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Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep

Escape into tranquility with sounds of birdlife and waves gently soothing your soul. Unwind at this enchanting cottage by the sea.

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

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

This property offers Stay 3 Pay 2 from February 1st - September 1st 2025 excluding long weekends & school holidays.
This property offers Stay 7 Pay 5 from February 1st - September 1st 2025 excluding long weekends & school holidays.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Wye River, VIC

What's nearby

  • Wye River Coastal Reserve - 1 min drive
  • Live Wire Park - 17 min drive
  • Kennet River Koala Walk - 25 min drive
  • Lorne Beach - 26 min drive
  • Erskine Falls - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Great Otway National Park and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Wye River Coastal Reserve. Kennet River Coastal Reserve and Carisbrook Creek are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Fern Cottage - Tranquility At Your Doorstep Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ramzy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pleasant stay
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ellie M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in
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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was perfect
Great place. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jane D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Lovely stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Felicity M.

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

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxed
Property was clean and well maintained, in a very quiet and green area. Loved the views of both trees and ocean.
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10/10 Excellent

Shae

Obsessed with the birds!
We loved every minute here. The property was really homely and well equipped with all we needed and more. The highlight was the numerous visits we had from local feathered friends: cockatoos, kookaburras, king parrots, wattle birds, currawongs all joining us on the balcony - wow! Can't wait to return.
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Great cottage to stay
We had a wonderful time at this very nice cottage in Wye River. The location was brilliant, the facilities were awesome, and we had to fight amongst each other to score the very comfortable day bed by the window. Great place, will be certainly booking it again.
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8/10 Good

Alicia

Very family friendly
We really enjoyed our stay at Fern Cottage. As a family with two little kids it was a perfect set up for us. Loads of toys, a cot and high chair and even a change mat (these things would not be a nuisance if you didn’t have kids as they were well located). The view from the living room was gorgeous and conveniently located to the pub and the cafe. the only negatives was that linen was not provided. We hired linen but there was a mix up with the sheets and we didn’t get enough (although the cleaner did offer to drive them down). It would be good to have some instructions on how to light the fire as we struggled being new to this. There was also no air conditioning although the fans were very powerful. Overall a highly enjoyable stay. We’ll come again.
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8/10 Good

Janey

A Cosy Weekend Retreat
We enjoyed our stay at Fern Cottage - loved the Day Bed in the lounge! A cosy cottage with a great log fire, plenty of kitchen crockery and utensils. The beds were comfy and it was great to sit out on the deck looking through the beautiful trees towards the ocean. Thank you for letting us take our beloved dog to enjoy Wye River with us. My only criticism would be that I would have liked a booklet about the cottage which may have saved me having a cold shower on arrival!
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole27

Family get away
Our family of 5 had a lovely stay at Fern Cottage. Gorgeous bush setting, very clean and well appointed home. The beds were really comfy, and we enjoyed eating on the deck with views down to the ocean. Short walk down to the beach, general store and the pub. Loved everything about the stay and would love to come back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Cosy cottage
We loved our short stay at Fern Cottage. The upstairs rooms were extremely cosy. The wood fire worked really well and there was plenty of wood supplied which was good because we struck a couple of cold, wet days. It was only a short drive to the beach but very steep, so really couldn't be done with lots of gear like surfboards. The Wye general store and pub are both fantastic and have all you need plus more, even in the off season. The house had everything we needed. A bonus was the amazing array of bird life that came to visit on the deck. The only tips I could add for the house was to remember to turn on the hot water service when you arrive (there is a note on the table about it) and maybe bring your own toaster because the one there is tiny and couldn't toast our thick bread or crumpets. The house is on tank water and runs a pump , which didn't bother me as I'm live in a house that has the same arrangement. But there is a note about what to do if you have trouble with the pump. Overall, this is a great place to stay with a small group.
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10/10 Excellent

Mads

Loved it!
Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home. Absolutely loved it!
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Loved the house
We loved the house. Simple, comfy, cosy. Will keep it our little secret...no, we will spread the word! Thanks for the lovely hospitality (and the generous bottle of wine on arrival)
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10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Great for families
We had a wonderful stay with family visiting from interstate. The kitchen has everything you need and there was plenty of space for everyone to relax. We'd definitely stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Highly recommended !!
We can highly recommend Fern Cottage and were so glad we chose it for our 2 week holiday. The owners left us a note and bottle of wine which felt very welcoming. The home is well represented on the internet (exactly as it appears in the photos) and was in a great location- near the beach, but far enough away to feel quiet and private. There is a short hill to climb which kept us feeling fit after enjoying the gourmet treats at the excellent General Store. The view from the lounge and veranda is lovely- with the ocean glimmering through the trees and looking out over a fern gully with large trees bringing a sense of space and peace. The bird life is prolific and entertaining. Inside, the home is very comfortable with fully equipped kitchen (you could even bake a cake!) and with a good library of books and games provided. There is everything you need if you have young children (cot, change mat, high chair, toys and children's books). It was very clean, bright and fresh. We were reluctant to leave Fern Cottage, even after 2 weeks. Wye river is a great place for a beach and bush holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine_B

Beautiful Experience
Our family came back to Melbourne so refreshed after a few days here. Gorgeous place with views of the ocean, surrounded by gum trees. We really appreciated the thought that went into making the house such a pleasure to stay at - lots of books for children and adults, games and even a toy chest. The kitchen had everything we needed and the whole place was so incredibly comfortable. We're planning a return visit to Wye River and we'll definitely choose to stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rob35

Fantastic Experience
My partner and I had an incredible couple of days here. Can't thank the hosts enough for making our first trip to Wye River so enjoyable. Beautiful cottage with everything we needed. A few minutes to the beach, pub and general store and a fantastic cosy fire at night. Even got to feed some rosellas off the balcony. Loved the upstairs bedrooms too - we felt like we were in a treehouse. Lots of thoughtful touches for children too, including a teepee! - we'll be bringing the kids next time. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Incredible Weekend Away!
We cannot rate this beautiful cottage highly enough. The house was gorgeously prepared with lots of personal touches - including a bottle of wine on arrival! Photos just don't do it justice. The property was nestled among gumtrees with views of the ocean and only a few minutes walk to the beach. It's clearly been recently painted and refreshed and has the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in. We'll be back ASAP. Loved it! Thank you!