Wattle Hill Holiday House - perfect for hikers, bikers, rest and relaxation | House in Forrest

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Best-rates for the Forrest house starts from $228 per night with includes Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Internet, TV, View, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, Parking, Ocean View with all other amenities. Perfect for Weddings is committed to ensuring every guest experiences a comfortable and extraordinary stay, whether planning a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a pet-friendly stay, or celebrating with the entire wedding party.

9.6 (37 Reviews) | 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 6 Guests

Forrest House | Wattle Hill Holiday House - perfect for hikers, bikers, rest and relaxation

3 Bedroom House in Forrest

Welcome to Wattle Hill, a holiday house designed for rest and relaxation surrounded by natural beauty and the wonders of the Australian bush.
Our house is only a 5 minute drive from the Forrest township, but you will feel a million miles from anywhere. You are surrounded by stunning scenery, with views from most rooms.
You are guaranteed to see a variety of colourful native birds, and we regularly see wallabies, kangaroos, koalas and echidnas.
Our 30 acre property sits on the edge of the Otway Ranges National Park and you will have the whole property to yourselves. You can stroll along the Barwon River that forms one boundary of the property. Or go through a gate into the national park where you can walk, ride or drive in the magnificent forest. Or simply chill out on the hammock or day bed on the deck, or cosy up in front of the fire.
The house is warm and comfortable, with decks on three sides of the house. On the western side of the house is a large covered deck with outdoor dining setting, day bed and barbeque.
There are three bedrooms, two with double beds, and one with a set of bunks. We love to cook and the kitchen features modern appliances, quality cookware and a wide range of sauces, herbs and spices.
It's a great place to come all year round. In summer you can swim in the river, walk, mountain bike and generally make the most of the outdoors. In winter, you can cosy up by the fire or explore the local area with its wineries, historical sites and towns.
We are keen walkers and mountain bikers and have explored much of the local area - and will be happy to assist you with information.
Great location
Forrest is a small town nestled in the Otway Ranges that is a two-hour drive from Melbourne, 20 minutes from Colac (the nearest big town) and 45 minutes from Lorne and Apollo Bay.
It has a general store where you can get a good coffee that is well stocked with gourmet supplies, a pub, brewery/cafe. The town has become well known for its range of high quality single track mountain bike trails. There are over 60 km of marked tracks that have been designed for mountain bikers. The trails offer experiences for all rider levels with trail grading from Easiest to Extremely Difficult.
The Otway Ranges National Park is a large wilderness area famous for beautiful walks, drives, lakes and waterfalls. We particularly recommend a visit to Lake Elizabeth, which is a 10 minute drive from the house and features magnificent scenery and lovely walks. You can also do guided kayak platypus tours.
The house is 45 minutes from the world-famous Great Ocean Road (Lorne/Skenes Creek/Apollo Bay), with its pristine beaches and wonderful scenery and great places to visit and eat out.
Features and pricing
Features
Sleeps 6 people in three bedrooms (2 x double bedrooms, 1 x bunk)
Beautiful vintage furniture
Cooks kitchen
House available with linen or without
Gas barbeque
Dishwasher
Microwave
Lounge with Coonara wood heater
TV and NBN wireless internet
CD player and radio
Books and board games
Braun coffee machine
Bathroom with separate toilet
Linen available for hire
Early check in/late check out
You can arrive at the house at 4pm on your day of booking (or possibly earlier by arrangement). Check out is 11am on the day of your departure, however, if no other guests are due, we are happy to make this later.
Gravel access road
Please note that the house is accessed via a 1.5 km gravel road that is generally fine for 2WD vehicles but is not suitable for cars with a low ground clearance. We get the road graded usually annually, however, with the big storms we are having regularly, please expect that there will be some pot holes and bumps.
Prices
The house sleeps a maximum of 6 people.
There is a 2 night minimum booking. Rates are as follows:
$330 per night plus $100 cleaning fee
These costs do not include the supply of linen. Pillows and doonas are supplied.
Linen is available at an additional cost of $40 per room or $100 for the whole house.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, Parking, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. This House is less than 1 km from Forrest, and gives visitors the opportunity to explore it. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Forrest. Enjoy your stay in Forrest at this House.

Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Policies

Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm

Check-out Check-out before 11:00 am

Child Policy Children are welcome.

Pet Policy Pets not allowed

Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Reviews

Rachel M. Apr 21, 2025 03:44:32 PM

Summary: A beautiful place tucked far away in the bush with incredible view across the valley with not a soul to be seen other than the roos and cows. The house is lovely and comfortable, we loved the outside deck area too. Beds are comfy, kitchen had everything we needed (loved the coffee machine) and the bathroom shower is great. The perfect retreat to escape the world, it was hard to leave.

Roslyn R. Mar 11, 2025 03:39:19 PM

Summary: Had a lovely peaceful country retreat - Nicola gave fab advice and was super helpful. The house was v comfortable and well equipped - excellent walks , birds and kangaroos . We loved it!

Archie M. Jan 16, 2025 04:30:54 PM

Summary: We had a wonderful few days at Wattle Hill. Beautiful house with amazing views and lots of gorgeous nature walks on the property or a short drive away! Nicola's directions for getting to the property were so helpful! Would absolutely recommend this place for anyone needing some space away from the hustle and bustle of the city!

Andrew A. Oct 9, 2024 08:28:08 AM

Summary: Our family had a tech free weekend and enjoyed the many mountain bike tracks and exploring along the river with our young boys. Fantastic weekend and we will be back.

Carolyn H. Feb 25, 2024 10:58:48 AM

Summary: A travelled to Forrest for the Otway Odyssey, the property and location was great. Very spacious with a great deck area.

Bec P. Jan 26, 2024 04:32:22 PM

Summary: Loved this little slice of peaceful heaven! Great spot of our family to be with nature - the kangaroos, deer, koalas, so many birds and even a few snakes made our stay constantly surprising and exciting. We loved the quiet selcusion but loved being central to so many activities and attractions around the area. Nicola was so easy to deal with.

Corinne L. Jan 11, 2024 01:03:12 AM

Summary: The house is really beautiful with an amazing view. We had trouble finding the house since we had saved on maps the address given on the website which takes you on a track in the middle of the forest with no possibility to turn around and no internet connection. We were travelling and I hadn’t checked my emails, thus the latest message from the owner explaining how to get there and giving an accurate address. We don’t mind some dust but we had to give a good clean to the outside furniture, the oven, the pots,... Once the cleaning done we did love the place. Pleasant retro feeling inside and amazing views from inside and the big terrasse.

Eduardo S. Dec 28, 2023 11:04:10 PM

Summary: A truly amazing place with spectacular views of the Otway's. Daily visits from Kangaroos, Deer and variety of Birdlife. Even the rain could not take away the beauty of the property. Highly recommend.

Kathy R. Dec 21, 2023 06:31:15 PM

Summary: Beautiful quiet spot, clean and comfortable house, gorgeous views, just wonderful

Alvin A. May 23, 2023 08:13:52 PM

Summary: Really nice place with just cows and wild life around.

FAQ's

Is this Forrest house pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Forrest house have a swimming pool?

No, this Forrest house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Forrest house?

Best-rates for the Forrest house starts from $228 per night with includes Fireplace/Heating, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Internet, TV, View, Balcony/Terrace, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, Parking, Ocean View with all other amenities. Perfect for Weddings is committed to ensuring every guest experiences a comfortable and extraordinary stay, whether planning a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a pet-friendly stay, or celebrating with the entire wedding party.

Is Forrest house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Forrest house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Forrest house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Forrest house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Forrest house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Forrest house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Forrest house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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US $228