Forest & River Retreat w/fireplace near Warburton: Hike, Mt. Bike, Cafes & Pubs!

Escape to the foothills of the Yarra Ranges National Park in this light-filled 3-bedroom retreat beside the Yarra River.

Surrounded by birdlife and towering trees, the house combines cozy mountain charm with modern comfort — including luxury bedding, fast Wi-Fi, ducted heating and cooling, a fireplace, smart TV, BBQ, and a well-equipped kitchen with espresso machine.

A short stroll away you’ll find river access with picnic areas, a beautiful riverside walking trail and boardwalk, and a fantastic new playground beneath magnificent century-old oak trees.

Perfectly located for outdoor adventures:

Warburton Mountain Bike Destination trails (~2 km)
Warburton Rail Trail (~300 m)
Hiking, cycling, wineries, waterfalls, and rainforest walks nearby
Easy access to Warburton and Wesburn cafés and pubs

Enjoy slow mornings on the deck, backyard berries in season, evenings by the fire, and peaceful nights surrounded by nature.

The space: Single-level 3-bedroom home with one small step at the entrance and a narrow ramp approach.

Two bedrooms open directly onto the deck and backyard, creating a relaxed indoor-outdoor feel.

The bathroom includes a bath and a compact shower with excellent water pressure.

The home includes:

Fireplace + ducted heating/cooling
Fast Wi-Fi
Large Smart TV (Netflix, ABC iView, etc.)
Espresso machine
Full laundry
BBQ
Games and puzzles
Pantry basics (tea, coffee, herbs, spices, oils, vinegars)
Toiletries provided

A peaceful base for couples, families, cyclists, hikers, and anyone wanting to unwind in the Yarra Valley region.

Guests have access to the entire home, deck and backyard. Feel free to relax and forage in the garden — depending on the season you may find raspberries, blueberries, rhubarb, tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs, citrus and more.

The property is also a haven for native birds and bees, making it a lovely spot to sit with a coffee and unwind.

There is undercover parking for one car, additional off-street parking for another vehicle, plus free street parking.

Local favourites

***Nature & walking***

O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail https://www.trailhiking.com.au/hikes/oshannassy-aqueduct-trail/

La La Falls Walk
https://www.visityarravalley.com.au/products/la-la-falls-trail

Rainforest Treetop Gallery
https://bit.ly/MtDonnaRainforestTreetopGallery

***Cycling***

Warburton Mountain Bike Destination
https://warburtonbikepark.com.au/

Warburton Rail Trail (and pub crawl)
https://www.gdaypubs.com.au/pubtrails/warburton.html

***Families***

Mt Donna Buang snow play & tobogganing
https://bit.ly/MtDonna

Healesville Sanctuary
https://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/

Yarra River Tubing
https://bit.ly/YarraRiverTubing

***Food & wineries***

- Award-Winning Yarra Valley wineries
https://www.yarravalleywineco.com.au/menu
https://oakridgewines.com.au/
https://www.levantinehill.com.au/
https://www.yarrayering.com/

- Australian Pubs
https://alpineretreat.com.au/
https://warburtonhotel.com.au/

- South Indian Restaurant
https://www.babajiskitchen.com.au/our-restaurants/warburton.html

*** Local Markets ***
https://valleymarket.com.au/
https://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/millgrove-marke