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Kooka's Cottage - Off Mountain: Family/Small Group Accommodation

Riverside holiday home in Sawmill Settlement with fireplace

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Nestled in peaceful surrounds, Kooka's Cottage is a charming western red cedar home perfect for couples or smaller families. This bush retreat features an open plan living area, comfortable furnishings with electric blankets and Egyptian cotton sheets, plus a well-appointed full kitchen downstairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Mountain view

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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.

Kooka's Cottage - Off Mountain: Family/Small Group Accommodation

This dog friendly property is nestled amidst peaceful surrounds, Kooka's Cottage is a western red cedar home on a large bushy block which is perfect for couples or smaller families. Being so close to the Mt Buller Gates you can have an ideal Snow Holiday or just enjoy the bush for a Summer getaway.

This property sleeps 4 to 6 people and includes 2 bedrooms upstairs, open plan living area downstairs, one bathroom, laundry facilities, a drying cupboard, comfortable furnishings, and bedding - fitted with electric blankets, Egyptian cotton sheets and a well-appointed full kitchen.

There is a cosy wood fire and reverse cycle air-conditioning, TV DVD and Telstra reception. Upstairs has a single trundle and downstairs has a sofa bed and a large undercover decking area with BBQ and hammock to take in the private bush views.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Kooka's Mt Buller Base
Kooka's Cottage Mt Buller Base Sawmill Settlement
Kooka's Cottage Mt Buller Base Private vacation home
alpine-holiday-rentals-KOOKAS-COTTAGE

About the area

Map
Sawmill Settlement, vic

What's nearby

  • Mount Russell Education Area - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Howqua - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Alpine National Park - 14 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mount Buller Peak - 27 min drive - 19.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Arlberg Bistro & Sports Bar - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Harry Burns - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Mt Buller Fish and Chippery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Hunt Club Hotel Merrijig - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger Haus - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kooka's Cottage - Off Mountain: Family/Small Group Accommodation pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Kooka's Cottage - Off Mountain: Family/Small Group Accommodation?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kooka's Cottage - Off Mountain: Family/Small Group Accommodation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kooka's Cottage - Off Mountain: Family/Small Group Accommodation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kooka's Cottage - Off Mountain: Family/Small Group Accommodation located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mount Russell Education Area, Delatite Education Area and Mt. Buller Alpine Resort. Mount Stirling and Mount Stirling Alpine Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Kooka's Cottage - Off Mountain: Family/Small Group Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mal W.

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

Cozy time for a very cold EASTER

We really enjoyed our stay. Beautiful property. Lovely atmosphere with the wood fire. Best hammock ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Carolyne B.

Beautiful location

Accommodation was really nice, although the windows were very dirty inside and out, there was dog marks on the outside of the windows leading to the balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

adie r.

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

great

lovely place and animals
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty W.

The property was as discribed, fit our family of 6 very well. Loved the warm and cosy environment

Would highly reccomend this property, it was clean and tidy and had enough room for our family. The children loved seeing the animals, mainly birds and the possum as we were there in winter. Was warm and cosy and just perfect to come back to after a day on the snow.

10/10 Excellent

Josiane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Perfect Getaway at Kooka Cottage Our stay at Kooka Cottage was absolutely wonderful! From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. The cottage is incredibly spacious, making it perfect for relaxing as a couple or enjoying time with family or friends. Each room is thoughtfully laid out, and the entire space is filled with natural light and charming, cozy touches. The comfort level was beyond expectations the wood heater kept the place nice and warm, the living area inviting, spotless and well-maintained. We especially loved how well-equipped the kitchen was, allowing us to prepare meals easily and enjoy them in the lovely dining area or outside on the patio. Kooka Cottage strikes the perfect balance between modern comfort and rustic charm. It's an ideal retreat for anyone looking to unwind, recharge, and enjoy a peaceful stay in beautiful surroundings, also it’s only 30 minutes from Mt Buller. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nick C.

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

Awesome easter

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bec F.

