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Luxurious Cottage with Valley Views & Cozy Fireplace. THA Award Winner 2025.

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Interior
Relax with a book (we have a huge library) or head out and explore the Otways.
This bedroom also has a Queen bed, and  a portacot and child's high chair.
Room
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Tanybryn, VIC
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Apollo Bay Harbour
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxurious Cottage with Valley Views & Cozy Fireplace. THA Award Winner 2025.

Escape to The Otway Haven, a luxurious two-bedroom cottage (lovingly dubbed “The Otway Heaven” by delighted guests) nestled in the breathtaking Great Otway National Park.

Surrounded by ancient rainforest, lush gardens, and farm paddocks, this boutique retreat is your perfect haven for romance, family adventures, or a peaceful getaway with friends. Just minutes from the Great Ocean Road, immerse yourself in serenity, fresh air, and the symphony of birdlife and wildlife.

Why Choose The Otway Haven?

• Award-Winning Luxury: Celebrated as Victoria’s finest for 2025, offering unmatched comfort and style.
• Nature’s Embrace: Stunning rainforest views from every window, with trails, waterfalls, and beaches nearby.
• Pet-Friendly Paradise: Bring your furry friends (with prior approval) with dog treats and water bowls provided.
• Hassle-Free Value: No cleaning fees, no checkout chores, and a warm welcome with a lit fireplace on cold days.
• Cozy & Connected: Stream your favourite shows with super-fast Starlink Wi-Fi and relax with a later 11am checkout.

Luxurious Interiors

Step into a light-filled sanctuary with a soaring vaulted ceiling and a secure entrance. The inviting living and dining area, perfect for couples or small families, features a sleek wood-heater fireplace (unlimited free firewood and firestarters included). On chilly days, arrive to a pre-lit fire, instantly wrapping you in warmth. Relax with seating for two, dining for two, board games, a curated library, binoculars for birdwatching, and a Bose music player. Stay connected with blazing-fast Starlink Wi-Fi.

Plush Bedrooms

Retreat to two elegant bedrooms, each with a luxury queen bed, electric blankets, plush pillows, premium linen, quilts, spare blankets, and ample storage. One bedroom boasts a large smart TV with satellite channels and streaming apps (Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, and more) so you can watch your favourite shows.

Traveling with little ones? A sturdy porta cot and child’s secure dining chair are ready for you.

Spa-Inspired Bathroom

Pamper yourself in a serene bathroom with a shower, hip bath, plush Egyptian cotton towels, waffle shawl bathrobes, premium toiletries, and a hair dryer.

Gourmet Kitchen

Whip up meals in a fully equipped kitchen with a gas oven, grill, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, juicer, pressure cooker, blender, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, and milk frother. We stock plentiful crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots, and pans. Kick off your stay with a complete breakfast for your first night, including bacon and eggs, cereals and oats, bread, fruit, fresh milk, jams, teas, Nespresso coffee pods, hot chocolate, and more.

Outdoor Bliss

Stroll through the enchanting gardens (please respect “Private Residence” areas) and unwind on a spacious deck with panoramic rainforest views. Fire up the Weber BBQ (full LPG tank, no cleaning needed), gather at the dining table, or lounge in cafes, Adirondack chairs under a sun umbrella. In winter, cozy up by the firepit with free firewood – and we even provide marshmallows! Extras include carparking, bicycle storage, a petanque set, and, in summer, a Mexican hammock.

Pet-Friendly with Care

We love pets! Please contact us before booking to discuss bringing your furry friend, as we have sheep and alpacas nearby. Approved pets can roam off-leash, and we’ll provide dog treats and water bowls plus a guide to dog-friendly adventures in the area, ensuring your pup feels right at home.

