Raw but by no means rustic, Otways Loft is a beautiful hand-built treehouse tucked amongst the trees in the Otways Ranges, around two hours from Melbourne. Constructed from a menagerie of raw and recycled materials – including locally felled Mountain Ash tree poles, parts of an old train carriage, and materials from a nearby church – the three-story home is at once whimsical and homely. You won’t find a TV here. Instead, a gorgeous piano, chess board, books and games will encourage connection by the wood-burning fire, while outside you can swing in the double hammock or venture out to explore the nearby town of Forrest. If you’re travelling with a larger group, the neighbouring Steam Carriage train conversion can also be booked.
Things we love
No TV
Indoor Fireplace
Clawfoot Bath
Family Friendly
“…a gorgeous piano, chess board, books and games will encourage connection by the wood-burning fire”
Photography Marnie Hawson