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Barwon Veuve Cottage

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Private kitchen
Dining
Living area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Barwon heads, Victoria
  • Place, Frank Ellis Reserve Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Barwon Heads Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, 13th Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Barwon Veuve Cottage

Summary:
Veuve Cottage is a popular and well-presented family, or multiple family, beach house in Barwon Heads.
The front garden offers relaxed seating and swing pod chair and the back garden offers a large BBQ area, comfortable seating, a fire pit and outdoor hot and cold shower.
This well-equipped family and pet friendly holiday house is opposite the Barwon Heads Village Park, skate park and pirate playground as well as having easy access to town centre, shops, river and surf.

The Space:
Configuration is master Queen bed with ensuite, the second bedroom also has a Queen bed, third bedroom two single beds as bunks and the fourth bedroom has two single beds as bunks and a single bed. There is a family bathroom, and a fold out bed in the rumpus room (second sitting room), if required.

Guest Access:
Entire house accessible for tenants.

The Neighborhood:
Barwon Heads is a delightful coastal village located at the mouth of the Barwon River, 22 kilometres south-east of Geelong, and just across the river from its twin beachside town, Ocean Grove. Both are extremely popular coastal resorts offering beautiful beach holiday rentals, magnificent surf beaches on the doorstep of Bass Strait, safe family-friendly beaches along the river, unlimited sporting choices, and bustling town centres with every shopping and dining option you need.

A short car trip will deliver you to some of Victoria’s finest wineries and craft breweries, outstanding regional restaurants, the urban delights of Geelong, and the popular surfcoast towns of Queenscliff, Point Lonsdale, Torquay, Anglesea and Lorne – and, of course, the iconic Great Ocean Road.

Among the major annual festivals and events in the area are the Victorian Open Golf Championship at 13th Beach, the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, the Queenscliff Music Festival, Geelong’s Toast To The Coast festival, the Rip To River fun run, and Barwon Heads’ Festival Of The Sea. So a Getaway Rental property can provide you with the ideal home base from which you can explore any number of these events.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
Free
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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
This property accepts cash
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Barwon Veuve Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barwon Veuve Cottage?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barwon Veuve Cottage on 30 Apr 2026 start from AU$490, 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 Barwon Veuve Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barwon Veuve Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barwon Veuve Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barwon Veuve Cottage located?

Situated in Barwon Heads, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Frank Ellis Reserve Beach. Barwon Heads Golf Club and 13th Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

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 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Utsah D.

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

We enjoyed our stay at the property

Felt very comfortable and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

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

Barwon heads family and pet friendly. Beach house

We loved our stay at this property Plenty of room for visiting family and friends beautiful yard with BBQ and outdoor eating area overall very happy And will be back again when visiting Victoria in the the near future Katrina and Greg
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Kate, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Veuve Cottage and thrilled you plan to return! I look forward to welcoming you back! Kind regards, Kris.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Family holiday

House was spacious and tidy. Walk to town for our older guests was a little far but manageable. Overall a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Donna S.

Great holiday property

Veuve Cottage provides all your needs for a beach holiday. Lots of positives about this property. It is a great location, very comfortable and is a perfect set up for either, couples, families or friends and of course 4 legged family members, which is always a bonus! We would definitely stay there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback Donna, I am pleased you had a good stay and we hope to see you again soon! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

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

Great!!!

Lovely house in great location.. Good yard for our dog and close to the park the beach and shops hope to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Janet, Thank you for staying with us - I'm so pleased you had a lovely short break. Hopefully next time we can welcome you for longer :) Kind regards, Kris.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie Z.

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

Great getaway!

We loved our short getaway, fantastic spot, opposite beautiful walking dog friendly trails tennis, and amazing playground/skate parks for kids. A short walk into town has great restaurants. Ideal location, but don't forget the aeroguard!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2021
I'm so pleased you and your family had a lovely break Kerrie, thank you for your feedback! Hopefully we can welcome you for a longer break next time :) Kris.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

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

Family holiday

The property was perfect for our family getaway, my children, their partners and grandchildren. Perfect location, plenty of room, 2 living areas great. Outdoor areas great and very well equipped kitchen. Would love to come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

Lovely home with every comfort catered for

We loved our stay and hope to return one day. Our dog enjoyed the yard and the beautiful parklands straight across the road. Great house that exceeded all expectations. We would thoroughly recommend to others looking to stay in Barwon Heads.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Sandra, Thank you so much for taking the time to review Veuve Cottage, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay! We would be delighted to welcome you back any time! Kris :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol S.

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

Carol

Great property for children and dogs to be able to run around . Have stayed at this property before
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

kirsten f.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Barwon Veuve suited our holiday plans very well and is in a great location close to to the beach and opposite the nature reserve. It has a very well equipped kitchen and the BBQ was clean.The house wasn't as clean as I would expect. The oven tray in the oven was obviously not cleaned after its last use and a number of the pans were dirty and needed to be washed before use. No dishcloths, sponges or dish brushes were provided so we needed to purchase. There was a large piece of chewing gum adhered to the top of the outdoor table which I had to scrape off before setting which was pretty disgusting actually (can provide photo).I suggest the house needs some TLC - the exhaust fan cover in the main bathroom fell off and hit my son on the head while he was showering. The light switch in that bathroom is broken and meant we couldn't switch off the light. The toilet seat in the back bathroom does not stay up.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Warm, comfortable and spacious

