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Standalone Cottage

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Escape to Frogsong, a solar-powered cottage nestled in 5 acres of native gardens. Unwind on one of the two viewing decks or sunroom, and enjoy communal spaces like the lounge and fully equipped kitchen. Explore nearby Lake Eildon for water play or take advantage of on-site parking for your boat/trailer.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Standalone Cottage

Native gardens shelter this solar powered cottage set in a 5 acres rural property. Thick strawbale walls with earth render, heat & cool passively, supported by north facing aspect & earth bank to the rear, double glazing, wood burning heater & ceiling fans. With 3 bedrooms for 6/7 guests, & 2 bath/shower rooms plus an extra toilet, facilities are Covid hygiene ready. An attractive lounge, 2 viewing decks & a sunroom, provide private & communal activity spaces. The dining room abuts onto a fully equipped galley kitchen (with full oven & refrigerator). On-site parking for 2 cars, a boat/trailer, nature strip for extra vehicles. Nearby Lake Eildon, rivers & creeks for boat/water play, while Mts Buller & Stirling, & surrounding State forest & foothills great for walking, bike & horse riding, 4WD'ing, ski-ing, bird watching - and relaxing in /exploring a natural environment. the bustling town of Mansfield is 21km from Frogsong with many excellent cafes, restaurants, and supermarkets, Golf course with dining option, Armchair cinema, Tourist information centre, Swimming pool, Wetlands and Arts and retail shopping.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only. Butts in can on deck.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 3:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

All Guests must show valid Double Vaccination certificates on arrival at Check in, and register their details at QR code station.
Your pet must be supervised at all times and on a lead where appropriate. Your pet must not be left alone in your cottage.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 small dogs. NO SECURE FENCING. Cratedogs ok.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Games, puzzles, drawing, books, videos in lounge.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only. Butts in can on deck.

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Standalone Cottage Cottage
Standalone Cottage Mountain Bay
Standalone Cottage Cottage Mountain Bay

About the area

Map
Mountain Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Bracks Bridge - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Mansfield Zoo - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 17 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Lake Eildon National Park - 19 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Mansfield Botanic Park - 21 min drive - 25.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Willowlake - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Amongst the Sticks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Howqua Valley Resort - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Koflers Hutt - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Howes Creek Farm - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Standalone Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Standalone Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Standalone Cottage?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Standalone Cottage?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Standalone Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Bracks Bridge and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Eildon National Park and Loyola G109 Bushland Reserve. Mansfield Zoo and Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Standalone Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

On a fishing trip, perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber Le

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the quiet rural atmosphere. The rooms were well equipped and very comfortable. The homemade bread, muffins and jams were amazing! Highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our stay here was so relaxing and peaceful! I felt we totally switched off in the beautiful surrounds, and the hosts were so friendly. Fresh baked bread and muffins in the morning! ☺️ Their communication with me before and during the trip was faultless.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome experience

We had a wonderful experience in the property, very relaxing and best host ever both Maggy and Dave just awesome human.........throughly enjoyed.........highly recommend Abdul
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quiet peaceful

Very quiet and peaceful, out of town, on the road to ‘nothing’ No tv reception and the kitchen doesn’t join the lounge, through 2 doors Fabulous host, supplied a fantastic breakfast, fresh cooked muffins- literally steaming out of the oven.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maureen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Peaceful Break

Welcoming Tray of homemade bread biscuits eggs jams etc delicious. Raspberry Muffins yummy. Oven did not work, carpet gritty & cobwebs till we vacuumed. Bird life is very prolific & the serenity of location is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marcella W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Escape

Maggie and Dave were excellent hosts, very warm and welcoming. The cottages were so cozy, beds very comfortable and nice, hot showers. Maggie spoilt us with beautiful home made bread and delicious raspberry and coconut muffins. It was the perfect escape away from the hustle and bustle of the city. My family and I had the most delightful time. Thank you Maggie and Dave!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angeliki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful nature, nice place for hiking near the lake and awesome hospitality. The cottages was clean and very well organized. Loved Maggie's home-made bread and muffins that we had for breakfast. Be prepared for an out of technology brake when visiting because there is no service in this area and the reception Wi-Fi was way to far from the 3-4 cottages. We really enjoyed a family time together playing table games and watching movies. Definitely recommended!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cup weekend with dog

Great long weekend stay with teenage sons and dog. Comfortable beds, great showers, warm hospitality including freshly baked treats and bread.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Fit for purpose accomodation - everything we could need. nice to have no reception which meant family did old school activities. Maggie was fastidious in her welcoming of my family, even though it was late. Roaring fire on arrival was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clive W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful cottage

We enjoyed our stay very much. On arrival the cottage was warm and inviting, very clean and thoughtfully presented. As most of us spent the weekend skiing we did not spend any time in the cottage during the day but my wife did and she loved it. The surrounding countryside was a delight and so too was Maggie our host who provided ample breakfast food and baked treats. Will definitely be coming back some time and can fully recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ishrat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing hosts, excellent property

Maggie is an amazing host. We felt really looked after and enjoyed our trip thoroughly. Were treated with delicious freshly home baked bread on arrival and a departure gift of home made hot muffins. Thank you for your hospitality. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home.

This strawbale walled construction provides thick walls for insulation. So on the hot days when we stayed, we were more than comfortable under just the ceiling fans and open but flycsreened doors. There was plenty of room to just kick back and relax. Easy unloading of luggage from the parking area. It is located at a quiet end of a road, past which there are views of the lake, to be enjoyed on our various walks. A variety of birds and the odd kangaroo about the place in the evening. We really liked the kookaburra chorus in the morning as a wake up call. The homely touches of fresh baked in-house bread, the jams, the muffins delivered on the last morning and the breakfast treats including eggs and cereals were delightful. The rear decks overview a small valley leading to a small dam, but provide an ideal chill out for drinks and nibbles in the evening for adults. There was plenty of scope I'm sure for kids to enjoy the set up in the main room clearly designed for them, but as we were all adults, we gathered in the main room with the sofas, chairs and deck. We enjoyed the laid back, comfy cottage style of the place with the rendered walls and the bright colour pallet. The showers were excellent. Had a great time and look forward to a return visit. Maggie is a warm, friendly and unfussy person who made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hussein D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feeling at home

Great experienced , property overwhelmed and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leonel (Alex) M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024