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Room
Well-equipped and stocked kitchenette.
Rainwater tanks for long hot showers.
and you are truly welcome - we love having guests at our beautiful property.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Breakfast available

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quiet One-Bedroom Rainforest Escape for Two with Late Checkout & No Chores

The Otways Nest

A private, one-bedroom rainforest retreat

Tucked quietly into the heart of the Great Otway National Park, The Otways Nest is a secluded one-bedroom cottage designed for couples seeking privacy, comfort, and a slower rhythm.

Surrounded by ancient rainforest, established gardens, and open paddocks, the Nest feels immersed in nature while remaining just minutes from the Great Ocean Road, waterfalls, beaches, and walking tracks. Birds are regular visitors, mornings are hushed, and evenings invite you to settle in and stay awhile.

This is a place for unhurried time together.

Why Guests Choose The Otways Nest

Award-recognised comfort and design, consistently praised for warmth, calm, and attention to detail

A deeply natural setting, with rainforest views and birdsong throughout the day

Walk-out departure, with no cleaning required and no checkout chores

No cleaning fees or hidden extras, just simple, inclusive pricing

Late 11:00 am checkout, so mornings remain slow and relaxed

Pet-friendly stays by arrangement, with thoughtful provisions for well-behaved companions

Everything here has been arranged to minimise effort and maximise ease.

The Living Space

The Nest opens into a bright, airy living and dining space designed especially for couples. There is comfortable seating, dining for two, classic board games, a small curated reading library, and binoculars for birdwatching.

Fast and reliable Starlink Wi-Fi is available throughout, should you need it, though many guests choose to switch off and enjoy the quiet.

Bedroom

The bedroom features a plush queen bed dressed in premium linen, with luxury pillows, electric blanket, quilts, spare throws, panel heating, and generous storage.

It is a calm, restful space intended for good sleep and slow mornings.

Bathroom

The spa-inspired bathroom includes a spacious walk-in shower, plush Egyptian cotton towels, waffle-style bathrobes, premium toiletries, and a hair dryer.

Everything is supplied generously, so you can arrive lightly and settle straight in.

Kitchen and Breakfast

The well-equipped kitchenette includes electric cooktop, microwave, fridge, pressure cooker, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, milk frother, and ample cookware and glassware.

To make your first morning effortless, continental breakfast provisions are supplied, including cereals and oats, fruit salad, crisp breads, jams, honey, milk, teas, Nespresso pods, and hot chocolate. There’s no need to go anywhere before you’re ready.

Outdoor Spaces

Guests are welcome to wander the surrounding gardens (please observe designated private areas) and relax on the spacious deck overlooking the rainforest.

The Weber BBQ is ready to use, with a full LPG bottle and no cleaning required after cooking. Adirondack chairs, outdoor dining, and shaded lounging areas make it easy to spend time outdoors in comfort.

In the cooler months, the outdoor firepit becomes a favourite spot, with generously supplied firewood and marshmallows for relaxed evenings under the stars. A petanque set, bicycle storage, on-site parking, and a summer hammock complete the setting.

Pet-Friendly by Arrangement

Well-behaved pets are welcome with prior approval. As neighbouring paddocks are home to sheep and alpacas, we ask that guests contact us before booking to discuss suitability.

Approved pets are provided with water bowls, treats, and a guide to nearby dog-friendly walks and beaches.

Location Highlights

Immediate access to Great Otway National Park walking tracks

15 minutes to Skenes Creek, beaches, waterfalls, and coastal scenery

20 minutes to Apollo Bay and Forrest’s cafés, shops, and breweries

Easy day trips to Lorne, the Twelve Apostles, Otway Fly, and the Californian Redwoods

Despite the proximity to adventure, the Nest itself remains quiet, private, and deeply restful.

Good to Know

No cleaning fees

No checkout chores

Late 11:00 am checkout

Arrive, relax, and leave without lists or obligations.

A Stay Designed for Two

The Otways Nest is intentionally intimate. It’s a place for reading by the window, long conversations, slow breakfasts, and evenings that don’t need plans.

If you’re looking for a private, comfortable retreat where everything has been quietly taken care of, we look forward to welcoming you.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please discuss your pet with us before booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Your pet may be welcome, though you must discuss with us before booking. Otherwise, the pet will not be allowed.
We have extensive and beautiful gardens and invite you to explore them, though please don't pass the areas marked 'Private Residence'.

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 cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Otway National Park and Wongarra Bushland Reserve, while Old Cable Station Museum and Apollo Bay Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tanybryn, VIC

What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 14 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 16 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Marriners Lookout - 16 min drive - 21.1 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 16 min drive - 21.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant & Villas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Naughties - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chris's Restaurant & Villas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Love Shack - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet One-Bedroom Rainforest Escape for Two with Late Checkout & No Chores pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Quiet One-Bedroom Rainforest Escape for Two with Late Checkout & No Chores?

As of 30 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quiet One-Bedroom Rainforest Escape for Two with Late Checkout & No Chores on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$218, 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.

