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Highlights
Bring your furry friends
Top rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Balcony
A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Balcony
Barbecue
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Pet-friendly
Refrigerator
Explore the area
Mansfield, VIC
Tolmie Recreation Reserve
Place, Tolmie Recreation Reserve
5 min drive
Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail
Place, Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail
11 min drive
Mansfield Botanic Park
Place, Mansfield Botanic Park
12 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Austracantha Cottage
STUNNING RURAL LOCATION CLOSE TO MANSFIELD Austracantha Cottage is set on 8.5 acres of natural bush-land, with spectacular views overlooking the township of Mansfield, the Paps, and a sneak peak of Mt Buller and Lake Eildon. Only a short 10-minute drive from Mansfield township, 20-minute drive to lake Eildon/Bonnie Doon or Howes Creek boat ramp, 20-minutes from Powers Lookout and 30-minute drive to Mount Buller gate entry. The cedar cottage is tucked away towards the rear of property providing a very private and secluded place to unwind and relax. Wake up to find yourself immersed in wildlife including Kangaroos, Echidnas, Wallabies and a huge variety of native bird life. This is a perfect property for water and snow skiers, fishing, bush walkers or families wanting some time away to relax or enjoy the snow and water activities in the surrounding areas. You will have the entire property to yourself during your stay. The cottage has been fully renovated inside and out, including a modern kitchen, bathroom, hide away laundry (no washing machine/dryer), freshly painted throughout and furnished with all the comforts of home. Austracantha cottage can only accommodate up to 6 guests (including children) and is suitable for couples, small groups or families. There are 3 bedrooms, indoor and outdoor dining area that can seat up to 6 people and the lounge has 2 comfortable couches positioned in front of an enormous Coonara wood fire for those cold winter nights. The interior of the property is very clean and extremely well presented throughout. You will not be disappointed. Set on 8.5 acres there is plenty of room to roam and explore. Outside a new hardwood decking and railing wraps around the property, and there is a large under cover BBQ entertaining area. A seated fire pit area can be used on cooler nights to toast your marshmallows under the stars. Kids can be keep entertained outdoors with plenty of activities including our hopscotch and outdoor checker board. 4G Mobile phone reception can be received whilst on the property (no internet or Wi-Fi). KEY INTERIOR FEATURES * Open plan Kitchen/Dining and Lounge area. Contemporary fully equipped kitchen including: Electric cook top, electric fan-forced oven, a full-sized fridge-freezer, modern microwave oven, toaster, kettle, sandwich press, cutlery and crockery. Reverse cycle air conditioner/heater for instant heating and cooling. Coonara wood heater for cosy winter nights (firewood supplied). Games, puzzles and kids’ books available for use. Digital TV with built in DVD player with a substantial DVD collection provided for extra entertainment. * Clean and very comfortable bathroom including: Heated towel rail, slim line wall mounted heater, large modern walk-in shower with rainfall/handheld dual shower head, towels provided. * 3 bedrooms consisting of: 2 rooms each with a queen bed, 1 room with 2 single beds. All linen provided including electric blankets. KEY EXTERIOR FEATURES *100 square meters of decking. Including: Hammocks that can be hooked onto the front deck poles. Two awnings at the front of the cottage can be wound out to provide additional shade during the summer period. Under cover entertainment area with 4 burner gas BBQ and outdoor dining table. * Dedicated brick fire pit with rustic seating and table. 8.5 acres of bushland and cleared areas to explore. Cleared areas for kids to play cricket, soccer, football, totem tennis, hopscotch and checkers. Rear yard is fenced (not secured due to the local wombat constantly digging under it). There is plenty of parking on the property. Pets are welcome (up to two, must be supervised at all times) Austracantha Cottage is exclusively listed and can only be booked via the VRBO/ Stayz website.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ~No smoking permitted inside the cottage. ~ No fires permitted on fire ban days, no firearms, no hunting or camping. ~ No cutting own firewood, firewood will be provided for the duration of your stay. ~ No motor bike riding permitted on the property. ~ Due to the size of the cottage, no groups larger than 6 (including children) can be accepted. ~ PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS ~ Payment is required to confirm booking. Refunds subject to VRBO/Stayz cancellation policy. ~
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Tolmie
Located in Tolmie, this holiday home is in a rural area. Delatite Winery and Nillahcootie Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loyola G50 Bushland Reserve and Loyola G51 Bushland Reserve. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 11 min drive - 16.3 km
Mansfield Botanic Park - 12 min drive - 19.7 km
Mansfield Racecourse - 13 min drive - 19.0 km
Mansfield Oval - 13 min drive - 20.5 km
Restaurants
Tolmi Tavern
Frequently asked questions
Is Austracantha Cottage pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Austracantha Cottage?
