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Tree Frog Cottage on the Great Ocean Road.

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A wooden cabin with large windows under a starry night sky.
A spacious room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a black leather sofa, and a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand.
A wooden interior with a brown leather sofa, a painting on the wall, and a small shelf with speakers.
A wooden dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, a bottle, and a vase with flowers.
A cozy bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and wooden paneling.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Johanna, Victoria
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Aire River Wildlife Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Jetted bathtub

About this property

Tree Frog Cottage on the Great Ocean Road.

Welcome to The Boomerangs at Johanna. We are located at the halfway mark of both the Great Ocean Road & the Great Ocean Walk. Just minutes from Johanna Beach we offer our guests something unique. Architect designed, boomerang shaped cottages with valley, forest & ocean views. Surrounded by magical, landscaped gardens we are quintessentially Australian. Suited to families, couples & honeymoon accommodation. This is Great Ocean Road accommodation with a real difference.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9888326
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Johanna

Located in Johanna, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Great Otway National Park and Great Otway National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Otway Fly Treetop Adventures and Wildlife Wonders. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Johanna, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 2 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Aire River Wildlife Reserve - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Johanna Beach - 14 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Johanna Falls Scenic Reserve - 15 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yatzies - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Good Food Van - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Shoppe Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blackwood Gully - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪monsoon - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tree Frog Cottage on the Great Ocean Road. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tree Frog Cottage on the Great Ocean Road.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tree Frog Cottage on the Great Ocean Road.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Tree Frog Cottage on the Great Ocean Road. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Great Otway National Park and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Great Otway National Park. Johanna Beach and Sutherland are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Accomodation

Great location, throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Johanna Views and Hospitality

Mark and Roz’s gorgeous property was a perfect place to spend a few relaxing days. The cabin was built of lovely local woods, with huge windows framing the beautiful views of gardens and farmlands. Comfortable beds and bath, nicely furnished, light and cheerful. Lots of back roads to explore and several good meals at the Perch. Couldn’t have been nicer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
Hi Patricia. So lovely to hear. Glad you enjoyed your meals at our local restaurant - The Perch.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a stunning setting and perfect digs. The cabin is not only clean and cosy, it has stunning view

Such a stunning setting and perfect digs. The cabin is not only clean and cosy, it has stunning views and a spacious living area. Everything you need for a relaxing get-away and it’s pet friendly. Our two mini-schnauzers loved it and we’re super excited when resident pooch, Blue, dropped by for a visit. We also had a super relaxed yoga session with Roz which was money well spent. She came to our cabin with all the gear. All we had to do was stretch and breathe. Maura, Nick and Harris .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful quiet location and truly dog friendly

The location is wonderfully quiet, with a great view and is truly dog friendly. They even have a resident customer service representative the friendly collie called Blue to show you round and have pats and cuddles. The dog friendly Johanna beach is close by and perfect for wind swept walks. The accommodation is well presented, with all the key things you need for a comfortable stay including a wood fire and air conditioning (both of which kept us cosy despite the cold, wet weather). This coupled with the views across the nearby farms make it a great place to relax for a few days and curl up on the couch with a glass of wine and a good book!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

Relaxing, well equipped and very comfortable. We loved the full woodbox and treats in the fridge. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning cottage

Set amid beautiful gardens filled with native birds we spent a week in cottage number 3 and cannot recommend it highly enough. The cottage is so comfortable and beautiful, with stunning views out the huge windows. The owners are on site, and are happy to help with anything you need (including spare keys when we locked ours inside ). And Blue the dog is so friendly and cute!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay here Dianne. Blue is adorable isn't he! One hell of a customer relations officer.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quiet getaway - enjoy the serenity

