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Howqua House - a homely gem close to the lake.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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Howqua Inlet, VIC
  • Place, Howqua G120 Bushland Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Howqua G121 Bushland Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mt. Buller Alpine Resort
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

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).

Please note: you need to bring your own linen.
Beds with linen can be requested for an extra fee.

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Howqua G120 Bushland Reserve. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 9 minutes by foot from Howqua G120 Bushland Reserve and a 3-minute drive from Howqua G121 Bushland Reserve
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.