The Manna Gum: Rustic Cabin Forest Retreat

The ideal Romantic Eco-Retreat Come stay in this beautiful rustic cottage of reclaimed timbers and handmade mud-brick; nestled deep in the woods you can walk for hours as stewards of the forest, with beautiful countryside, vineyards, a neighbouring river and watering holes a short drive away. Wake to bird calls, witness shuffling wombats in the night, listen or for the kookaburras call, be enshrouded in nature. The possibility to live in this way is fading from the world. Bedroom 1: The major room of the house is by the fireside with an epic view out onto the forest, wake with the sunlight to bird song. Bedroom 2 and 3: are Caravans a short distance from the house. Bathroom: has a bath, shower and toilet, And a beautiful stain glass window. There is a veggie patch you can help yourself to, an outdoor dining table, and outdoor futon for meditation or reclining, ample space to roll out a yoga mat, a trampoline, a boxing bag, and you’re welcome to walk straight out the front door into the forest where you can be lost for hours! But be thoughtful of the creatures and plants native to this area, we are their guests You can park above the home we will send you instructions by text, parking is uncovered, there is space for up to two cars. It is a short walk down to the house from the park, but be prepared to carry your bags down a brief hill. Please do not use the drive as it is long and steep, suitable only for four wheel drives. There is a sign up advising you not to use the drive unless your car is really tough You are alone in the wilderness! It is a stunning place to be in retreat, and yet you also have beautiful places to visit, Warrandyte, Elsom, Christmas Hills, Saint Andrews, there are Beautiful markets, additional galleries, and most importantly many hikes and places to swim! We will send more information in a PDF. But also look on (Hidden by Airbnb) or ask a friend more about this unique area You can park at the top of the hill - we will send you seperate instructions for how to best park. You are deep in the forest! Enjoy the solitude and retreat... A number of excellent swimming spots are but a short drive through beautiful countryside, visit Warrandyte: Pound Bend, or The Boulevard Please send us your email address, and we will send through an info booklet with details about the bend of islands, the surrounding places to visit, and the house and it’s amenities