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Charming Country Cottage in the Upper Murray near the River Snowy Mountains

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Towong, VIC
  • Corryong Creek K35 Streamside Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Man from Snowy River Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Perisher Ski Resort
    ‪153 min drive‬

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About the area

Towong

Located in Towong, this cottage is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Corryong Creek K35 Streamside Reserve and Towong Bushland Reserve. .This cottage is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Corryong Creek K34 Streamside Reserve and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Corryong Visitor Information Centre.

What's nearby

  • Corryong Visitor Information Centre - 14 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Man from Snowy River Museum - 15 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Corryong Golf Course - 15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Mount Mitta Mitta Flora Reserve - 46 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Paddys River Falls - 54 min drive - 59.4 km

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Country Cottage in the Upper Murray near the River Snowy Mountains

🌄 STUNNING LOCATION: Nestled on 1 acre in Towong, just 12km from Corryong, with breathtaking views of the Upper Murray River and Snowy Mountains from the shared viewing deck.
🛏 COZY AND UNIQUE COTTAGE: Cottage #1 (sleeps 4) features open-beam design, a warm atmosphere, fully self-contained, air conditioning, and all linen provided.
🌾 SCENIC VIEWS: Relax with west-facing views of farmland and rolling hills right from your cottage.
📶 STAY CONNECTED YOUR WAY: No WiFi but Telstra Optus mobile reception is GOOD—bring your own hotspot if needed.
🗺 TO SHOPS AND DINING: Just 10km to shops and cafes in Corryong, 1.5 hours from Albury, and a scenic 6–7+ hour drive from Melbourne or Sydney.
🐶 DOG-FRIENDLY RETREAT: Clean, dry dogs welcome indoors (no furniture use). BYO dog bedding & towel. Approval needed if left unattended.
🚶‍♂️ OUTDOOR FUN: Only 500m to the Murray River for easy river access, nature walks, and dog-friendly adventures. 1.5-2hr drive up the Alpine Way to the snow and Thredbo.
🤝 PERSONAL TOUCH: Your hosts live on-site, happy to help with activity ideas—or leave you in peace to enjoy the serenity.

ABOUT US: Snowy Mountain Holidays is located on one acre at Towong, 12km east of Corryong in NE Victoria. The views from the Shared Viewing Deck are magnificent, overlooking the Upper Murray River, past rolling foothills and onto the Snowy Mountains Range and Mt Kosciuszko

WE OFFER 2 COTTAGES on our property. THIS LISTING IS FOR COTTAGE #1 (sleeps 4) which is uniquely constructed with open beams and a cozy atmosphere.
The cottages are fully self-contained with linen provided and air conditioned.
NO WIFI - There is mobile phone reception in both cottages so that guests can use their own wireless service to access internet.

THE VIEWS from the cottages face west across rural farmland and rolling hills.
THE MAIN VIEW over the Murray River and onto the Snowy Mountains from the shared viewing deck is a favourite communal spot for all to enjoy.

LOCATION: We are 10km east of Corryong, Vic where you will find shopping and dining. The Man From Snowy River country.
1 ½ hours drive from Albury, NSW,
6+ hours drive from Melbourne and
7+ hours drive from Sydney.

GREAT RIVER ACCESS just 500m from the Murray River.

DOGS:
Your dog is welcome here.
They are allowed inside if clean and dry but are not allowed on any furniture.
Dogs can only be left unattended with approval.
Please bring dog bedding and dog towel. There are nice walks and lots of river fun for them.

WE ARE SMALL AND PERSONALIZED and do our best to make your stay memorable and pleasant. Our home/lodge is on our 1 acre property, so we are near by to advise and help our guests with the activities they are interested in. We also respect the guests who are happiest to be just by themselves.

HOUSE RULES
Our property is in a quiet area and so it may not be suitable for groups who plan on loud partying.
We ask that socializing be quieted down around 10pm.
There is no smoking inside the cottages.

THINGS TO DO
Canoeing - you can rent a canoe or book a guided canoe trip
Swimming in the river just down from the house
Fishing
Bicycling
Scenic Walks - along the river
Scenic Drives / Historic Pubs
The Man from Snowy River Museum in Corryong
The Snowy Hydro Electric Scheme
Walk to the top of Mt. Kosciusko (1 1/2+ hr drive)
Bush walks in the local state parks
Some of the best road rides for motorcyclists
Golf - Corryong (10 min) has a 9 hole sand green course and Khancoban (20 min) has a lovely 9 hole grass green course.
Relax on the bottom deck with amazing views and bird life to entertain you________________________________________
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Sarah Vise

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Solar energy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property Towong
Vrbo Property Private vacation home
Vrbo Property Private vacation home Towong

Charming Country Cottage in the Upper Murray near the River Snowy Mountains Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay on the way to Snowys walk

Only stayed 1 night on the way to hike the high country. Perfect for what we needed. Would have loved to stay longer as there is plenty to do in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Good quiet place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karenza S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain delight

The views were glorious, outstanding location with breathtaking walks all round. Comfortable cottage with everything inside. Very pet friendly and local knowledge from the hosts. Wish we could stay longer!!! Thanks Ron & Sarah
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024