cosy, fireplace, outdoor bath

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Forrest, VIC

Forrest Brewing Company2 min walk
The Redwoods Otways45 min drive
Erskine Falls46 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

second bedroom

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Retro Retreat is a self-contained holiday house in the heart of the quaint little town of Forrest. A real little gem with a very relaxed vibe it is a lovely place to get away and soak up the Otway Ranges with plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy.
The location is a short stroll to the Forrest Brewery & General Store and very close to the Southern MTB Trailhead making it the perfect location for a mountain bikers weekend away.
For those not into biking there are plenty of other options. Bushwalks around Lake Elizabeth to see the platypus, the Barwon Dam, nearby waterfalls or simply relax on the deck or in front of the fire with a good book.
The house is spacious with a definite retro theme to its interior. Comprising of two bedrooms, dining room, lounge room, kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet. A large balcony extends along the back of the house with seating and a gas BBQ.
The deck overlooks the large backyard and beyond to the hills and dam. Ducks wander up daily and many native birds nest in the trees.
We have added a lovely outdoor bath for you to enjoy the beauty of the night sky whilst soaking your bones listening to the sounds of the night.
A fire pit and seating complete the yard and make for a great night outdoors when the weather permits.
Please note this fire pit is not available during summer or when fire bans are enforced in this area. There is also a pump track for honing the skills or for the kids entertainment.

Facilities

Sleeps 6
1 x queen bed
2 x single beds
1 x bunk
(1x divan in dining room)
Pillows, doonas and linen are provided but BYO bath towels
Full kitchen facilities
Laundry facilities
Bathroom
Separate toilet
Ipod dock and charger
Lounge with Coonara wood heater
Split system Air conditioning and heating
Dining Room with 8 x seater table
DVD player and TV
Gas Barbeque
Extra shower outside
Outdoor bath
Bike washing area
Bike storage

Rates

$250 per night (2 night minimum) on weekends and $230 per night midweek (2 night minimum) except in peak times $240 per night.
PLEASE NOTE:
Long weekends and school holidays 3 NIGHT minimum, Easter and CHRISTMAS 4 NIGHT minimum.

Pets
We have a fully lockable backyard with a 1.2m high rural fence surround. We welcome your pet, however please enquire to discuss.

Property manager

Phoebe Robb

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

We have a fenced yard for your dog. Contact me.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Forrest

Located in Forrest, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Forrest Brewing Company and Gosling Creek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Colac Botanic Gardens and Lorne Sea Baths. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Forrest, VIC

What's nearby

Forrest Brewing Company - 2 min walk
Great Otway National Park - 19 min walk
The Redwoods Otways - 45 min drive
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures - 45 min drive
Erskine Falls - 46 min drive

Getting around

Birregurra Station - 27 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

Forrest Brewing Company - 2 min walk
Forrest General Store - 2 min walk
Platypi Chocolate - 5 min walk
Bespoke Harvest - 4 min walk
Forrest Brewery - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is cosy, fireplace, outdoor bath pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at cosy, fireplace, outdoor bath ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at cosy, fireplace, outdoor bath ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is cosy, fireplace, outdoor bath located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Forrest Brewing Company and Great Otway National Park. Barwon Downs Bushland Reserve and Murroon Bushland Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

8 Oct 2023

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

Cute, cosy, close to town

The property had everything we needed and was very close to the shops and brewery. Beautiful yard with lots of seating options. It really feels like a home away from home. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin P.

24 June 2023

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

Perfect

Great views from deck. Kitchen is practical and has the minor bits and pieces. The fireplace is great as is the outdoor bath, best bath of my life!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adele R.

24 Apr 2023

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

Relaxing, peaceful Forrest stay

We enjoyed our stay! Clean house, welcomed warmth of the fire pit outside as well as the option for fireplace inside stocked with wood, or the reverse cycle on the wall. Enclosed yard for the dogs (though our little dogs managed to dig a space under the side gate and joined some young fellas from town on their bike ride!!) Facilities were great and a variety of fun things to do in the area to keep family entertained (beach or bushwalking options + Otway treetop walk). Would stay again!! Thanks : )

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norm S.

11 Jan 2023

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

thanks

A slight mix up to begin with, however our host Phoebe couldn't have assisted us more. Very apologetic and very generous and courteous. The cottage was very homely and had all the little extras that just make it so enjoyable & comfortable. Thanks to Phoebe mainly as she made the whole experience as pleasant as possible at all times. We couldn't recommend Phoebe and Retro retreat high enough.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy B., Sydney, Australia

6 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Retro a mixed blessing

We really enjoyed the overall experience of the property. Sadly the double bed was less than comfortable and the air conditioner on this side of the house did not really work well leaving us hot and bothered on our first night. Very well stockcked pantry cheered us up a little. We were much happier when the weather cooled down.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Phoebe Robb

I grew up in the country in northern Victoria with a fun and loving family. We lived on a citrus farm near the river so spent most of our time outside either climbing trees, riding bikes, swimming in the river or picking fruit for pocket money. I moved into the city later to study and have travelled to many amazing places in the world.
I now live on the surf coast with my lovely man, 2 young sons and border collie pup. We recently moved here after living in the Dandenong Ranges where I fell in love with the forest and all the refreshing air and energy that it brings.
I previously worked in festivals and events and then moved into landscaping and really enjoy providing and creating spaces for people to enjoy themselves. I am now involved in Farmers Markets both managing markets as well as selling my parents delicious citrus.

Why they chose this property

My beautiful man and I decided we needed a house in the forest again, we found this lovely little house and instantly fell in love, it's cosiness and 'retro' vibe took me straight back to my childhood holidays. We love riding around in the forest with our boys who are keen mountain bikers. Lake Elizabeth is just a stunning walk to satisfy our love of nature also. The rural outlook, the privacy and the proximity to the local Brewery, General store and a kids mountain bike track playground ticked all the boxes for us to find our piece of paradise.

What makes this property unique

The Retro Retreat is so cosy with low roofs and a real cabin vibe. The fireplace in the loungeroom is heaven after a hard day exploring or relaxing! The retro theme brings back wonderful memories of my childhood that instantly brings me into holiday mode as soon as I walk in the door.