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The Outpost in the Snowy Mountains

Riverfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Enjoy a peaceful retreat in this cabin, featuring a covered patio with a table, chairs, and grill, surrounded by trees.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, gas stove, and dishwasher.
Relax in this inviting living area with a dining table, comfortable sofa, and a large window offering a view.
Surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage, this serene garden features a rustic structure and well-manicured lawn.
Surrounded by lush greenery, this cabin offers a serene retreat with a satellite dish on the roof and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

The Outpost in the Snowy Mountains

Riverfront cottage with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free cottage features an outdoor pool, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Yaouk cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the cottage include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Ken Chapman

Languages

English, German

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 2629, PID-STRA-2400-2

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

The Outpost in the Snowy Mountains Yaouk
The Outpost in the Snowy Mountains Cottage
The Outpost in the Snowy Mountains Cottage Yaouk
163392

About the area

Map
Yaouk, NSW

What's nearby

  • Scabby Range Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Yaouk Nature Reserve - 29 min drive - 14.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Does The Outpost in the Snowy Mountains have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Outpost in the Snowy Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Outpost in the Snowy Mountains?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Outpost in the Snowy Mountains?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Outpost in the Snowy Mountains located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Scabby Range Nature Reserve and within 9 miles (15 km) of Kosciuszko National Park and Namadgi National Park. Kosciuszko National Park and Yaouk Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Outpost in the Snowy Mountains Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Great cabin

Excellent, as always.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jarred C.

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

Holiday

Caretakers were absolutely lovely and very friendly, great with the kids. Cottage was lovely We have a great time thankyou
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth R.

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

Amazing place

Stayed here to go skiing. While it was a good hour drive while the snow was around, the quality, uniqueness and cosiness of the property made it well worth the drive. Be aware there is no town shop etc, so come prepared regarding food etc
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

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

Beautiful Birthday Getaway

My partner and I stayed over the past weekend and had the most amazing time. The cottage is perfect - so much room & the fire was amazing. We saw platypus, wombats & kangaroos, and played tennis by the lake. The outpost is a short drive from Mount Selwyn where we had so much fun in the snow. Both owners and caretakers were lovely and super accommodating. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annelie D.

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

Beautiful Family Escape

We booked a short stay for our family and ended up with our extended family staying. The property is in a lovely location with lots of things to do. We went on daily walks and played outside with the children. At night we had a campfire. The chickens had fresh eggs for us and one of the sheep had a lamb the day we arrived. Our hosts were very friendly and looked after us really well. We had a very stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Riddha A.

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

Unique and beautiful site

Cottage was kept very clean. All of the kitchen requirements were there. The coffee machine was really good. BBQ was working well and cooked beautiful steaks. There is only the Fireplace for heating. No central heating or electric heaters. The beds are heated. Privacy: We knew there were only the 2 caretakerswho were nice, respectful and kept their distance (living in the "Shed") but on the second day we noticed a couple just came in through the gates with their dog and start playing tennis at the court. It would've been good to know this before arriving here. The experience overall was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

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

Wonderful stay at a beautiful location

A beautiful immaculately maintained property with multiple scenic spots, overlooking the Murrumbidgee river. We definitely plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Awesome escape

Beautiful property as always, lovely property keepers close by (Rose and Mike), they were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Serene bush getaway

I spent a long weekend with my two boys (3 & 10) at the property and we absolutely loved it! The Outpost is nice and secluded in the bush and has the river as company. The hosts and caretakers were all really lovely and super helpful. The cottage was also really comfortable and toasty warm with the fire. The gardens are really spacious with plenty of room for the youngsters to explore and run around. Looking forward to another visit in the future! A few things to note: The drive from Canberra through Namadgi took us 2 hours. (The road was ok and I'm a competent driver on dirt) The cottage is set back from the river and sits behind the main house which overlooks it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe S., The Oaks

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

Cozy country cottage

A cozy, clean and beautifully located cottage, enjoyable for the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

