The view was stunning and we were greeted by some very friendly cockies, rosella's and parrots. I was happy to see that the hosts provided wild bird seed in the cottages so there was appropriate food to feed them 😀 Everything was available to get the wood fire started and even at the end of October it was still needed at night. There was great written communication on how the fire and hot water pressure worked as the property only has rainwater tanks and gravity feed. We had no issues with it because of the explanation. The bed was very comfortable. A relaxing couple of nights all in all.

We did have trouble finding the place, GPS took us to Lake drive Howqua and the mobile tower was down so we couldn't double check the address. The choices of address on Navigation system were Howqua, Piries and Mac's Cove - I don't recall Booking site saying Mac's Cove but that's the one to choose ☹️🤔

I can not rate this place highly enough!! The cottages are so cosy and have everything you need and the views are breathtaking! We stayed 7 nights and spent our time relaxing at the cottage or fishing from the beautiful lake that is right at your front door. The local area is rich in history so we had a great time driving around sightseeing. There are lots of pubs, wineries and cafes scattered in the area and the main supermarket is only a 10 minute drive. We also visited the local zoo and took a scenic flight in a helicopter which I highly recommend both! This place really is amazing and our hosts Dean & Alison were so helpful and friendly. We'll definitely be back!!

Beautiful and peaceful location on the lake. Was an amazing spot to relax and we were even able to go for a swim when the sun was out. Very close to Mansfield too which made it easy to get food. Cabin was nice and cosy and didn't feel too small.

I think the property is currently undergoing renovations so there was a bit of rubbish and so on around the property and some of the furniture was a little tired. Nothing major but a little cleanup wouldn't go astray.

We stayed here for two nights, and it was very beautiful & cosy. Checking in was simple with the instructions given by the lovely host Alison via SMS. The amazing native parrots met us at the front door, squeaking at us as we arrived, Crimson Rosellas, King Parrots, & Sulphur-crested cockatoo's. It was winter, and the temperatures got down to less than 3 degrees. They have a small fireplace with supplied wood, paper & lighters. I stocked it up thinking this may not produce much heat. Boy, was I wrong. It produced a tremendous amount of heat, which kept the cottage very warm. I thoughly recommend this place to other travellers as it has everything you could ask, including Netflix & super fast WiFI. Thanks to the hosts for a memorable stay.

A beautiful and cosy little cottages set on a scenic surround with lake view just outside your cottage entrance. A scenery for those that love seclude and privacy after a long stressful day of work or just to get away from the hustle bustle of the city life. Winter Cabin really nice. We had a very friendly Rosella parrot keep coming knocking at the front door asking for food. Such lovely wildlife. Friendly Owner. 🤗❤❤

Taps fitting is very old and hard to open/close. Water shut off when power shortage.

Idyllic location, cute cabins offering everything you could possibly want. Very comfy bed and good shower. BBQ on the deck, microwave and 2 x hot plates with pits and pans etc. Everything has been thought of. Beautiful bird life and incredible views of the lake and hills beyond.

Starting to look a teenie bit tired and a few cobwebs around which didn’t bother us personally which is why we have still rated the property as 10.

The scenery was idealic, quiet and well placed to be alone and just recharge. Fireplace was a god sent, even though there was a split system we preferred the fireplace.

There were a few minor hiccups with equipment, but the staff and owners were very accommodating and apologetic, which was not necessary as things happen.

I love the view and the location, for me I like quiet places so I enjoyed my stay and feeding the birds was fun. Inside the cottage were so clean and warm even the bathroom were perfect. I can’t wait for my next stay with Willowlake and Cottages.

I didn’t like coming back to the cottage at night with only two of us, I should’ve bring more friends so they can experience the best of Willowlake and have some more fun at the lake with the beautiful view.

There were facilities to make your own food which we used and were very happy with. The accommodation was also not far from a local town Mansfield so we were able to buy very nice pizza for dinner. We loved the woodfire, we were supplied with kindling and wood each day. Also had a great time feeding the local birdlife with the seed provided. A beautiful experience.

Just an idea for improvement is more privacy when on the veranda. If there were trees or fencing to separate the cottages.

Location was fantastic was close to everything

Needs a step as you walk out of the front sliding door from the lounge area also could have a hand rail in the shower so it’s easy to get in and out