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Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Wye River, VIC
  • Place, Wye River Coastal Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Wye River Coastal Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬

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About the area

Wye River

At this holiday home you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Great Otway National Park and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Wye River Coastal Reserve. Highlights at this holiday home include a washing machine, a fireplace and a balcony. .Home features a TV, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. In-room dining is easy with amenities like a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Wye River holiday home include Kennet River Coastal Reserve and Carisbrook Creek.
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What's nearby

  • Wye River Coastal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • beach near Wye River Coastal Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 28 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 30 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kafe Koala - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wye General Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wye Beach Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wye River General Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kafe Koala - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep

Stay 3 Pay 2 May 1st - September 1st including long weekend, school holiday & Marathon Season
Stay 7 Pay 5 May 1st - September 1st including long weekend, school holiday & Marathon Season

Nestled amongst the gums on the corner of The Boulevard and Karingal Avenue in Wye River, Fern Cottage is absolutely charming.

Neat and incredibly well maintained, this weatherboard beach home overlooks a peaceful fern gully that gently slopes towards the ocean. Tranquil sounds of the birdlife, trickling water, crashing waves combine in harmony.

The home itself is two story offering open plan living downstairs and two lofted bedrooms flanking the lofted ceiling above. Other features include a cosy wood fire, filtered ocean views, wrap around balcony and all the coastal character you expect from a cottage by the sea. Add in the short stroll down to the Wye River beach, Pub and General Store and you'll find Fern Cottage has all the qualities of a magical getaway.

Property is pet friendly although does not have fences

Free Wifi

Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc) See terms and conditions

Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions

Linen Not Provided

Firewood supplied May-October Only

Property relies on tanks water

Firewood is only supplied from May to October.

Just a few general words about the property.

It is important to understand this property is a holiday rental, not a shared space or principle place of residence, which ensures you privacy and quiet enjoyment. It is also professionally managed, giving you peace of mind of 24/7 support by a local, just around the corner.

Pricing is based around seasons, length of stay and number of guests. It is important all bookings reflect the exact number of guests. If this changes, you must contact us. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the published rates across all booking platforms, however Great Ocean Road Real Estate Holidays reserves the right to correct pricing errors.

Unless otherwise previously agreed, all stays must only be used for private residential usage and to accommodate the number of guests stated on your booking. Unless ‘Pets Welcome’ is advertised, the property is strictly no pets.

All holiday accommodation bookings are accepted on the basis that all occupants will treat the property with the same respect as their own home in accordance with the “House Rules”. Noise audible outside the property is prohibited between 10pm and 8am.

We love professionally managing holiday homes and guest experiences and look forward to welcoming you to our backyard.

Great Ocean Road Holidays

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep?

The closest beach to Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep is Lorne Beach (13.6 km).

Does Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep?

No, Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep?

No, pets are not allowed.

Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this cosy beach cottage. It was well appointed, great spot in Wye and really cosy. I would reccomend it to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julie R.

Rustic bushland retreat

A rustic cottage with large balcony to enjoy the bushland where we were joined by a local kookaburra and cockatoo. Small view to the water. Bottle of wine to greet us was appreciated. Main bed comfy. Sadly only stayed 1 night out of 3, due to earthworks construction right next door starting at 8am. Not the owner's fault but should advise anyone staying.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breathe

The cabin was beautiful although the pics are quite deceiving when it comes to the size. We had a wonderful stay and definitely ovrrpacked. The area was gorgeous. We needed to drive to the beach as it would be an extremely hard walk for those not in peak physical condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Was perfect

Great place. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ramzy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellie M.

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay at Wye River, the place was cosy and warm with beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jane D.

Lovely stay

Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Felicity M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot

We had a lovely time at Fern Cottage. We found Wye River to be the perfect spot for a family beach holiday with a relaxed beach setting and a great kiosk and hotel for takeaway food, dine-in meals and general groceries. The cottage itself is very much as advertised. It’s a comfortable place to stay and quite charming and cosy. We experienced some inconvenience when our tank water ran out and we were without running water for over 24 hours. However, the property managers were LOVELY and worked super hard to get tank water trucked in as soon as possible.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniela C., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

The most beautiful family getaway cottage!!!

This has been one of our most comfortable little Getaway experiences we’ve had, we decided to book Fern Cottage for a family retreat (3 kids ages 6,4,2) stayed 3 nights! It was clean, inviting, kid friendly, well equiped, fantastically located and super comfortable!! We loved every second of our stay and strongly recommend for families and they’ve thought of everything!! The book shelf was as hit with our crew!! thank you so much for having us!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Sarah R.

Lovely location

Wye River is such a special spot, and this house is in a wonderful location. We really enjoyed our stay, doing lots of walks. The house is tidy, the beds very comfortable and it was toasty warm with the wood fire. The photos aren’t fully accurate as the place is quite small and there is little storage. The furnishings and linen are a little old, but that didn’t bother us. Providing a few small extras to make pausing guests feel a little more welcome would be a nice touch to round out a good stay. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bush haven by the sea

This cottage was perfect for our family. Ideally located within the bush, which made it peaceful and private, with views of the sea. Wye River walks are stunning and the sea was refreshing, but bring a wetsuit! Abundant wildlife too - echidnas, koalas, birds and reptiles. The house was very comfortable with everything we needed. Would love to come back one day.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and relaxed

Property was clean and well maintained, in a very quiet and green area. Loved the views of both trees and ocean.