Secrets on the Lake
Cabins for rent in Montville
$230.00 - $530.00*per dayprice range estimate*Book a room from $230
Whistle Stop 2 nights The Whistle Stop, is a beautifully renovated, 100 year old heritage cabin in the Queenslander style with a queen-sized bed alongside old furniture and lace style, air-con, log fire, satellite television, fully self-contained kitchen, second bedroom with 2 single beds and features an outdoor bush spa. The Whistlestop has undercover parking with a hand built bridge across to the cabin has view of the gardens but is just around the corner from the lake. The rate includes homemade scones with strawberry jam and cream and croissants or muffins cooked each morning. (Suitable for adults with children)
A secret you won’t want to keep to yourself. Each of our luxury treetops cabins is themed from a different element of nature and features extensive ceramic, iron and woodwork and provides the ultimate romantic escape for couples. The rate includes a breakfast basket with a complimentary bottle of wine or champagne, homemade scones with strawberry jam and cream and croissants or muffins cooked each morning to top up your breakfast. (Not suitable for children)
Our "Wait-a-While" penthouse designed specially for 2 couples for a relaxing getaway (or 2 singles) complete with loft second bedroom and huge hot tub with rainforest views. The rate includes a breakfast basket with a complimentary bottle of wine or champagne, homemade scones with strawberry jam and cream and croissants or muffins cooked each morning to top up your breakfast. (Not suitable for children)
Our romantic penthouse for couples, a little roomier than our luxury treehouses with gorgeous views to Lake Baroon. Features large walk in shower as well as a spa with one of the best views out of all the treehouses. Our penthouses have been designed to offer a delightful experience of intimacy and romance. The rate includes a breakfast basket with a complimentary bottle of wine or champagne, homemade scones with strawberry jam and cream and croissants or muffins cooked each morning to top up your breakfast. (Not suitable for children)
"The Nest" is perfect for a family getaway or a couples retreat, this treehouse has super sized everything and is tucked away on it's own - still with gorgeous lake views and large outdoor area. The rate includes a breakfast basket with a complimentary bottle of wine or champagne, homemade scones with strawberry jam and cream and croissants or muffins cooked each morning to top up your breakfast. (Suitable for adults with children)
Our ultimate penthouse... Secrets is beautifully themed with rainforest carvings, stained glass, hanging fire place and crafted iron. It has stunning views looking down onto the lake. It boasts an extra special bathroom which looks out onto an ancient cliff face, that transforms into a private waterfall when the weather provides. The rate includes a breakfast basket with a complimentary bottle of wine or champagne, homemade scones with strawberry jam and cream and croissants or muffins cooked each morning to top up your breakfast. (Not suitable for children)
Secrets on the Lake - The Perfect Romantic Escape
Secrets on the Lake invites you to enjoy a truly unique mountain experience. Our individually designed artisan treehouses are perched high in the trees, nestled amongst ancient rainforest away from the outside world. Take in the solitude, fresh country air and spectacular views of the lake or take a stroll around our expansive 20 acre property to enjoy nature and the abundant birdlife.
Ambient, unique and luxurious, Secrets on the Lake consistently rates five stars on Trip Advisor. The secret is out. Why not discover it for yourself?
You will fall in love with this dream destination, as you slip into the bubbles of the sunken spa and gaze at the stunning lake views. Cosy up together in front of log fires or delight in an in-house massage - spoil yourself and your partner.
From the moment you arrive at Secrets, you will discover loving attention to detail everywhere you look - beautiful carved furniture, delicate forged ironwork, handmade pottery, leadlight windows and many other finishing touches handcrafted by local artists. We provide you with a breakfast basket, chocolates, champagne, bathrobes and a stunning lake view, all you need to bring is each other.
We have a cafe on site which is open 7 days a week and an art gallery where you can purchase a momento of Secrets for you to take home. Secrets on the Lake offers you a relaxing, romantic and revitalizing escape! A secret you won’t want to keep to yourself.
