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Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE ID p7318970

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Property grounds
1 bedroom, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, video library, stereo
Dining
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, electric kettle

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Mountain Bay, VIC
  • Bracks Bridge
    7 min drive
  • Loyola G109 Bushland Reserve
    13 min drive
  • Lake Eildon National Park
    15 min drive

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About the area

Mountain Bay

Located in Mountain Bay, this cottage is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Bracks Bridge and Loyola G109 Bushland Reserve. .This cottage is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Lake Eildon National Park and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Mansfield Zoo.

What's nearby

  • Bracks Bridge - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Mansfield Zoo - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Delatite Winery - 25 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 37 min drive - 46.2 km

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 - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE ID p7318970

Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE (No. 2) 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, AQUA 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 BLUE Studio cottage No. 2, sleeps 2 in 2 bedrooms - Bedr.1 with a Queen bed : Bed. 2 with Trilogy bunk beds: Double bed below, Single bed above; Bathroom has a spacious 'Walk in' shower with safety chair and solid glass brick privacy screen, Vanity unit, and hand basin; Separate wheelchair friendly toilet 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 AQUA family cottage No. 3.

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, (21k) 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 (Mirimbah Access - 40k) 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.
Please check our other cottages also listed on Stayz for availability.

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

Frogsong cottages are a brand new holiday accommodation, 2km from Goughs Bay and Lake Eildon, in the foothills of the High Country.
Guests enjoy comfortable winter and summer holidays in owner built local strawbale and earthen render cottages in a 5-acre native setting.
Come and enjoy the Lake, Rivers and Mountains at their tranquil best.
Frogsong cottages provide an eco-sustainable Landcare haven from which to explore Lake Eildon & Mount Buller scenery, national parks and activities. Winter & Summer sports abound: Cross country, downhill skiing and snowboarding at Mt Buller or Mt Stirling or Fishing in Lake Eildon, the Delatite River, nearby creeks and swimming holes. Bush walking,boating, horse riding , 4 wheel driving & cycling. The bustling town of Mansfield is only 15 mins away, offering a range of interesting eateries, Armchair Cinema, Arts and Craft outlets and displays, shopping and markets, and shuttle access to Mount Buller and Stirling, along with snow equipment hire and purchase. Bikes can be hired in the town, for visitors to experience the Great Australian rail Trail.
Our 4 Frogsong cottages, (2 Studio 1 bedroom cottages and 2 Family 2 bedroom cottages) are spacious to suit the needs of families or friends and can accommodate a total of 15 guests if all booked together.
The Studio cottages (Blue and Yellow) are fully self-contained, with kitchenette, efficient panel 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, crockery cutlery pots and pans etc are provided, along with Provisions for Continental breakfast including a house-made loaf, seasonal fruit selection, tea, coffee and milk .
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: $140 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 available at Social Bandit in Mansfield, and Jamieson Brewery
6 boutique beers on tap
Lake Eildon is only minutes away
Mt Buller is approx 40 min 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


Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave. Conveniences include an electric kettle and a ceiling fan.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property manager

Maggie Williams

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue Mountain Bay
Frogsong Strawbale Blue Mountain Bay
Frogsong Strawbale Blue
Cottage Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue Mountain Bay
Mountain Bay Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue Cottage
Cottage Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue
Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue
Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue ID P7318970 Cottage
Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue ID P7318970 Mountain Bay
Frogsong Strawbale Cottage Blue ID P7318970 Cottage Mountain Bay

Frogsong Strawbale Cottage BLUE ID p7318970 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at Mountain Valley, Victoria
Wonderful hosts, cottage was a great stay and property surroundings a pleasant change from suburbia. Many Thanks Maggie.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

matt b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage get away.
Mountain Bay is very pretty. Accommodation was cottage style, clean and simple set up. The home baked fresh goodies are a lovely touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
bush hideaway
Bush setting and lots of birds. Spacious cottage and home made mufins.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Campbell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hosts commitment to the environment
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We throughly enjoyed our stay. Hosts were amazing, friendly and helpful. Cottage was exactly as described , very clean and quiet. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect country getaway
I booked this accommodation for a snow trip and it was absolutely perfect. The cottage had everything you need including plentiful hot water and a comfy bed after a day on the mountain and even freshly house baked goods on arrival and departure. The owners of Frogsong are so kind and thoughtful. Their communication is excellent and were more than happy to go above and beyond to make my stay as comfortable as possible. I couldn’t recommend Frogsong cottages enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely & quiet, great host that bought fresh home made muffins in the morning. No TV but we can all survive for a few days without it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Absolutely lovely place and love people.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Generous hospitality
So relaxing, had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

colin h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very caring hosts at this peaceful property, we had to cut our visit short due to an illness in the family, our hosts were very sympathetic to us, and had no hesitation in refunding the 2 nights we were unable to stay. Thank you very much Meggie and Dave.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chevon F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The couple that accommodated our stay were some of the friendliest people we have ever met. They were very welcoming and made us feel at home and one with the community. It being my partner's birthday, they even offered to make fresh raspberry muffins for him. The property was beautiful, serene and takes you to a calm and relaxing place away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. In a funny way, it made us feel like kids again. Couldn't recommend staying here enough! Just amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
A very nice quiet spot. Lovely and homely. Has everything you need nice and warm great views of bush land. Fresh home made bread. All your essentials supplied. Plenty of rugs etc for cold weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and quiet place, hospitality was great. Phone reception low.
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ROBYN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely
Lovely stay and a real opportunity to get away from it all. Hosts were friendly and went out of their way to make us feel at home. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kieran R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Awsome
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gift
I purchased this stay as a gift for my sister for her birthday. She really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garreth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great setting and terrific hospitality
Our stay was quite memorable. The unit was very clean, well laid out and equipped with all amenities. The setting was fantastic and our experience was made all the more enjoyable by the gracious hospitality of our hosts. I would highly recommend this stay. Thank you Maggie and Dave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Buitifull outlook
Great value for money brilliant outlook Comfortable accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Accommodation. Our first at an Eco friendly Strawbale built cottage. Must allow for the various recycling that is necessary as part of the stay. Excellent owners, Maggie and Dave are hospitable and are not too busy to help with any questions. Lovely Baked bread and muffins. We will visit again👍
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and beautiful location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice and so peaceful,among the trees, lots of birds around the area .
Just what I was looking for too rest up in a nice quiet area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenn, Ferntree Gully

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Environmentally thoughtful design. Beautiful secluded setting. Wonderful hosts. Comfortable clean rooms. I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dzintra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Everything was exactly as described and even though we didn’t spend too much time in the accommodation we could not fault it. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Andrew C.

Definately Not as described
Firstly this accommodation is not a Cottage. Its 1 of 4 units ajojning each other with little or no privacy. Listing clearly stated Air Conditioning, Still does but there is none. Very misleading. Listing also states wood heater. There in none. Not important this time of the year however in winter yes. There is a TV however it's a TV/DVD combo that is broken as was mentioned in another review from several months ago . The deck in front of the unit is in very poor condition . Warped, cracked and raised boards with raised nails sticking up. Overall the property has lack of maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019