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Stunning stone fireplace ideal for winter getaways.

Living room with open fireplace, Smart TV and games.

Fully equiped kitchen with new cooktop/oven & microwave. Tea/coffee provided.

New bathroom with extra large shower with hand held and rain shower heads

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9.8

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 268 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Port Fairy, VIC

Port Fairy Coastal Reserve1 min walk
East Beach6 min walk
Port Fairy History Centre9 min walk

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The cottage was as described. Very clean, cosy and well equipped. Our hosts Cate and John made us welcome and were avail...

Brian C.

Mar 21, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Beautifully renovated 1860’s cottage located in the heart of town.

The Dog House Cottage offers the perfect getaway for a couple. Located in the heart of historical Port Fairy within walking distance to shops, beaches and an array of excellent restaurants. Consisting of one queen size bedroom, sensational bathroom with full amenities (shampoo, conditioner, hairdryer), fully self contained kitchen (all new appliances), stunning old stone fireplace - set and ready to light in the cosy living room (smart TV with netflix) and dining table for two. Outdoor patio/ small courtyard should you wish to bring your four legged friend. We can only accept one small to medium size dog and ask that you advise us on booking if you are bringing your dog. Please if you have a dog that malts badly do not book at our cottage. We are very strict about cleanliness. Extra cleaning charges of $50 will apply if the cottage is left with excess dog hair.

Property manager

Hearns Port Fairy Accommodation

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

One small/medium pet and advise owner prior.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Fairy

Located in Port Fairy, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Port Fairy Coastal Reserve and Belfast C.R. Coastal Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.

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Port Fairy, VIC

What's nearby

Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk
East Beach - 6 min walk
Port Fairy History Centre - 9 min walk
Griffith Island - 17 min walk
Port Fairy Lighthouse - 2 min drive

Getting around

Warrnambool Station - 23 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Star - ‬5 min walk
‪Rebecca’s Café - ‬5 min walk
‪Coffin Sally - ‬7 min walk
‪Basalt Winery - ‬9 min drive
‪The Hub at Port Fairy - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully renovated 1860’s cottage located in the heart of town. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully renovated 1860’s cottage located in the heart of town.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully renovated 1860’s cottage located in the heart of town.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully renovated 1860’s cottage located in the heart of town. located?

Located in the heart of Port Fairy, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Port Fairy Coastal Reserve, East Beach and Moyne River. Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

30 Apr 2024

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

Delightful Cottage Retreat

Warm, cosy, clean & comfortable. Great location to walk to town & waterfront & beach. Cottage was sold after we booked but everything still went smoothly. Only complaint - chaise lounge should be replaced by a small 2 seater lounge. We plan to stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

21 Mar 2024

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

Great location and beautifully presented

The cottage was as described. Very clean, cosy and well equipped. Our hosts Cate and John made us welcome and were available to help with anything we needed. Walking distance to beach and town.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine O.

26 Feb 2024

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

Position Position Position

Lovely little unit in prime location in Port Fairy, walking distance to everything. Hosts are wonderful with great recommendations.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme L., Australia

26 Jan 2024

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

Port Fairy

Greeted well by the hosts. Wonderful amenities & close walking distance to all Port Fairy has to offer. Very comfortable accommodation. Thank you to Cate & John.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

10 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

We absolutely loved staying at the beautiful cottage and Cate was a fantastic host, highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

23 Dec 2023

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

So lucky to have found this beautiful property

Beautiful cottage, in the heart of town and amazing friendly hosts. The place is super clean and the bed very comfy, we will be back :)

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne O.

29 Nov 2023

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

seaside get away

A wonderful well appointed cosy cottage

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

13 Nov 2023

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

Port fairy haven

We and our dog Ruby very much enjoyed our stay in this beautifully restored 19th century cottage. It has everything you need to relax and recharge after a day of site seeing. Recommend 100 percent to fellow travellers on the Great Ocean Road,

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine N.

