Title: Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=38723078&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest Holiday home in Melbourne with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest ![Terrace/patio - Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest (Belgrave)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38723100/38723078/1ef529d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest (Belgrave)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38723100/38723078/f67b8c19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest (Belgrave)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38723100/38723078/efad01fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest (Belgrave)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38723100/38723078/ef35d6a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest (Belgrave)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38730000/38723100/38723078/8f04f9e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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 pool, open 8:00 AM to 9 PM, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/191800/191717/9789ca77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nightcap at York on Lilydale Mount Evelyn - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 357 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-13&endDate=2026-01-14&selected=191717&PinnedHotelID=191717&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7870000/7868200/7868138/535b5e25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Panorama Retreat & Resort Kalorama - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.2 Very good 104 reviews £67 includes taxes & fees 8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=7868138&PinnedHotelID=7868138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 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 not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No 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 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 \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Dandenongs \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Selby G190 Bushland Reserve \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Puffing Billy Steam Train \- 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Violet Larsen Reserve \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile #### 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 - ‪Earthly Pleasures Cafe - ‬15 min walk - ‪Grumbling Goose - ‬13 min walk - ‪Tecoma Charcoal Chicken - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest? ### What time is check-in at Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest? ### What time is check-out at Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest? ### Where is Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House in the trees We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The guidance beforehand about the driveway was very good. You really felt as if you were living in the trees. ##### David G. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianne L., Hillside Victoria 3 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden gem! Although our stay was only short, it was very enjoyable. The house is very well appointed with everything you would need for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Very clean & nicely decorated & modern. The video regarding how to navigate the steep driveway was very much appreciated! Check in was an easy process & great communication with the owners providing lots of information regarding the house as well as the local area. We would love to visit again in future! ##### Dianne L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan B. 25 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Belgrave stopover Very impressed, very friendly birds. ##### Alan B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julianne P. 10 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect escape! We absolutely loved our stay! The home was beautiful, stylish, comfortable and had everything we needed. One of the highlights for us was all of the beautiful birds that came to visit. We even had one cheeky possum come a d check out our BBQ! We have stayed in quite a few holiday homes, and this was one of the best! ##### Julianne P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### GREGORY S. 6 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Autumn in the Dandenongs We are over from wA. Our son and his wife are visiting from USA. Our other son and his partner came from Melbourne. The house and its surroundings outside Belgrave were perfect for our opportunity to reunite after 2 years of separation. ##### GREGORY S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenda G. 9 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exhilerating This property checked all the boxes. The location, the view, the birds, the coffee machine, the added comforts of which there are too many to list - the provision of pantry staples, bathroom accessories, firewood and bbq were appreciated and made our holiday relaxing. The tones and colours throughout the house are welcoming and homely. Loved it very much., thank you! ##### Glenda G. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This is a beautiful, quiet property set in the Dandenong ranges. It is close to Belgrave central with shops and amenities close by. The property itself is well provisioned (great coffee machine!) and has friendly wildlife waiting to be hand fed. Beds are comfortable and the property has been recently renovated and is well maintained. It could be a little cleaner (cobwebs in the corner ceilings of the rooms are easily cleaned!) but the important things (linens and the bathroom) were very clean. Communication from the owners was timely and clear. Overall a great stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fiona M. 28 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Special retreat This property was very well maintained. It had everything to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. It is only a 2 minute drive to shops and stores but you feel like you are miles away being in a forested area. Communication with the owner was excellent with lots of tips before we arrived. Was the perfect getaway place only one hour from Melbourne with a lot of activities within the area. A fantastic family holiday as well as just a quiet getaway. We will definitely be returning. ##### Fiona M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcus v. 24 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We love this place! We love the calm forest sounds, the views of trees, the birds that come to visit, the creek and park at the bottom of the hill. ##### Marcus v. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Great Southern Hotel Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Great-Southern-Hotel-Melbourne.h27851.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Travelodge-Hotel-Melbourne-Docklands.h3033860.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Gloucester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gloucester-Hotels.d7479.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Mercure Melbourne Southbank](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Mercure-Melbourne-Southbank.h898381.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Sopot](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sopot-Hotels.d500626.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [5 Star Hotels in Ubud](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Ubud-Hotels.s50-0-d12094.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels with Entertainment in Llandudno](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Llandudno-Hotels-Hotel-With-Entertainment.0-0-d5621-thotelwithentertainment.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Carlton Lygon Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Carlton-Lygon-Lodge.h4790050.Hotel-Information) > > [Space Hotel - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Space-Hotel-Hostel.h2100092.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Alford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alford-Hotels.d6025789.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Waverley International Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Waverley-International-Hotel.h3504259.Hotel-Information) > > [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Ovolo-South-Yarra.h63305062.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Radisson-On-Flagstaff-Gardens-Melbourne.h82772.Hotel-Information) > > [Quincy Hotel Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Quincy-Hotel-Melbourne.h57242156.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Melbourne.h23775.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Melbourne.h845390.Hotel-Information) > > [Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Atlantis-Hotel.h864494.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Melbourne-Airport.h12401.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Old Town Nice](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Old-Town-Nice-Nice-Hotels.0-n6004587-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Comfort Apartments Royal Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Royal-Gardens.h425401.Hotel-Information) > > [HOVIMA Santa María](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Adeje-Hotels-HOVIMA-Santa-Maria.h1382894.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from London (LHR) to St. Thomas (STT)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/stt/london-to-st-thomas) > > [Flights from O'Hare Intl. to NYC-All Airports](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/ord/nyc/chicago-to-new-york) ### Cars > [Car hire in Puerto de la Duquesa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Puerto-De-La-Duquesa.d3000373118.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Packages ---