As of 8 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Austracantha Cottage on 11 June 2026 start from AU$333, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Austracantha Cottage?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Austracantha Cottage?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Austracantha Cottage?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Austracantha Cottage located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Tolmie Recreation Reserve and within 12 miles (20 km) of Delatite Winery and Mansfield Racecourse. Mansfield Botanic Park and Mansfield Oval are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Lovely property with amazing views. Everything and more that you could need was there. Great for families with kids and dogs.Also amazing wildlife at dawn with dear and kangaroos on the lawn.
Felt immediately relaxed as drove up to the house, great amenities, large yard for the dogs to run around in. A quiet getaway that we wished we had more time to stay at.
Another wonderful stay for us at Austracantha. It's such a cute property and well-maintained. Very private, peaceful setting and great spot to recharge the batteries. Comfortable beds for a good sleep, and a highlight is always sitting outside on the balcony with several spots depending on the time of day. The fairy lights bring a magical look at night. Our doggy loved running around the big enclosed backyard. Easy drive into town, looking at the beautiful countryside. Plus always wonderful hosts to deal with.
A fantastic and beautiful cottage, with stunning landscape and views, in Mansfield. The cottage has everything for a really comfortable stay with family. My kids had a rollicking time with so much things for them to do - exploring the vast area that comes with the property, kangaroo and echidna sightings, lots of games to keep them occupied. Will come again if I get a chance.
Thank you for our beautiful stay at Austracantha Cottage. The only bad thing was, we didnt book for longer. Fantastic set up and perfect for our dog's. The check in instructions clear and easy to follow. The house is cosy and equipped with everything we needed. The property has been really well thought out, from the screens to obscure tanks and give a lovely veiw to the way the back yard and decking area has been secured to keeps pups from roaming to far. Would highly recommend and we look forward to booking for a longer stay soon.
We loved our stay. Cosy house in great location on land for kids/adults to explore and enjoy the environment.Convenient to Mansfield and mountains. Would highly recommend
The online description doesn't do it justice, this property was not only clean and beautifully decorated, it included everything you could possibly need. We loved everything about this place, and the patio games were a huge hit with our teenagers. It's definitely a place we'll come back to!
We loved this secluded little cottage. We enjoyed relaxing on the decking while taking in the amazing views. Everything was well thought of for all guests including our fur babies to enjoy a truly relaxing getaway.
We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Austracantha Cottage was better than expected and had everything we could have needed. The cottage is totally surrounded by nature with views to die for. It was clean with great ammenities, an amazing hot shower, indoor and outdoor wood heater and so much more. Leanne and Paul were so accommodating and always available to answer any questions we had and the directions they gave us to find the cottage were easy to follow. We would love to return to Austracantha Cottage and will definitely be recommending it to family and friends.
We thoroughly enjoyed our two night stay in this well appointed and spotless holiday home. It was well stocked with games and activities, and several outdoor spaces to follow the sun throughout the day. Our dog loved the fenced garden and we enjoyed watching the roos and birds who came to visit. Really great house in a beautiful setting.
Very pleased with the property and location. Clean, neat and tidy. Will definitely look up this property again.
Percy P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Paul and Leanne
We love Austracantha cottage and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with our property the first time we saw it - A diamond in the rough - The little cottage sitting on this amazing rural property with fantastic views. It is so quiet a peaceful a perfect place to relax in both Summer and Winter, basically all year round.
What makes this property unique
Austracantha cottage is in a remote rural location, but close enough to enjoy activities at Mansfield, Mt Buller, Lake Eildon, Bonnie Doon and surrounding areas.
Languages:
English
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