The Retro Retreat is a self-contained holiday house in the heart of the quaint little town of Forrest. A real little gem with a very relaxed vibe it is a lovely place to get away and soak up the Otway Ranges with plenty of activities for all ages to enjoy. The location is a short stroll to the Forrest Brewery & General Store and very close to the Southern MTB Trailhead making it the perfect location for a mountain bikers weekend away. For those not into biking there are plenty of other options. Bushwalks around Lake Elizabeth to see the platypus, the Barwon Dam, nearby waterfalls or simply relax on the deck or in front of the fire with a good book. The house is spacious with a definite retro theme to its interior. Comprising of two bedrooms, dining room, lounge room, kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet. A large balcony extends along the back of the house with seating and a gas BBQ. The deck overlooks the large backyard and beyond to the hills and dam. Ducks wander up daily and many native birds nest in the trees. We have added a lovely outdoor bath for you to enjoy the beauty of the night sky whilst soaking your bones listening to the sounds of the night. A fire pit and seating complete the yard and make for a great night outdoors when the weather permits. Please note this fire pit is not available during summer or when fire bans are enforced in this area. There is also a pump track for honing the skills or for the kids entertainment. Facilities Sleeps 6 1 x queen bed 2 x single beds 1 x bunk (1x divan in dining room) Pillows, doonas and linen are provided but BYO bath towels Full kitchen facilities Laundry facilities Bathroom Separate toilet Ipod dock and charger Lounge with Coonara wood heater Split system Air conditioning and heating Dining Room with 8 x seater table DVD player and TV Gas Barbeque Extra shower outside Outdoor bath Bike washing area Bike storage Rates $250 per night (2 night minimum) on weekends and $230 per night midweek (2 night minimum) except in peak times $240 per night. PLEASE NOTE: Long weekends and school holidays 3 NIGHT minimum, Easter and CHRISTMAS 4 NIGHT minimum. Pets We have a fully lockable backyard with a 1.2m high rural fence surround. We welcome your pet, however please enquire to discuss.