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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
DVD player, books, video library, stereo
1 bedroom, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Laundry

About this property

Entire place

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

Frogsong Cottage YELLOW

Please check our other cottages also listed on Stayz for availability.

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Frogsong Strawbale cottages celebrate 10 years of eco friendly holiday accommodation this year in 2020. 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. The cottages are based on 'small footprint principles' using solar power for energy needs - water heating & pump, light, ceiling fans throughout, room heaters cooking etc and passive energy principles eg north facing aspect with rock/earth bank to the rear, thermal insulating building materials, roof & floor insulation, double glazing all windows, wood burning heaters in the larger cottages.
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 sports abound: Cross country, downhill skiing and snowboarding at Mt Buller or Mt Stirling or bush walking. 4 wheel driving in Mansfield and Lake Eildon State forests and foothills. Fishing, horse riding & cycling are popular activities all year round, and Lake Eildon and many rivers creeks and waterholes offer opportunities for swimming , water fun and even searching for gold 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 Frogsong cottages are spacious to suit the needs of families or friends and can accommodate a total of 14 guests if all booked together.

YELLOW COTTAGE (4)
1 bedrooms
1 x queen bed and 1 set of bunks

**** Please note that this cottage can be connected with Cottage AQUA to make a 3 bedroom space... Please talk to the Property Manager for your accommodation options ****

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
Check in: from 12pm Check out: 4 pm
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 znc on a lead where appropriate
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

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Free breakfast available

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Property grounds

Frogsong Strawbale Cottage RED; ID p9160844

  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 116 reviews
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: State age on booking,

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Frogsong Cottage Yellow Mountain Bay
Frogsong Yellow Mountain Bay
Frogsong Yellow Mountain Bay
Frogsong Cottage Yellow Cottage
Frogsong Cottage Yellow Mountain Bay
Frogsong Cottage Yellow Cottage Mountain Bay

About the area

Map
Mountain Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Bracks Bridge - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mansfield Zoo - 16 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 20 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Delatite Winery - 30 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 45 min drive - 36.8 miles

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Frogsong Cottage YELLOW pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Frogsong Cottage YELLOW?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Frogsong Cottage YELLOW?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Frogsong Cottage YELLOW located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.3 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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Frogsong Cottage YELLOW Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

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

A great stay in a beautiful location

A very relaxing stay at this accomodation. The hosts are exceptional, the surrounds spacious and tranquil and the rooms clean, comfortable and cosy. I'd happily book in again when next in Mansfield.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene T.

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

Warm welcoming hosts.. lovely homemade bread and muffins.. Beautiful peaceful situation..

Would definitely recommend for a budget friendly homely relaxing holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yul K.

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

Great Stay

Maggie is an amazing host and the property is as advertised. it is Amazing value with a great feel to the property. looking to come back at some point!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alla B.

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

Great people & place

Beautiful, caring, welcoming owners We were spoiled with they attention & support, home baked bread & muffins to die for, YUMMY 😋 Another big plus for us was that it's doggies friendly accommodation 👍💕 THANK YOU ❣️ We'll be back 💯
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

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

Straw bale cottage

Interesting to stay in alternative style building. Lovely peaceful environment and friendly hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Just Lovely

Stayed here over new years and the owners were amazing. Really lovely and even gave us fresh made muffins for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

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

Great hospitality, highly recommended

A unique, cosy, comfy cottage in a great spot. Maggie and Dave are fabulous hosts. The heater was on for our arrival and we were greeted with a freshly baked loaf of bread, jams, freshly ground coffee, fruit bowl, half-dozen eggs, cereals, with home-baked muffins provided another morning
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Weekend away

Great stay, hosts were lovely. Really enjoyed the fresh homemade bread form the hosts and their homemade jams and marmalades; yum! Strawbale walls gives a lovely feel, quiet and cosy.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kiri

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hosts were amazing. Freshly baked bread on arrival. Eggs, milk, homemade biscuits jam, marmalade, lemon butter & butter. Selection of fruit in fridge. Sunday morning Maggie the hostess with the mostest brought me fresh baked raspberry & coconut muffins. Very relaxing place. Thank you Maggie I will be back Kiri xx M
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Maggie and Dave were very welcoming and generous hosts. They made sure we had everything we needed for a great stay. We also really loved that during our stay there were no other guests making it a really private and tranquil stay. Maggie made some very delicious raspberry muffins for us too, which was a delightful treat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiahn V.

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

A lovely stay!

The landlords are very lovely and accomodsting people. They have breakfast for you and turn the heat on for you. They also have DVDs and biard games, and hot waterbottles. A lovely little cabin. Thank you for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

charles B.