Adventure at Your Doorstep

1 minute to Great Otway National Park’s trails and wildlife.
15 minutes to Skenes Creek, the Great Ocean Road, pristine beaches, waterfalls, and hiking paths.
20 minutes to the charming cafes, shops and breweries of Apollo Bay and Forrest.
60 minutes to vibrant Lorne.
80 minutes to the iconic Twelve Apostles.
Explore the nearby Californian Redwoods and soar through the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures.

Good to Know

No Cleaning Fees: Enjoy transparent pricing with no extra costs.
No Checkout Chores: Leave stress-free with no tasks required.
Late 11am Checkout: Linger longer and savour your getaway.

Quiet, private, and designed for relaxation, yet close to adventure.

Book Your Unforgettable Escape Today!

Experience The Otway Haven’s award-winning charm, where a pre-lit fire, thoughtful pet perks, and a complimentary first-night breakfast await. With no cleaning fees, no checkout chores, and a leisurely 11am checkout, your stress-free retreat is ready.

Whether you’re seeking romance, family fun, or a pet-friendly adventure, we can’t wait to welcome you to your rainforest haven. Reserve now for a stay you’ll never forget!

Property manager

Maddie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
You need to discuss pet/s with us before booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Checkout is at a leisurely 11am, and simply turn off heaters and lock the front door. No need to stress about cleaning so you can focus purely on enjoying your getaway and leave the chores to us.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Due to wildlife and farm animals, pets MAY be welcome, though we ask you to discuss with us before booking. We can't accommodate unannounced pets.
Don't pass beyond the 'Private Residence' signs. If you do we may need to cancel your stay.
Your guests are welcome e.g. to come for a BBQ. We ask they leave by 9p.m.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tanybryn

Located in Tanybryn, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Otway National Park and Wongarra Bushland Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Tanybryn, VIC

What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Marriners Lookout - 19 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 19 min drive - 19.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Chris's Restaurant & Villas - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chris's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chris's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Drive - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxurious Cottage with Valley Views & Cozy Fireplace. THA Award Winner 2025. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxurious Cottage with Valley Views & Cozy Fireplace. THA Award Winner 2025.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxurious Cottage with Valley Views & Cozy Fireplace. THA Award Winner 2025.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxurious Cottage with Valley Views & Cozy Fireplace. THA Award Winner 2025. located?

This family-friendly Tanybryn holiday home is located in the mountains, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Great Otway National Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Smythe Creek and Wongarra Bushland Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jerome A.

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

Lovely hidden gem in the Ptways

Great little place in the hills above Apollo Bay nestled in the rainforest. Clean and cozy perfect for a winter getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Fantastic!

Delightful accommodation with equally delightful host! Maddie was super helpful and gave us loads of info for things to do in the area. Property and grounds were beautifully maintained and a genuinely lovely to stay at
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy h.

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

Lovely stay

We had the opportunity to stay Otway Haven during the Great Ocean Road marathon weekend and were all impressed with the home and serene setting. The beds were extremely comfortable and we would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Perfect Otway Getaway.

Perfect Otway's Getaway. Quiet and cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful well maintained property in a relaxing and serene location. It is incredible what is provided for guests. I especially loved that bird seed was provideed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

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

Perfect hideaway!

What a glorious property - filled with little touches to make it a perfect experience!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

Magical retreat in the Otways

The cottage was so cosy and comfortable and in the most beautiful surroundings. The bed's were heavenly with beautiful linen. Imacuatly clean. Maddie is such a friendly, generous host. The breakfast provisions were very generous. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula N.

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

Great Stopover

We could have had 2 nights! Such a beautiful area ! Lovely touch to have log burner fired up on arrival . Would stay again xx
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl J.

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

International hosts

Our international guests were very impressed by the location and the abundance of colourful birdlife.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda F.

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

Short stYy

We arrived late in the evening- we entered the cottage with a cute fire warming up the rooms, lights on and easy to find. Very well appointed within a beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Just sublime

It is nicely located in the outstanding Otway Ranges in a quiet, peaceful location with easy access to the coast. The property has all you need. The birdsong in the morning is glorious. High recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Tranquil

This property is an excellent place to stay. Tranquil, peaceful, and private. It was exactly as described. The owner accommodated our little dog and made the process very welcoming. We loved our stay and would come back again. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian C.

