Historic Miners Cottage on Howqua River

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

Hot tub
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Explore the area

Howqua, VIC

Jamieson River-Deep Creek Nature Conservation Reserve
‪29 min drive‬
Mt. Buller Alpine Resort
‪40 min drive‬
Mount Buller Peak
‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Luxurious Miners Cottage is an Historic Cottage in an idyllic setting. The cottage is only metres away from the iconic Howqua River, with absolute river frontage. The Cottage has been been beautifully and faithfully renovated and has unique features coupled with absolute luxury. There is an indoor spa, an outdoor table and Bbq, and a luxurious King bed. It is small and intimate, perfect for the romantic getaway or a fisherman's weekend if you wish to use the second bed.

Property manager

Andrew Matenson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Howqua

Located in Howqua, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Howqua G120 Bushland Reserve and Howqua G121 Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mansfield Zoo and Jamieson Arboretum.

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Howqua, VIC

What's nearby

Mansfield Zoo - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
Goulburn Valley High Country Rail Trail - 20 min drive - 22.3 km
Jamieson River-Deep Creek Nature Conservation Reserve - 29 min drive - 26.5 km
Mt. Buller Alpine Resort - 40 min drive - 51.5 km
Mount Buller Peak - 64 min drive - 70.1 km

Restaurants

‪Jamieson Brewery - ‬18 min drive
‪Howqua Valley Resort - ‬12 min drive
‪Willowlake Restaurant & Cottages - ‬12 min drive
‪Kevington Hotel - ‬12 min drive
‪Perkins & Grey - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Miners Cottage on Howqua River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Miners Cottage on Howqua River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Miners Cottage on Howqua River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Miners Cottage on Howqua River located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Howqua G120 Bushland Reserve, Howqua G121 Bushland Reserve and Howqua G122 Bushland Reserve. Alpine National Park and Delatite Bushland Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

9 Feb 2025

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

Lovely getaway

An absolutely beautiful spot. Relaxing and quiet and our dogs had a blast being able to swim in the river right by the hut. Love to come back again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa O.

25 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful setting and great location

Beautiful and peaceful getaway right on the river. A beautiful little miners historic cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxy G.

29 Aug 2023

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

Great short stay away

Loved our stay here. We got to enjoy the tranquility of the surrounds with our pup during the day as well as keep cosy and warm with the fireplace at night. Was very relaxing. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher S.

23 Mar 2023

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

Our stay

Adequate for a short time stay. Quiet retreat.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon P.

16 June 2024

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

Peaceful get away

WOW we had an amazing weekend away. What a beautiful place inside and out. The cabin was clean and very warm. Our furbabies had an amazing time too. Will definitely be recommending this to my friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jemma B.

28 Jan 2024

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

River Getaway

Property was beautiful & cabin was right on the river. Dog loved it & the resident doggy, Ruffy checked in regularly.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

18 Apr 2024

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

Just love this place

Our second stay here - An Absolute break away from the big smoke of Sydney- so easy to just unwind here with the flowing Howqua river and night time cosy fireplace and spa. We just love staying here. The host Andy and his dog Ruffy are just amazing. Thank you- we will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

19 Nov 2023

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

Complete relaxation by the river

This was our 2nd stay at Riverdowns and won’t be our last. The hut has all the comforts you need and a great escape from the daily grind.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

11 Mar 2023

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

Romantic spot

Beautiful river frontage with a soaring oak tree. As the weather was warm we even had a dip in the river. Perfect place for us to celebrate our anniversary.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Niamh M.

3 Dec 2023

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

Perfect getaway

Perfect little weekend getaway. No phones, no people. We went for an explore along some near by tracks and went for a fish along the river. 10/10 recommend for couples wanting to get away!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

7 Mar 2024

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

Long Weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at the cottage. It was tranquil, restful and had all the creature comforts of home. We took along our 2 dogs who had a ball swimming in the river and also walks in the nearby state park. Thanks to Andrew who was very pleasant and accommodating and we would have no hesitation returning or recommending the cottage to anyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph R.

16 Feb 2023

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

The house we got engaged at 💍

Such an amazing stay. Our second time here and it couldnt be more perfect..especially when when my partner proposed by the water 💕💍 Thank you so much Andy and Penny for allowing us to stay on your beautiful property. Will definitely be back. Steph & Harry

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leisa L.

