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Clifford Retreat - luxe & location!

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Living area
Interior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Barwon Heads, VIC
  • Place, Barwon Heads Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Raffs Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, 13th Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Clifford Retreat - luxe & location!

Just one door to vibrant Hitchcock Avenue this extremely private townhouse puts you at the centre of the action.

Pick the pace of your stay: unwind in the sanctuary of the stylish surrounds with a large outdoor deck and private courtyard at your disposal, or take advantage of the fine food, walks, golf courses, the fabulous river or the stunning surf beaches that characterise this coastal spot!

Park your cars in the secure double garage, as they won’t be needed for the rest of your stay. Lined with colourful boutiques, and superb cafes and restaurants, the main street is steps away; the picturesque Barwon River, stunning beaches and world-class golf courses are nearby too.

Upstairs, the lofty, light-filled living space with its well-equipped kitchen, generous dining area and plush lounge merges with the sunny deck (with Weber BBQ). The master retreat comes with a lovely ensuite. Downstairs, two comfy bedrooms share the immaculate main bathroom (with deep bath and double shower) with sliding glass doors to a private courtyard where kids can safely play. Subdued tones and stylish decor inspire. This is the place to experience the best of Barwon Heads!

* Quality bed, bathroom linen provided at no extra cost
* Wifi
* Netflix

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

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. Queenscliff Maritime Museum and Fort Queenscliff Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pilots' Cottages and Fort Queenscliff. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Australian Skydive or GMHBA Stadium. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Barwon Heads, VIC

What's nearby

  • Frank Ellis Reserve Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Raffs Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • 13th Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 20 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beach Terrace Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mex - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Olive Pit - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barwon Heads Hotel - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifford Retreat - luxe & location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Clifford Retreat - luxe & location!?

As of 4 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clifford Retreat - luxe & location! on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$466, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Clifford Retreat - luxe & location!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Clifford Retreat - luxe & location!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clifford Retreat - luxe & location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clifford Retreat - luxe & location! located?

Situated in Barwon Heads, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Frank Ellis Reserve Beach and Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve. Barwon Heads Golf Club and Raffs Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic the host (Annie) and the place! It is an incredible spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication from the host and excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Beautiful property close to Main Street

Excellent clean property and Annie is a wonderful host
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Adele J.

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

Location, Location

This property was spacious with all that you need for a comfortable stay.So close to shops, beach & river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Best Location

Best location to the main street of Barwon Heads, excellent property, immaculate and so spacious for the 4 of us. It had everything we needed and we did not move the car from the garage for the 4 days. Thank you Annie for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

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

Lovely central spot

Great property - very well equipped and nicely laid out. Upstairs is a delightful living area. Central to the shops and beach and good comms. We needed up only being there one night because of flight disasters but would still recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone Q.

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

Barwon Heads location

Amazing location , very well appointed apartment with everything you need , good communication from owner , photo of lounge suite is not the current furniture suggest an update of the listing 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bianca B.

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

Absolutely Wonderful!!

Thank you Anna .. what a wonderfully relaxing environment to make our base as we explored the region. Clean comfortable and fully functional facilities. We will be back .. thank you 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian G.

Amazing Get Away Retreat

Our family recently had a long weekend away at Clifford Retreat. We found the accommodation to be 5 star. The house is very clean and modern. Well heated throughout which was a big plus as we had a 6 week old baby. Bedding was super comfortable, linen was clean. Bathrooms were also spotless and had all the necessities needed. Living room and outdoor areas were spacious and had the perfect ambiance to wind down and relax. Location could not have been any better, we parked our car in the double garage and didn't get in it again until we had to leave. All shops, cafe's and restaurants were a 2min walk away. The owners were brilliant to deal with and couldn't make our stay any better if possible. We will be making this our family get away destination going forward into the future. This place will not disappoint you and we highly recommend you try it out for yourself .

10/10 Excellent

Kerry H.

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

Lovely apartment and fab location

Lovely and light, clean and spacious and literally just around the corner from the shops and restaurants in Hitchcock Ave
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise R.

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

Fantastic Location

Lovely modern townhouse, just steps away from Barwon Heads restaurants, retail therapy and excellent coffee shops. Very comfortable and fantastic for a relaxing long weekend with friends. Really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathy O.

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

Best location ever

Had a wonderful time on our girls weekend. Once we parked the car in the garage we were able to walk everywhere we needed. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Location location location

Excellent property great for couple and families
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S., Vic

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

Girls family getaway

This property was fabulous. Well stocked and very private. Shops and restaurants a few minutes away. Easy walk to the beach. Living area, kitchen and master with ensuite upstairs plus lovely sunny deck. Two other bedrooms, bathroom and garage downstairs. Property manager, Annie was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kym P.

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

Weekend with Family

We had a fantastic weekend at this property. Annie was very helpful before and during our stay, and the property was so close to the Main Street of Barwon Heads, we didn’t need to use our car all weekend. We will definitely look to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

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

Holiday for my brothers wedding

Annie has to be the most lovely and helpful host I have come across, from helping with obstacles within the house to allowing us to change dates the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. She was very responsive. The house was perfect and the best location. We loved our stay. Thankyou so much Annie.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane G.

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

Beautiful Barwon

Ideal location convenient to all amenities Fabulous house and very relaxing Would go again

10/10 Excellent

Trudy y.

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

Fabulous girls weekend.

Great location, local vietnamese amazing food Barwon Heads pub great band and lots of fun dancing highly recommend we will be there next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle W.

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

Great apartment!

Close to everything, a fabulous apartment.

10/10 Excellent

Sue R., melbourne, Hawthorn

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

Centrally located property

Great 3 bed house, easy to leave your car and walk everywhere. Well equipped kitchen, clean and tidy. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan M.

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

Wonderful stay

Nice and close to the Main Street. Beautifully presented. Plenty of room for 7 adults.

10/10 Excellent

Sharee S., Terang Australia

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

Awesome Location

Loved our stay, great location, 1 block to everything!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle W.

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

Fabulous apartment

Great house, very close to the Main Street. Had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous

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

Beautiful house in the best location

So comfortable and convenient! Plenty of room for our family and grandparents and a step away from the main shops and beach. The house was super clean, had a great kitchen and plenty of towels and blankets. The downstairs garage was so handy and parked 2 cars easily. Everything we needed for beach escape. Already planning our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Great location

Our stay at Annie’s house for the June long weekend, was just what we needed after being in ISO. Everything is in walking distance and is a great base to explore the local region. The house itself is equiped with everything you need for a beach escape! Thanks Annie. Amanda G
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

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