The Fernglen Forest Retreat

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

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About this property

Essential Facilities: The Fernglen Forest Retreat in Mount Dandenong offers a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the outdoor seating area or enjoy the picnic area. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature garden views, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms. Additional amenities include a fireplace, barbecue, and streaming services. Convenient Location: Located 53 km from Essendon Fields Airport, the property is near attractions such as Dandenong Train Station (34 km) and Chadstone Shopping Mall (36 km). Hiking enthusiasts will appreciate the surrounding forests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

James
Australia Australia
“The location was perfect and the accomodation was incredibly neat and tidy. The fire and heating kept our stay nice and cozy during some colder weather.”
Jadconcae
Australia Australia
“Communication was fantastic robyn was delightful she made an terrible weekend fantastic”
Celina
Australia Australia
“A beautiful little oasis in the forest. Modern and comfortable and clean. Perfect for a private getaway.”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A brilliant location set in the forest. The lodge was very spacious and the heating, both fire stove and gas heater, were very warm and welcome. This is a very tranquil and interesting area particularly if you like to be close to nature.”
Claudia
Australia Australia
“Lovely interior, clean, modern. In the middle of the beautiful rainforest. Was lovely that kindling and bird seeds were provided.”
Kieran
Australia Australia
“The environment was amazing. Waking up and seeing a deer, wallabie and birds was unforgettable. The fireplace was an added bonus to the already great ambience.”
John
Australia Australia
“The location and peaceful atmosphere was stunning. The addition of a fireplace, and having birdseed made each morning special.”
Jessica
Australia Australia
“The cottage was cosy and clean. We didn't meet the owners but they were incredibly helpful in the lead up to our stay. The instructions provided were incredibly helpful. The location was lovely, isolated enough to feel relaxed but close enough to...”
Marijana
Australia Australia
“Location is amazing, the jacuzzi was hot and ready to jump in. The wildlife was so good…thanks for providing bird seed. That definitely was a highlight.”
Fiona
Australia Australia
“It felt like we were in the middle of a rainforest and it was so quiet”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Renee

8.4
Host review score
Renee
Fernglen Forrest Retreat is a paradise rain forest estate featuring 5 cottages. It is set on 7 acres of lush green native bush with a river, tree ferns and towering mountain ash, down a long winding driveway you’re transported into an idyllic forest paradise. If you’re wanting peace and quiet this retreat is for you. You can book one, multiple or all of the cottages, which will give you exclusive use of the entire estate including our onsite forest sauna and outdoor bathing area. Each cottage is unique in it's style and character and each caters to different group and groups sizes. Fernglen Forest Retreat is located only 2 blocks from Tatra wedding receptions. It’s also within a short drive to other wedding venues such as SkyHigh, Poets Lane, Lyrebird Falls, Nathania Springs, and Mist to name a few. This makes our accommodation perfect for wedding groups, as well as families and couples. Many brides take advantage of the stunning native grounds, with towering mountain ash as a backdrop for their photos. Should you be interested in hiring the grounds for a wedding or other function please contact us to obtain a quote. All cottages have free wifi available, and all have open fires with an unlimited wood supply.
Neighborhood overview The cottage is located in a idyllic, private and serene forest environment with it's own river and fully immersed within ferns and towering mountain ash. The Mt Dandenong and Olinda shops are only 2 kilometres away. Whilst on the mountain enjoy the many famous Restaurants, Gardens, Walking Tracks, Art Centers, etc. SEE GUIDE BOOK FOR The Cuckoo Restaurant. Sky High Lookout and Restaurant. Miss Marples. Pig and Whistle. Tatra Hut. Kelly's Bar. King Henry,s Restaurant . Dudley's. Dandenong Ranges National Park. Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens (Rhododendron Gardens). Mt Dandenong Arboretum. Nicholas Gardens. Cloud Hill nursery and gardens. Olinda Falls. Burkes Lookout. 1000 Steps. Silvan Dam Outlook.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 50 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
AUD 50 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

An additional charge of $25 per night will apply for guests arriving with pets.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to AUD 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.