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800 mtres from Dog friendly beach! 12 minute flat walk to beach. 1 minute by car

Holiday home in Portarlington with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Living area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 610 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portarlington, VIC
  • Place, Portarlington Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Steely Rocks Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Portarlington Waterfront
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

800 mtres from Dog friendly beach! 12 minute flat walk to beach. 1 minute by car

☀️ Rare Summer Gaps Available!
13–15 Jan & 18–22 Jan ONLY

Due to last-minute cancellations, our breezy coastal hideaway is available for just a few special nights this January — and they won’t last long!

✨ 60 seconds to the dog beach
✨ Pet-friendly
✨ Free Wi-Fi + Netflix
✨ French doors from every bedroom
✨ Gorgeous sea air and summer light

🎣 Wine, walk, or nap to the sound of the sea.
📆 Book now and soak up summer by the bay.
Pet Friendly Paradise

Work remotely or binge in peace.


House is fully disinfected and sanitised after each visit. All linen is washed in 60 degree water which kills Covid19.
At Blue Sea Retreat you will find we are
~Genuinely pet friendly; your pet will find a little treat just for them upon arrival!
~Fully fenced front and back, totally secure for kiddies and your beloved four legged pooches!
~Gorgeous front deck patio, just relax with a glass of wine and watch the sunset...
~700 meter stroll to Portarlington beach (only 60 seconds in your car to Portarlington's council approved doggie beach!)
~ Fully self contained and tastefully furnished, we provide all linen, towels and a boutique range of toiletries free of charge.
~Open plan living including fully equipped kitchen, 6 seat dining setting and new chaise lounge setting
~New flat screen LCD TV and Blu Ray new DVD player with extensive dvd library
~Kitchen contains: fridge, microwave,stove, kettle,toaster, all crockery & cutlery, glasses, pots, pans, wok.
~Gourmet selection of teas, coffee, sugar
~ Coffee pod machine with frother
~Full stereo hi fi system with cd,am/fm radio, iPod dock
~Large split system remote control air conditioner
~Natural gas heating for extra comfort and warmth
~LCD TV/DVD player in main bedroom
~Romantic log fire (starters wood provided free of charge)
~3 bedrooms (2 with built in robes) featuring 2 queen beds & 1 set of bunks. All bedrooms have French doors leading to patio.
~Both queen rooms have electric blankets. All beds have pure cotton doonas and pure woolen blankets and clock radios
~All linen provided including sheets, blankets, doonas and pillows
~Magnificent outdoor living area for you and your pets including outdoor setting for 6, undercover kennel, gas barbecue, relaxing water feature as well as a yoga/meditation area
~Full bathroom and separate toilet
~Undercover guests parking
~ Laundry facilities including washing machine, iron, ironing board
~ 2 dog baskets available

TARIFFS: PAYMENT TO BE MADE BY DIRECT DEBIT or CASH.

OFF PEAK
Charges differ, please check calendar.
'High Season' charges differ so please check chart below for accurate costs. High season includes summer, school holidays, long weekends and Easter

Additional persons:
$20 per extra person adult per night
CONDITIONS:
Minimum bookings weekends, holidays and special events, unless by prior arrangement.
MELBOURNE CUP WEEKEND & EASTER IS ALWAYS A 4 NIGHT MINIMUM BOOKING.
Check in Time 2pm / or can be negotiated with owners
Check out time 10am / or can be negotiated with owners
Our cancellation policy is as follows:
MORE THAN 21 DAYS NOTICE PRIOR TO OCCUPATION =FULL REFUND IF ALTERNATIVE BOOKING FOUND
UP TO 7 DAYS - DEPOSIT RETAINED
LESS THAN 7 DAYS INCLUDING NO SHOW= FULL PAYMENT

FURRY FRIENDS: PLEASE ENSURE ALL PETS' VACCINATIONS ARE CURRENT DOGS ALLOWED INSIDE BUT NOT ON BEDS & SOFAS.
THIS IS A NON SMOKING PROPERTY.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property # 9081309

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Portarlington

Located in Portarlington, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Portarlington Golf Club and Portarlington Ferry Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve and Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Adventure Park Geelong are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
Map
Portarlington, VIC

What's nearby

  • Portarlington Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Steely Rocks Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Portarlington Waterfront - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Portarlington Ferry Dock - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Portarlington Recreation Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 16 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whiskery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Port Pier Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boatman's Fish & Chips - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Portarlington Bakehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salty Cow - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 800 mtres from Dog friendly beach! 12 minute flat walk to beach. 1 minute by car pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 800 mtres from Dog friendly beach! 12 minute flat walk to beach. 1 minute by car?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 800 mtres from Dog friendly beach! 12 minute flat walk to beach. 1 minute by car?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 800 mtres from Dog friendly beach! 12 minute flat walk to beach. 1 minute by car?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 800 mtres from Dog friendly beach! 12 minute flat walk to beach. 1 minute by car located?

