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Reviews of The Fernglen Forest Retreat

10 Fern Glen Avenue, 3767 Mount Dandenong, Australia

#9 of 12 hotels in Mount Dandenong

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 157 B&B reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: May 6, 2025

    10
    Phenomenal, I can’t wait to stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brook Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    How quiet it was

    Was absolutely beautiful

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2025

    8.0
    We had a lovely stay — the place is great and surrounded by stunning nature. It’s peaceful, relaxing, and has everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brook Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fire pit area in the backyard is a bit worn and could benefit from an update.

    A very beautiful place with stunning nature, and the house has everything you need.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Jacuzzi Lodge
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our stay at the fernglen forest retreat was amazing. The host was very quick to reply with any questions and very accommodating. We loved the location and relaxing at the end of the day in the family sized jacuzzi.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Brook Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't have breakfast included would have been nice to at least just have some bread/jam or something.

    Nice views

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    9.0
    Fabulous location if you love nature, very healing. Overall a great place to stay
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Jacuzzi Lodge
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bunk bed wasn't the most comfiest bed Shower door could be replaced dishes, cups and cutlery left in the dishwasher

    The location is fantastic, the facilities are great, the bird seed left under the sink, the jacuzzi was at a good temperature and clean. Great selections of games. Loved the lamp.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    10
    Lovely stay! Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Brook Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only if I had to nitpick, rear cottage area with BBQ are a bit dusty could use some cleaning up.

    Location, everything in the cottage is well equipped. Bed is comfortable. Hot showers and gas heating makes a comfortable stay. Nice secluded spot in the middle of a forest. Saw the macaws in the morning

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    9.0
    Great location and beautiful interior. Was very relaxing and enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Klara's Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could have tidied outside balcony a bit better

    Great location, beautiful view from the windows and great interior decor

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Windmill Lodge
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The whole place smelled like smoke from the fireplace. Probably would be fine with some ferbreze but at the time noticeable.

    Excellent location and very comfortable beds.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 24, 2025

    9.0
    A magical experience ✨️
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Brook Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We couldn't understand from the images given here wich cabbin associated to wich image, but anyway it was amazing 🌱🙏🏼

    An unbelievable accommodation, where you and the nature are one. Great facilities (for family with kids and babies as well) , and very clean.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2024

    10
    Love it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Brook Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was perfect.

    Our stay at this cabin was absolutely magical! The first thing that struck us was how beautifully presented the cabin is—spotless and truly deserving of its five-star cleanliness rating. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from the cozy decor to the little extras like board games, which kept us entertained during quiet evenings. The views were breathtaking, and to our delight, we had daily visits from colorful parrots, adding a touch of nature’s charm to our mornings. The cabin is also incredibly dog-friendly, with outstanding features for pet owners. The fenced area on the side of the cabin, complete with a pet door, gave our dog plenty of freedom to explore safely. The hosts were fantastic—super easy to communicate with and incredibly accommodating, which made our stay even more enjoyable. This was more than just a stay—it was an experience. Whether you’re looking to relax or explore, this cabin offers it all. We can’t wait to return! Stayed in the Brook cottage.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Brook Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The environment and secluded space Great to have dogs welcome

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brook Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The backside and bbq area was very dusty, unkept and dirty so we couldnt enjoy a relaxing evening to enjoy the views. Also the host didn't include backup toothpaste and toothbrush or a dishwashing sponge.

    I liked the location and facility

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2024

    10
    Fantastic spot in the forest
    • Business trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Windmill Lodge
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is our second stay and we will be back! Beautiful place!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2024

    10
    Great property, would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Klara's Studio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bbq wasn’t clean and was unable to use it

    Loved this property!!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spa Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    It was clean, cosy and private in a beautiful forest

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2024

    10
    Serene and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Windmill Lodge
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing it was perfect

    Everything loved the location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    8.0
    In amongst the gum trees, crimson rosellas and sulpher crested cockatoos.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brook Cottage
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Road into the property was a challenge for an 83yo. Power point in the kitchen seriously needs replacing.

    Full kitchen. Large lounge. Two bedrooms. Well heated. And all surrounded by nature.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spa Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was so calm and we had a nice relaxing day and evening and we fell asleep to the sound of nature which were absolutely beautiful

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    10
    Lovely stay
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Brook Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Lovely cottage in a great, quiet location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2024

    8.0
    Overall beautiful cabin for romantic getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Klara's Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The site stated all day check in, which was important for us. However, a week prior to check in we found out that it was not the case. The wood logs for the fireplace were not dry and it took very long to start the fire. It was raining heavily and the rain leaked through the windows and doors.

    Beautiful location and cabin. Isolated in the woods for privacy. Very tastefully styled. Clean and comfortable. Kitchen is very well equipped. Different teas available as well as coffee machine with coffee pods. Easy check in and out.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommend as a getaway spot, the place was very close everything in the mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Spa Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was great and the house was very quirt and secluded.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2024

    9.0
    Forest Glen retreat gave us exactly what we wanted, a retreat into the forest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Brook Cottage
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The driveway was quite steep and twisty, it was a little scary to suburban folks, but the sense of being right in the forest made it so worth it.

    The sense of being right in the forest was so wonderful. The bird life and the wind through the trees was revigatrating. But the township was still so near for cafes and resturants, and to get those little things we inevitably forget.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay and beautiful surroundings
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Spa Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Booked the spa cottage but unfortunately the spa didn’t work. Still a great spot and nice stay

    Great location and beautiful environment

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Brook Cottage
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cute cozy cottage that feels hidden away in the rainforest

    Stayed in July 2024

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