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The Otway Haven; rainforest, logfire, nature and relax. THA Award Winner 2024.

The Otway Haven; rainforest, logfire, nature and relax. THA Award Winner 2024.

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, travel crib
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of The Otway Haven; rainforest, logfire, nature and relax. THA Award Winner 2024.

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

Tanybryn, VIC
  • Popular LocationGreat Otway National Park3 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Cable Station Museum15 min drive
  • Popular LocationWild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve17 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Waterfront18 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 4
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

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 Otway Haven; rainforest, logfire, nature and relax. THA Award Winner 2024.

The Otway Haven, just 15 minutes from the Great Ocean Road and 20 minutes from dining, groceries and retail at Apollo Bay, it is the ideal place for a restorative getaway or as a base to explore the region.

** Victoria's Luxury Cottages of the Year for 2024 as selected by Travel and Hospitality Awards **

The luxury accomodation at The Otway Haven is peaceful, quiet and private, set in gorgeous gardens, and surrounded by rainforest and farm paddocks. Guests are delighted with the serenity, tranquility, the fresh air and the birdlife and wildlife.

Boutique in design yet rich in detail and amenity, the light-filled interior is introduced by a secure entrance into a lovely living and dining area nestled beneath a vaulted ceiling, with a cosy log fire and highlight windows capturing glorious views of ancient rainforest trees.

Both bedrooms have luxury queen beds with electric blankets, four pillows, doonas, quilts and spare blankets, and copious storage and clothes hanging space. One bedroom has a smart TV with satellite access to hundreds of television and radio channels, and free access to streaming services such as Netflix, Apple TV and Prime Video. There's also a porta cot and a child's secure dining chair.

The living area has seating for two and dining for two and hence the place is best suited for a couple, or a couple with younger children; a warming log fireplace with free unlimited firewood and firestarters provided. There are board games, a small library, binoculars for birdwatching and an umbrella.

The bathroom has a shower and hip bath, along with waffle shawl robes, Egyptian cotton bath towels, soaps and shampoos, and a hair dryer.

The kitchen comes with complimentary provisions such as cereals, oats, fresh milk and jams, teas, Nespresso coffee pods, oils, mustards and so on.

Just bring your own food, and we’ll provide the rest:

A full kitchen with gas oven, grill and hob
Microwave
Fridge and freezer
Juicer
Pressure cooker
Kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine and milk frother
Plentiful crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, and so on.

There's also undercover carparking and bicycle storage available if you wish, an outdoor Weber BBQ with full LPG tank and all BBQ accessories, a petanque set, and a variety of bicycles to borrow for both adults and children.

The Otway Haven is:

One minute to the Great Otways National Park.
15 minutes to Skenes Creek, the Great Ocean Road and local beaches.
15 minutes to waterfalls and walking and hiking paths.
20 minutes to Apollo Bay and Forrest.
60 minutes to Lorne.
80 minutes to the Twelve Apostles.

Please note that while we are super pet-friendly, we do need you to discuss with us any pets you plan to bring before you book as we have sheep and alpacas in neighbouring paddocks. If you bring a pet, even if your booking states you are, but have not discussed it with us before booking, we may not be able to let your pet stay.

Property manager

Laurence Wade

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
2 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please contact us about your pet/s BEFORE booking.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs are available on request at the property

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Otway Haven Rainforest Nature Relax
The Otway Haven; Rainforest Nature Relax
The Otway Haven; rainforest nature relax.
The Otway Haven; rainforest, nature and relax. Tanybryn

About the area

Tanybryn

Located in Tanybryn, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Kennet River Koala Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Otway National Park and Wongarra Bushland Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 3 min walk
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 18 min drive
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 18 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 21 min drive
  • The Redwoods Otways - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chris's Restaurant & Villas - 12 min drive
  • Chris's Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Chris's Restaurant - 10 min drive
  • Great Ocean Drive - 14 min drive
  • Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Otway Haven; rainforest, logfire, nature and relax. THA Award Winner 2024. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Otway Haven; rainforest, logfire, nature and relax. THA Award Winner 2024.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Otway Haven; rainforest, logfire, nature and relax. THA Award Winner 2024.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Otway Haven; rainforest, logfire, nature and relax. THA Award Winner 2024. located?

This family-friendly Tanybryn vacation home is located in the mountains, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Great Otway National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Old Cable Station Museum and Wongarra Bushland Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stYy
We arrived late in the evening- we entered the cottage with a cute fire warming up the rooms, lights on and easy to find. Very well appointed within a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stopover
We could have had 2 nights! Such a beautiful area ! Lovely touch to have log burner fired up on arrival . Would stay again xx
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl J.

Liked: Cleanliness
International hosts
Our international guests were very impressed by the location and the abundance of colourful birdlife.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin in nature
We stayed there 1 night in our Great Ocean Road trip. The cabin is clean and comfortable. We love everything in the cabin especially the fireplace. The cabin is 15-20 minutes drive from Apollo Bay. We hesitated before we booked the stay but we are very happy of our stay and glad that we booked it. We can see Milky Way at night and a koala on a gum tree nearby in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect hideaway!
What a glorious property - filled with little touches to make it a perfect experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil
This property is an excellent place to stay. Tranquil, peaceful, and private. It was exactly as described. The owner accommodated our little dog and made the process very welcoming. We loved our stay and would come back again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

lucy f.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautifully appointed retreat
The owners have gone to great trouble to stylishly furnish the unit. It was a good location to start exploring the Otways We would just suggest 2 more dining chairs if accommodating 4 people (otherwise its really comfortable),and to replace the cutlery ( hard to butter toast with steak knives )and the dinner plates (huge!!) But its just a just a small thing compared to the lovely furnishings and surrounds More than happy to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect to unwind
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Perfect location to relax and ample of room for Miss Gracie (small dog) to run around without disturbing the owners. Thanks for a great couple of days away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay.
A lovely getaway, bonus you can bring your dog too. Beautiful views, cozy, perfect location. A wonderful place to read a book and explore the Otways and Great Ocean Road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Katherine V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Too overpriced. Small and space is not functional. Hard to walk in toilet & hard to open front door
The place was very small and not that functional. Lounge room was very small with no TV for chillout / relax area. The toilet was also very small, we could barely walk in without hitting our shins on the toilet bowl. It was very confusing on how to enter the property as there were sections that were closed off on the driveway. The property appears very old and not properly maintained, including all the utilities and utensils. The table tennis area looked very dangerous to enter, lots of rubbish surrounding the area and dust and dirt everywhere. I think the price was way too expensive for what it is and would not recommend it to anyone else.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022