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Asmara Guest Studio at Barwon Heads

Family-friendly holiday home in Barwon Heads

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Room
Room
Living area
Bathroom
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Barwon Heads, VIC
  • Place, Barwon Heads Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, 13th Beach Golf Links
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventure Park Geelong
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Asmara Guest Studio at Barwon Heads

If you are after a peaceful break in a beautiful-coastal town then look no further. This purposely built guest/studio retreat offers privacy comfort & quiet location . Ideal for singles, couples or friends (who don't mind sharing a queen size bed) . 5 Mins drive to Barwon heads river surf beaches bars cafes & restaurants (nice 20 min walk ) Great walks coffee and wineries. 1 bedroom retreat. Studio room with ensuite. A private entrance. NOT A FULL HOUSE.
SLEEPS 2
1 queen bed with small ensuite including shower.
Access to an outside cast iron hot water bathtub - great on hot nights & after surfing or swimming in the ocean or river.
Sun deck north and south.
Tea & coffee making facilities
Asmara is a perfect overnighter or weekend getaway location.
Bar fridge, panini press & toaster . No cook top/minimal cooking. Weber BBQ and electric frypan.
Full Linen included.
Access to outdoor fire pit (not in summer months - byo wood )
Please note that you are sharing the space (albeit totally separately ) with a family who live on the same property. We respect your privacy and need for a peaceful break .
Please leave the retreat close to how you found it.

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Barwon Heads

Located in Barwon Heads, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and Mill Markets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Warbird Air Adventures and Bellarine Adventure Golf. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Barwon Heads, VIC

What's nearby

  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • 13th Beach Golf Links - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Ocean Grove Beach - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 23 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 22 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪At The Heads - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barwon Heads Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪River Mouth - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Park - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Asmara Guest Studio at Barwon Heads pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Asmara Guest Studio at Barwon Heads?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Asmara Guest Studio at Barwon Heads?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Asmara Guest Studio at Barwon Heads located?

This family-friendly Barwon Heads holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve, Frank Ellis Reserve Beach and Barwon Heads Golf Club. Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary and 13th Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Rotary conference weekend

An excellent quiet location. WE enjoyed our stay and very conveniently located for our activity.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeliene S.

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

Wonderful Australian stay

Everything was wonderful, private, well cared for property. Enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela C.

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

Peaceful retreat

Nestled amongst moonah trees, a relaxing stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Di went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable

We had a great time and it was a relaxed base for our adventure at the Avalon Airshow
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

A wonderful location

Everything was great, nothing to complain about. The host was wonderful in how she welcomed us. There was salt, cookies, towels and heater. Thanks for hosting us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

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

Bliss

My 2nd time at Asmara and again it did not disappoint. I needed a quiet holiday to renew and re-energise and I certainly achieved that. Thank you Di and Barwon Heads for another wonderful week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

john v.

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

Natural setting at Barwon Heads

Tucked away in a quiet court this property was in a natural garden with privacy and outdoor seating options. Short drive to shops and beach . Compact shower and toilet had plenty of towels and we had a small coat rack to hang our clothes. For a short stay it was all you wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

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

Relaxation

Cosy, comfortable and a very relaxing atmosphere. Property was impressive and presented very well for us. The communication was very good and instructions given were very detailed and everything was easy to manage which made the stay all the more relaxing. Thank you so much Di
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rona H.

Perfect for two

Asmara is an excellent property for two people. We had everything we needed, from lovely toiletries to wine glasses. The property has a zen feeling to it and as soon as you enter you get the feeling of a tranquel space. Tea and coffee are supplied as are light breakfast provisions, muesli, juice and fruit. I would reccomend Asmara as a great choice for a short stay in Barwon Heads.

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

The perfect, cosy getaway

Asmara ticks all the boxes in my mind for a lovely few nights of r&r in a very peaceful setting. It's excellent value for money with lovely linen, comfortable bed and delightful shower. The outdoor bath was lush and the accommodation cosy and clean. Michael and Di were excellent hosts and were very responsive, especially when I had an issue with the heater which was quickly fixed. It can often be a gamble staying in accomdation near the hosts house but this is an example of excellent design allowing a feeling of seclusion and privacy. With a lot of overpriced accomodation out there this is true winner. 10/10 highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Rest and refresh

Really cosy and comfortable, very thoughtfully presented throughout. Spacious and super clean. A delightful hideaway with complete privacy. Will recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Perfect

Gorgeous studio space All attention paid to a very special experience, no plastics all utensils and features natural materials timber pottery woven cotton hemp a great eco friendly experienceThank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayley F.

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

Quiet with everything we needed for the weekend

Fantastic little stayz, tucked away in a quiet spot at the back of town. Easy to communicate with property manager and knew we could reach them easily if needed. Accomodation had everything we needed for the little weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raymond S.

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

deceiving

One room/kitchen/bedroom . Bathroom/toilet extremely small and dangerous.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Asmara relaxation

Had everything we needed and it was convenient to local attractions that interested us. Comfortable bed and armchair. The toilet end of the bathroom was tight but manageable and the shower was excellent. The hosts were nice people.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Wonderful, cute getaway

Great communication, clean and cute retreat only a stones throw from the shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naomi Simon B.

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

Loved our stay

The studio is well equipped with lovely furnishings, its very clean and comfortable. A great base for our visit to a beautiful region with lots to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole E.

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

Wonderful accomodation!

Such a lovely relaxing stay at this property. Just loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Relaxing Get Away @ Asmara

We really loved our 3 day break at Asmara. The location was perfect, close enough to the shops, but far enough away from the business of town. The accommodation itself was fantastic - cosy and warm with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Would thoroughly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev C.

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

Holiday

We had a lovely stay. The accommodation was perfect and so reasonably priced. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Beautiful lil house

A hidden gem! A little studio that is everything and more. We didn’t need to bring a thing. Studio is very comfortable, clean and well set out. Very peaceful and out of the way. A quick drive into Barwon Heads and beyond. Could be a bit tricky to find at night but well worth it! We will definitely be back and I’ve already recommended this stay. A really beautiful spot
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M., Hawthorn East

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

Short trip away

Lovely peaceful short trip away in clean comfortable accommodation. Short drive into town centre where we ate at Barwon Heads Hotel. Beer garden with views and excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron & Gina C., Shepparton

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

Mrs

Was such a lovely, private accomodation. Loved the box of xhoco
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee-Ann J., MOUNT CLEAR

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

Asmara delight

Hosts are very thoughtful and accommodating. Asmara is a beautiful property to stay. Close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dannyella L.

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

Lovely getaway

Property was exactly as advertised. Had a lovely few days getaway. Thank you Diane.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dianne Gallagher

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