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8.8

Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

Barwon Downs, VIC

Forrest Brewing Company6 min drive
Erskine Falls40 min drive
Lorne Beach40 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lovely, clean, well equipped and close to local attractions. Beautiful enclosed yard for our pooch to roam safely.

jean m.

Mar 31, 2024

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

inthelonggrass cottage

Inthelonggrass cottage has had a makeover! The cottage has had a refresh and continues to provide clean, affordable family and small group accommodation in a beautiful bush setting.
The views are outstanding, the birdlife abundant and the air as pure as you will find in the Otways.
If you are looking for a base to explore the area our cottage is ideal.
We are situated just 30 minutes from Lorne, 40 minutes from Apollo Bay
and a short drive to numerous other destinations including Lake Elizabeth,
The Otway Fly and Erskine Falls.
Having lived and worked here for over 30 years we can help you plan whatever sort of holiday you are looking for.

For those of you who enjoy mountain bike riding we are just a few minutes ride from the Yaugher trail head mountain bike tracks. The extensive network of tracks are some of the best in Australia and we have free maps available detailing the rides from beginners to advanced.

The Otways national park is also close by to enjoy strolls in bush full of wildlife.

We offer you comfort, space, great local knowledge, peace and quiet and flexibility from as low as $150 per night.

We are an easy 2 hour drive from Melbourne and the new Geelong bypass makes the trip a breeze!

The cottage sleeps up to 6 people with a well equipped kitchen, shower, bath
and plenty of outdoor living space to enjoy the magnificent views. We also
welcome pets and the yard is fully fenced.

Our cottage is equipped with 4 single and 1 queen bed, heating and cooling,
full size fridge, BBQ and DVD player. All linen is supplied and pets are welcome by arrangement.

Long Weekend Rates apply

PLEASE NOTE THAT LONG WEEKEND RATES ARE PRICED ACCORDING TO PEAK RATE

Property manager

Jean Hodges

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barwon Downs

Located in Barwon Downs, this cottage is in a rural area. Forrest Brewing Company and Gosling Creek Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Barwon Downs Bushland Reserve and Murroon Bushland Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Barwon Downs, VIC

What's nearby

Forrest Brewing Company - 6 min drive
Lorne Country Club - 40 min drive
Erskine Falls - 40 min drive
Lorne Beach - 40 min drive
The Redwoods Otways - 51 min drive

Getting around

Birregurra Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Forrest Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
‪Forrest General Store - ‬6 min drive
‪Platypi Chocolate - ‬7 min drive
‪Bespoke Harvest - ‬6 min drive
‪Forrest Brewery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is inthelonggrass cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at inthelonggrass cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at inthelonggrass cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is inthelonggrass cottage located?

This family-friendly Barwon Downs cottage is located in a rural location, 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Barwon Downs Bushland Reserve, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Murroon Bushland Reserve and Forrest Brewing Company. Great Otway National Park and Gosling Creek Winery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

jean m.

31 Mar 2024

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

Lovely restful & close to everything

Lovely, clean, well equipped and close to local attractions. Beautiful enclosed yard for our pooch to roam safely.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

31 Jan 2024

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

Great family and pet location

Quiet and peaceful place to stay, great for dogs. Close to lots of attractions.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amanda P.

26 Jan 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Not As It Seems

Online photos are not as it seems. Arrived to a house where every room was covered in spiders and cobwebs. Black mould in laundry ceiling and a dangerous aray of powerboards plugged into double adapters. Then came bed time, where we discovered dog hairs on most bed sheets. Not sure why, but part of the house had an internal raised flooring, im 6"2 and the ceiling was a foot higher than me. Located on a huge farm , we were shocked to see how close the stayz house was so close to the main residence.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

e l b e n t o

12 Jan 2024

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

Quiet forest retreat

The cottage is located on a farm between Barwon downs and Forrest. A short drive to Forrest general store for a daily coffee highly recommended. Day trips to Lorne and Apollo bay are also recommended if you are comfortable with the windy roads in the area. Erskine falls is also not far and worth a look, overall a very scenic and relaxing trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

4 Jan 2024

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

Peaceful retreat with all amenities

Easy to find and once there very clean and tidy. Fully equipped kitchen, comfotabel lounge and bedding. Good internet connection and full tv streaming access. Waking to bird song and kookaburra calls we started our days with breakfast on the verandah, surrounded by bush and overlooking the farm and cows, spent our days exploring the otways' many waterfalls and walking trails, with our evenings catching up on crime tv. Lovely cottage and very helpful host, highly recommended for otways and great ocean road holidays. My dog loved it here too.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi L.

2 Dec 2023

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

Understated

What a lovely cottage to unwind and forget the stresses of the world. The pics don’t do this place justice to be honest.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maree T.