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

Nice cabin in nature

We stayed there 1 night in our Great Ocean Road trip. The cabin is clean and comfortable. We love everything in the cabin especially the fireplace. The cabin is 15-20 minutes drive from Apollo Bay. We hesitated before we booked the stay but we are very happy of our stay and glad that we booked it. We can see Milky Way at night and a koala on a gum tree nearby in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

lucy f.

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

A beautifully appointed retreat

The owners have gone to great trouble to stylishly furnish the unit. It was a good location to start exploring the Otways We would just suggest 2 more dining chairs if accommodating 4 people (otherwise its really comfortable),and to replace the cutlery ( hard to butter toast with steak knives )and the dinner plates (huge!!) But its just a just a small thing compared to the lovely furnishings and surrounds More than happy to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

What a beautiful location!

The location is absolutely beautiful! The communication was excellent and the directions helped us easily navigate to the property where we were greeted by a wonderful cozy fire already laid for us. We had a wonderful stay and appreciated all the nice touches. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunayana

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Perfect to unwind

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Perfect location to relax and ample of room for Miss Gracie (small dog) to run around without disturbing the owners. Thanks for a great couple of days away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Peaceful stay.

A lovely getaway, bonus you can bring your dog too. Beautiful views, cozy, perfect location. A wonderful place to read a book and explore the Otways and Great Ocean Road.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Katherine V.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Too overpriced. Small and space is not functional. Hard to walk in toilet & hard to open front door

The place was very small and not that functional. Lounge room was very small with no TV for chillout / relax area. The toilet was also very small, we could barely walk in without hitting our shins on the toilet bowl. It was very confusing on how to enter the property as there were sections that were closed off on the driveway. The property appears very old and not properly maintained, including all the utilities and utensils. The table tennis area looked very dangerous to enter, lots of rubbish surrounding the area and dust and dirt everywhere. I think the price was way too expensive for what it is and would not recommend it to anyone else.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G., Albury

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

Picturesque, Quiet and Welcoming

Absolutely Fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

miri z.

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

Beautiful spot

Gorgeous property set in serene nature, lots of walks to waterfalls and other beautiful spots nearby and also a short drive to Apollo Bay and Great Ocean Road beaches. Perfect getaway from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marian T.

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

Lovely quiet rainforest location

A very quiet and private space, Laurence was completely unobtrusive but also immediately responsive. Cosy with the heaters on, well equipped. Beautiful location in among the rainforest but close to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Merryn F.

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

Super cosey

We very much enjoyed our short stay at your stunning property. The location was incredible with stunning scenery and the cabin itself was extremely well appointed and very comfortable. This is not an area we have been to before but would definitely return to your lovely location in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

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

A lovely secluded stay with plenty of nature

We really enjoyed this property's surroundings as well as the interior. It's surrounded by trees and a paddock next door. The property had everything we needed plus nice big windows to see the surroundings and plenty of added touches like a wood fire, coffee & cereal, milk + eggs in the fridge etc. Would definitely recommend this to a friend.

About the host

Hosted by Maddie

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We love hosting guests from Australia and overseas. Our home was built with guests in mind, and has two separate, private, self-contained cottages for guests to stay short or long term. Our wonderful housekeeper Maddie will be available to assist during your stay.

Why they chose this property

We are deep in the Otways rainforest National Park, and we love the rolling hills and waterfalls, the rainforest hikes, the abundant animal and bird life, and the turbulent weather. With no artificial light for many kilometres, our home is in a 'dark sky' area, ideal for astronomy, and we have a large telescope for night time star watching.

What makes this property unique

Our home was architect-designed and is a beautiful series of connected pavilions cascading across the property, surrounded by exquisite gardens. It is a joyful place to live, work and host guests.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests