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Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mountain Bay, VIC
  • Popular LocationMansfield Zoo14 min drive
  • Popular LocationGoulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail17 min drive
  • Popular LocationDelatite Winery25 min drive
  • AirportBenalla Airport (BLN)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA

Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA (No. 3) is one of 4 strawbale cottages on the same high country property in Mountain Bay, Victoria. Click on the links below to easily compare booking availability of our other 3 listed cottages, RED, BLUE, and YELLOW.

https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p9160844
https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p7318970
https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p7318975
https://www.homeaway.com.au/holiday-rental/p7318982

(NB:Covid 19 Safety & Hygiene levels require a 72hour break between bookings.
While these current restrictions are in place, our minimum stay is 2 nights)

The cottages were designed and owner built (2010) in the style of English West Country worker's cottages incorporating passive solar & energy efficient principles & materials into a comfortable small footprint design. Guests enjoy comfortable winter and summer holidays in owner built local strawbale and earthen render cottages in a 5-acre native setting. Each cottage is fully equipped and self contained with galley kitchen, including basic breakfast provisions, tea, milo, and plunger coffee, a healthy house loaf, and generous milk supply.
Our AQUA Family cottage No. 3, sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms - Bedr.1 with a Queen bed : Bed. 2 with 2 single beds, Bathroom has a shower over a full bath, ('safe' step up to bath allows parent to perch comfortably alongside small children bathing); Separate toilet & handbasin central to all rooms; Open plan lounge dining area, with wood burning heater for winter and cool nights: full length sliding doors out to north facing deck overlooking 5 acres of native garden & dam. The triple earth rendered thick walls, 5 star ceiling / shared wall insulation, north facing prospect and double glazed windows maximise heating and cooling for all seasons, plus floor & ceiling fans / generous supply of extra doonas, throws and hot water bottles for those extreme weather days. Compare these features with our RED family cottage No. 1.

A 4km drive/or bike ride (or 200 metre ramble down our property)takes you to Lake Eildon and a lakeside stroll through Goughs Bay to Picnic Point with its lookout over the lake, picnic tables, sheltered gas BBQ facilities and children's playpark, or beyond as far as the beginnings of Eildon National Forest. Frogsong cottages provide an eco-sustainable Landcare haven from which to explore the rivers, creeks, tracks, trails and scenery around Lake Eildon, the bustling country town of Mansfield, Mount Buller & Mount Stirling, National & State parks and all the activities characteristic of the High Country.

Come and enjoy the Lake, Rivers and Mountains at their tranquil best.
Winter sports abound: Cross country, downhill skiing and snowboarding at Mt Buller or Mt Stirling or bush walking, fishing, horse riding & cycling. The bustling town of Mansfield is only 15 mins away, offering a range of interesting eateries, shopping and markets, and shuttle access to Mount Buller and Stirling, along with snow equipment hire and purchase.

Our 4 Frogsong cottages are spacious to suit the needs of families or friends and can accommodate a total of 15 guests if all booked together.

AQUA COTTAGE (3)
2 bedrooms
Bedroom 1 consists of queen bed
Bedroom 2 consists of 2 x Single beds


This cottage is fully self-contained, with kitchenette, cheerful wood burning heaters in the lounge area that looks through north facing french windows onto private decks. As well as the passive solar heating that this provides, solar panels provide hot water and power, while the strawbale walls keep the living spaces insulated against heat and cold.
All linen, towels, tea and plunger coffee provided with continental breakfast including a house-made loaf and muffins on Sunday mornings.
An attractive grassed and shaded BBQ area is available for our guests informal use, along with 5 acres of native open grass and bushland for onsite rambling. Or BBQ at Gough Bay's Picnic Point, a gentle ramble around Mountain Bay, Gough's Bay and the swimming spots at local rivers & creeks
Rates: $180 per night
Check in: from 2pm Check out: 11 am
Onsite parking
Pets Considered*:
*Please Note: no secure fencing around property due to the local native animals wandering around the property...
Pets must be supervised at all times
Please bring your own pet bedding/bowls etc
Flexible Check in and Checkout times – please discuss with property manager
Rooms are Smoke Free
Other guests may be onsite so please respect each other’s privacy
Please contact Property Manager to discuss booking options for larger groups. Discounts may apply


Local Attractions:
LOCAL WINERIES within 15 mins drive
*Delatite Winery *Kinloch Winery *Buller View
BOUTIQUE BEERS Jamieson Brewery
6 boutique beers on tap
Lake Eildon is only minutes away
Mt Buller is approx 20min to the Entry Gates

ACTIVITIES
Year round Hiking on many bush tracks in the foothills of the mountains.
Horse riding at Merrijig and Barwite.
Cycling, Boating, Fishing and Trail bike riding
Olive Groves, Berry & Cherry Farms
Entertainment for all the Family at:
Mansfield Armchair Cinema
Mansfield Zoo, Botanic Gardens
Scenic Flights
Local theatre group productions
Farmers Markets every 3rd Sat of the month
"Made in Mansfield" - featuring local artists and crafts people

Property manager

Maggie Williams
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Total guests, adults and children, 4

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Mountain Bay

This cottage is located in Mountain Bay. Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail and Delatite Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Eildon National Park and Loyola G109 Bushland Reserve. Mansfield Zoo and Mansfield Racecourse are also worth visiting.
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Mountain Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mansfield Zoo - 14 min drive
  • Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 17 min drive
  • Mansfield Botanic Park - 21 min drive
  • Delatite Winery - 25 min drive
  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Howqua Valley Resort - 23 min drive
  • Willowlake Restaurant & Cottages - 19 min drive
  • Kevington Hotel - 14 min drive
  • Amongst the Sticks - 7 min drive
  • Howes Creek Farm - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA located?

Situated in Mountain Bay, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Eildon National Park, Loyola G109 Bushland Reserve and Mansfield Zoo. Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail and Loyola G51 Bushland Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tess
Neat , most ammenities, could do with coffee machine. No TV, nice to just talk, chance to detox from online. After all days out and about good base to come back to. Only minus is check in time 4:00pm on arrival day, had to have loaded car day 1.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Kathrin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bush Getaway
Wonderful holiday in this serene location. House was everything that was promised. Exceptional hospitality. Lots of wildlife.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Puneeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host
It was a cosy nice cottage to stay for a small family with all the basic amenities. Host Maggie (Margaret) and her partner were super friendly. They ensured our cottage was warm when we reached there. They even offered to warm up the cottage next day when we came back from our trip from Mt Buller. We had continental breakfast with lot of options to select from and Maggie even baked some cup cakes for kids. We loved the stay and would love to be back next time. Thankyou for the lovely hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Have had excellent experience in staying in this cottage. Very nice hosts who provided very detailed instructions for finding the place and settling in. The hosts are very kind who also provided us with breakfast and even baked muffins as night snack for us. The cottage is small but big enough for sleeping of three. This time we stayed here to travel to Mt Buller for ski, which takes a bit of time to drive but we definitely would come back again to explore the local surrounding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very warm welcome very nice place excellent

About the host

Hosted by Maggie Williams

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English

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