyards with an eight-person jacuzzi (additional $60 per stay)   , BBQ, and treetop terrace, or unwind by the fireplaces and oversized tub overlooking the rainforest. Perfect for families or groups seeking a tranquil escape. Quiet enjoyment only—no parties after 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.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

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

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 99 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no 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
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

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 indicated there is no 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

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kelly P.

We recently stayed at the Grand Lodge for a family girls’ trip. The location is undeniably beautiful — surrounded by stunning bushland and birdlife — but the property itself left us with mixed feelings.The driveway is steep, winding, and stressful. The groundskeeper was on site and blocked the driveway making us have to reverse up, which was almost impossible. The “charming brook” turned out to be an overgrown trickle, that most people couldn't access. I’m also glad we didn’t pay the extra for the unkept outdoor bath and sauna.The newer Windmill Lodge was clean, comfy, and nicely presented… until following the fire-lighting instructions smoked out the entire place. The older Jacuzzi Lodge, however, felt neglected: an unemptied dishwasher, dusty “brothel-style” lampshade, cluttered carport area and broken outdoor furniture and festoon lights on the ground all contributed to a forgotten, unloved vibe.On the upside, the birdlife was amazing, the firepit was a lovely gathering spot and the natural setting was peaceful — if you ignored the neglected gardens. With proper care, this place could be spectacular. Right now, it feels more like bush camping with a roof than a premium retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024