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Top of the Otways the Country Cottage

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Barramunga, VIC
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Marriners Lookout
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Top of the Otways the Country Cottage

Located high in the mountains, on the Traditional lands of the Gadubanud People of the Eastern Maar Nation, in the middle of the Otway National Park - the hinterland of the Great Ocean Road - between the holiday towns of Forrest and Apollo Bay. "Top of the Otways" is a farm stay hosting 2 separate fully self-contained, family and pet friendly accommodations. The perfect place to relax and unwind or to base yourself while exploring the Otways and the Great Ocean Road.

The "Country Cottage" is a comfortable cabin for your family. There is a master bedroom and a kids bedroom with a queen/single bunk bed. The living area includes a dining area and living area with wood fire, TV and a Wii. The open kitchen is fully stocked with all the utensils you need to create meals during your stay. Full sized fridge and freezer, microwave and gas oven etc. There is also a covered balcony with BBQ facilities overlooking our farm and the Otway National Park. Of course, your four-legged family members are welcome as well. There is a fully fenced off and secure area for your pet adjacent to the cottage. Your furry family members are also welcome to stay with you inside.

Set on 32 acres we have sheep, seasonal lambs, goats, chickens as well as pets and plenty of wildlife particularly birds. There are also several nature trails down to our beautiful creek down in the valley.

We are also working on a function space for small gatherings, music and arts.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live. We pay our respect to Elders, past, present and emerging.

Property manager

Max
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Barramunga

Located in Barramunga, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Forrest Brewing Company and Great Ocean Road Waterfront are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Otway National Park and Wongarra Bushland Reserve.
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Barramunga, VIC

What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 25 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 25 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Marriners Lookout - 26 min drive - 23.6 km
  • The Redwoods Otways - 33 min drive - 27.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Forrest General Store - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Forrest Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Platypi Chocolate - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bespoke Harvest - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Forrest Brewery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Top of the Otways the Country Cottage pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Top of the Otways the Country Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Top of the Otways the Country Cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Top of the Otways the Country Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from Great Otway National Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Forrest Brewing Company and Kennet River Koala Walk. Wongarra Bushland Reserve and Porcupine Creek Reference Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA C.

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

A Perfect Break

With the delightful hosts, the delightful cottage and wonderful surrounds of The Otways, we couldn’t fault this property. Even my dog was well catered for with the securely fenced grass and garden.Will certainly recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yijing W.

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

A wonderful stay

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice D.

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

Perfect short getaway

This accomodation has everything going for it for a prefect short getaway from the suburbs of Melbourne. The brewery in Forrest was the perfect stop for a late lunch on the way. We particularly enjoyed the cues. Goats, chickens and sheet. Max was friendly and was there to great us as we arrived. Such a quiet location. We ventured to Stevensons falls which was a highlight of our trip then to Apollo Bay. Both places very accessible and a short drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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

Family Regroup 2025

We absolutely loved our stay at the Country Cottage. Max and Katie made us feel very welcome. The cottage was like walking into Nan's place, it was warm and inviting, exceptionally clean and tidy, and had every single thing you could think of, including plenty of big comfy towels. Unusual for this type of accommodation! There is a wood fire that made us feel like we never wanted to leave. Max is such a considerate host that not only was the fire built, but it included a lucifer fire starter and the match was leaning up against it right in front of you! You couldn't get any more dedicated than that. Stand out on the balcony and you can see the goats. Grab your bucket of food and go down and give them all a handful. When you have finished, jump in the car and head down to Stephenson's Fall for a walk, a quick 10 minute drive, maybe stop at the Forrest Brewery on the way, or even head down to Apollo Bay for a swim, a nice 30 minute drive from the cottage.If you are looking for a home away from home then this is your "go to place". Take a good book, don't forget your bathers, but leave your laptop at home, you won't regret the peace and quiet this place offers you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priyanthi P.

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

Amazing place.

We stayed at Top of the Otways with our 2 dogs. We loved the stay, it is way spacious than what we saw in photos. Very clean,lovely place surrounded bbynature. ..Well.doggies didnt want to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shahanaz A.

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

Mrs

Location was close to all beautiful beaches
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh B.

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

Amazing communication

The power went out and straight away they set up a generator so we had hot water and gas. They were super responsive to any questions and consistently kept us in the loop. We will absolutely become a regular.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Top place

Very good only one suggestion,fly screens on windows would be good so you can open windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Satminder S.

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

A beautiful cottage stay surrounded by beautiful forests

Max and Katie are absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for your hospitality, for the beautiful cottage stay, and everything else, including an enclosed space for our doggo. We enjoyed the fireplace, our dog had never seen goats before, so this fascinated him tremendously just looking out and watching them go about their day. Beautiful stay. Wonderful location. Only half an hour from Apollo Bay. Nice and intimate.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve T.

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

Amazing stay amongst the best the airways has to offer!

The property had everything we were looking for, peaceful tranquil environment with amazing views of the national park, and so close to all the best that the Otways has to offer. Hosts Max and Katie made us feel welcome as soon as we arrived and couldn’t ask for better hosts as nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend for those looking for all of the above and we will definitely stay again. Thanks Max and Katie for tha amazing stay😃👍
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tim s.

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

R&R

Quite,restful,clean and cosy getaway just what we needed 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosslyn W.

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

Top of Otways Cottage

It had everything we were looking for. A quiet get away and beautiful views. Dog friendly. Easy reach of the towns of Apollo Bay and Forrest for dog friendly walks with our tenterfield terrior. Great place to rest up.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Cosy Otway hideaway

Our host was friendly, warm, happy to help and answer questions, while also giving us space to enjoy the beautiful property. When we arrived the fire was lit & we felt very much at home. Our children especially enjoyed the hands on experience feeding the goats, and seeing the sheep & chickens each day. A very cosy, beautiful, inviting Otway hideaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Brilliant, Beautiful and Home away from home

A very special spot. Alex was a wonderful host. Fire was going when we arrived and cabin is set up with everything you can possibly want. We'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacie R.

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

Beautiful

Absolutely gorgeous little cottage with beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

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

Outstanding

From arrival we felt comfortable and welcome. The cottage and surrounds were very special. The owners have put a lot of thought into comfort and enjoyment for their guests. After taking in the initial beauty and serenity of the place we entered to find a bucket of feed with which to feed the goats. It is rightly named the ‘Country Cottage’ from the wood fire inside to the blue wrens and goats outside. We absolutely loved it and were sad to leave. We highly recommend this accommodation in the Otways to families and couples. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Home among the gumtrees

Hosts were amazing! The house was very comfy and had everything we could possibly need. The logfire was great on those cold nights and there was so much to see, we couldn't fit everything in. We had such a great stay and would recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Comfortable and quiet

Perfect for a little getaway. Only 25 mins to Apollo Bay and 15 mins to Forrest. Cottage is wonderful. Comfortable and well equipped. Hosts were great and we loved the location overlooking the valley and being able to feed the goats.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROD T.

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

TOTO

Great experience. Everything needed on hand.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

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

Great comfy retreat

We had a lovely time here. The host was so helpful. Looking forward to getting back here in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry L.

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Top of the Otways

Relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Amazing Place

Great accommodation, great area
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Mani H.

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

Majestic & cosy setting in the tree tops

Restful, peaceful, catered well for our little dog (a reason for staying there). Log burner highlight of our stay. Host Max obliging couldn’t do enough for us. Thanks very much Max.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Max

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We are Katie and Max, both coming from hospitality backgrounds. We have settled down here in the Otways to raise our family and work on our dream to set up an off the grid farm stay in the middle of the bush.

Languages:

English, French, German

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests