the Nest Healesville

9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(52 Ratings)

House in Badger Creek

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this house rental

Set on nearly an acre, nestled amongst towering trees, The Nest is on the edge of the Yarra Ranges National Park and backs on to Badger Creek.

With an ancient fern gully, flowering wattles, mesmates and candlebark gums, the property is visited by a host of wild things... parrots, rosellas, black and white cockies, kookaburras, wombats and deer.

It's a quiet setting close to nature but with all the modern conveniences.

As well as the two large bedrooms both with queen size beds, the accommodation includes a large lounge and dining area, warm combustion stove, fully equipped kitchen, laundry, large soaker bath and separate powder room.

Wood for the fire, sheets and towels are provided along with some of the kitchen basics like coffee, tea, sugar, flour, condiments, butter and milk.

Perfect for the weekend getaway, The Nest is just on an hours drive from Melbourne.

We can't add a link to our website on Stayz but feel free to search for 'The Nest Healesville' for more photographs and the most up-to-date availability calendar.

Warm regards Nick and Anna

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Badger Creek

Nearby attractions

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

53.6 mi

National Gallery of Victoria

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the Nest Healesville

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9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(52 Ratings)

House in Badger Creek

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Badger Creek

Nearby attractions

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

53.6 mi

National Gallery of Victoria

Ratings and reviews

9.7 / 10.0

Outstanding(52 Ratings)

Summary of reviews

Guests loved the property's remoteness, trees, and creek, with cozy interiors and all the amenities needed for a relaxing stay.

From real guest reviews summarized by AI

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Love the property with the remoteness, trees and creek.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Such a cosy place, the fire makes it nice and warm. The kids loved watching all the birds in the beautiful trees. Had everything we needed for a trip away.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Comfortable and wonderful place to stay. Highly recommend.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2022

Our stay at the nest

Our stay at the nest

We had a fabulous long weekend with the family. The amenities, location and cabin was fantastic. The only drawback was having to buy our own wood, kindling and heat beads in order to use the wood fire heater as owner’s wood was damp.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2022

Loved it

Loved it

Great cottage with good amenities. Wood fire and firewood supply made it so cosy. Bathroom and kitchen nice. All very clean. Beds very comfortable. Picturesque and peaceful. Short walk to the creek. Loved it.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Great location very cosy and peaceful.

Great location very cosy and peaceful.

Loved our stay beautiful property.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Fantastic Weekend!!

Fantastic Weekend!!

Clean property, lovely location! Inside fire was amazing! Was so nice listening to the flow of the creek. Was so peaceful and quiet - will definitely be returning!! You will not be disappointed!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

beautiful outlook and cosy space

beautiful outlook and cosy space

Relaxing and peaceful spot on edge of National Park. The house has a lovely welcoming vibe making it a very pleasant escape.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Pleasing guests is no afterthought.

Pleasing guests is no afterthought.

What a delightful place this is. Very tastefully decorated and so peaceful. Such joy to sit on the deck in the early morn to take in the sounds of the creek nearby, we did a great deal of chilling. Plenty of CD musical selections as well as DVD'S, books, games and a wonderful fireplace. Healesville offers great food and coffee too. You cannot go wrong and so close to Melbourne. We met the neighbours down the street, so pleasant, they were selling plants, what a weekend. :) Thanks to our Host, Nick Many thanks to our Host, Nick

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2021

Exceeded expectations

Exceeded expectations

I love our weekend getaway. My sister and I stayed here it was so peaceful and serene. Surround by bush land and native birds, we felt a million miles from the real world. A short drive to the delightful township of Healesville (can recommend Chachi Yarra Valley for excellent service, food and coffee). Loved it. Would definitely recommend.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Escape in nature

Escape in nature

A beautiful property right next to the national park. Very much enjoyed our stay. All the comforts of home with nature on your doorstep.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

The Nest

The Nest

Great house in a perfect location. Has everything you'd need, with an impressive cd collection too. Close to Healesville and the national park. We had a lovely stay here.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2021

