Title: Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest Holiday home with kitchen, near Dandenong Ranges National Park ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38723100/38723078/1ef529d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38723100/38723078/8f04f9e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38723100/38723078/f67b8c19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38723100/38723078/efad01fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38723100/38723078/ef35d6a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Steep Creek Retreat, a serene haven nestled in the rainforest with views of Belgrave Lake Park. Feed birds on the verandah, unwind by the fireplace, or stroll through Monbulk Creek walks and explore nearby Puffing Billy. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest Welcome to Steep Creek Retreat, a peaceful oasis. You'll be treated to a warm and comfortable 3 bedroom house nestled in the rainforest, with views of Belgrave Lake Park, birds, alpacas grazing, and the most wonderful forest sights and sounds. Feed birds on the verandah, sit by the fire, relax in the bath, scramble down to the park and Monbulk Creek walks, or walk to Puffing Billy or Belgrave's bands, bars and night life. When you're here, it feels like another world. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34662400/34662388/2f74f35a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Violet - beautifully recrafted cottage for two Tecoma - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=34662388&PinnedHotelID=34662388&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88790000/88787000/88786974/9ad1dec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape to Nature Retreat: Relax, Connect & Unwind at Sherbrooke Forest. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Tranquil Hideaway in the Rainforest Melbourne Tranquil Hideaway in the Rainforest Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-37.917587,145.35762&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:x%7BkfFcdev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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gN5BFUJDyQElIgLsMUdcsCGjx68=) Belgrave, VIC #### What's nearby - Dandenong Ranges National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Dandenongs - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Puffing Billy Steam Train - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Sherbrooke Forest - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - 1000 Steps Kokoda Walk - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles #### Getting around - Belgrave Station - 10 min walk - Belgrave Station - 13 min walk - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Micawber Tavern - ‬2 min drive - ‪Tecoma Fish And Chips - ‬3 min drive - ‪Tecoma Charcoal Chicken - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Blacksmith - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest located? > Located in Belgrave, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Dandenongs and Dandenong Ranges National Park. Belgrave G186 Bushland Reserve and Puffing Billy Steam Train are also within 15 minutes. Belgrave Station is 10 minutes by foot and Tecoma Station is 25 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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