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Barwon Cottage

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Pet-friendly
Food and drink
Spa bath fernery
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Barwon Heads, VIC
  • Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Adventure Park Geelong
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Barwon Cottage



Renovated cottage on large fenced block. Upstairs you will find a large queen bedroom. Downstairs is a bathroom 2 toilets with spa bath overlooking a fernery and large walk in shower, as well as an open plan fully contained kitchen with dining and lounge. Full size fridge dishwasher microwave oven and cooktop complete the kitchen. Washing machine and dryer in separate laundry. Large smart tv and free WIFI. Quality furnishings and linen throughout the home ensures you have a wonderful time away and you can even bring your dog! Have a relaxing bath and chill by the gas log fire after dinner out at one of the many restaurants in Barwon Heads within a 3 min drive or 15 min walk. Netflix and Stan available on smart TV. Your dog will have complete freedom to move around the property with the front fence high as shown on photos. The house is warm and cozy in winter, perfect for a romantic getaway or cool in summer with ceiling fans and air conditioning. Please note the only bedroom upstairs does not have air conditioning and can get very hot. It has a ceiling fan.

Property manager

Jackie

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dog poo picked up. No dog on furniture or carpet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dishes must not be left in dishwasher. No dog allowed upstairs. Dog not allowed on furniture. Vacuum excessive dog fur up. Pick up dog poo.
Please put bins out on Sundays. Cleaning fees will be charged for extra cleaning above the normal amount per hr.

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

About the area

Barwon Heads

Located in Barwon Heads, this cottage is on a river. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre 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.
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Barwon Heads, VIC

What's nearby

  • Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • 13th Beach Golf Links - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 26 min drive - 26.9 km

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 21 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mex - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Napona - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Terrace Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪At the Heads Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Bakery - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Barwon Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Barwon Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barwon Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barwon Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve, Frank Ellis Reserve Beach and Barwon Heads Golf Club. 13th Beach and Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GRANT B.

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

Great house for a quick break

Brilliant house, with even better space for the pooch. Best shower I’ve ever had at a short term stay, everything there that we needed. Absolutely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B.

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

Quick Getaway

Perfect for a quick getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Barwon cottage stay

Lovely well appointed cottage. Large yard for digs to explore and deck for sunning themselves. We loved our stay and enjoyed the walks through the parks close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

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

Great

Beautiful place in a beautiful location. With the added bonus of having our dog stay with us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke F.

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

A perfect getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at your cottage- it was beautifully decorated, wonderful facilities (in particular the bathroom with the relaxing garden out the window) and a big secure backyard for our dog to run around in! We will be back again! Thank you for a providing a great home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joop F.

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

Good spot

The house is in a good spot. The Center of BW is in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

Week of relaxation

Wonderful stay in dog friendly accommodation. Clean, close to village, river & beach. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

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

It was perfect!

We loved Ben's Cottage. It is a lovely house, well priced, close to the beach and perfect for a beach getaway. We loved the bath and outdoor shower. The front deck is amazing. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Barwon Cottage - Great Place!

We decided to do a short stay at Barwon Heads but also wanted to bring our dogs for beach walks! The cottage is great for dogs with large fenced in yard! The kitchen is presented excellently and there was enough cutlery, glasses and plates etc. The deck was great to sit out on for an afternoon drink! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo K.

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

Great little retreat

We stayed at Barwon Cottage over Christmas and enjoyed it very much. The house is situated in a quiet street, very well equipped, and it was spotlessly clean. Communication with the owners was easy and the guests' manual contained the user guides for the TV and the kitchen equipment. So we managed to bake a cake for a family party without any problems.A definite highlight of the house is the spa bath in the bathroom that looks out to an enclosed fernery. Excellent for relaxing in the tub in the evening while looking into the illuminated little jungle.The bedroom is upstairs, and while the bed is comfy enough, the room has only a ceiling fan (as opposed to the kitchen/living area downstairs, which is well served with air condition). So in warm summer nights, the bedroom under the tin roof takes a long time to cool down even after a cool change in the evening. Apart from this minor inconvenience, we had a great stay at this cosy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

A little gem

What a great property- within walking distance to the Main Street where we enjoyed a lovely breakfast with our dog. The property was perfect, plenty of space for 2 adults and a furry friend. It was equipped with everything we needed. We didn’t use the spa bath during our stay but will return some other time for a longer stay. Our dog was also very relaxed which makes for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

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

A little gem

Home away from home. Clean, comfy, lovely amenities. Secure big yard for dogs to play. Close to shops, river and beaches. An ideal getaway. We’ll keep coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne H.

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

Harrison Family... 2x adults, 1x whippet.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Sweet cottage - perfect for a long weekend.

Super cute cottage in a fabulous location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Long weekend

Lovely presented cottage in quiet location with all the amenities we needed including plenty of yard space for dogs to roam. Approx 25 mins walk to Hitchcock street cafes, shops etc. We absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony W.

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

Comfortable and relaxing property

We were very happy with our stay at Ben’s cottage. Clean and well setup for a very relaxing holiday and the space for our dog was secure and dog friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Garry L.

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

Ben's Cottage

Overall we were quite happy with the property but felt that it was in need of a little TLC. For instance the taps in the kitchen and bathroom were loose and the yard could be a little tidier.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paula R.

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

Nice property and location

Would recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

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

Ben’s comfy cottage

Clean, convenient, nice feel to the main living area and secure yard for dogs. We always relax there and totally enjoy our stay. Very well appointed furnishings; kitchen and bathroom. We’re already planning our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon A.

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

Lovely Cottage

A perfect cottage on a nice sized, secure block that allows your dog(s) to run around freely. Very comfortable and in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon D.

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

Perfect base for short golfing holiday

Great property, good location and everything provided for. A lovely vibe and clearly dog friendly, although mine had to stay home for this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

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

A perfect getaway!

We loved our stay at Ben's beautiful cottage which was so comfortable and cozy. We could relax knowing that our dogs were safe in the well-fenced backyard. Thanks for sharing, Ben!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Great find

Fabulous cosy comfortable and well appointed house in quiet neighbourhood, with a quick and easy walk to beautiful offload parkland. Would love to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Adeline N.

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

Comfortable place

Really pretty bathroom and loved the double shower. Needs a split air conditioner upstairs as it it way too cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jackie

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Mother of 2, dog lover, nurse, fitness professional.

Why they chose this property

Bens cottage is the cutest small home you'll ever stay at. Its clean, beautifully presented inside and when you walk in you will feel like your on holidays straight away. I have spent a lot of time in the cottage so it has everything you need, the fully fenced yard is perfect for your dog and dog friendly beaches are not far away. We have the river at one side and the beach at the other to pick from and a cute little street with great shops. Great ocean road not far away.

What makes this property unique

The river and the beaches being so close. Great restaurants and shops to browse. Good weather(most of the time)
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