Steam - Train Carriage

Train carriage in Forrest, Great Ocean Road, VIC, AU

100% Recommended•

6 people

Pet-friendly

Take a step back in time, to bygone era, where life was simpler, where people spent time with dignified entertainment and life seemed to have more space and time. Welcome back to the great age of Steam. Steam is a Victorian era train carriage converted to a three bedroom holiday house. Forrest is a gorgeous small town of weatherboard shacks, surrounded by towering Mountain Ash rain forest with lush ferny under-story. The dawn birdsong is deafening.

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Features and Amenities

3 bedrooms

4 beds

1 bathroom

Air conditioning

Bath

BBQ

Details

Check in after 3:00pm
Check out before 11:00am
Minimum booking: 3 nights

Cancellation Policy:

Receive a 50% refund of the total booking amount (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

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CARRIAGE DETAILS
Can sleep 6 but 2 or 4 would be more comfortable. See Sleeping Options below:

SLEEPING
It can sleep six people, but two to four would be more comfortable. The two small bed rooms were train seating compartments, only 2.1m square, so they are only just longer than a bed. The rooms are close together, the bath room is between the kids and second bedroom and there is not a lot of audio insulation. You can hear what is happening in the next compartment.

It is ideal for:
•A couple, with the whole train for themselves it is pretty spacious.
•A couple and two kids.

It should work well for:
•A couple, and up to four kids. Two kids would need to sleep in one queen bed. A great place for kids to take a friend.
•Two couples, as long as they were good friends. It would be close living.

It may work for:
•Four adults, one in each bed. The single beds are train beds, like caravan beds (750mm wide).
•Six adults would be possible, but only if you are planning to be out most of the day and out for dinner. If it a just place to sleep, it could work.

FEATURES
- 3 Bedrooms. Two in a single compartment with a double compartment master bed room. Two Queen beds, two thin train singles.
- Full linen service with beds made up for you on arrival.
- Bathroom with shower
- Open plan kitchen/living room
- Wood fire box heater with wood supply included
- Full small kitchen with stove, oven, sink, fridge and cupboards
- WiFi
- Italian Stove top coffee maker and French Press (plunger)
- Basic provisions like olive oil, spices, tea, coffee, Vegemite and Glad Wrap
-2 adult mountain bikes suitable for trail riding. Helmet (shared with house next door).
- Pets and children welcome. The yard is fenced but a clever dog could easily escape.

NO TV. There is a stereo, books and board games. There is not a washing machine, nor dryer.

Steam, certainly wont be for everyone, but we have had great feedback from the young and the young at heart. There seems to be a great fondness for the "Great Age of Steam", when locomotives were king! In the late 1800's trains were the greatest technological achievement of humans, they opened new horizons, and were a symbol of power and progress. We hope we have tapped in to this, and we're excited to be able to share it with guests.

Prices

Base Price $330 / night
Weekend Price $400 / night
Security Deposit $250
Extra People $50 (adult) and $50 (child) / night after 2 people

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Reviews (24)

100% Recommended

Lesley

29 Mar 2022

The conversion of the “Steam Train Carriage” into accommodation has been done with such great flair and romance!

The enticing website photos are accurate but can’t quite depict the magic of actually... staying in this vintage carriage. This unique space is filled with many finely tuned details such as quality linen, comfy furnishings, plenty of firewood, beautiful toiletries, flowers beside the bed and freshly picked herbs on the kitchen bench. The outdoor areas have also been thoughtfully considered. Together such touches deliver luxury, comfort, indulgence and solitude and they make you feel “just a little bit special”.

Bathing outdoors under the shimmer of the chandelier was the highlight for me but so too was curling up in front of the wood burning fireplace with a glass of red wine while my partner played his guitar.

Fleur is great to communicate with and has obviously found her perfect niche as an exemplary accommodation provider.

“Steam” is fabulous and a really hard place to leave.

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Katherine

20 Feb 2022

We truly loved our stay here. Great interior decorating, felt like we had stepped back in time almost! The details were beautiful, the whole train was so comfortable and accommodating. The real highli...ght was the bath on the back deck, just magic listening to the birds in the evening with the chandelier light on. Kitchen had everything you needed and walking distance to the Forrest Brewery, which was great. Our little dog was very happy there running around and it was safe for him being down a quiet dirt road. Would absolutely recommend! We are staying at another property run by Fleur in a few weeks in Walkerville and cannot wait.

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Kerrie

14 Jan 2022

A great experience, enjoyed our stay

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Anglesea

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My husband Mike and I have always shared a sideways way of looking at things. We have always gravitated towards one-a-kind things and places. This and our love of travel led to us buying an intriguing cabin back in 2005, which become Liptrap Loft.,winning awards and hearts alike. From there, we began managing nearby properties, which evolved into our full-time business: Dufflebird - Unique Getaways for The Curious. We now offer a curated selection of delightful properties for effortless holiday rentals. Our collection includes six distinctive properties within a 2.25-hour drive of Melbourne. Three are our own, and three are carefully chosen for their exceptional qualities. Each property is a destination in itself, offering a tailored and enriching experience. Our guests appreciate not just a place to stay, but also artistic touches and a seamless process, which helps us attract visitors who treat our properties with care.

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Forest Brewery

A family run micro brewery located in the quiet town of Forrest.

Mountain Bike Riding

Forrest is considered to be one of the most impressive mountain bike trail networks in Australia. Ride a vast network ranging from family singletrack to technical black diamond rated trails, and everything in between.

Lake Elizabeth Bushwalk

A 1hour return walk and is hidden deep in the Otways. The lake is a dreamy location, quietly nestled amongst the towering forest.

Lake Elizabeth

Located a short 10-minute drive from Forrest, Lake Elizabeth is a beautiful and serene spot in the Otways. Soak up the tranquil surroundings and explore the walking tracks surrounding the lake.

Stevensons Falls

Stevensons Falls is a tranquil rainforest experience just a short drive south of the township in the Otways Forrest Park. The walking track takes you on a beautiful stroll along the end of the Gellibrand River through Forrest and down to the edge of the river where you can start to hear the distant roar of Stevensons Falls. The hiking trail ends at a viewing platform at the base of the falls.

Erskine Falls

The beautiful Erskine Falls tumbles 30 metres into the lush fern gully of the Erskine River. Take in the beauty of the falls from two lookouts and feel the mist from the cascading water as you take in the views. For passionate walkers take the 7.5-kilometre Erskine River Track which leads from the falls to Lorne along the river, passing Straw Falls and Splitter Falls. Erskine Falls are located just nine-kilometre from Lorne.