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Take a Winter Break - dog friendly, fire & private heated outdoor spa

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A spacious outdoor area with a glass table and chairs, a wooden deck, and a seating area with sofas and a dining table.
A kangaroo statue in a garden area with a house in the background.
A covered patio area with wicker furniture, a central coffee table, and a view of a house through a large window.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, and large windows offering views of greenery.
A modern living room with a large sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area, a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, and a ceiling with exposed wooden beams.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Great Otway National Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Anglesea, VIC
  • Place, Anglesea Bushland Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Anglesea Surf Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Addis Marine National Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

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

About this property

Take a Winter Break - dog friendly, fire & private heated outdoor spa

Our family beach house is suitable for family groups and small mature groups. Children are very welcome and love their visit here and your family pet dog will also be considered 🐶
Many extras include free wifi, Foxtel , multiples TVs, outdoor private spa, games room with pool table.
Accommodates 8 in 2 queen bedrooms and 1 bunk room with tri-bunk and separate single bed. 2 family bathrooms.
All bed linen and bath towels provided.
Large upstairs covered deck with patio blinds provide plus smaller decks and large garden deck.
Off street driveway parking and locked shed for storage of bikes and wet items.
In quiet location with tree views and short walk to village shops, river walks, playgrounds and main beach.
Child baby gate at stair top, portacot and highchair.
Where possible flexibility is extended to assist your plans - please make your enquiry and we will promptly reply.
Smoking outside house OK.
This property is an official partner of Visit Victoria and Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism.
Digital guidebook provided.
Send me a message about your stay and I will repond promptly.
Please ensure your group will comply with our house rules before making your enquiry.
All bookings and any changes are subject to the current Covid-19 restrictions.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Child friendly, 2 storey, balconies.
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Events

No events allowed
Not suitable for loud large groups
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Let us know about your pet to ensure suitability.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed outside of the house

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9197207
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
Note from host: Not suitable for loud large groups
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 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

About the area

Anglesea

Located in Anglesea, this holiday home is by the sea. Anglesea Bushland Reserve and Ellimatta Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Point Addis Marine National Park and Coogoorah Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary, or check out an event or a game at Australian Skydive. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Anglesea, VIC

What's nearby

  • Anglesea Bushland Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Edna Bowman Nature Conservation Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Coogoorah Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Anglesea Surf Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Point Addis Marine National Park - 8 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Waurn Ponds Station - 23 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laneway 73 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Maids Pantry - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Anglesea Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Oaks Bakery Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Morgan's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Take a Winter Break - dog friendly, fire & private heated outdoor spa pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Take a Winter Break - dog friendly, fire & private heated outdoor spa?

As of 12 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Take a Winter Break - dog friendly, fire & private heated outdoor spa on 14 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,424, 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 Take a Winter Break - dog friendly, fire & private heated outdoor spa?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Take a Winter Break - dog friendly, fire & private heated outdoor spa?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Take a Winter Break - dog friendly, fire & private heated outdoor spa?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Take a Winter Break - dog friendly, fire & private heated outdoor spa located?

This family-friendly Anglesea holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Anglesea Bushland Reserve, Ellimatta Reserve and Edna Bowman Nature Conservation Reserve. Coogoorah Park and Point Addis Marine National Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trhysa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay, the home had everything we needed and more. The fireplace and spa were lovely for a winter getaway, and the pool table provided lots of fun for the whole family. There were so many unexpected extras, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
So happy to know you all enjoyed your stay - thanks for being fabulous guests and look forward to your return visit. Cheers, Glenys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was immaculately, clean, the spaces were great....6 adults and a dog always had plenty of room. The spa was sparklingly clean and very welcome after a busy day.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay - Glenys has added those extra homely touches (plenty of towels, tea, coffee, games for the kids), which made for a very relaxing weekend away. Loved that coffee and shops were a short stroll down the hill too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2025
Thank you Claire for your kind comments, would love to have you all another time. Best wishes, Glenys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Brilliant December weekend getaway

Excellent house
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2025
Matthew, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, you were excellent guests and much appreciated. Best wishes, Glenys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful pace to stay, has everything you may need. Highly recommend this home. Great for dogs - our furry friend was safe and happy. Great communication with owner, very happy and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2025
Hi Rachel, thanks for your kind comments, so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Glenys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Great short stay

Barrakee was a great home to stay, nearly everything had been thought of for guests to use even the little things like shower caps. Hubby and our 2 furbabies had a very relaxing time, the spa was fantastic, the outdoor area upstairs whuch was fully enclosed with outdoor blinds was very peaceful to sit and have a cuppa. Id recommend this home for couple's or families to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Perfect Short Stay

Well organised ,clean and comfortable. Particularly enjoyed the wood fire and the wine that the host provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elisa B.

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

Brilliant

A wonderful place for the family. It was so peaceful. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Perfect winter getaway!

We spent three nights here in the winter school holidays and absolutely loved it! Spa, pool table and great selection of games and puzzles were a hit with the kids. Enclosed outdoor area was beautiful, great views and surprisingly warm for middle of July! Kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals every night. Our host Glenys was extremely generous, thoughtful and welcoming! We hope to stay here again in the warmer months as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrian M.

