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Austracantha Cottage

Holiday home in Tolmie with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lounge/kitchen area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mansfield, VIC
  • Place, Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Mansfield Golf Club
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt. Buller Alpine Resort
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Austracantha Cottage

STUNNING RURAL LOCATION CLOSE TO MANSFIELD
Austracantha Cottage is set on 8.5 acres of natural bush-land, with spectacular views overlooking the township of Mansfield, the Paps, and a sneak peak of Mt Buller and Lake Eildon. Only a short 10-minute drive from Mansfield township, 20-minute drive to lake Eildon/Bonnie Doon or Howes Creek boat ramp, 20-minutes from Powers Lookout and 30-minute drive to Mount Buller gate entry.
The cedar cottage is tucked away towards the rear of property providing a very private and secluded place to unwind and relax. Wake up to find yourself immersed in wildlife including Kangaroos, Echidnas, Wallabies and a huge variety of native bird life. This is a perfect property for water and snow skiers, fishing, bush walkers or families wanting some time away to relax or enjoy the snow and water activities in the surrounding areas. You will have the entire property to yourself during your stay.
The cottage has been fully renovated inside and out, including a modern kitchen, bathroom, hide away laundry (no washing machine/dryer), freshly painted throughout and furnished with all the comforts of home.
Austracantha cottage can only accommodate up to 6 guests (including children) and is suitable for couples, small groups or families. There are 3 bedrooms, indoor and outdoor dining area that can seat up to 6 people and the lounge has 2 comfortable couches positioned in front of an enormous Coonara wood fire for those cold winter nights.
The interior of the property is very clean and extremely well presented throughout. You will not be disappointed.
Set on 8.5 acres there is plenty of room to roam and explore. Outside a new hardwood decking and railing wraps around the property, and there is a large under cover BBQ entertaining area. A seated fire pit area can be used on cooler nights to toast your marshmallows under the stars. Kids can be keep entertained outdoors with plenty of activities including our hopscotch and outdoor checker board.
4G Mobile phone reception can be received whilst on the property (no internet or Wi-Fi).
KEY INTERIOR FEATURES
* Open plan Kitchen/Dining and Lounge area. Contemporary fully equipped kitchen including: Electric cook top, electric fan-forced oven, a full-sized fridge-freezer, modern microwave oven, toaster, kettle, sandwich press, cutlery and crockery. Reverse cycle air conditioner/heater for instant heating and cooling. Coonara wood heater for cosy winter nights (firewood supplied). Games, puzzles and kids’ books available for use. Digital TV with built in DVD player with a substantial DVD collection provided for extra entertainment.
* Clean and very comfortable bathroom including: Heated towel rail, slim line wall mounted heater, large modern walk-in shower with rainfall/handheld dual shower head, towels provided.
* 3 bedrooms consisting of: 2 rooms each with a queen bed, 1 room with 2 single beds. All linen provided including electric blankets.
KEY EXTERIOR FEATURES
*100 square meters of decking. Including: Hammocks that can be hooked onto the front deck poles. Two awnings at the front of the cottage can be wound out to provide additional shade during the summer period. Under cover entertainment area with 4 burner gas BBQ and outdoor dining table.
* Dedicated brick fire pit with rustic seating and table. 8.5 acres of bushland and cleared areas to explore. Cleared areas for kids to play cricket, soccer, football, totem tennis, hopscotch and checkers. Rear yard is fenced (not secured due to the local wombat constantly digging under it). There is plenty of parking on the property.
Pets are welcome (up to two, must be supervised at all times)
Austracantha Cottage is exclusively listed and can only be booked via the VRBO/ Stayz website.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
~No smoking permitted inside the cottage. ~ No fires permitted on fire ban days, no firearms, no hunting or camping. ~ No cutting own firewood, firewood will be provided for the duration of your stay. ~ No motor bike riding permitted on the property. ~ Due to the size of the cottage, no groups larger than 6 (including children) can be accepted. ~
PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
~ Payment is required to confirm booking. Refunds subject to VRBO/Stayz cancellation policy. ~

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Under adult supervision
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pets are not to be left unattended on property
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only, dispose of butts thoughtfully

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Tolmie

Located in Tolmie, this holiday home is in a rural area. Delatite Winery and Nillahcootie Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Loyola G50 Bushland Reserve and Loyola G51 Bushland Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mansfield, VIC

What's nearby

  • Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 15 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Mansfield Racecourse - 15 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Nillahcootie Estate - 17 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Mansfield Golf Club - 18 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 40 min drive - 48.5 km

Restaurants

  • Tolmi Tavern

Frequently asked questions

Is Austracantha Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Austracantha Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Austracantha Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Austracantha Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Austracantha Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Tolmie Recreation Reserve and within 12 miles (20 km) of Delatite Winery and Mansfield Racecourse. Mansfield Botanic Park and Mansfield Oval are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 158 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olivia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible views and cozy, comfortable interior.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Champesh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property, with everything you would need provided, including lots of games for the kids. Lovely quiet spot to getaway from the city life.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful cottage. Serene, clean and so comfortable. Thank you for a great stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Annalise M.

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

Clean and cosy cottage

Perfect cottage for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

The most heavenly place

This gorgeous property is a must for a weekend away.. Amenities amazing,view fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P., Australia

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

Lovely peaceful stay

Great holiday house in the countryside surrounded by bush and wildlife. A great family home with fire pit and almost every game you can think of. Lovely outdoor areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarecia M.

