Fern House - bush by beach @ wye river

Wye River, Victoria
$290 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

In a quiet pocket of Wye River amongst tree ferns and eucalypts, Fern House is perfectly positioned for you to enjoy the best of both bush and beach. Nestled in the lush green on the edge of the Otway Ranges, a short 600 metre walk will take you to the beach, General Store and Wye Beach Hotel. Immerse yourself in the spectacular natural surroundings where the sounds of birdsong blend with the echo of the ocean waves.
Drive to the door (a luxury in the hills of Wye) and unload into the recently renovated single level house. When one of the owners is an architect there is no flat pack kitchen here! The brand new kitchen has all new appliances, loads of bench space, cupboards and draws full of utensils and a funky breakfast bar. There is a big dining table with views out to the trees through large glazed sliders which also give access to the deck and BBQ area. Cosy up on the couch by the wood heater or flick the switch on the wall heater and if you can’t handle the heat in the kitchen there’s always the air-con. Off the living area is a laundry/storage/bathroom area with another door to outside for easy post beach access. A short hallway leads to the two bedrooms both with ample wardrobe space if you're thinking of a longer stay. Separate heating units will keep you warm on cool winter nights and large sliding windows will let in the summer breeze while you sleep. The main bedroom with en-suite has a queen size bed and the second bedroom a king size or two king singles. (You will need to specify your bedding preference for the second bedroom)
There are hills in Wye River so be prepared for some hilly walks. If you have a truck load of beach gear then there is plenty of parking by the beach.
Wye River is a little more than a two hour drive from Melbourne and we recommend you have your own transport to explore more of the beautiful Otway Ranges and the Great Ocean Road. There is private off street parking on site for up to 2 vehicles. A rail service to Geelong and bus service from Geelong link Melbourne to Wye River.

I live locally so give me a call, preferably between 8am-9pm.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 861 Sq Ft (80 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Phillip E.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Awesome place to stay. So clean and packed full of everything you could possibly need. Great location and host was very responsive.

  • Tyson J.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    This place is a stylish, cosy little 70s tree house situated in lush rainforest. On Christmas Day, a beautiful king parrot flew onto my partner's shoulder while we were on the balcony. Then, the rosellas and cockatoos came to say hello. The kitchen was perfect for cooking a big Christmas meal, with massive bench space, sharpened knives and good utensils. It was perfect!

  • Bea

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    We loved our stay. True to advertised photos. We had two late evening koala guests on the balcony as we had a glass of wine, highlight of our stay! The home is cosy, was warm on arrival, (thank you Mary) and we took the king bed in the second bedroom which was heaven to sleep in. It’s a lovely walk down to the Wye beach and rock pools but a challenging walk back, I did it at 59 years so absolutely doable. A great tranquil stay for us.thanks Mary for your warm welcome and prior communication.

  • Claudia M.

    Submitted Sep 21, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Mary has a wonderful property, we loved our stay at Fern house! Mary was also great in providing us with information around events occurring the weekend of our stay and more then happy to accommodate check in and check out times.

  • Liz H.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2024

    Stayed Apr 15, 2024

    Had a lovely relaxing week in Wye River. The house was private and cosy and I’d definitely recommend it.

  • May K.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2024

    Stayed Feb 26, 2024

    The place was beautiful and Wye river is the best town on the great ocean road!! Mary had everything we needed, including a very well stocked kitchen. Thanks Mary!!

  • Monique B.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2023

    Stayed Nov 20, 2023

    House was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed. We had a lovely stay.

  • Jamie

    Submitted Nov 19, 2023

    Stayed Nov 16, 2023

    Pics don't do the place justice. It's quiet, private, spacious, cozy, plenty of wildlife around, and close walking distance to what is needed to wind down.

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Total

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$290+
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