We look forward to welcoming you, Your hosts, Aldy and George Johnston
Accommodation:
Luxury Treehouses
Waterlillies
Waterlillies is built near the lakes edge and has its own private walkway access and cosy fireplace suspended above the floor.
The Bower
Everywhere you look you will find something special to please the eye. The Bower's shower has a ceramic sculpture which creates the experience of bathing together in a work of art.
Lizards Lair
Lizards Lair has an amazing frill-necked lizard carved into its massive front door with a very private balcony overlooking the lake.
Two Frogs
Have a look in and around the Two Frogs, a very private treehouse - this virtual tour offers just a taste of the exquisite experience awaiting you.
Possums
At 8 metres above the ground and with a luxurious sunken spa bath, our Possums cabin has special views of Lake Barron Pocket Dam.
Penthouse Treehouses
Dragonfly
Backing onto a cliff face and sitting on a large sandstone rock, Dragonfly has a step down spa bath with a television nestled in a rock & cedar sculpture.
Platypus
Standing right on the edge of the lake, has amazing views of the lake and lawn to the boathouse from its sunken spa. It features a stunning ceramic sculpture in its shower.
Waitawhile
Wait-a-while cabin has an elevated second bedroom looking out over the lounge area and rainforest.
The Nest
This is our new special 'house' sized cabin, which has all the facilities of the treehouses while being able to cater for up to six people. It is very family friendly and private.
Ultimate Penthouse
Secrets
Secrets is our ultimate Penthouse. It is larger than the other treehouses and has an amazing bathroom which looks directly out onto an ancient cliff face which becomes a waterfall in rainy weather. It has a great view of the lake and is very secluded.
Other Accommodation
The Whistle Stop
The Whistle Stop is a charming 1910 federation style luxury cabin secluded in the rainforest and accessed by its own footbridge.
Facilities
Treehouses
Located on the shores of Lake Baroon, Montville, Secrets on the lake has 10 beautiful treehouses.
Each Treehouse is beautiful and designed to host the perfect romantic escape. They are all luxurious, romantic and spacious.
Abundant wood carvings along the walkway escort you to your cabin. The queen beds are hand carved. The feature fine red cedar carvings, blacksmithed ironwork, and hand blown glass.
Relax in the sunken double spa baths with lake views. Melt your stress away in the double showers decorated with mosaic art. They have heated lights and are made for two. Every accommodation is air-conditioned, and has a fireplace, some of which are suspended.
The deck has a gas fired BBQ, built in double couple swing set and a table setting on the large deck. The cabins have linen, towels and bathrobes. . TV, DVD, CD players with IPod dock. You will need to have the cord for the latest iPhone 5.
Your tummy is kept full with a complimentary Breakfast Basket with choice of wine and welcome scones on arrival. followed by a choice of croissants or muffin breakfast delivered each morning to your accommodation. BBQ hampers, Light 3 Course dinners, Lunch hampers, picnics in the lakehouse or in your cabin, cheese and chocolate platters can be purchased along the way.
Your car is safe and sound in private undercover parking. Romantic inclusions like wines, cakes and petal endearments make your arrival extra special.
Wait-a-while treehouse is the most wheelchair friendly with a walk in shower room, but it still has two steps between the lounge and bedroom. A ramp is available when needed to provide access to the lower floor.
Secrets Grounds
Aside from the natural beauty of the rainforest, lake and mountains. Secrets has stunning gardens, lawns, and an elegant Lakehouse. All guests have access to the grounds unless there is a wedding which has exclusively booked the grounds.
Secrets Garden, has stunning flowers, decks, rock pools, arbours,and a carved bar and servery.
The Lake House is a beautiful colonial style building on the foreshore of Lake Baroon. It's cream and white with a crystal chandelier, spacious deck and internal balcony.
There is a beautiful Jetty which is wonderful for fishing, relaxing and photo shoots.
Lake Baroon has been stocked with lots of fish. Canoes are stored in a shed at the end of the jetty. There are fishing rods, and life jackets available for use at the Reception.
Reception
Entrance to Secrets Reception is adorned by two large carved red cedar doors. Inside is a full size antique red cedar billiard table, which is lit by a beautiful lead light. Relax on several leather lounges, cosying up to an antique fireplace.