Situated in Portarlington, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Portarlington Golf Club and Steely Rocks Beach. Portarlington Waterfront and Portarlington Ferry Dock are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 197 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house felt very welcoming - the layout and amenities were ideal and we couldn’t have felt more relaxed- really hope to come back- couldn’t recommend highly enough!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt really relaxed there and loved our stay the dogs loved the back and front yards exploring.Portarlington was a delight
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was just what we needed, a few days just to relax.Great location, obviously a dog lover lolThanks Jane and hope you were happy how the house was left
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for dogsFire was great as weather was coldThe towels were very thin and need to be replacedOverall a good property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super dog friendly, spotless clean, quiet, c.ose to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spotlessly clean, we were comfortable and had everything we needed. the check-in process was easy with instructions provided in lent of time. The property is very securely fenced front and back and my little furry friend very much enjoyed his space to explore. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morag M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jane was extremely helpful and answered my messages within minutes. House was very clean, had everything we needed for our short stay. Within walking distance to dog friendly beach and golf course is just around the corner, also within walking distance. Yard is very dog friendly, well fenced although the dog kennel was slightly on the small side for our irish wolfhound Would definitely recommend Jane's property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maddie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a lovely stay, the house is super clean and cosy. Nice garden and outdoor area. Only suggestion would be an outdoor heating option (patio heater, fire pit etc) so you can still enjoy the outdoor area in the winter months. Great location, close to everything. Our dog loved it too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay

Great place to stay forth visit and will keep coming back

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A welcoming appointed house for both dogs and their human companions. Secure fencing and covered decks on the side, front and back of the house meant there there was always somewhere to sit and enjoy the garden.A great dog friendly beach close by. Our one regret was that we didn’t stay long enough to enjoy the house and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavia M.

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

Perfect winter getaway

Our second visit here with our little Kelpie Rusty. Fantastic place to curl up in front of the log fire after a brisk walk on the beach just down the road. We'll be back (again)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

A few days away

My friend and I and ours dogs had a lovely time. Plenty of time at the beach and exploring local attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

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

A home away from home

Everything we needed was at the property, plenty of room, great location we have stayed here before and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

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

Fantastic Property

The property was fantastic, very dog friendly, clean and a great location. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

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

Relaxing stay

Loved the area ,security, exploring the surroundings, in all would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

carol s.

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

Restful

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was excellent, very quiet and great location. The check in was easy. A great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

pam n.

excellent house to stay in

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at blue sea retreat at portartington cottage .

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne D.

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

Enjoyable stay

Property was clean, bright and well equipped with all the mod cons Our fur baby loved the doggy treats Over all a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian W.

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

Perfect holiday

This was the ideal spot for a few days away with our pet teddy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Perfect stay

Secure for pets, large property, incredibly clean and comfy fireplace. Beautiful stay in a location that we are very fond of.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam U.

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

Great property and great location. Beautiful and clean. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Easy to rent through stayz.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Rebecca D.

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

Doggie Family Getaway

Great house for Family traveling with Pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

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

Another great stay

We just keep coming back! Great dog friendly accommodation:)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

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

Excellent

Could not fault this accommodation. It was all 3 adults needed. Clean, comfy beds and everything was there to enjoy our stay. Just a very short drive to all the local shops.Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne S.

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

Fantastic

We have stayed here before it’s a home away from home, by the sea side. We are coming back in Feb can’t wait
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jane Lovegott

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Jane A dog lover from way back! Have owned successful holiday accommodation since 1999. I strive to make our guests happy and keep prices down so they won't break the budget.

Why they chose this property

*Dog friendly. We genuinely welcome all pets. We realise pets are often a precious part of the family.
*Large well fenced yard just around corner from Council approved doggie beach
*Love Portarlington - quiet and beautiful beach. Always rated one of the cleanest in Melbourne by EPA.
* Gorgeous array of restaurants- Chinese, Italian and many cafes
* Wineries everywhere and all top class with stunning views of ocean

What makes this property unique

Lovely French doors to all rooms
Huge block
Very safe for dogs- 6 ft fencing all around and can close 6ft front gates
Very light and airy
Decorated in shabby beach theme and colours
No linen or towels to bring - we provide everything
DOGGY TREATS ON ARRIVAL!

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