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Carrick Cottage - A Home Away From Home

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Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lakes Entrance, VIC
  • Lakes Entrance Bowls Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Main Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bairnsdale, VIC (BSJ)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Carrick Cottage - A Home Away From Home

Carrick Cottage is a delightful, fully refurbished three-bedroom home, just a leisurely 10-minute stroll to the heart of town and the iconic Lakes Entrance Footbridge to access the surf beach.
Superbly appointed, this comfortable cottage set in landscaped gardens offers a wonderful family holiday experience or romantic getaway, with everything you need to feel right at home.

The cottage features a light-filled sunroom for you to relax and read a book. There is a large spacious lounge room with air-con, Smart TV, a DVD player (with USB input) and mini-Hi-Fi system with iPod input. The cottage is also NBN-connected with wi-fi. There is also an extensive range of DVDs, CDs, books and board games for your enjoyment.

The bright, modern air-conditioned kitchen is fully equipped with pots and pans, cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery and glassware to enable guests to self-cater throughout their holiday. There is an electric stovetop and oven, microwave, toaster, coffee machine, fridge and plenty of pantry space for your goods.

The cottage sleeps a family of 6 guests, with a maximum of only 4 adults. A porta-cot can be supplied if required. The main bedroom is air-conditioned and comprises a queen bed with a wall-mounted LED TV. The middle bedroom has a bunk bed for 2 children. The third bedroom consists of 2 large single beds that can be configured into 1 king bed. All bedrooms have fans. Heaters for the winter months can be provided for the middle and third bedrooms. Clothes hangers are provided.

There is one bathroom with shower and toilet. A baby bathtub can be supplied if required. Hair dryer is provided. All bath towels and bed linen are supplied except for beach towels.

The cottage has a fully-equipped laundry with tub, washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board. A basket and pegs are also provided to hang washing on the outside clothesline.

Venturing outside you will find a decked, covered patio, outdoor dining table and chairs and a large BBQ for you to enjoy on those warm nights. Superb, landscaped gardens allow you and the family to enjoy the tranquillity of the cottage setting.

There are lots of toys and games for the children including totem tennis and lawn water slide. We can also provide boogie boards, beach bucket and spade and a picnic basket for the family to enjoy at the beach.

Please note that the property is not suitable for bucks/hen’s groups, Schoolies or other groups looking to have loud parties and only the maximum number of guests will be permitted to stay overnight.

No pets are permitted at Carrick Cottage and this property is strictly NON-SMOKING inside. Smoking is permitted outside and ashtrays are provided.

The property has external security cameras.

RENTAL RATES – IMPORTANT
Please note that the advertised rental rates are based on a booking of up to 6 guests including up to 2 adults for the booking. Maximum number of adults per booking is 4. There will be an additional charge of $30 per night for each additional adult over 2. The daily rates for the requested periods will have to be manually adjusted by Owner if you wish to proceed with a reservation that has either 3 or 4 adults and a revised quote issued based on the adjusted rates.

Generally, our standard booking is for a minimum 3-night stay. Other nightly minimums are:
• School Holidays – Autumn, Winter & Spring – 4 nights
• School Holidays – Summer Peak -(weekend before Xmas to the end of January) – 5 nights
• Long Weekends – 3 nights

THINGS TO DO IN LAKES ENTRANCE

• Excellent fishing in local lakes, rivers, and ocean.
• Easily accessible to 90 Mile Beach, golf course, bush walks, bike tracks and national parks.
• Hire a paddle or putt putt boat.
• Fishing charters or take an Eco cruise to get close to the local Dolphins and bird life.
• Take a boat cruise to the winery for lunch. Visit the limestone caves at Buchan. Take a drive to Paynesville to see the Koala's on Raymond Island, to Bruthen to try the boutique beers at the Bullant Brewery, to Metung for a pub meal on the waterfront, or to Lakes Tyers Beach for a meal at the Waterwheel Tavern.
• Markets every Sunday across the district.
• Lots of local attractions to entertain children. Skate park, playgrounds, paddle boats, paddle boards, kayaks, mini golf courses and trampolines. Take in a movie at the cinema.
• Three supermarkets, great restaurants, cafes and bakeries.
• Beautiful waterfront picnic areas on front and back lakes.
• Safe children’s swimming on the lake beaches. Life saver patrolled Surf beach for the more experienced swimmer.

