Title: Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA Cottage in Mountain Bay with kitchen and patio ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34669500/34669450/2b5d75e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34669500/34669450/022671c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34669500/34669450/0e956352.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/bathtub, towels, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34669500/34669450/e8d8da78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34670000/34669500/34669450/757beea2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA, a tranquil haven in Mountain Bay, Victoria. Enjoy the comfort of a fully equipped cottage with galley kitchen and basic breakfast provisions or explore the 5-acre native setting on your private deck. Take advantage of winter sports at nearby Mt Buller or bush walking and fishing around Lake Eildon. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 Strawbale Cottage AQUA Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA (No. 3) 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, BLUE, 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 AQUA Family cottage No. 3, sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms - Bedr.1 with a Queen bed : Bed. 2 with 2 single beds, Bathroom has a shower over a full bath, ('safe' step up to bath allows parent to perch comfortably alongside small children bathing); Separate toilet & handbasin 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 RED family cottage No. 1. 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, 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 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. Our 4 Frogsong cottages are spacious to suit the needs of families or friends and can accommodate a total of 15 guests if all booked together. AQUA COTTAGE (3) 2 bedrooms Bedroom 1 consists of queen bed Bedroom 2 consists of 2 x Single beds This cottage is fully self-contained, with kitchenette, cheerful wood burning 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, 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 Rates: $180 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 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 ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Boat - Hiking/biking trails 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 ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33734800/33734772/08789a41.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### October 2025 promotion. 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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 ### Property is also known as Fantastic Pet Friendly Family Accommodation High Country House Fantastic Pet Friendly Family Accommodation High Country House Fantastic Pet Friendly Family Accommodation High Country Fantastic Pet Friendly Family Accommodation in the High Country ## About the area Mountain Bay is home to this cottage. Delatite Winery and Mansfield Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Eildon National Park and Loyola G109 Bushland Reserve. Mansfield Zoo and Mansfield Racecourse are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Mountain Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mountain-Bay.dx553248634384094890) [View more Cottages in Mountain Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mountain-Bay-Cottages.d553248634384094890-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-37.18227%2C146.08058&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pisGFajnfCIlX3SmnaN6YnNU0v8=) 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 - 49 min drive - 36.8 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Howqua Valley Resort - ‬23 min drive - ‪Amongst the Sticks - ‬7 min drive - ‪Howes Creek Farm - ‬14 min drive - ‪Koflers Hutt - ‬19 min walk - ‪Willowlake - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Frogsong Strawbale Cottage AQUA located? > Situated in Mountain Bay, 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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