Little Acorn - Sun-Kissed Forest Garden, Emerald
About
Little Acorn is a private bluestone studio at Sun-Kissed Forest Garden in the Dandenong Ranges, set up for two with a pair of king single beds that can be arranged to suit. A modern ensuite and kitchenette give you everything you need for a proper weekend in the bush. Five minutes to Emerald village, 30 minutes to the Yarra Valley. Works equally well for two friends, siblings, or a couple who like a little room to move.
Good to know
Little Acorn is a compact bluestone studio that sits alongside Little Cherry, sharing an exterior wall but entering through its own private door with nothing else shared. The studio is set up with two king single beds, which gives you the flexibility to keep them separate or push them together depending on the group. The ensuite is modern and properly done. The kitchenette has a fridge, toaster, kettle, and microwave - everything for slow mornings without needing to leave the property before you are ready. The armchairs face the forest, which is where most of the conversation ends up happening anyway. The surrounding four acres of bush are open to explore on foot. Kangaroos graze in the yard through the day. The bird life - cockatoos, rainbow lorikeets, rosellas - moves through the canopy at its own pace and is worth sitting still for.
Other Details to Note
Emerald village is five minutes by car. Good coffee, a pub worth visiting, and the Puffing Billy station for a slow scenic journey through the Ranges. The Yarra Valley cellar doors are 30 to 40 minutes from the property. Healesville in particular has excellent restaurants and a fine selection of wineries within a short radius of each other. The Healesville Sanctuary rounds out a full day if you want one.
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What this place offers
Amenities
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- TV
- Wifi
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Shower gel
- Walk-in shower
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- TV
- Wifi
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Shower gel
- Walk-in shower
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Coffee
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
Outdoors
- Garden or backyard
House Rules
Accessibility
Neighborhood
Emerald is a quiet hill town with a settled, independent character. The Dandenong Ranges National Park begins almost at the edge of the village, and the walking tracks through Sherbrooke Forest and the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk in Belgrave offer genuine old-growth forest within 20 minutes of the property.
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