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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Howqua House - a homely gem close to the lake.
Relax with friends and family at this peaceful holiday home in the heart of Howqua Inlet. Located in a beautiful garden setting only a couple minutes walk from Lake Eildon this private holiday home is your place to unwind.
Enjoy birdlife on the balcony, picnics in your private garden and wine in front of the wood fire. This holiday home has a beautiful homely feel and is warm, comfortable and loveable.
Enjoy this hidden gem all year round! You will want to come back time and time again.
The space Howqua House is a split-level home with 2 bedrooms sleeping between 2-6 guests comfortably. It is a beautiful home amongst the trees ideal for family and friends to enjoy.
There is a split system air-conditioner (cooling & heating) in the living area and one in each bedroom. You will be comfortable during the hotter months and able to sleep soundly each night. There is also a wood fire to keep you cosy during those cooler months whilst you enjoy your cheese platter, movies and wine in front of the fire.
The main bedroom has a queen sized bed with access to a wardrobe with hanging space for clothes. Two side tables and wall mounted dimmer lights for bedtime reading.
The second bedroom has a king single bunk bed and a double sized bed with access to a dressing table with 6 drawers.
The kitchen is stocked with all the essentials you need to feel at home and relax and a table for 4 guests to enjoy your meals (extra 2 seats available if required). The living space has a large cosy couch in front of the wood fire (fire-wood supplied).
The outdoor balcony amongst the trees is generous and able to seat 8 people comfortably. It's the perfect spot to soak in the mountain views, catch a glimpse of the boats on the lake and enjoy the bird watching whilst having a hot cuppa or cool glass of wine.
The outdoor garden is private and large and includes a picnic table and outdoor mud kitchen for the kids. It's surrounded by beautiful bushes and trees including a magnificent blue box eucalyptus. It's perfect for kids to get muddy in the outdoor play kitchen; enjoy lunch on the picnic table; or have a picnic or kick the footy. Please note for those with little doggies, the outdoor garden is not fully fenced. Guest access Guests will have access to the whole house and private garden.
Guests to supply own bed linen and towels. Each bed comes with pillows and pillow protectors, mattress protectors and a doona. Please note the bunk bed is a king single.
Guests will have access to: - kitchen equipped with spices, oils, cooking utensils, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, electric oven and stovetop, microwave, fridge/freezer - table for meals that seats 4 guests comfortably (2 extra seats available if required) - outdoor table on balcony that seats 8 guests comfortably with gas BBQ - comfortable lounge with tv (including chrome cast) and wood fire (woodfire supplied) - bathroom with hot shower - separate toilets (one indoor and one outdoor) - large and private outdoor garden with off-street parking
Pets considered (must be well behaved and toilet trained) - with prior written approval from property manager. Please note the garden is not fully fenced.
Lake eildon is a water storage facility so water levels are ever changing at certain times of the year. You can see the water levels on the Goulburn Murray water website( Lake Eildon). Other things to note Local Area:
- walking distance to Lake Eildon to enjoy picnics, boating, fishing, kayaking and bike riding.
- Mansfield is 20 minutes by car and offers many wonderful cafes, shops and restaurants as well as Live Music, Farmers Market, Delatite Winery, Armchair Cinema, Mini Golf, festivals, Mansfield Zoo, Supermarkets, Mansfield Botanic Park and nature playground, Great Victorian Rail Trail.
- Jamieson is 10 minutes by car and boasts cafes and restaurants, Jamieson Brewery, playgrounds, Jamieson & Goulburn river swimming and kayaking and picturesque and historical self-guided walks.
- Other local attractions include High Country Maze, horse-riding, bush walking, fishing, boating, 4WD tracks, helicopter charters.
We acknowledge the Taungurung people as the Traditional Owners of the land that this property is located.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please ensure dirty dishes have been washed in the dishwasher and put away.
Please place all used body and hand towels in the laundry sink.
Please place your rubbish in the outside bins located at the front gate. Red bin is general rubbish. Yellow bin is for recycling.
Please ensure all doors are locked and airconditioners and lights turned off. Please close the front gate when you depart.
