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# Brook Cottage: Private rainforest with river

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

At Brook Cottage: Private rainforest with river, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities, and a sauna. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

### Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8915 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Pet friendly
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
- Fireplace

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Brook Cottage: Private rainforest with river

Brook Cottage at The Fernglen Forest Retreat is a charming, pet-friendly hideaway surrounded by tranquil forest views. Designed for comfort and relaxation, it features two bedrooms, a modern kitchen, and a cosy slow-combustion fireplace. The master has a queen bed, the second a double bunk, plus a sofa bed for extras. A stylish bathroom with bathtub invites relaxation, while the veranda and peaceful setting make it ideal for couples, families, or friends seeking a serene escape.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach towels

### Pool/Spa

- Sauna

### Internet

- Available in the cabin: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed

### Bathroom

- 1.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Garden
- Porch/lanai

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming cats and dogs only
- One pet total (up to 218 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### 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: 915 square feet

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## 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

### 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 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

593963

## About the area

Located in Mount Dandenong, a neighborhood in Melbourne, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Cape Schanck boardwalk are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and Ripple Dandenongs Massage Day Spa and Beauty. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at State Basketball Centre, or consider a night out at Rochford Wines Yarra Valley. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne.dx178283)

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Mount Dandenong, Victoria

### What's nearby

- ![A nice little waterfall on Mt Dandenong. It's best to get off the track and climb up the waterfall for the best views and photos. (Can be super slippery and muddy when wet). ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124063/5618bb30-64cf-4cd3-bf2b-2a6537c68236.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dandenongs  
1 min walk \- 0.0 km
- ![Australia - Dandenong Ranges, Dandenongs are a set of low mountain ranges, Mount Dandenong, east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6126451/b7277852-8c04-4e68-9710-73bf01cf65c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dandenong Ranges National Park  
2 min walk \- 0.2 km
- ![Olinda](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526966479/4c582ef8-fec8-4fb0-8d99-51eced65969a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
William Ricketts Sanctuary  
9 min walk \- 0.8 km
- ![SkyHigh Mount Dandenong featuring café lifestyle and outdoor eating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150114/e95ea5fe-382a-438b-9baa-38f0abb95bef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong  
2 min drive \- 1.6 km
- Tree Fern Gully Track  
3 min drive \- 1.9 km

### Getting around

- Belgrave Station  
13 min drive
- Tecoma Station  
14 min drive
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)  
66 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

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## Brook Cottage: Private rainforest with river Reviews

## Reviews

9.4

### Exceptional