A lovely place to get away from it all, lovely views and exceptionally quiet, wifi available but no internet connection. Cottage was clean and tidy but very old, (photos on website very deceptive) comfy couch, small bedrooms and no wardrobes in one bedroom. No dryer and we had cold weather and therefore couldn't dry towels etc. Website information needs to be updated as the Café does not stock groceries as detailed. The local restaurant was exceptional and highly recommended. Expectation for what we paid was disappointing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2022
Hello Chris. We are sorry you did not totally enjoy your stay with us. This is the lowest score review we have ever received and feel the need to reply to your comments. Firstly, we do have internet connection. The Telstra Wifi dongle was in plain view on the TV table. All you had to do was turn it on and the password is displayed. If you did not know what it was or how to use it you could easily have asked us. Yes, our cottages our old and we clearly state on our site that we began this business in 1997. I should add though that we maintain them to a very high standard and categorically refute your statement that our photos are deceptive. In fact, we take offense at your inference that we are intentionally trying to deceive future guests. Yes, our bedrooms are small and we do not have dryers but again this is stated on our website. The local milk bar "Yatzies" does supply basic supplies but it is not an IGA. I think I mentioned to your husband Frank that you could access our undercover orchard and garden. Available at the time of your stay : blood plums, tomatoes, lettuce, spring onions, zucchini, cucumber, capsicums and baby carrots. I am not sure whether you ventured into our garden. As you know we live on site and most guests will contact us if they need anything and we are more than willing to assist.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic holiday escape

My family and I had a wonderful time staying at the Boomerangs and exploring the beautiful region . Roz and Mark are fabulous hosts and we’d love to return again in the future . Nicola
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
Thanks Nicola. Glad you enjoyed your stay here. Kind regards, Mark, Roz, Hannah and Blue.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful retreat

We really enjoyed our stay. It was peaceful and very relaxing and the perfect getaway. Mark and Roz were wonderful hosts. Johanna is an amazing area and we were often the only people out walking on the beach. We also enjoyed some bush walks in the area such as Melba Gully. It was a quick drive to Laver’s Hill for coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Otway deight.

Lovely bungalows. Great for couples. The property management team comprises two lovely humans and two even lovelier dogs. Border collies Hanna and Blue will greet you and make you very welcome without intruding on your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly what we needed

Quiet, well located for privacy from other cabins and a short drive to the wonderful Johanna beach. Beautiful gardens all around the cabins, second best dog in the world (ours is the best) who visited frequently but was very well behaved. The location is fantastic for visiting places in the Otways we’d never seen before, from the coast to rainforest areas and bush. Special mention for incredibly comfortable, large leather couches for relaxing on after a day hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Enjoyed the stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Johanna accomodation

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
Thanks for your review. We hope to host you again sometime soon. Mark & Roz
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting close to stunning coastline.

Cottage had everything we needed, set in lovely garden with sweeping views through massive windows over the surrounding countryside - you can even see out to the ocean at Johanna Beach. The interior was lovely - lots of wood, windows, mirrors, glasswork etc. Very close to some of the most stunning sections of Great Ocean Road Walk. We had 2 cars so could car shuffle, when needed. Plenty of wildlife too.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
Thanks Guys. Glad you enjoyed your stay here with us. And yes we agree. Our favourite section of the Great Ocean Walk is Castle Cove to Johanna Beach. Stay safe and make the most of your lockdown from now on. Mark & Roz.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a beautiful place

The property was beautiful the view and the gardens brought such a relaxing feel to our stay. Even though we only got to stay one night it was such a peaceful and relaxing stay. I would defiantly recommend it to anyone wanting to get away and be around nature.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
Thank you Tanaya. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We have put our heart and soul into this place to make sure that all of our guests have a magical, wonderful experience. Kind regards, Mark, Roz and Hanna.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dream life

It’s a very neat place. Wake up with rabbits on the grass outside patio, sleep with full sky of stars outside glass wall. It’s a three-day dream life experience we had and will spark in the memory for life long. Thanks for providing such a wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
Hi guys. Thanks so much for your lovely review. We put the rabbits there especially for you. Hope you can come back one day.

About the host

Hosted by Mark & Roz OLoughlin

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My wife and I built the cottage and opened for business in 1997. We have put our heart and soul into this business. The cottage is maintained in excellent condition as are the surrounding gardens.

What makes this property unique

It's very quiet here. There is no light whatsoever in this area which makes for sensational star gazing. Blue Wren Cottage is suitable for people with disabilities.

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