How much is parking at Quiet One-Bedroom Rainforest Escape for Two with Late Checkout & No Chores?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet One-Bedroom Rainforest Escape for Two with Late Checkout & No Chores?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet One-Bedroom Rainforest Escape for Two with Late Checkout & No Chores?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet One-Bedroom Rainforest Escape for Two with Late Checkout & No Chores located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Great Otway National Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Wongarra Bushland Reserve and Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. Skenes Creek Beachfront Park and Old Cable Station Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Keith and Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fine, the cottage is very clean and tidy and most everything is catered for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

Superb place- lovely gardens with koalas in the trees just out the front of the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant little getaway accommodation

Stayed here for accommodation the night before great ocean road Mara. Wish I didn’t have to get up and leave so early. So warm and cozy on arrival and just a lovely little unit
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage stay

Beautiful location in a quiet, secluded rainforest. Comfortable accomodation, great for a couple
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Otway’s hidden gem

Excellent location and facilities. Clean, quiet, cosy and comfortable for 2 adults and two dogs. Ideal location for exploring the Otways and close to Apollo Bay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

Stayed with my partner and 8 yo Dog. Great little cottage in the Otway 10 mins to Apollo bay. Idyllic surroundings with nature all around and great walks . Easy check in process .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect studio accommodation in beautiful surroundings

It was a perfect getaway from the minute I booked, all communication beforehand, check in and the accommodation and location perfect and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little self contained cottage nestled in the bush. Very peaceful. The cottage was well equipped with toiletries, kitchen items and breakfast cereals.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy

Great little hideaway in the otways, perfect for a couple, and our 4-legged friend had a ball!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautifully appointed room on a well maintained property. Positioned centrally between the local attractions the area has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cassandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing rainforest retreat!

Wonderful experience!! The perfect hosts that go above and beyond, they have every detail covered in this beautiful cottage, informative, helpful, the location was stunning, would highly recommend and looking forward to staying here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kye a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Otways nest

Very happy with our stay. Accomodation had everything we needed, short drive to apollo bay. Quiet spot up in the hills, nice bathroom shower etc. Highly recomend..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lilia c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you

Excellent relaxing experience Caretakers were fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You couldn't ask for a prettier stay.

The Otway Nest is located in a rain forest and the drive there was stunning, we arrived and were greeted by a beautiful, modern, and full featured BnB. The heater was on, the home was warm, and small details like having our dogs bowl full of water ready for her arrival was wonderful. A couple of slight disappointments we did have with this stay was a lack of electric car charging (I had no idea I was meant to let them know my car was electric, and there could have been a charge point available if i had) We couldn't sms or call the care taker, we had to email and wait for a reply to get simple questions answered, and when i did try to run an extension cable from a power point to trickle charge my car the power switched off. It was turned back on and they asked me not to charge my car. It was pointed out that Appolo Bay had a charger, so we drove there only to find out it was hidden inside a Motel, and used for customer cars, and both charge points were currently in use. It is quite a drive to get to the stay, and heading to the next destination was stressful, we spent time in the evening trying to plan out where we could charge and how to make it work. Also security cameras were intrusive and not ideal in a private setting, they did not look where we were staying, but even going for a walk in close proximity to our unit we felt watched. We arrived and let our dog sniff around, and was told to pleas stay on our side of the property. Spoiling a possible lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Otway Nest Tarybryn

It was perfect for a short stay to photograph various waterfalls in the Otways. Clean, interestingly arty twists, and private.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful accommodation

Perfectly appointed in a beautiful setting. Comfortable and warm. Thanks Laurence
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cosy hideaway

This is a lovely little boutique hideaway for a couple (with dogs if approved by the owner). Stunning scenery, peace and quiet, cosy warm and stylish interior. Excellent communication and friendliness of the host.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy vacay

Our one night stay was perfect at the Otway nest. It was quiet and secluded. Beautiful gardens. Room was clean and bed was comfy. The walk in shower and the lux bath robes were great. Laurence was a great communicator and provided good info on the area. Recommend treating yourself to a stay at the Otway Nest 😊
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bo K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful santuary

Loved our one night stay at Otway Nest. Beautiful gardens, and so many birds! Comfy bed and beautiful room too. We will be back! Thanks Laurence and Kate
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Aiden S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

Great location, serene, close to Apollo bay & various worth while scenic adventures. Excellent communication with Laurence, very helpful & friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Otway spectacular

This is beautiful, comfortable quality accommodation not far from Skenes Creek. We had a beautiful morning coffee drinking in the spectacular outlook.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nature at its best

Loved the mountain greenery, the birdlife, & the ‘Nest’ had everything one could need for a comfortable getaway
Verified

8/10 Good

June T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Lovely cottages

Lovely cute and quiet cottage with all the amenities. There were lovely free jams, cereal, milk, coffee etc. Communication with the owners were great and we had a wonderful stay. Only wished we could’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little getaway!

This is one of the rare places that actually exceeded my expectations. The location is gorgeous, the garden is so calming with birds and wildlife and lots of care had been taken with the room. Nice linen, comfy pillows (there were two kinds, so take your pick!) the shower was great and there were some yummy things to snack on for breaky. We had such a nice time here with our little Beagle (she loved it too) and would totally recommend it to all our friends and family if they’re looking for a nice tranquil and well appointed place. We had such a nice break hanging out reading and playing board games here :) Thanks so much to Laurence!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marika A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and relaxing stay

We only stayed one night but the property was quiet and relaxing and very exciting being the first weekend out after lockdown! Laurence and Kate were lovely hosts leaving us a fresh mini loaf of bread with jams and a good amount of info about the local area. I’d recommend staying here as it makes everything in the Otways within a good distance. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Maddie

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Laurence is an academic and journalist. I travel frequently, and have stayed in many short-term rentals around the world.

I love hosting. My home was designed and built with guests in mind, and has two separate, private, self-contained cottages 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

The 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.

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