10 Nov 2023

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

Excellent

Relaxing, comfortable, very clean accommodation

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

7 Oct 2023

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

The perfect getaway

A real find this beautifully renovated cottage is perfect in every way. Ideal for a couple with their dog. An ideal location too and Cate and John were great hosts giving us lots of good advice on places to visit and eat.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

29 Sept 2023

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

Select, small and very stylish

This lovely cottage exceeded expectations. It was beautifully appointed. The linen was superb, the bed was super comfortable and what a delight to hear the wind in the trees outside as you drifted to sleep.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

26 Sept 2023

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

Cottage port fairy

Friendly hosts and great location not a large place but comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

19 Sept 2023

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

Great place to stay

Easy to find and well located to Town, beach and Wharf. The accommodation was suitable for our needs with friendly hosts. Would recommend it 😁

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

3 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful cottage with perfect amenities

Cate welcomed us with the lights and heater on and the fire ready to go. She was very helpful with her knowledge of the area and in particular, places to eat. Everything I can think of was supplied; even a champagne stopper (I forgot mine so was very pleasantly surprised to find one in the drawer), chilled filtered water in the fridge and treats in the cupboard. The cottage was furnished beautifully and the shower was extra large with good pressure. The location was great too. Thanks Cate and John for your hospitality. We loved ‘The Dog House’.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

27 Aug 2023

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

Location perfect

A wonderful property, great location, walking distance to everything. Open fire is fabulous

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

22 Aug 2023

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

Cozy and relaxing

Terrific little cottage with all the charm Port Fairy offers. Hosts Caty and John were very easy to deal with and provided the perfect setting for our stay. Everything was beautifully presented and their suggestions for places to eat were excellent as well. Would highly recommend a stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

14 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful Port Fairy Long Weekend

A really enjoyable break. Wonderful open fire on a cold weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

25 July 2023

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

Gorgeous Cottage

Loved the cottage. Great location. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Beautifully decirated.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

12 July 2023

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

Ideal location for humans and dogs

Nice size property in great spot, close to township, wharf, river and beach. Quiet and cosy at night, and we were grateful to be able to bring the dog with us. Good basic equipment and self catering was a breeze. But also offered lots of nearby walking distance dining options.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

7 July 2023

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

Great little cottage

Beautifully restored cottage with all you need for a comfortable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine H.

4 July 2023

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

A Great Little House

We loved our stay at the Dog House. It was extremely clean and comfortable. Our dog enjoyed it too 😊

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie F.

20 June 2023

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

Great

Well worth it.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gai B., Melbourne

7 June 2023

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

Cute and Cosy

One of the best presented properties we have stayed at. From the greeting at the cottage by the owner Cate (where she walked through and explained how everything worked) to the open fire place ready for us everything was prefect. The cottage is small is size but huge in charm and a must if you are visiting Port Fairy as it is so close to the town Centre and the wharf. Thank you Cate and John for a lovely relaxing stay. Hoping to visit again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole R.

6 June 2023

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

The Dog House Port Fairy

Perfect for a short stay with all the comforts of home. Our little dog was well behaved and enjoyed herself. Close to the Moyne River and shops. Would love to stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Alan V.

25 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Port fairy

Loved Port Fairy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hearns Port Fairy Accommodation

We moved to Port Fairy three years ago but have only recently purchased this property. We love this little town as it has so much to offer all within walking distance. You will find the people are friendly and very helpful. We’ve renovated the inside of the cottage and next year we will be updating the outside as well. We love meeting people and are happy to assist you with any queries you may have.

Why they chose this property

Beautifully presented, ideally located and reasonably priced. What more we can say.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location. The ideal position to walk everywhere so no need for the car unless you wish to travel out of town. The cottage is extremely well presented and we take pride in ensuring it is spotless. Stunning large stone open fireplace which our guests have all loved.