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The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river

Riverfront vacation home with a sauna and a hot tub

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, stereo
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
You can look forward to a garden, a sauna, and a hot tub at The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Fireplace
The current price is ￥77,504
￥77,504 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

Add dates for prices

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.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

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View from property

Entire retreat in private rainforest with river. Sleeps20+

  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
The price is ￥173,610
￥228,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Entire retreat in private rainforest with river. Sleeps20+

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

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Victoria, Mount Dandenong

What's nearby

  • Dandenongs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • William Ricketts Sanctuary - 13 min walk - 1.1 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
  • Belgrave Station - 19 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hahndorfs Fine Chocolates - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Prosperina Bakehouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Mount Dandenong - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary Eats Cake - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪SkyHigh Bistro - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river?

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river on Oct 12, 2025 start from ￥77,504, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river located?

Located in Mount Dandenong, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. William Ricketts Sanctuary and Tree Fern Gully Track are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

6/10 Okay

Kelly P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
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