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

Bushland setting

Proprty was in a lovely quiet location. Host Maggie supplied homemade treats as part ot the deal. There was a jar of homemade biscuits, a loaf of homemade bread and one morning she delivered some steaming hot and delicious berry muffins. Altogether a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bettina W.

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

Amazing

A beautiful place with welcoming, caring hosts. Truely amazing. Maggie greeted me on arrival, with supplies for great breakfast in the fridge and delicious home made bread. Sunday morning I was delighted with a freshly baked muffin. The cottage was spotless and very peaceful looking on to a beautifully kept parklike garden. I will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwenda L.

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

Mountain Bay

It started with meeting the hosts. They were so helpful and showed us around the property and then to our accomodation which was ideal for us. They explained to us what sights were around and nothing was to much trouble for them. I would recommend the strawbale cottages to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Peaceful

We had a relaxing two night stay. Maggie was a wonderful host who communicated very well. We loved her fresh-baked bread and muffins. Kookaburras in the tree outside and black cockatoos circling overhead. Will definitely return. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Quiet (but noisy!) Dream

As Darrel would have said 'Hows the serenity!'. We got the pleasure of frog and bird songs in our cozy cabin. Our hosts Maggie and Dave were very nice and cooked us fresh bread and muffins as well as providing us with some fantastic fruit. The room was clean and extra towels were provided to accommodate our needs. Overall the place was exactly what we needed. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne F.

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

Tranquil and well equipped

Frogsong Cottages are beautiful. We stayed in Yellow Cottage at the end of the row. Our lovely host left us a substantial breakfast tray of cereal, fruit, fresh bread, eggs, milk and butter. Her home baked muffins and biscuits were divine! The cottage itself had an enough crockery, cutlery plus those extras that a traveller appreciates- a tea pot and coffee plunger, extra blankets and knee rugs to keep chills away and plenty of towels. Our wee dog was welcomed warmly and he enjoyed a run up and down the slopes. There is limited network coverage on this part of the world so make sure you pack a good book or enjoy the board games included in the cottage. Altogether a very pleasant getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Preeti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Right from the start, Maggie was really good in communicating with me, very hospitable. There was freshly baked bread and a good selection of breakfast options set aside for us. She had the heating on so we had a warm cottage on our arrival. The cottage was clean, neat and tidy with an extra supply of towels and beddings. With no network coverage, Maggie was very gracious in letting me use her land-line to call out. There is a selection of DVDs that are available to watch. She even brought us freshly baked, hot white chocolate and raspberry muffins the following morning. We accidently broke a plate and happily covered the cost, they were very understanding about it. Liked the fact they are very environmentally conscious - there were different bins for waste ie compost, recyclables, soft plastics etc. Overall we have a wonderful stay. We were told there was no rush to leave at the check-out time of 11am and we could take our time without any additional cost. We will definitely keep this place on our list of places to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Leisa C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Julie S.

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

Rest and relaxation

Had a lovely time at Frogsong, we were very well looked after, Maggie went above and beyond to make our stay memorable, delicious hot muffins delivered for breakfast, there was also beautiful home-made bread, jams and cereals at your disposal. Definitely couldn't go hungry 😋.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

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

Two night getaway

Lovely cottage, beautiful view, excellent hospitality with ample breakfast supplies and hot freshly baked muffins delivered in the morning at a time to suit the guest. Maggie and Dave go above and beyond for their guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa B.

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

all-round wonderful experience

This was my second time staying at Frogsong and once again I was blown away. The setting is absolutely stunning, and we loved listening to the birds and frogs as we watched the sun slide through the trees from our own private sunny deck. The cottage was clean, cosy and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay (the hot water bottles were particularly appreciated!). By far the biggest stand out, as it was last time, was Maggie and Dave's hospitality. Maggie could NOT have been more welcoming, warm and accommodating if she tried. The communication leading up to our stay was excellent, and Maggie went to great lengths to ensure we found the place ok and arrived safely. The heater was on in our room, with a loaf of freshly baked bread and homemade cookies waiting for us, and on Sunday morning Maggie delivered homemade muffins (still warm from the oven) to our door. We had wonderful chats with both Dave and Maggie as they worked around the property and they made both us and our dogs feel so welcome. True hosts in every sense of the word. We very much hope to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A nice, quiet place from which to explore Mansfield and Mt Buller. Maggie is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Amazing!

Amazing as always! We have loved our visits to this beautiful accommodation! Such incredible hosts and can't express how lovely and perfect the cottage and scenery is. We were lucky enough too meet the neighbouring horses that my daughter was smitten with. We also saw a fox taking a morning stroll and kangaroos sunbathing in the distance all from the comfort of our back porch! Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Wonderful retreat in nature! Warm and clean, we will be back, thank you Maggie and Dave. We loved yo

Beyond my expectactions in all areas!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022