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Portrush on the River
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6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13
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Barwon Heads, VIC
- Barwon Heads Golf Club3 min drive
- Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary3 min drive
- Adventure Park Geelong11 min drive
- Geelong, VIC (GEX)17 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Portrush on the River
We invite you to Portrush - a beautiful riverside property, perfect for making those lasting family memories! This is a large, heritage listed property that has retained so much of its original beauty. Sleeping up to 13 guests, ideal for large family groups, multiple couples, golfing groups etc.
Equipped with everything you could possibly need, spend your days kayaking, bike riding or fishing. Enjoy your evenings with a BBQ on the front deck watching the sun going down over the river.
The large yard will be great for the kids with a trampoline, swing and basketball ring, or plenty of room to kick a footy/have a hit of cricket! There is a bike rack with four or five bikes of various sizes, all there ready for guest use! This area is enclosed, guests are welcome to bring cars in to unpack or pack up your cars but we do ask that you park outside the yard during your stay so that we can keep our lawn in good condition.
The house is a lovely double story home. On the ground floor you have two bedrooms including the master which sits at the front of property with outstanding views out to the river. The master also has a desk for those requiring some workspace (with a view!), plus an ensuite. The main lounge has a fireplace for cosy winter stays, plus an additional lounge with large TV, surround sound speakers, and a great collection of toys and games.
The kitchen is really well equipped, and the dining area looks out to the river. The main bathroom is also on the ground floor and has been recently renovated, complete with toilet, bath, vanity and large shower. There is also a separate powder room.
Follow the original timber stairs up to the second level and you have a further four bedrooms.
On the river side of the property is where you'll likely spend endless hours! Deck area with outdoor furniture, outdoor dining table and chairs, plus BBQ. Guests are welcome to use the other various cooking setups out here if you're familiar with how to use them.
The river is obviously a great source of fun and its right there on your doorstep! Guests are welcome to use the kayaks and paddle boards, life jackets are available. Please supervise children in this area.
There is an additional toilet and shower out the back.
There is firewood provided and guests are welcome to help themselves to whatever may be growing in the vegie garden at the time. We really want our guests to enjoy the space and everything it has to offer, please make yourself at home!
- Smart TV's and unlimited Wi-Fi
- All bed linen, towels and some beach towels are provided
- Please respect our neighbours by not using the outdoor area between 10pm and 8am. There is a great sunroom that looks over the river, with table and chairs which is an ideal space for outside of these hours. Even whilst inside, please keep noise to a minimum during our quiet hours.
- STRICTLY NO PARTIES, EVENTS, HENS/BUCKS NIGHTS - this property is ideally suited to family groups, couples and other mature groups.
- No smoking please
- Your host is available to assist anytime with any queries, we are also happy to assist with transport arrangements or local recommendations.
Bed configuration:
Master bedroom (downstairs) - queen bed with ensuite
Second bedroom (downstairs) - queen bed and single bed
Bedroom 3 (upstairs) - king single and single bed
Bedroom 4 (upstairs) - single bed plus fold out sofa bed
Bedroom 5 (upstairs) - king size bed
Bedroom 6 (upstairs) - king single bed
There is an additional floor mattress if required - this is located in one of the upstairs bedrooms. There is spare linen in the downstairs linen cupboard, guests can grab what they need to make up the extra bed.
Guests have access to the whole property.
I like to give guests privacy to enjoy their stay but I am close by if you need anything at all.
Located in the lovely beachside town of Barwon Heads. A small town with a great variety of retail shops, cafes and restaurants. Great spot for fishing, swimming, kayaking, golf, walks and general sight seeing.
This property is right on the Barwon River, with views out to the bluff, the bridge and beyond that is the ocean.
IMPORTANT: the property is right on the river, there is no fencing between the house and the water. Please supervise children closely at all times.
GENERAL: All bookings are accepted on the basis that you have read, understood, and agree to abide, and be bound, by the Terms and Conditions and House Rules. Please treat our home as if it were your own. Please be respectful to our lovely neighbours. Strictly NO smoking at this
property. Our home is NOT suitable for schoolies, hens or bucks parties. You must be over the age of 25 to make a reservation at our property. Please follow parking guidelines where provided.
CHECK-IN/OUT: Check-in time is not before 3pm on the arrival date and check-out time is not later than 10am on departure date. Late departure is subject to prior arrangement/availability and extra charges will apply. Contactless check-in will be provided with key safe codes. Keys
must be returned to the key safe upon checking out. If the keys are not placed back in the lock box a management fee will apply for us to allow housekeeping staff access to the property and, if required, replacement of keys.
UNAVAILABILITY: If the property becomes unavailable for your occupancy due to unforeseen circumstances (eg. fire, storm, damage, etc) then we will inform you immediately and endeavour to obtain suitable alternative accommodation for your stay, if we are unable to do so, all money
paid will be refunded in full. Host on the Coast will not be liable for additional accommodation costs in the event of these unforeseen unavoidable circumstances.
