[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river Riverfront vacation home with a sauna and a hot tub ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103950000/103949400/103949334/d04d78bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103950000/103949400/103949334/3450ef91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103950000/103949400/103949334/726c04b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103950000/103949400/103949334/ba6fa3da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103950000/103949400/103949334/4d467796.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location You can look forward to a garden, a sauna, and a hot tub at The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 132153 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103818900/103818874/w4000h2998x0y0-00c5486e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire retreat in private rainforest with river. 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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 area Located on a river, this vacation home is in Mount Dandenong, a neighborhood in Melbourne. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Gemco Community Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens and Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Nunawading Basketball Centre, or consider a night out at Rochford Wines Yarra Valley. 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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](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Grand-Lodge-Private-Rainforest-With-River.h103949334.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Grand Lodge: Private rainforest with river Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam C. Aug 9, 2024 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 ##### Sam C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kelly P. Aug 28, 2025 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a9049870-0e6a-497c-abee-39f61f61cdd6-1756419139920.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/999c121a-c385-433f-9b74-c1e2682c0acf-1756419140969.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/29d25951-1a9c-4dfb-9bdb-54488a81132a-1756419139295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d0b49321-0dbc-44d4-bb9e-1bfbfce8f2e9-1756419138306.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kelly P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025