Peace & Quiet

Peace & Quiet

Fabulous location with the forest as your neighbour. Perfect for a couple of days away with its proximity to Melbourne and everything you need 10 minutes away in Healesville. We’ll be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2020

High expectations

High expectations

Met all expectations!!!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2020

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

A wonderful weekend away from it all

A wonderful weekend away from it all

Our family really enjoyed a laid back weekend staying at the Nest, with its serene bush outlook and peace and quiet. The mix of weather allowed us to enjoy the fire and play some of the games provided, while also enjoying a number of walks nearby and accessing the creek at the back of the property. It was really clean, and had a great bath and kitchen. The birdlife was another plus and we all came away feeling relaxed.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

Great stay Thankyou

Great stay Thankyou

We loved the house , great outlook comfortable and welcoming ! Maybe some more deck chairs for the deck would be the only suggestion .

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

Stunning

Stunning

The house was very clean and comfortable. The location is absolutely amazing, you feel as though you are so far from everything but yet so close. We will definitely stay here again.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2019

Loved it

Loved it

A lovely and cosy house that would be perfect for all times of the year. It was lovely to sit back and relax while listening to the sounds of nature around you. Thanks again!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2019

Relaxing , cosy, nature at your doorstep

Relaxing , cosy, nature at your doorstep

Beautiful home with everything you need. Loved the cosy fire and the parrots that greeted us in the mornings. Lots to do in the area- great food/ wine and scenery.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2019

Beautiful and peaceful

Beautiful and peaceful

The house is very comfortable, clean and stylish. The bedrooms are so comfortable and the bed linen was fresh and crisp. We felt instantly relaxed in the house. But the location is what makes it the perfect place to relax. All you can see from the living area is trees. It was so quiet at night. All you can hear is the creek flowing. In the day there are lots of birds and the bird seed provided by the owners makes for a fun activity, in theme with the name of the place. I honestly loved staying in this house.

6.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

This property is surely a beautiful gift for it's unique setting. Stunning potential.

This property is surely a beautiful gift for it's unique setting. Stunning potential.

What a stunning location and simply gorgeous cottage style accommodation. We loved our stay, but found a few things really brought it down for us..... Unfortunately it was overshadowed by a lack of care and attention to detail especially around the cleanliness of the kitchen area and mentioned items available on the website. Upon arrival the property appeared scruffy and unkempt, ragwort growing and grass thigh high around the veranda edges. A little garden just growing weeds, not attended in a while. The stove top around temp knobs and toaster next to it was covered in grease splatter, and food matter, the oven dirty inside and pot drawer greasy, covered in crumbs and we had to scrub a pan with fat and food debris still on it. We found plates with food on them ( from dishwasher) To then find the sponges supplied were obviously used. The dish brush was actually brown with grease. When we used the bin the door looked stained as we know can happen, but it wiped off. The coffee machine doesn't work properly and the coffee supplied was so old it needs tossing out. The hot chocolate tasted stale, it was a year out of date, as was a most items in the pantry supplied by the property. if you state you provide something my suggestion is make sure it's OK. and working and the pantry in date. The wood fire needs attention as it can't be shut down effectively, the timber virtually evaporated, it's a shame as we would have only needed a 3rd of the timber. We ran out There was the air conditioning but we booked for the ambience of what was on offer and we wanted a beautiful evening by the relaxing by the fire. Part of the timber steps coming off the veranda has rotted and coming away. An extra loo roll than needed just feels better. The cupboard its kept in needs a proper handle I couldn't open it. I had to shove my arm down from the top. We are well aware it's a bush block but the map indicates a nice short pathway walk to the creek, we found it so overgrown unvisible hazardous we couldn't see a path at all. It was dangerous and we couldn't tell it was a path even. State its steep scrub. I felt overpriced and no matter where I've stayed or how simple the accommodation I've never come across this. Things kept adding up. It felt overpriced and not cared for. The scratch map is clearly out of date. If you say you have it,offer it to a fair standard

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2018

Amazing

Amazing

Beautiful spot peaceful, feeding the birds out back great time

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

Beautiful and tranquil spot with everything you could need

Beautiful and tranquil spot with everything you could need

This is a really lovely spot. The house is open and airy; comfortable with perfectly understated decorative touches. I would 100% recommend for when you just need to get away from the city and experience tranquility for a while.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2018

Great location, such a nice cozy house!