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

Fly Fishing Get Away

A wonderful, well located place for those who want to fly fish and have a stretch of good river to themselves. The accommodation was excellent and is highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

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

Peaceful

We stayed here back in winter 2019 and said we would be back, unfortunately COVID kept us away in 2020 and 2021. We finally made it back for Autumn 2022! Even though the kids are teenagers now, they still had a blast exploring the property and even had a go at tennis. Hubby and I just sat back and relaxed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

I’ll be back

Simply awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

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

Beautiful place, beautiful property

A beautiful get-away and so well looked after. The property managers, Wayne and Donna were really welcoming and even met us on the road and guided us up to the property (it had been raining a lot and so they brought us in a different way so we wouldn't get bogged). We saw platypus, wombats, kangaroos and wallabies galore. The cottage was really tidy and had everything we needed. Loved it and will defintely be coming back again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Relax and unwind

Cute and cosy cottage! We really enjoyed our stay. It is a great place to relax and unwind. Lots to explore, cute animals, tennis court and a fire pit! The caretakers were lovely and looked after us very well!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Very comfortable

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin O.

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

Wonderful hosts, great bush location

We had a very happy holiday. We spotted eagles, wombat, lots of wallabies, and even a platypus. The host texted us the night before with an update on a local road which we were considering taking - very helpful. Hope to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liesl S.

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

Beautiful location to unwind and relax!

What a magical location. So relaxing, sitting by the river, reading a book, and listening to the birds. The kids loved trying to catch fish, bush walking, feeding the horses and sheep, playing tennis and the canoe was a big hit! The resident wallaby's and kangaroos were all over the property and we loved seeing them close to the cabin on dusk. The cabin was very cosy with an indoor fireplace and warm beds which were super comfy! We will be back!!..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

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

Cosy cottage - the perfect place to wind down

Thanks to Ken & Judy and Wayne & Donna for a beautifully appointed, very comfortable cottage. The grounds were stunning, the walks suberb and, not sure if this was your doing, the weather perfect. Complementary wine and Easter eggs were a nice touch and delicious too. Watching kangaroos eating apples, platypus, wombats, a couple of friendly chooks and the cutest sheep ever climb the trees to eat the quinces made for a great weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Excellent amazing location fully stocked kitchen Xlent main bedroom great pot belly heat good walks

Great condition - warm - beautiful surroundings - good walks - good for 6 people
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Peter A.

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

Great spot

Truly relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa S.

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

Gorgeous Cottage

Brilliant views of upper Murrumbidgee and surrounds. Great place to unwind and escape to the country. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

DEB K.

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

Summer mountain getaway

Beautiful property on the river, the grounds are well kept and the cottage was clean and comfortable with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The caretakers Wayne and Donna were lovely and very helpful. Loved our fresh eggs from the friendly chickens as well. The hardest part was having to leave.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antonin S.

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

Beauty and comfort- Best holiday ever

The Outpost is even more beautiful than the already gorgeous photos on the website showed. The immaculate garden with a carpet of green lawn, a walled vegetable and berry garden, groves of mature shady trees and quiet bench seats placed in exactly the right position to capture views of the mighty Murrumbidgee River all came as a huge and welcome surprise. The most beautiful stretch of river to swim in. There was so much to do ( or not do!). It was immediate relaxation and comfort. The whole experience was greatly supported by Wayne and Donna - nothing was too much trouble and they were so kind and knowledgeable. Our teenage children loved the whole experience as did we. We have already booked our return visit. Thank you Ken and Judy for creating and sharing such a beautiful place.

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

The perfect holiday

This 800-acre property is a superb place to holiday. The cottage has everything that you need: clean, comfortable and well-appointed. You are surrounded by a beautiful garden that overlooks the river with lots of wildlife and birds. The property is superbly managed by Wayne and Donna, who took the time to show us around and point out places of interest to us. The walking trails on the property are clearly marked and carefully maintained, takiing you through magnificent country and along the river. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020