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Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest

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Living area
Room
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Belgrave, VIC
  • Place, Puffing Billy Steam Train
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenong Ranges National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Dandenongs
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Central Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tranquil hideaway in the rainforest

Welcome to Steep Creek Retreat, a peaceful oasis.

You'll be treated to a warm and comfortable 3 bedroom house nestled in the rainforest, with views of Belgrave Lake Park, birds, alpacas grazing, and the most wonderful forest sights and sounds.

Feed birds on the verandah, sit by the fire, relax in the bath, scramble down to the park and Monbulk Creek walks, or walk to Puffing Billy or Belgrave's bands, bars and night life.

When you're here, it feels like another world.

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Belgrave, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is in the mountains. Monbulk Winery and SkyHigh Mount Dandenong are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Puffing Billy Steam Train and Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens and Tesselaar's Bulbs and Flowers are also worth visiting.
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Belgrave, VIC

What's nearby

  • Selby G190 Bushland Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Dandenong Ranges National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Monbulk Creek-Belgrave Heights Streamside Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dandenongs - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Belgrave Station - 10 min walk
  • Belgrave Station - 13 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grumbling Goose - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Micawber Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Blacksmith - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Babaji's Kerala Kitchen - ‬15 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was excellent, helpful and prompt communication, beautiful location and lovely accommodation..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House in the trees

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The guidance beforehand about the driveway was very good. You really felt as if you were living in the trees.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem!

Although our stay was only short, it was very enjoyable. The house is very well appointed with everything you would need for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Very clean & nicely decorated & modern. The video regarding how to navigate the steep driveway was very much appreciated! Check in was an easy process & great communication with the owners providing lots of information regarding the house as well as the local area. We would love to visit again in future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belgrave stopover

Very impressed, very friendly birds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect escape!

We absolutely loved our stay! The home was beautiful, stylish, comfortable and had everything we needed. One of the highlights for us was all of the beautiful birds that came to visit. We even had one cheeky possum come a d check out our BBQ! We have stayed in quite a few holiday homes, and this was one of the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

GREGORY S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Autumn in the Dandenongs

We are over from wA. Our son and his wife are visiting from USA. Our other son and his partner came from Melbourne. The house and its surroundings outside Belgrave were perfect for our opportunity to reunite after 2 years of separation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exhilerating

This property checked all the boxes. The location, the view, the birds, the coffee machine, the added comforts of which there are too many to list - the provision of pantry staples, bathroom accessories, firewood and bbq were appreciated and made our holiday relaxing. The tones and colours throughout the house are welcoming and homely. Loved it very much., thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful, quiet property set in the Dandenong ranges. It is close to Belgrave central with shops and amenities close by. The property itself is well provisioned (great coffee machine!) and has friendly wildlife waiting to be hand fed. Beds are comfortable and the property has been recently renovated and is well maintained. It could be a little cleaner (cobwebs in the corner ceilings of the rooms are easily cleaned!) but the important things (linens and the bathroom) were very clean. Communication from the owners was timely and clear. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Special retreat

This property was very well maintained. It had everything to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. It is only a 2 minute drive to shops and stores but you feel like you are miles away being in a forested area. Communication with the owner was excellent with lots of tips before we arrived. Was the perfect getaway place only one hour from Melbourne with a lot of activities within the area. A fantastic family holiday as well as just a quiet getaway. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love this place!

We love the calm forest sounds, the views of trees, the birds that come to visit, the creek and park at the bottom of the hill.
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