20 Nov 2023

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

In the long grass

Gorgeous little property located on a working farm. Quiet and clean it suited us perfectly. The host was very responsive to our needs. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin B., Melbourne, Australia

12 Nov 2023

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

Beautifully located cottage

Outage in a beautiful location, and easy to get to nearby towns

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C., Australia

11 June 2023

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

Perfect dog friendly stay

Great property and yard for a weekend stay with your best furrriends! Had everything we needed & yard big enough for dogs to stretch their legs!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

31 May 2023

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

Peaceful

The perfect spot for a base whilst checking out the Ottways

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

25 Apr 2023

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

Tranquil & relaxing cottage

The cottage was lovely the view was great our dog loved the enclosed space to roam around & close to great walks & nature loved the peace & quiet too : )

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

16 Apr 2023

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

Property set in beautiful location, quiet, paddocks and gums.

Great location, cozy and clean. Safe for dogs, peaceful and quiet. Just what I needed, nice!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Bridget M.

16 Apr 2023

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

Great location for city escape

We had a lovely time over Easter. The house has everything you need and kids really enjoyed it. Easy access to walks, trails and the coast. The host was helpful and it was easy to check in.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Enna S.

9 Mar 2023

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

Bush Haven

Cosy cottage, tranquil bush surroundings. Host Jean is very responsive and helpful. Our dog Shorty loved the enclosed back yard.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

patricia d.

27 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A nice place for a couple of nights

It was enjoyable. We liked the peace and the location. The owners are excellent communicators and we appreciated their concern when our dog escaped their fenced yard. I’m sure they will resolve the fencing security for future pet owners!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Lyndon R.

23 Jan 2023

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

A quiet escape for your family.

Overall a lovely stay and will recommend to others. Could do with a water filter to eradicate gumleaf tannins. Only left with warm water in the evening for showers. Although great being pet friendly, small dogs can easily pass through the fencing. There was only three of us staying there and enjoyed the peace and quiet. It was comfortable and well stocked with bedding, kitchen wear and games. From what i can see there is bedding for 6 and additional 2 on the couch. Definitely worth inquiring into. I would be happy to stay there again. Thanks Jean Regards Lyndon.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

13 Jan 2023

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

Relaxed country feeling

We loved the family and dog friendly property. The gorgeous cows at the fence were an added bonus.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick B.

8 Jan 2023

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

Relaxing Sanctuary

We had a relaxing few days to recharge amongst nature. We especially enjoyed the morning coffees out on the patio greeted by the cows. The cottage was clean, simple and everything we needed to enjoy a few days exploring the otways.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

sulipta t.

18 Dec 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely weekend gateway

Loved the property.. perfect for pets too..

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dwight F.

10 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

Beautiful property on a Cow farm. It was 3 of us and a dog and we had more than enough space to unwind and relax. Electricity, Heating was fine. Netflix available on TV. Hosts extended our stay upon request at last minute. Very supportive of my partner who injured her back, allowed us as much time as we needed to checkout. Would go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

29 Sept 2022

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

Lovely spot amongst the trees

Simple, clean and lovely! Just what we wanted for a few days away in a bush setting, amongst the trees. Very comfortable, so many different birds and a fabulous view from the veranda - perfect for enjoying a cuppa. Looking forward to going back again already!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sasha A.

12 Sept 2022

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

Lovely quaint stay

Really enjoyed a quiet stay in this lovely little cottage. Great enclosed area outside for pets as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Joy W.

7 Sept 2022

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

A lovely few days

We really enjoyed our stay and so did our dogs.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Bas M.

14 July 2022

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

Enjoyed stay

We had a great time and property met our needs as family with dog!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

8 July 2022

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

A great stay and wonderful week enjoying walks with the dogs, mt biking, eating and drinking.

A warm and comfortable stay for our family and 3 dogs. Everything we required was either at the property or a short drive away. Jean was a wonderful host and we look forward to returning soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jean Hodges

We are long time Otway residents and enjoy sharing our beautiful property with others.

Why they chose this property

The cottage name is drawn from my experience with an elderly indigenous man in the 80’s. I met him when I was a social worker in Darwin Centrelink. He was being denied the pension as he led a traditional nomadic lifestyle and therefore had no fixed address. When I asked him where he likes to be he said “in the longgrass...a place in the bush I love to be” . I duly recorded his address as Inthelonggrass and he went off with the income security he deserved. We returned to Victoria and bought our own place in the bush. I don’t think he will mind me honouring him by using his words to name our own place....inthelonggrass...in the bush where we love to be.

What makes this property unique

If you want a place to relax, reflect, read or just stare into space, the cottage is for you. With no other guests on the property, the cottage space is entirely yours to enjoy. Set well off the road, the bird life is abundant. Wake to kookaburras and magpies to welcome the day and watch the world go by.