Mountain Retreat

Cabin in Mount Toolebewong, Yarra Valley, VIC, AU

100% Recommended•

2 people

No pets

Get back to life’s simple pleasures in this rustic off-grid log cabin in the forest. Completely analogue, there’s no TV, no Wi-Fi – just you, a record player, a wood heater and a cast-iron bath. The cabin was originally an artist's pottery studio. You can see its history everywhere – from the pottery in the kitchen and the beautiful polished concrete worktable, to the clay on the railway sleeper walls. This a grounding space to retreat, read, nourish your creativity and reconnect with nature.

The cabin is set on our 4-acre property, and although is it quite close to our house, it is tucked away so we can’t see it and feels very private. Although you might see us in the garden on weekends, unless you need a hand with anything we will leave you in peace to enjoy the cabin.

Firewood is provided.
Please note, elements of the cabin are not child friendly. Please check with us before booking with a child.

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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom

1 bed

1 bathroom

Bath

BBQ

Indoor fireplace

Details

Check in after 3:00pm
Check out before 10:00am
Weekday minimum booking: 2 nights
Weekend minimum booking: 2 nights

Cancellation Policy:

Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

Cabin Details:
- Queen bed
- Kitchenette
- Bath
- The sofa converts to a bed so you could squeeze a 3rd person in but you would need to bring linen (and be good friends!)
- The are 6 large Skylights and 4 picture windows so you feel completely enveloped by the forest
- There is a bathroom with a flush toilet located on the back verandah
- Powered facilities are simple and more akin to glamping, so suits a more adventurous traveller (no hairdryers, iron, fridge etc):

Please Note:
- Electricity/ Power comes from a small solar array and battery storage with a backup generator
- We try not to put the generator on while guests are here, so we ask that you use electricity mindfully. Please switch off all lights before you leave and when not using.
- Cooking/ There is a camping stove to boil a kettle and a BBQ with a grill and flat plate on the verandah.
- In the cooler months you can also cook indoors on the wood heater, which is perfect for slow cooking hearty winter stews
- There is an esky provided for food. We provide ice packs for this and they can be replenished on request.
- Heating is by wood heater, which is a lovely cosy heat. We are happy to help you get it started if you have never used a wood heater before.
- Note that at a 500 m elevation it is 5 degrees cooler at the cabin than in Healesville.
- Make sure you pack your favourite jumpers in spring, winter and autumn
- Water comes from a beautiful mountain spring and is filtered before it enters the cabin. We ask that you only use the eco-friendly shampoo and soaps provided in the bath.

Prices

Base Price $250 / night
Weekend Price $305 / night
Cleaning Fee $55
Security Deposit $500
Extra People $50 (adult) and $20 (child) / night after 2 people

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Reviews (273)

100% Recommended

Taylor

10 Jun 2026

Super cozy and great for a quiet getaway. The redwoods were also amazing! Will definitely visit again <3

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Jacob

8 Jun 2026

Where time slowed down.
This was the absolute perfect getaway to reset, go off grid, dance amongst the gorgeous nature surrounded by peace, and play board games. Lovely scenery to drive from town to ...town, walk amongst the redwood Forrest, stroll through the local shops and eat amazing food. We can’t thank you enough. We love to turn around and come back!

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Sophia

1 Jun 2026

We loved our cosy stay at Samantha’s Mountain Retreat. It was the perfect getaway to unwind and get a break from city life and we enjoyed all the amenities and how easy it was to get to Healesville’s ...town centre. Thank you so much for having us and for all your local recommendations including the nearby Forest walk that had a very sweet view. :)

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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Forest Walk

Directly opposite our driveway, there is a fire trail that offers an easy walk through stunning forest. About halfway down the trail, there is even view of the city far off in the distance. This is a beautiful way to experience the beauty of Mt Toolebewong.

Climbing At Ben Cairn

Just a 15 minute drive from the cabin is this seasonal granite outcrop for climbing. Full details here: https://www.thecrag.com/climbing/australia/ben-cairn

Lillydale To Warburton Rail Trail

Warburton is a 30 minute drive from the cabin. The Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail is a walking, cycling and horse-riding track in eastern Victoria, Australia. It runs a distance of 38 km between Lilydale and Warburton, along the former Warburton railway line.