18 June 2023

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

Wonderful place to get away

This is a little gem. A perfect place to unwind and relax. There is no signal and wifi which was perfect. Would really recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

10 Apr 2023

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

Rustic chic in a magnificent setting

This was our second stay and it was equally delightful. The cottage is charming and simple with luxe flourishes but a very cosy, rugged vibe. So peaceful and the added bonus of an extremely comfortable bed. Then you walk out the back door to discover your very own magic faraway tree and the stunning Howqua river right before you. Just birdsong and the flowing river to be heard.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona J.

5 Jan 2023

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

Perfect Getaway

The Miners Cottage is a perfect couples retreat. The home is well appointed and delightfully styled. The bed is so comfy! You can wander down to the river and enjoy all the wonderful bird life. The king parrot visits frequently and is adorable. Our dogs had a wonderful time and Andy was a fantastic host, easy to communicate with and suggested great local walks we could take the pups on. Would love to come back!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl G.

27 May 2023

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

Cozy comfort in serene surrounds

Warm cozy cottage for a late May stay. Cold outside and lovely in. Comfy bed. Please note not fenced for dogs, so we had to keep our swimmers on lead outdoors which was fine. The dogs loved their “dog TV” watching animals on the farm through the windows. Short drive to good walks! Loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna s.

9 June 2023

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

Country living

Tranquil and peaceful. The cottage was cosy and clean with everything you need. Theres a running river that you can hear while in the cottage, green paddocks and cows. There is everything you need to keep a warm fire going but heaters are available as well. To top it off is a friendly dog that welcomes you like an old friend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Campbell W.

18 Apr 2023

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

River downs

My wife and I had a lovely week away at riverdowns, it was a lovely quite cabin. The cabin has river access and we enjoyed spending some time in the river. At night there is no light pollution and the stars were magnificent. The owners were amazing people, very polite and helpful, they provided us with half a dozen dress eggs at the start if our stay and at one point our car battery went flat and they came over and helped us jump start out car off of theirs. Overall my wife and I fully enjoyed our weeklong stay

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOHN F.

6 May 2024

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

Long Weekend by the Howqua River

We loved the Miner's Cottage and would stay again, the only thing is there is no internet access if you do need it. Also you need to bring your own shampoo as this isn't provided.. It may be a good idea to take some bottled water as you have to boil the water before you can drink it. Other than that we loved it, Andy was very friendly, the Cottage was lovely the bed was really comfortable, lovely walks along the river, we didn't want to leave.. Thanks for a lovely stay and for the fresh egg's Andy and Penny..

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna and Josh C.

7 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nigel S.

14 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

No Wi-Fi

Fabulous place for a weekend and very thoughtfully kitted out. But no Wi-Fi (despite the listing saying it had it) and no phone reception made a longer stay quite stressful. Apparently there has been no Wi-Fi for some months so it was not acceptable to tell us this only the day before arriving. The owner may think it unimportant but that is for us to decide.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna W., Sydney

7 Dec 2022

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

A truly unique spot

My husband and I loved the location with the Howqua river a stones throw from the hut. Although an old hut it’s tastefully restored with all mod cons- dishwasher; spa; a/c. We’d love a return visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz A.

13 Nov 2022

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

Perfect getaway, peaceful and relaxing

An absolute gem of a property, clean, comfortable and cosy. Loved the hot tub and fireplace. The river and tranquility were perfect. We will be back- there’s nothing to fault at all.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Paivi G.

2 Oct 2022

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

Country weekend getaway

Tranquil and peaceful, back door opening to Howqua River. Cottage is well equipped for luxurious stay in the country, pristine gardens and absolute peace and privacy.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

19 July 2022

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

Relaxing getaway

We had a very relaxing time away this property was so cosy and the land had beautiful surroundings and well maintained.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Matenson

Born in Melbourne but I moved here from Jindabyne, NSW. I have been a fishing guide for over 25 years, and for 18 years I ran a ski lodge in Perisher Valley.

Why they chose this property

Proximity to the river and holiday letting potential. The property feels remote but is readily accessible from Mansfield and is close to the resorts of Buller and Stirling for skiing.
The Howqua is an iconic Victorian trout stream and the fishing can be fantastic.

What makes this property unique

Properties with Howqua frontage are like hens teeth. There was nothing better at the time we bought, and there has been nothing better since.

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Popular amenities

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1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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