Klara's Studio: Private rainforest with river

Klara’s Studio is a pet-friendly, luxurious open-plan retreat for couples seeking privacy and romance. It features a slow-combustion fireplace, split heating/cooling, corner spa bath, and large double-glazed windows with tranquil forest views. The studio includes a kitchenette with dishwasher, queen bed, sofa bed, and separate toilet. Step onto your private veranda to relax among the trees and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature. The space Winding down the driveway you’re transported into an idyllic forest paradise, an oasis of private lush green rain forest, set on 7 acres of towering mountain ash trees and giant tree ferns. Sit and meditate by the private brook, discover the mini waterfalls, feed the friendly rosellas, king parrots, kookaburras and our impromptu resident cockatoo. Look out for the wombats and wallabies and even deer. If you’re wanting to immerse yourself in the healing virtue of nature, if you’re needing peace and quiet, spiritual, emotional, or physical rejuvenation, this retreat is for you. While you’re with us treat yourself to Mount Dandenongs numerous tourist, natural and cultural attractions, gardens, bush walks, restaurants, music, cafés, specialist art and curio shops, not to mention the many wineries of the nearby Yarra Valley. ON SITE SAUNA We provide an onsite dry sauna with outdoor shower and bath, all set within a lovely private bush setting of forest views. Please understand that this is not included in your booking and can be booked for an additional fee via our website or by messaging us directly. PETS Your pets are welcome but must always be on leash when outside to protect wildlife. Please bring your own pets food requirements, bowls and bedding and please ensure no pets on the furniture. All pet waste is to be cleaned up by guests. Please refer to the Pet policy which will be sent to you after your booking. We charge an additional fee for pets to stay. ON SITE MASSAGE Indulge yourself with an in-house massage, facial or body treatment provided by Balance Mountain Day Spa Olinda. To book, all links and phone numbers can be found on our website. Please give the address and the name of the cottage you are staying at and allow a minimum of 2 days’ notice. Alternatively, you can go to the Balance Mountain Day Spa Olinda website, where you can book directly or speak with Nadine. We look forward to welcoming you at the Fernglen Forest Retreat. The sleeping configuration is: 1 queen bed 1 sofa bed (in the living room) 1 cot for children under 2 Please note that our base rate is for 2 adults and children under 2. Additional adults or children over 2 will incur an additional cost. We have a number of other cottages also available - please look up our website directly to view these. We look forward to welcoming you at the Fernglen Forest Retreat. Other things to note Cooking Please note that the kitchenette in this space provides a bench top induction hotplates, a microwave/convection, over/air fryer, a mini fridge and a mini dishwasher. Natural Environment Please note the Dandenong Ranges is home many animals and also to small little bugs which is a natural part of our ecosystem. You may encounter or hear some animals while staying with us, including noise from birdsong and possums. Small little bugs can also sometimes get inside and we do our very best to gently remove them during changeover. Connectivity We offer high speed internet (1ooMB). However we can't ensure no issues due to weather or maintenance. Phone service is touchy in the Dandenong Ranges. We encourage or guests to use wifi calling while staying with us. Privacy The rain shower and corner spa are located in the min studio space. The toilet and vanity are located in a seperate room.