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

Peaceful and close to Mt Buller

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Super cosy cottage. Close to walking trails and Mt Buller village. Our dog absolutely loved it too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

NILMINI L.

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

Relaxing

Possibly the most relaxing property I have stayed at in Australia. Plenty of space, cutlery, and amenities for 4 x people. Chris, Kelly and Casey were so easy to deal with. The location and property was amazing. Absolutely will come back, and highly recommend to anyone looking to completely relax and enjoy nature in comfort.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

So relaxing

Had an amazing time, so peaceful and quite. Kids had a ball seeing all the birds on the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Perfect location for Mt Buller

Beautiful location surrounded by wildlife. House was warm and cosy when the log burner was on. Just right after a day skiing at Mt Buller. Dog friendly and our dog loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lewie L.

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

A Cozy Place for Winter and to Mt Muller Skii

We love the fireplace to get the skii gloves and pants dried. very close to the Mt Buller Resort Gate.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marty B.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Fantastic place, nice and relaxing. Will be back for sure, we all loved this place.

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

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

Abundance of Nature

The cottage was great, we loved the bird life, perfect location for hiking, swimming, exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leora Y.

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

Great Stay

They property was great. Wild life was amazing and the kids loved feeding the birds in the morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

cindi a.

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

Long weekend escape with my Husband & dog

Very cute spacious cottage. Upon arriving at the property and opening my car door I was instantly relaxed and able to breathe in the precious smell of the bush mountain air. We quickly unpacked our things and I heading straight for the balcony to relax in the fabulous hammock with a glass of wine. Nice little touches were the kookaburra food which was mainly eaten by the cockatoos however we were very excited to see a Kookaburra on our last day not long before we departed. really enjoyed our little getaway.

10/10 Excellent

Silvie T.

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

Relaxing

Very relaxing stay.would recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

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

5 star stay in this amazing little cottage.

Spent an amazing 5 days in this beautiful little cottage. The cottage was warm and welcoming with a beautiful wild life presence in the area. We had a quiet environment which was only a short drive to the gates of Mt Buller. Most definitely will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hilary G.

Excellent

Loved staying at this accommodation. Directions via email a bit confusing, please read email correctly. Loved Owly decor touches and warm, cosy, good feel of cottage. Loved games for the children in lounge Only wondered why there was no blinds on the living room windows? Did not like the thought of peek-a-boos. Would definitely go there again and recommend for families though as this is so close to Mount Buller gates. Loved it 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Lovely tranquil getaway

Kooka's Cottage is a loveley cabin in the woods. Peaceful, cosy and even more pleasant than the photos! The only extra thing I'd add to the cottage would be some wi-fi but overall a great place to stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

SHANE W.

Perfect Getaway

Cottage well appointed and everything provided for comfort and relaxed stay. Well appointed with clean linen and all amenities provided. View and Bird Feeding highlights of stay. Compliments to Owners, we will be back
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

SIYAMAK Z.

Nice lovely place to get relaxed

The place was well cleaned, organised and had anything we require to enjoy our stay. The first impression from photos online attracted our attention and that was one of the reasons we picked this place to stay. As soon as we got there we released that the place looks much better than photos. The host has prepared every amenities we would think of. The place has nice balcony which is perfect to lay down, relax and watch trees, birds and enjoy the view. River shown in photos, is about 5 minutes walk down from where the cottage is. Wood fire place is just made the feeling we needed for staying in the cottage. I need to say that, booking, information and the whole process was well organised and stress free by Chris and Rex who were managing that. We will definitely will go back there again in the future.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Diane O.

Peaceful beautiful Cottage

We loved our time away. We were looking forward to seeing other wildlife as in description. Only birds. I had stressed that we can not stay anywhere close to Pinnacle Rd due to grief issues prior booking so that did create some issues. Hospital / Pharmacy helped with those. Not close to Delitite River as in description. Apart from that it was a relaxing break. Pretty and reasonably comfortable. We would like to stay again but according to the price, its gone up by $1000 which on a Carers pension is very expensive. I have contacted the owners but have not received any reply. Unsure if bond has been touched.