Enchanting Rainforest Escape on the Black Spur, Yarra Ranges

Cabin in Narbethong, Yarra Valley, VIC, AU

100% Recommended•

2 people

No pets

Originally featured in the award-winning 'A Moment in Time' garden — People's Choice and Silver Winner at the 2024 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show — this rustic hut captured hearts with its simple design and moving story.

Now offered as an immersive experience stay within an enchanted 10-acre temperate rainforest, the hut stands among the tall mountain ash and lush ferns on the Black Spur in Victoria’s Yarra Ranges — a region rich with natural beauty, winding forest roads, mountain views, and hidden adventures.

Simple in form and thoughtfully pared back, the hut includes just the essentials to help you reset and reconnect. Step inside and you’ll find a cozy space for slow mornings and meaningful moments. The bathroom features an eco-friendly composting toilet, in keeping with the sustainable, off-grid nature of the stay. Step out onto the porch to take in the mountain views, or unwind by the outdoor fire as the evening settles in. This is an unplugged stay, encouraging you to switch off devices, slow your pace, and truly be present.

Wander through a forest rich with towering mountain ash, ancient tree ferns, and rare specimens planted in the late 1800s by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, founding botanist of Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens.

Whether you're soaking in the forest atmosphere, exploring nearby trails, or venturing out to discover waterfalls, wineries, or the vibrant town of Healesville, this stay offers the perfect base for both reflection and adventure.

We live on the property in a separate cabin, giving you privacy while being nearby if needed.

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Features and Amenities

1 bedroom

1 bed

1 bathroom

Heating

Kitchen

Off-grid

Details

Check in after 2:00pm
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

The Hut features:

• Queen bed with quality linen
• Indoor kitchenette with small fridge, dinnerware, utensils, serving ware, stovetop espresso coffee maker pot, coffee bean grinder, toaster and kettle
• Outdoor cooking on the porch – with a double hob gas cooker to prepare meals among the trees
• Indoor bathroom with shower and eco composting toilet – eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner, and body wash provided
• Outdoor fire pit with grill, camp oven, and tripod – perfect for slow-cooked dinners and starlit storytelling - firewood provided
• Books and board games – to pass the time
• Unplugged experience – no Wi-Fi, no screens, just the forest and your own pace (mobile service available on the property if needed)
• Abundant wildlife – share your stay with up to 80 species of birds, along with possums, wombats, rock wallabies, deer, and the endangered antechinus

Please Note:

• The Hut is reached via a 60-metre stroll beneath a canopy of trees, with some steps along the way. It’s part of the adventure — trolleys are provided for your belongings. We recommend that you pack only what you need.

• Pet-free zone: we love pets, but unfortunately, due to the nature of our property and the abundant wildlife, this is a pet-free property. thank you for understanding!

• Guest limit: we’re only able to accommodate two guests in our cozy little hut.