Property manager

Carlene Lucke

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Highchair, porta-cot, & baby bath tub available
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Events

No events allowed
No Hen's/Buck's parties, No Schoolies
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Pets

No pets allowed
Strictly no pets allowed on the property.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted inside

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
Note from host: No Hen's/Buck's parties, No Schoolies
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Lakes Entrance

Located in Lakes Entrance, this holiday home is on a lake. Lakes Entrance Bowls Club and Lakes View Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lakes Entrance-Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve and Lakes Entrance - Lake Tyers Coastal Reserve. Waterskiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Lakes Entrance, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lakes Entrance Bowls Club - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cunningham Foot Bridge - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Main Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lakes Entrance Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Wyanga Park Winery - 17 min drive - 8.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Funkey Monkey Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Lakes Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salty Groms - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fish-A-Fare - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Carrick Cottage - A Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Carrick Cottage - A Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carrick Cottage - A Home Away From Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carrick Cottage - A Home Away From Home located?

This family-friendly Lakes Entrance holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Lakes Entrance Bowls Club, Lake King and Cunningham Foot Bridge. Main Beach and Eastern Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mervyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Holiday Property
We arrived when it was cold, and then had hot weather. The house was comfortable in all conditions! It had all the facilities you would want and a lovely garden. Carlene was very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for family holiday
We had a great experience with my partner and 3 children at the cottage and the hosts were extremely accommodating. Very close to town in a nice quiet area which worked great for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed and more
Carrick Cottage was the perfect base for our stay in Lakes Entrance. We loved how close it was to main street and everything we could have wanted or needed for our stay was there. A lovely little place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday cottage at Lakes Entrance
We had a great time staying at Carrick Cottage. It was very clean, well furnished with everything that you need in the kitchen, all linen, bath towels etc. The house is very well set up for families and has all the little extras to make the stay very enjoyable, such as games, backyard tennis, picnic stuff, dvds etc. It was in a great location as we could walk into the town centre but still far enough away from all the people. We stayed over the Christmas/NY holiday period.So it was very busy!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Clean and warm living indoor and outdoor environment. Owner was also fantastic to deal with.
A very homely and warm holiday house with all you ever needed at your disposal. The garden was immaculate and the house overall was very clean. Probably the cleanest I've stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing beach base
This was a great place. It was well furnished with all home comforts, with a beach theme. Great for a board game on the coffee table out if the many provided in the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dinh nhan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nick
It amazing property
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tjeerd W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What can we say
Great home really great air con,Marvelous food hamper. Marvelous garden .would give it 15/10 if we could. Thanks you Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, Welcoming and Well-equipped
Carrick Cottage was a very comfortable and well equipped place to base ourselves while discovering Lakes Entrance and surrounds. The cottage had all the amenities we needed and the gardens provided a lovely environment to be during times we spent at the cottage. The raised decking area provided a lovely space to enjoy lunch. Carlene is a very welcoming host and was always happy to answer queries about the cottage. Would recommend Carrick Cottage to anyone wanting a clean, quiet and comfortable place to stay in Lakes Entrance
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyrus M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carrick Cottage
Very Tidy and lovely cottage. Carlene is a great host and stayed in communication at all times. Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very homely close to town
We had 10 day brake 10 min walk to town
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing.
Clean, Beautifully decorated. Amazing gardens. Close to the town, everything you can need. Carlene was an amazing host, and we thank her for letting us use her house for Easter week. It was Just the break we needed. My children 1 & 3 loved this house, particularly the gardens. The walk to town was close. We will definitely be back! Thankyou again Carlene. 10/10!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A must stay in Lakes Entrance!
What a wonderful cottage, so beautifully presented with lovely gardens all around. Carlene has provided everything you’ll ever need for your holiday, just pack your beach towel and toothbrush and you’re set to go. With great tips on local activities, sightseeing and restaurants, Carlene is a friendly and welcoming host. Thanks for the hamper on arrival, such a lovely way to start our family holiday. Thanks again. Hope to be back sometime soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carrick Cottage
Lovely little shack that had everything needed for a relaxing stay. And the host Carlene was generous with her tips on things to see and do around the area, plus we were greeted with a great hamper of goodies on arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tu N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical Easter stay at Carrick Cottage
Everything during our stay was perfect! From the moment we stepped in and were amazed by the beautiful decor, spotless clean house and the surprise hamper basket, through to further on during our stay when we discovered all the beach equipment, the kitchen that had everything you could need, and Carlene checking in on us and recommending restaurants and activities... Our two boys had the best time and can't wait to come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Madeline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Great house for a stay in Lakes Entrance. Had everything we needed and extras (toys, books, etc.). Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From start to finish the whole experience was great!
Carlene went above and beyond to assure our stay away from home was as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. From great communication to an lovely welcoming hamper, Carrick cottage was nicely decorated, super clean and had a perfect backyard for our children. I highly recommend Carrick cottage to anyone visiting lakes entrance.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Jeanette N.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great stay however owners are nasty
Had a really good enjoyable stay at this cottage, it was very well equipped and fully functioning other than the AC not working in the main living room, takes ages to start up and I found the check in and check out process very inconvenient having to spend time on the phone to the owner who preferred photo call to discuss all the details. This is all the information which would have been better off typed out and printed in a house manual along with clearly stated house rules about all the cleaning and the standard expected upon check out. House rules was not clear and when we left the owner got very nasty and slapped us with a $240 bill for cleaning. When I called to clarify what it’s for they yelled at me and made unreasonable and unfair allegations about all the beds being used, the dryer left dirty when we didn’t even use it, a blind in the bathroom is damaged when it was pulled all the way up and then unable to pull down again due to cheap quality. They had expected us to leave the whole house pristinely clean (like we untouched) and exactly like when we checked in. I have never had to vacuum, mop and clean the stove, freezer and also expected to make all the beds before I left. Their cleaners must have spent 6 hours taking photos instead of cleaning and whatever do accommodation owners have cleaners for anyway if not for cleaning. Do not stay here as they will expect you to pay an exorbitant cleaning bill instead of enjoying your stay! We have never in all our years of renting short term stay accommodations around Victoria ever had such a bad experience with owners, and we are just a family with young toddlers and grandparents hoping to enjoy a relaxing time away.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cottage full of charm
Thank you for letting us stay at the Carrick Cottage. The home was neat, clean, comfortable and full of character. The welcome hamper was exceptional and much appreciated! The beds were comfy, the kitchen extremely well equipped, ample of games, DVDs and books and walking distance to the main shopping strip. A perfect place to base our holiday while exploring East Gippsland. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super comfy home away from home
Loved our five nights here. Beautifully decorated, modern kitchen and bathroom and all spotlessly clean. On a quiet street with a lovely private garden and super comfy lounge room. Very generous welcome pack and toiletries. Thank you for having us!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much character!
We had a brief but wonderful time at Carrick Cottage. The property is full of character and charm. The furnishings are tasteful and comfortable, and the garden is...mind blowing! The cottage was extremely clean (no dust in sight!) and fully equipped with everything you'd ever need (plus all the things you'd forgotten about!). Our hosts Carlene and Rick were exceptional and thoughtful. Their communication was second to none and they really went above and beyond to make us feel that their home was our home! Carrick Cottage is a stand out. It was a privilege for us to stay. We loved it!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