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

Perfect home away from home

Loved our stay at Austracantha cottage. Check in and out was painless. The property is gorgeous and surrounded with wild life and nature. We had everything we needed. Loved the fire place inside and the firepit outside. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

April K.

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

High country bliss

Fantastic! Everything about the property was incredible. Exactly as described. We had such a pleasant and resting stay. We took our dogs and they just had the best time exploring the property. Would highly recommend and would certainly book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Spectacular Views

Really loved our short stay. The house is beautiful with great views. The fireplace inside kept us warm and the firepit outside let us soak up the atmosphere and star gaze. Came with 2 dogs so the secure large backyard was appreciated. Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

marvin s., Victoria, Australia

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

Perfect property for family and pets.

It was a relaxing holiday in a spotlessly clean property with a great view. We enjoyed some of the games supplied, indoor and outdoor activities plus the fire pit was a bonus. Our two year old Labrador thoroughly enjoyed too. It was a pleasure to stay and will definitely be back. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefan K.

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

Perfect long weekend

We really enjoyed our stay at Austracantha Cottage. The house was well equipped, neat and clean. The kids appreciated all the games around the house and the DVD collection. The adults enjoyed the fire place and the beautiful views from the front deck. We would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

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

Relaxing rural retreat

We had such a fantastic stay - just too short! Beautiful clean and comfortable cottage about 10-15 mins out of Mansfield. Excellent fully fenced and expansive outdoor space for our puppy to roam. Great sunsets and starry skies away from the noise. We will look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B., Melbourne, Australia

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

Another great stay

We loved coming back to this cosy cottage. It is so tastefully directed and has all you need for a comfortable stay. The bathroom heater and heated towel rack are excellent. Watching the local wildlife from the verandah is wonderful. And we had 4 nights of beautiful sunsets in a row. Thank you again Paul and Leanne
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie S.

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

Perfect Long Weekend

We couldn’t fault this house. It’s was exactly what we wanted. Warm and cosy and very quiet. We loved walking around Mansfield on Saturday. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander I.

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

Remote bliss

Exactly what we were after! Secluded and private with beautiful views and lot's of wildlife. Two thumbs way up! Thank you! 😉🙏👍
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Mountain high

Being familiar with the area I knew exactly what to do. First enjoy the easy drive from Melbourne. We stopped at Yea for bakery lunch, enjoyed under the impressive oak trees at the Showgrounds. Dogs also enjoyed stretching their legs. Arrived at
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Ideal weekend getaway

Austracantha Cottage was a wonderful spot for a weekend getaway! The property has a wonderful view of down the valley. At night time, you can light the fire for some mashmellows and star gaze at the Milky Way. There is also a nice big backyard for furry friends - our dogs love all the new scents. For the sunny days there are outdoor games to be played and for the colder nights, a wide variety of board games. Would recommend highly recommend staying !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Another Brilliant Stay

This is our second stay at this property, and we hope to be back. On the second morning, my first cup of tea was spent sitting on the back deck watching a small mob of kangaroo grazing 20m away and watching a joey in a pouch pop his head out and look back at us. Pretty special. House is extraordinarily clean, and the wood is plentiful. Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

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

Perfect

Absolutely love the beautiful views from the front deck. So peaceful and quiet and to wake up to kangaroos eating just outside the bedroom window is amazing. As the title says...... perfect Already booked the next weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Breathtaking views

Austracantha is a beautiful property set up on a hill with breathtaking views across the valley and mountain ranges. It is a fairly quick drive from the fabulous town Mansfield. The house is very clean and perfectly appointed with a modern kitchen and bathroom. It has a cosy, warm and welcoming feel. The property has lots of great activities for adults and kids. We loved playing with the outdoor games and roasting marshmallows over the fire pit. Sitting on the large wrap around deck having a drink was also a highlight. Communication with the hosts was excellent with very clear check in instructions. Worth checking out the Tolmie Tavern for dinner one night for a true Aussie experience. We would love to return in the future as we had such a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. Austracantha Cottage was better than expected and had everything we could have needed. The cottage is totally surrounded by nature with views to die for. It was clean with great ammenities, an amazing hot shower, indoor and outdoor wood heater and so much more. Leanne and Paul were so accommodating and always available to answer any questions we had and the directions they gave us to find the cottage were easy to follow. We would love to return to Austracantha Cottage and will definitely be recommending it to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The online description doesn't do it justice, this property was not only clean and beautifully decorated, it included everything you could possibly need. We loved everything about this place, and the patio games were a huge hit with our teenagers. It's definitely a place we'll come back to!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moein N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy, and full of entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. Cosy house in great location on land for kids/adults to explore and enjoy the environment.Convenient to Mansfield and mountains. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully appointed, and a perfect location - our stay was so comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Leanne

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We love Austracantha cottage and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with our property the first time we saw it - A diamond in the rough - The little cottage sitting on this amazing rural property with fantastic views. It is so quiet a peaceful a perfect place to relax in both Summer and Winter, basically all year round.

What makes this property unique

Austracantha cottage is in a remote rural location, but close enough to enjoy activities at Mansfield, Mt Buller, Lake Eildon, Bonnie Doon and surrounding areas.

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