Great location, such a nice cozy house!

We had a beautiful weekend away, the house has everything you need, you really feel like you are in the bush, it’s a very relaxing environment. Loved the fire place! Would definitely recommend to stay for a little getaway.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2018

Peaceful and Relaxing Getaway

Peaceful and Relaxing Getaway

We had a wonderfully relaxing stay at The Nest. It is a most peaceful location with abundant birdlife and the majestic Mountain Ash forest. The house is very comfortable and is a convenient base from which to explore Healesville and the Yarra Valley.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2018

Amazing Private Getaway

Amazing Private Getaway

Could not be happier with our stay at The Nest. Property was amazingly private but only 10 minutes ($12 cab ride) to the center of Healesville. Perfect base for exploring the wineries, restaurants and shops that the Yarra Valley has to offer. The pictures don't do the house justice, absolutely stunning and plenty of room for two couples. Waking up to the babbling creek was a great surprise! We will definitely be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2017

Gorgeous home with fantastic wildlife!

Gorgeous home with fantastic wildlife!

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay at “The Nest”. The house is cozy, clean and well stocked. My son enjoyed feeding the bird life and viewing the wildlife (multitude of different birds, wombats and kangaroos). The view from the lounge is picture perfect - a glass of red and the roaring fire. Perfect getaway. We will definitely be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2017

Loved this place

Loved this place

The nest is so close to nature, yet only a short drive to many of the wonderful attractions around Healsville. But we could have just stayed home at the property as it was so relaxing being that close to nature and hand feeding the birds.We would be back.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2017

Perfect location for an escape from the city

Perfect location for an escape from the city

We had a perfect weekend away and even spotted the lyre birds and watched them singing.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2017

Absolutely amazing

Absolutely amazing

Everything about the place was amazing From the furniture and the way the house is set up. The fire place is amazing. The tranquil setting that surrounds the property and the birds that come out every morning

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2017

Peaceful

Peaceful

Had a very enjoyable stay and the Cabin is set up and furnished with a touch of class. The surrounding bush, the sound of the creek, wood fire made for a very relaxing stay. We would stay again but it was overpriced at over $1,000.00 for two nights especially when the rates state from $195.00 per night. It's a shame because it really was relaxing and we enjoyed our stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2017

Beautiful property

Beautiful property

Thank you very much Anna And Nick to share your beautyful property with us , me and my little family are had a wonderful time while we there in the last few days, we're most enjoyed the Nature itself birds and Trees my husband is a bird watching so he is much happy also my daughter she is over the moon when the King Parrots came to visit and landed on her arms and shoulder then she can feed them by hands. The weather was perfect we don't event need the Fire or Air condition the whole time we there. The house was very well setup compernations with modern and old style, very warm and cosy and nice some clean. We definitely love to come back and hope to stay abit longer next time. Thanks one again for made our shot holiday likes a little haven. Nicha and Family

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2017

Love love love this property

Love love love this property

This place is an oasis nestled in the forest but is a short 6 minute drive to the centre of town! The beds were incredibly comfortable and the little extras left by Anna and Nick were an added bonus. I have already tried to book again but it's unavailable. I'll be keeping a close eye on this place for future stays.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Badger Creek?

The average price for a rental in Badger Creek is $293 per night. This rental is $70 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at the Nest Healesville. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is the Nest Healesville pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at the Nest Healesville?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, parking, and laundry.

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the Nest Healesville

House in Badger Creek

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Badger Creek

Nearby attractions

the Nest Healesville

House in Badger Creek

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Badger Creek

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Badger Creek?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is the Nest Healesville pet friendly?

What amenities are available at the Nest Healesville?

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