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# Brook Cottage: Private rainforest with river

Riverside cabin with kitchen and fireplace

## Photo gallery for 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. 

### Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8915 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Fireplace

£134

includes taxes & fees

3 Mar - 4 Mar

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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 transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- 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
- Up to 99 kg per pet

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### 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 

### 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 are 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 

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 that 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 on a river, this cabin is in Mount Dandenong, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. SkyHigh Mount Dandenong and Ripple Dandenongs Massage Day Spa and Beauty are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Westfield Knox and Caribbean Markets. 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.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283)

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Mount Dandenong, Victoria

### What's nearby

- ![SkyHigh Mount Dandenong showing 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 \- 1.0 mile
- ![Rod Laver Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159156/ef11c65d-90f4-49f8-a392-dcb18baedeaf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Rod Laver Arena  
52 min drive \- 29.6 miles
- ![Melbourne city in the night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159118/dcb61cc2-514b-4f7b-b5a2-46ac4bcb3a42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Crown Casino  
53 min drive \- 35.5 miles
- ![Melbourne Central](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2261/8c109e6b-58f9-4497-b4f8-661e52b9d346.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Melbourne Central  
53 min drive \- 32.4 miles
- ![Marvel Stadium featuring a sunset, a bay or harbor and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125921/3f7ac692-2aaf-4343-890b-142120907769.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Marvel Stadium  
54 min drive \- 36.2 miles

### 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

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