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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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Relax with a book (we have a huge library) or head out and explore the Otways.
This bedroom also has a Queen bed, and  a portacot and child's high chair.
The kitchen is fully equipped for whatever you wish to cook.
This deck has a Weber BBQ with full gas bottle.
The Otway Haven - two bedrooms, self-contained, with it's own private entrance.

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

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tanybryn, VIC
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Waterfront18 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre18 min drive
  • Popular LocationApollo Bay Harbour21 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 22 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please discuss your pet/s with us before booking.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Due to wildlife and farm animals, pets MAY be welcome, though we ask you to discuss with us before booking. We can't accommodate unannounced pets.
Park at the signed guest parking area. Walk up the brick/gravel path on your right. There are 6 steps and a path of 80 metres/one minute's walk.
Your guests are welcome e.g. to come for a BBQ. We ask they leave by 9p.m.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tanybryn

Located in Tanybryn, this holiday 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 waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Tanybryn, VIC

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 lb per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at The Otway Haven; rainforest, logfire, nature and relax. THA Award Winner 2024.?

As of 30 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Otway Haven; rainforest, logfire, nature and relax. THA Award Winner 2024. on 1 May 2024 start from AU$338.0, including taxes and fees. 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 for more accurate prices.

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.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Tanybryn holiday 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 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda F.

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

About the host

Hosted by Laurence Wade

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Laurence is an academic and Kate is a model. We travel frequently and have stayed in hundreds of short-term rentals around the world.

We love hosting. Our home was built with guests in mind, and has two separate, private, self-contained ares for guests to stay short or long term.

Why they chose this property

We are deep in the Otways rainforest National Park, and we love the rolling hills and waterfalls, the rainforest hikes, the abundant animal and bird life, and the turbulent weather. With no artificial light for many kilometres, our home is in a 'dark sky' area, ideal for astronomy, and we have a large telescope for lunar, solar and galactic observing.

What makes this property unique

Our home was architect-designed and is a beautiful series of connected pavilions cascading across the property, surrounded by exquisite gardens. It is a joyful place to live, work and host guests.

Languages:

English

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