Veuve Cottage is a lovely relaxing holiday house, spacious, warm and comfortable, with additions such as trampoline, outdoor fire pit, large BBQ, swing pod chair and outdoor dining and entertaining area. Kristiana was very helpful and is keen to ensure that all goes well with your stay at Veuve Cottage. It is close to parks and children play grounds and easy walk to central Barwon Heads shops and cafes. We enjoy our stay at Veuve Cottage and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place to stay at Barwon Heads. Paul and Heather
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Thank you Paul and Heather for your fabulous review, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Veuve Cottage. You said you would treat it as you would your own home, and you certainly did! I very much look forward to welcoming you back! Kind regards, Kris :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ok but without a good night's sleep

Upon arrival, my husband had to clean the barbecue before cooking our dinner, one of the blinds fell off the window and the hot water ran out but it was the bedding on offer that was the biggest disappointment. Not one mattress was comfortable and even the kids asked to sleep on the couch. The location was good and we fell in love with Barwon Heads. We will definitely be back but not to Veuve cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Vanessa B.

Great Dog Friendly accommodation

This property is ideal for those who want a getaway with pets. It has a good backyard that is fully enclosed but I would take a bike lock or similar as the rear gate latch is a nail with piece of string. A boisterous dog may push its way thru. The front gate could also use an additional lock as well. The interior is great with ample space for all and you feel very much at home. Heating within the premises is good however the fire box is old and not as efficient as it could be. There was an abundance of wood. Having said that there are two split systems that warm the house sufficiently. We recommend this accommodation to pet owners!!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Hi Chris, Thank you for your review and I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for pointing out the gate issues as well, we will look into this right away. I hope we can welcome you and your family back another time! Kind regards, Kris.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary p.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

pleasant

we enjoyed our stay , property was a bit weathered old , location 14 min walk to main strip. the property didnt supply any soap for showering or shampoo , also propety needed a good clean , plates in the cupboards were dirty , cob webs in most rooms, kitchen sink had spiders in it . barbeque was filthy , we had to clean the house for a couple of hours before we enjoyed our stay . if nyou going to charge those prices it needs to b at least clean . very dusty , pillow cussion were all stained . couldnt use the waldrobe in one room to much rubish in it . house also smelt of closure . this property needs maintaining , sorry would not recomend it to others
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ash V.

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

Great for families

Great space for families with a beautiful front lounge room, a great kid-friendly rear living area, many beds and two great private and enclosed spaces in the front and back yard, one with a nice firepit. Both yard spaces safe for young kids as they can be closed off with gates. The Veuve in the kitchen is a sight to behold! We had some minor cleanliness issues that I think may just have been missed and will be fixed for the next guests. We also found that the high chair in the listing wasn't there, but on enquiring Marisa had one delivered to us in under an hour on Christmas Eve no less! Amazing service. A note that we didn't quite find the room configuration as we expected, but we may have misread the listing. For clarity, there are two queen beds, two pairs of single bunk beds, a single bed and a fold out couch. Overall a great place for our two young families, would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie O.

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

Fantastic family stay

Fantastic house for families (and multiple families) to stay together. Great space, inside and out, for kids to play. The gated driveway ensures you always know they are safe. Plenty of room for grown ups to relax and socialise when the kids are napping/sleeping. Everything was easy and made for a great long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Narelle R.

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

Great Location

Perfect size house for a large group. Great location with only a short walk into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanya W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to enjoy with family and fur family

This humble abode met all our needs as a family of 7. It was comfortable and location was in a lovely spot. It helped having the two bathrooms and had plenty of space for our fur baby to play. We were also able to have our cars and motobikes secured behind gates. Bowan Heads itself is a beautiful place to explore and we would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Great for a Barwon Heads stay with a pet.

The property was ideal for the size of our group and our large but gentle dog. Marisa was communicative and accommodating with arranging linen at short notice and also in allowing us a late check out which we appreciated. All the facilities that we needed were present in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2022
Thank you David and your comments are appreciated. We hope to see you and your family again when you next visit Barwon Heads.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Great house for a family

Would book this house again
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Fun family holiday

We had a lovely winter beach holiday. House is well set up for families, and plenty of things to in Barwon Heads to suit us all
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juelz S.

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

Great house!

Our family had a lovely break in this beautiful house. Well equipped with everything you could need (& more!). Cozy by the fire - inside & outside! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay with a group and would easily stay here again.

Need to be aware no complimentary toiletries provided so pack your soap. Also doonas are more summer weight ones. Fire pit was well used. Great place if you’ve packed for it. Will easily go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2021
Thank you for your review Michelle. I have taken your comments on board and we now have winter doona's and extra throw rugs at the property. I hope you come back soon! Kris 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

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

Even better than it looks

A large, child-friendly back area. Front area has a kind of old-Melbourne tiki chic. It's much better than it look on the website. The owner is super-helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2021
Thank you for your fabulous review Nicholas, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back! Kris 😊
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

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

Beautiful house in great location. Outdoor areas were the high light.

Excellent but ...bins were on the street with almost full recycling. The house smelt musky & needed to be aired out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2021
Hi Amanda, I'm sorry to hear the bins were full and the house smelt musky. It is the responsibility of our guests to put the bins out and they must have forgotten. The house had not been stayed in for a couple of weeks before you arrived which would explain the house needing airing. I hope you enjoyed your stay anyway and we hope you do return. Kris 😊

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