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country school

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Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Interior
Interior
Property grounds
Pool

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    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.

country school

Frogs Hollow Country Retreat is a 150 year old restored country school once known as Emu Vale Stateschool. Sitting in 5 acres of manicured lawns and gardens dotted with huge 100 year old trees including a giant oak tree ( the faraway tree) English Cedars, poplars, liquid ambers and even 2 giant pines from Anzac Cove which were germinated by seeds brought back by the local boys who fought at Galopili in WW1. The home has fully screened surrounding verandas, high ceilings and even the original blackboard still adorns the main wall of the dining room. Beautifully appointed with feather sofa, leather wing chair in the lounge along with an indoor fire place. A lovely 4 poster bed makes the master bedroom very special. Brand new main bathroom complete with claw footed bath, new fully equipped kitchen with connecting stable door to the side verandah. The school even has the original school swings and climbing bars, a sports oval ( now perfect for horses!) en-suite off main bedroom, pizza oven under the oak tree, and even its own stone time capsule sitting amongst the rose garden. There is also a gorgeous white interior art studio complete with loft and double mattress, adjoining the carport (which was once the school play/ undercover lunch area) The hat and bag rack still there along with one of the huge blackboards from inside the school .

Property manager

Dianne Kelly

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Max 1 large outdoor dogs or 2 small indoor

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Perfect-fully fenced. Swings. Verandas

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Parties and Events only allowed must contact owner
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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 is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Emu Vale, QLD

What's nearby

  • Killarney Heritage Centre - 14 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Queen Mary Falls - 25 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Morgan Park - 25 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Glengallan Homestead and Heritage Centre - 28 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Lake Moogerah - 68 min drive - 84.4 km

Getting around

  • Warwick Station - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is country school pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at country school?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at country school?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Where is country school located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Gondwana Rainforests of Australia, Killarney Golf Club, and Killarney Heritage Centre. Arborlee Nature Refuge and Main Range National Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

country school Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ildika K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Historical school house of yesteryear
A group of school teachers stayed at the Emuvale School House or Frogs 🐸 Hollow and were enchanted by the Acorn, Bottle and Cypress trees, went in the swings and Ezzie the dog had lots of room to explore! We enjoyed the fireplace, our rooms and the lovely claw bathtub and had a ball at the Jazz and Jumpers Festival in nearby Killarney and Warwick!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Heleen W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy
False advertising
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Diane G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what it seems on the website.
6 ladies in early & late 70s booked this place but when we arrived & saw the state of the property we rang the owner & told them we weren't staying & wanted our money back. I.e left over food in fridge & just generally dirty with bugs everywhere, no donnas on 2 of the beds & we had to bring our own firewood if we wanted to light the fire inside. Imagine that in Warwick which is a cold place anyway. Steps in front needed replacing & a lot of junk on the front verandah. Certainly no manicured lawns & gardens. It looked like they had been living there & had just put sheets on the bed & left the house with all their personal belongings there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kerrie C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Magical spot.
Fabulous location. Thoroughly enjoyed our weekend. Dianne communicated very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

steve m.

Liked: Cleanliness
A
nice and quiet pleasant place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely, cozy weekend!
My family and I had a lovely stay at Frog's Hollow. It is a charming property - beautifully kept and well cared for. The house was comfortable and clean, and well equipped for cooking and cozy family time around the fireplace. We made use of the outdoor area and garden, very big and lots of room to explore. You can reach both Killarney and Warwick by car if you want to explore by day, both lovely towns. We'll definitely be coming back. Thanks very much, Di!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Domenika S.

Frogs Hollow Cottage
Located not far from Killarney, the old school house and property was very accommodating for our family. We enjoyed experiencing the Condomine River Crossing, the quaint and friendly township of Killarney, bush walking and just relaxing at the cottage. On a clear night star gazing is a must.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020