Explore the games, books and DVD libraries which are free for our guests to use. Wheelchair access is available through out the reception, cafe and art gallery.
Art Gallery
Secrets on the Lake sells beautiful local art, jewllery and keepsakes
Secrets Cafe and Deck
Many guests have dietary requirements that, if we have notice, we can cater for. Please, however, be aware if you are a serious coeliac we may not be able to help. We can provide gluten free products but we don't have a gluten free kitchen. Please give notice when booking if you have a special requirement.
Moblity Scooters
Mobility scoters are available to our guests who have any sort or mobility issue, recovering from surgery or is just feeling fragile and like they would benefit from them. Enquire at reception.All of the boardwalks are wheel chair friendly particularly the initial one between the Luxury treehouses. We have ramps into the reception, into the gallery and into the Lake House as well. We have a disabled toilet in the reception for public use.
No Parties - we are a relaxing couples retreat
No Visitors - unless authorised by reception
No Pets - we are in the middle of a National Park
Smoking is on your deck only.
Payment Policy
For single nights or for a 2 night stay a deposit of your first nights rate is required or for bookings longer than 2 nights - half your accommodation rate is required as your deposit.
Your credit card will be processed within 24 hours of booking. Balance is payable on arrival.
All rates and prices include GST and are firm at the time of deposit; otherwise subject to change without notice.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policy: A $50 fee will be charged to all cancellations and postponements. If a booking is cancelled within 30 days of your stay, you will receive your deposit back less a $50 booking fee ONLY when we relet your booked dates. All attempts will be made to relet the cancelled booking. If we are unsuccessful in re-booking your dates, we regret to advise that you will forfeit your full deposit.
Things to do while at our Montville Accommodation
Whether you are here for a Montville family holiday or a romantic getaway for two, from the moment you arrive at Secrets, park your car and enter the reception, you begin to experience the luxury and attention to detail that has become our trademark. Before long you will feel the cares of our modern world slipping effortlessly away.
Not only does Secrets on the Lake provide the premium of treehouse Montville accommodation, it has direct access to Lake Baroon and the Great Walks of the Sunshine Coast.
In the unlikely event that you would want to tear yourself or your familiy away from your Montville cabin and this sensuous environment, you will find plenty to do in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland area:
- You have full use of our Library of Games, CDs, DVDs, full sized antique billiard table, canoes and fishing gear. Lake Baroon is well stocked with a variety of fresh water fish and we have a great selection of rods, lures and tackle, and advice to help you catch 'dinner'.
- Shopping in quaint country towns of Montville or Maleny.
- Stroll around the beautiful grounds at Secrets. Themed pottery animals feature on the walkway lamps and on the light fittings inside your treehouse.
- Enjoy bushwalking along the 58km trails of the Queenslands Sunshine Coast Hinterland Great Walks.
- Enjoy the abundant wildlife, birds and plants and add richness to your time at Secrets. Few can resist the charms of these endearing birds and animals. Just make sure they can't get in the treehouses because they are getting close to figuring out how to open the fridges!
- A short stroll from Secrets entrance is Lake Baroon's spillway with fascinating walking tracks down the Obi Obi creek towards the Narrows where the water has carved a sheer path through the solid rock.
- Tour the Range on a Harley Davidson
- Winetasting at several local wineries
- Enjoy the Arts & Crafts gallery trail
- Fine dining restaurants
- Visit the Australia Zoo Reptile Park, a perfect activity for any familiy getaway.
- Visit Eumundi Markets on Wednesdays and Saturday Mornings
- Take in amazing views of the Glasshouse Mountains and hinterland with Hot Air Ballooning from Caboolture
- Leisurely drives through the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Photograph of the famous Glasshouse Mountains by Natures Image Montville.
- Enjoy a day at the beach - from Caloundra to Noosa
- Swim with the seals at Underwaterworld
- Skydiving at Maroochydore
- Horse riding at Wattle Gully or Mooloolah Valley