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

Easter holiday

Great location with beautiful outlook. House had everything we needed. Pool table was great entertainment for our family. We really enjoyed our Easter holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2023
Thanks Adrian for your feedback. You were great guests and sorry the weather wasn’t better. Thanks for leaving the house in great shape. Best wishes, Glenys
Archival

10/10 Excellent

JAN N D.

Amazing Stay at the Barakee Beach House

My friends and I checked into this house and it was a spectacular stay from the beginning to the end. We did not want to leave from the moment we got there. Honestly the only thing we can complain about is not booking it for longer. Close to the shops and a short drive to the beach as well, making it easy for us to travel around. We will definitely be keen on staying here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Jan, hope you all come again. Best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Short break away

The property is well cared for and set up to cater for a range of ages. Great facilities and thoughtful resources mean you really don't need to take anything with you, it is all provided. The hosts are very accessible and concerned that you get the best experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2022
Thank you Susan for your review. You were excellent guests and I hope you are able to make a return visit. Best wishes, Glenys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyn B.

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

Exceptional * thoughtful * truly comfortable

5 stars are not enough to rate this property. Very thoughtfully presented with everything you might need. Very comfortable. Excellent under cover outdoor area. Lots of activities, games etc. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra G.

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

wanted for nothing

A lovely house and so well equipped that there was nothing we needed. When the weather was bad there were plenty of games in the house and when the weather was good there was the spa. Close to the shops and restaurants so we could just leave the car at home and walk down. A wonderful host who made sure to check if there was anything else we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Amazing property close to the beach

Myself and 5 other mates stayed at The Barrakee on the weekend for 3 days and it was an amazing house and experience. The rooms, kitchen,living room and outdoor balcony area were very clean , spacious and the house had plenty of amenities. Everything went very smoothly and the house owners are a pleasure to speak with. The wifi was exceptional, I constantly had full reception everywhere on the property and the internet was quite fast! which made watching netflix very easy and smooth. My friends all said their beds were very comfortable with plenty of linen and blankets available. The barbeque worked very well and was well stocked with gas. 10/10 if we are back in the anglesea area we will definitely stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Michael for your comments, it is really great to hear you all enjoyed your stay. Hope you can visit us again. Best Wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

AMBER M.

Everything you need to relax

We stayed at Barrakee over the Easter long weekend and we loved every minute of it! Everything had been thought of that we could need and want to relax and enjoy our stay was there. The rooms were clean with comfortable beds, linen and towels. The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of dishes for cooking and eating together. The living spaces, both inside and outside, were perfect for relaxing and spending time together. We ate inside and out on the balcony, loved playing pool, and thought the spa was an extra piece of luxury! We came with two little ones and the owners had thoughtfully provided a portacot, high chair and toys. The full laundry facilities were so useful too. Barrakee was the perfect place for our family to catch up and reconnect over the long weekend, and we cannot thank Glenys enough for our wonderful stay in Angelsea. Thank you!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for your wonderful comments Amber, great to know we helped make your family weekend so enjoyable. Hope you can visit again. Best wishes, Glenys
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Glenys F.

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

Great girls week-end

We had a lovely time, again. The spa was great, the house was clean and everything you needed was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

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

This was a lovely house and great experience

Simply and easy with ever you need
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leanne A.

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

A great place to stay!!

We loved our stay at this property. The spa and billiard table helped us to enjoy lots of fun times together as a family. The property is close to shops and a short walk through the residential area took us to the beautiful walking tracks along the river. Our host was very accommodating and responsive. We thoroughly recommend this property to other travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JIM B.

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

Perfect little get away

Perfect little getaway for the weekend with family and friends. Glenys made everything easy from our enquiry to see if our dog could stay through to turning the spa on before we arrived. The property was clean & tidy, functional with a lot of living areas, pool table and felt very homely. It’s only a very short walk to Anglesea shops and a little more to the beach. Would stay again but for longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Amazing home

Absolutely amazing weekend. The house provided activities for all weather conditions. We will definitely be back for a visit shortly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cam R.

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

Anglesea Weekender

Great weekend stay for two families of 4, walking distance to shops, spa to recover in after a long day of activity, house has everything you could think of!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Barrakee Beach House

Great house, great location. Lots of space and great entertaining area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy P.

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

Fabulous stay close to everything house contained everything you would need for a get away

Would definitely book this house again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Narelle P.

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

Unbelievable

What an amazing property, all amenities supplied, great location, great hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Feb 2021
Hi Narelle, I am late in replying but thank you for your generous comments and do hope you will make a return visit. Best wishes, Glenys

About the host

Hosted by Glenys

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Member of Tourism Victoria and Great Ocean Road Tourism.
Reliable and high standards - book with confidence.

Why they chose this property

We love the quiet restful location, short walk to the village for coffee and ice-cream!
We enjoy all the comforts of home with many interior and exterior spaces to relax.
Experience the hot tub at sunrise!

What makes this property unique

Our holiday home is focused on you, the guest. Check in and immediately relax and enjoy our quality accommodation and amenities, rain hall or shine.

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