PARTIES & FUNCTIONS: Parties are strictly prohibited. Breach of this will result in immediate eviction without refund and extra charges will apply for any additional, cleaning, garbage removal, repairs which may occur. We have the right to evict any guest during their stay if WE deem them to be in breach of the house rules.
LINEN AND TOWELS: We supply all bed linen and towels. They must be left where supplied in the bedrooms or bathroom on departure. Further linen may be hired upon request prior to arrival. Properties with pools will include pool towels for your stay. Any damage or stains requiring
additional laundering or replacement of linen will incur a charge or replacement fee. Stays longer than one week may request a housekeeping service for cleaning and/or linen servicing charged at a fee.
YOUR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: You are responsible for damage, breakages, theft and loss of the property and any part of it during your stay. You must notify us of this immediately if damages occur. We may recover repair or replacement costs from you. Occupancy must not
exceed the agreed number booked for or the maximum listed as occupancy in the house description. Disturbance to our neighbours, including excessive noise at any time (day or night), is prohibited and may result in termination and eviction without refund and extra charges may be made for security and other expenses. Noise should not be heard from outside the property after
10pm. Call outs: Lost keys/lock outs will incur a $100 call out fee for management to provide access plus the cost of replacement keys if required. Upon departure, all food must be removed from fridges, all rubbish put in the appropriate council rubbish bins provided, crockery and cutlery
washed and packed away, dishwasher emptied. If there is a BBQ onsite, it must be cleaned after use, failure will incur a $100 fee. You are responsible for removing any excess rubbish that does not fit in the outside bins. Excess rubbish charges will apply for any rubbish that is left behind
(exceeds rubbish bin capacity). The Property must be left in a clean and tidy condition. Extra cleaning charges will be incurred for the cleaning (but not limited to) of dirty dishes, dishwasher emptying, emptying the fridge, removal of excessive rubbish and so forth. All furniture and
furnishings must be left in the position they were in when you arrived. Smoking is not permitted in the property. A $400 fee will be applied to any property found to have been smoked or vaped in. No illicit drugs to be brought onto the property or persons under the influence to be allowed
onto the property. You must allow repair/service access to the property during reasonable hours. Host on the Coast is not liable for any damage or loss of property during your stay
Equipped with everything you could possibly need, spend your days kayaking, bike riding or fishing. Enjoy your evenings with a BBQ on the front deck watching the sun going down over the river.
The large yard will be great for the kids with a trampoline, swing and basketball ring, or plenty of room to kick a footy/have a hit of cricket! There is a bike rack with four or five bikes of various sizes, all there ready for guest use! This area is enclosed, guests are welcome to bring cars in to unpack or pack up your cars but we do ask that you park outside the yard during your stay so that we can keep our lawn in good condition.
The house is a lovely double story home. On the ground floor you have two bedrooms including the master which sits at the front of property with outstanding views out to the river. The master also has a desk for those requiring some workspace (with a view!), plus an ensuite. The main lounge has a fireplace for cosy winter stays, plus an additional lounge with large TV, surround sound speakers, and a great collection of toys and games.
The kitchen is really well equipped, and the dining area looks out to the river. The main bathroom is also on the ground floor and has been recently renovated, complete with toilet, bath, vanity and large shower. There is also a separate powder room.
Follow the original timber stairs up to the second level and you have a further four bedrooms.
On the river side of the property is where you'll likely spend endless hours! Deck area with outdoor furniture, outdoor dining table and chairs, plus BBQ. Guests are welcome to use the other various cooking setups out here if you're familiar with how to use them.
The river is obviously a great source of fun and its right there on your doorstep! Guests are welcome to use the kayaks and paddle boards, life jackets are available. Please supervise children in this area.
There is an additional toilet and shower out the back.
There is firewood provided and guests are welcome to help themselves to whatever may be growing in the vegie garden at the time. We really want our guests to enjoy the space and everything it has to offer, please make yourself at home!
- Smart TV's and unlimited Wi-Fi
- All bed linen, towels and some beach towels are provided
- Please respect our neighbours by not using the outdoor area between 10pm and 8am. There is a great sunroom that looks over the river, with table and chairs which is an ideal space for outside of these hours. Even whilst inside, please keep noise to a minimum during our quiet hours.
- STRICTLY NO PARTIES, EVENTS, HENS/BUCKS NIGHTS - this property is ideally suited to family groups, couples and other mature groups.
- No smoking please
- Your host is available to assist anytime with any queries, we are also happy to assist with transport arrangements or local recommendations.
