Ferny Hill Retreat, Emerald Victoria

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Ferny Hill Retreat, Emerald Victoria
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

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  • The entire place is yours
  • 129 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Ferny Hill Retreat in Emerald offers a one-bedroom apartment with a living room. The ground-floor unit features a terrace and a garden, providing a relaxing outdoor space. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, air-conditioning, and a fully equipped kitchen. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, outdoor seating area, and a children's playground. Convenient Location: Located 66 km from Essendon Fields Airport, the property is near Packenham Train Station (27 km) and Chadstone Shopping Mall (40 km). Activities such as fishing and hiking are available nearby. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its friendly host, excellent breakfast, and suitability for nature trips.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

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Accommodation Type
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Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leanne
    Australia Australia
    “What a lovely host and a beautiful little home away from home. Wished we had more time to explore all on offer.”
  • Jaswinder
    Australia Australia
    “Carmel was so friendly, she gave breakfast like tomato, bread , milk and had great breakfast with number of cereals, eggs even in the apartment there was salt, pepper, rock salt , sauces and butter and many other things were there as what every...”
  • Filip
    Australia Australia
    “Great location just outside of Emerald with lots of tranquility. Carmel was very welcoming and provides a great set up for a family stay.”
  • Isabelle
    Australia Australia
    “Carmel was the most gracious host. She’s filled every single draw in the house with everything you could possibly need on your stay - games, card games, couple connection games. There are birds right outside and the most beautiful fire pit. The...”
  • Vicki
    Australia Australia
    “Feeding the birds, lovely garden setting, fireplace, amenities - Carmel has thought of everything. Activities provided and books”
  • Marina
    Australia Australia
    “The host Carmel was very friendly and helpful. The unit was clean and had everything necessary for a pleasant and comfortable stay.”
  • Suzanne
    Australia Australia
    “- the location within the Dandenong Ranges.. great proximity to everything.. Emerald is adorable. - the cosiness of the house.. Carmel has thought of absolutely everything! (leave yr hairdryer & candles at home.. she's done that too). - Carmel...”
  • Trinette
    Australia Australia
    “Gorgeous quiet, cosy and comfortable place to stay.”
  • Barry
    Singapore Singapore
    “We loved the amenities and kitchen equipment, access to the garden and a meet & greet by Carmel, introducing the property.”
  • Tara
    Australia Australia
    “The warm welcome from Carmel was such a surprise after a long drive. The place is perfect in every way for both couples and families to stay.”

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 Carmel

9.9
Host review score
Carmel
Tucked away in a leafy setting, yet only minutes from Emerald's many cafes, shops and attractions, Ferny Hill Retreat is perfect for families, couples, creatives, writers and artists. UNWIND: Watch a movie snuggled up on the living room sofa, or laze in the deep soaking tub before slipping into your cloud-soft bed. Artistically decorated throughout, Ferny Hill Retreat offers FREE WIFI, Netflix and breakfast provisions, along with a fully equipped kitchen. Your private patio sits alongside a lush fernery. Yep, tinkling waterfall and all! EXPLORE: Warm yourself by the garden fire pit, or be swept away to an enchanted land - our Fairy Village is as much a hit with grownups as it is with the kids. Wander the garden paths to take in the quirky statuary or just grab a seat and feed the birds. You may even spot Eddie, our resident echidna wandering around. EXPERIENCE: The artistry and magic of Ferny Hill Retreat are hidden behind a bright green gate in Emerald. Less than an hour from Melbourne and only 5 minutes to Puffing Billy, this whimsical holiday rental can be yours for a weekend, a week or longer...
Hi, I’m Carmel and I love having guests stay at Ferny Hill Retreat. Sharing the beauty of Emerald and the Dandenong Ranges is a genuine pleasure. Born and raised in Melbourne, I caught the travel bug after completing university and have done a fair bit of globe-trotting since. I'm into all sorts of things: gardening, reading, meditation, interior design, nature, writing, country drives, travel, art galleries, social media, movies, geeky stuff, dining out, friends, family and making a mess in my art studio. So that's a snapshot of yours truly. It would be lovely to have you stay at Ferny Hill Retreat. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
Emerald is such a beautiful place it's known as 'the gem of the hills'. It's a stunning little village in the Dandenong Ranges, brimming with country charm and hospitality. Emerald Lake Park is a premiere attraction with BBQs, playgrounds, a pool, paddle boats, walking tracks, fishing, Environment Centre, model railway, café and a railway station for Puffing Billy. The famous Puffing Billy passes through the township and has three stations in Emerald—Emerald, Nobelius and Lakeside (in the park). The Emerald to Cockatoo recreational trail is ideal for walkers and cyclists. The trail is a comfortable 2.5hr walk that wanders through natural forest settings. Closer to home, you can take a 10-minute stroll from Ferny Hill Retreat to a little known lake where you can feed the ever-hungry ducks.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
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Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ferny Hill Retreat, Emerald Victoria in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.