Check out time is strictly 10am at the latest.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Howqua Inlet
Howqua Inlet is home to this holiday home. Howqua G120 Bushland Reserve and Howqua G121 Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jamieson Arboretum and Mansfield Zoo. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Howqua G120 Bushland Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 14 min drive - 24.7 km
Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 36 min drive - 62.2 km
Mount Stirling - 37 min drive - 62.9 km
Mount Buller Peak - 60 min drive - 77.0 km
Restaurants
Courthouse Hotel Jamieson - 9 min drive
Deb's Jamieson Cafe - 9 min drive
Perkins & Grey - 9 min drive
Wilis thai junction - 9 min drive
Amongst the Sticks - 19 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Howqua House - a homely gem close to the lake. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Howqua House - a homely gem close to the lake.?
As of 1 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howqua House - a homely gem close to the lake. on 28 April 2026 start from NZ$259, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Howqua House - a homely gem close to the lake.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Howqua House - a homely gem close to the lake.?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Howqua House - a homely gem close to the lake.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Howqua House - a homely gem close to the lake. located?
This family-friendly Howqua Inlet holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Howqua G120 Bushland Reserve and Howqua G121 Bushland Reserve. Jamieson Arboretum and Howqua G122 Bushland Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Howqua House was wonderfully cozy and clean. Really enjoyed our stay. The kitchen had all the necessities. The fireplace is great in the winter, and the outside deck/proximity to the lake would be perfect for the warmer months.
Great spot, worked well for our young family, with an outdoor mud kitchen and kids toys available. Lovely coffee and tea range, and a supply of fire wood for the fire to keep us warm on the cooler days. Will come back again!
Very well presented and cute small house in a great location. Wonderful option for us and our dogs for a great stay. Very friendly and helpful host. Be aware if bringing a pet that there are some gaps in the fence, not an issue for us.
My family enjoyed our stay at the Howqua House. We especially like the idea of the fireplace and we enjoyed using it. It is clean and the communication with the owner was prompt.We are looking forward to coming back to this house again.
House is set in a beautiful location owner was very helpful when required.
Stayed for business and leisure house had all the facilities needed close walk to water and boat ramp. Small takeaway shop from the caravan park 5 mins drive up the road. Overall was excellent
Great view of the lake at the front. Near a little town Mansfield where you can get everything and easily access the bus to Mount Buller. The house is perfect for a family getaway. Lizzy is very helpful and informative. We strongly recommend this home to anyone who wants a family getaway or to go the snow.
We really enjoyed our stay here. Place was located in a fantastic position right near the water, local caravan park for petrol and short drive to shops.
Really you didn’t need anything anyway. The house had everything!!! Thank you !!!
Liz was extremely accommodating, quick to respond to our queries. The whole process from start to end was easy to follow.The house was as describe, it was roomy, clean, comfortable beds, had everything we needed, home away from home. Location amazing, secluded, quiet place, no hustle and bustle. If you like peace and quiet next to water, boating or fishing it is a perfect location. Recommendation to purchase your basic needs ie..milk, bread, any food needed when you drive through Mansfield save you the trip back.
We loved our stay and location. All the facilities were as expected and excellent for what we wanted. It was very cold at night, and the only downside was trying to keep heat in the bedrooms and bathroom/laundry, however we would stay again just in the warmer months. The kitchen utensils could have been cleaned better, and we couldn't use the non-stick fry pans because they were badly scratched and flaking the non-stick surface. On a positive there was everything else in the kitchen we needed to comfortably cook meals.
We had a wonderful 4 nights here at Lizzy’s place. The house is exactly as described and pictured. The fire place was super clean and stacked with wood and the heaters in each room kept the place toasty warm. The beds were comfy and the washing machine handy. There is a lovely huge verandah which was visited by many different birds each day including Satin Bower Birds, King Parrots and Cockatoos. Gorgeous area, can walk to the lake, easy drive to The Jamieson Brewery for a fab meal, 25 mins to Mansfield for shopping etc, the Delatite winery is a must visit place too. We also found it a reasonable distance to drive up to Mount Buller. It was an easy place to stay and we will definitely return.
Larinda H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Liz O'Loughlin
I’m so excited to share our beautiful Howqua House with fellow friendly travellers. We hope you come and stay and soak up this beautiful part of the world.
Premier Host
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