Bed configuration:
Master bedroom (downstairs) - queen bed with ensuite
Second bedroom (downstairs) - queen bed and single bed
Bedroom 3 (upstairs) - king single and single bed
Bedroom 4 (upstairs) - single bed plus fold out sofa bed
Bedroom 5 (upstairs) - king size bed
Bedroom 6 (upstairs) - king single bed
There is an additional floor mattress if required - this is located in one of the upstairs bedrooms. There is spare linen in the downstairs linen cupboard, guests can grab what they need to make up the extra bed.
Guests have access to the whole property.
I like to give guests privacy to enjoy their stay but I am close by if you need anything at all.
Located in the lovely beachside town of Barwon Heads. A small town with a great variety of retail shops, cafes and restaurants. Great spot for fishing, swimming, kayaking, golf, walks and general sight seeing.
This property is right on the Barwon River, with views out to the bluff, the bridge and beyond that is the ocean.
IMPORTANT: the property is right on the river, there is no fencing between the house and the water. Please supervise children closely at all times.
GENERAL: All bookings are accepted on the basis that you have read, understood, and agree to abide, and be bound, by the Terms and Conditions and House Rules. Please treat our home as if it were your own. Please be respectful to our lovely neighbours. Strictly NO smoking at this
property. Our home is NOT suitable for schoolies, hens or bucks parties. You must be over the age of 25 to make a reservation at our property. Please follow parking guidelines where provided.
CHECK-IN/OUT: Check-in time is not before 3pm on the arrival date and check-out time is not later than 10am on departure date. Late departure is subject to prior arrangement/availability and extra charges will apply. Contactless check-in will be provided with key safe codes. Keys
must be returned to the key safe upon checking out. If the keys are not placed back in the lock box a management fee will apply for us to allow housekeeping staff access to the property and, if required, replacement of keys.
UNAVAILABILITY: If the property becomes unavailable for your occupancy due to unforeseen circumstances (eg. fire, storm, damage, etc) then we will inform you immediately and endeavour to obtain suitable alternative accommodation for your stay, if we are unable to do so, all money
paid will be refunded in full. Host on the Coast will not be liable for additional accommodation costs in the event of these unforeseen unavoidable circumstances.
PARTIES & FUNCTIONS: Parties are strictly prohibited. Breach of this will result in immediate eviction without refund and extra charges will apply for any additional, cleaning, garbage removal, repairs which may occur. We have the right to evict any guest during their stay if WE deem them to be in breach of the house rules.
LINEN AND TOWELS: We supply all bed linen and towels. They must be left where supplied in the bedrooms or bathroom on departure. Further linen may be hired upon request prior to arrival. Properties with pools will include pool towels for your stay. Any damage or stains requiring
additional laundering or replacement of linen will incur a charge or replacement fee. Stays longer than one week may request a housekeeping service for cleaning and/or linen servicing charged at a fee.
YOUR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: You are responsible for damage, breakages, theft and loss of the property and any part of it during your stay. You must notify us of this immediately if damages occur. We may recover repair or replacement costs from you. Occupancy must not
exceed the agreed number booked for or the maximum listed as occupancy in the house description. Disturbance to our neighbours, including excessive noise at any time (day or night), is prohibited and may result in termination and eviction without refund and extra charges may be made for security and other expenses. Noise should not be heard from outside the property after
10pm. Call outs: Lost keys/lock outs will incur a $100 call out fee for management to provide access plus the cost of replacement keys if required. Upon departure, all food must be removed from fridges, all rubbish put in the appropriate council rubbish bins provided, crockery and cutlery
washed and packed away, dishwasher emptied. If there is a BBQ onsite, it must be cleaned after use, failure will incur a $100 fee. You are responsible for removing any excess rubbish that does not fit in the outside bins. Excess rubbish charges will apply for any rubbish that is left behind
(exceeds rubbish bin capacity). The Property must be left in a clean and tidy condition. Extra cleaning charges will be incurred for the cleaning (but not limited to) of dirty dishes, dishwasher emptying, emptying the fridge, removal of excessive rubbish and so forth. All furniture and
furnishings must be left in the position they were in when you arrived. Smoking is not permitted in the property. A $400 fee will be applied to any property found to have been smoked or vaped in. No illicit drugs to be brought onto the property or persons under the influence to be allowed
onto the property. You must allow repair/service access to the property during reasonable hours. Host on the Coast is not liable for any damage or loss of property during your stay
Property manager
Peta Shearer
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Important information
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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
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About the area
Barwon Heads
Located in Barwon Heads, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Fort Queenscliff Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Barwon Heads Golf Club and 13th Beach Golf Links. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Australian Skydive or GMBHA Stadium.

Barwon Heads, VIC
What's nearby
- Barwon Heads Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
- Raffs Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
- 13th Beach Golf Links - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
- Adventure Park Geelong - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Mex - 8 min drive
- Napona - 6 min drive
- Beach Terrace Cafe - 6 min drive
- At the Heads Wine Bar - 17 min walk
- Starfish Bakery - 10 min walk
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