The perfect getaway!
Carrick cottage is absolutely second to none. It had everything you could possibly think of. In the perfect location tucked away in a quiet street. We were blown away when we arrived as it was much more than we expected. The house is immaculate! It's beautiful clean and cosy... It really felt like a home away from home! Carlene and Rick are such beautiful and hospitable hosts, they left us a gorgeous hamper and some special goodies in the fridge for our arrival. It was such a lovely and thoughtful gesture! This was exactly the weekend away we needed. The well maintained gardens were so lovely to relax in. All the beds were super comfy and we all had such a good sleep while we were there. Carlene has stocked the house with absolutely everything you can think of and everything is easy to find and accessible. Great DVD collection too. We enjoyed a movie night. I loved how well organised the DVDs were. So easy t9 find a movie to watch!! We loved our stay at Carrick Cottage and hope to come back again soon!! Thanks again Carlene and Rick, we had a fabulous time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Lovely property for a holiday!
We had a terrific holiday at Carrick Cottage. The hamper and other items that were left for us were lovely and we felt thoroughly spoilt. The house was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay again. Thanks Carlene and Rick Regards Sue and Paul
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Beautifully presented home inside & out, great location
We stayed at this lovely house from 2/11/18 to 6/11/18. Inside the home it was immaculately presented, also had everything you could ever need, all we needed to bring were our clothes. Outside the garden & outdoor area were very well done. On arrival we had a fantastic hamper waiting for us with lots of goodies which were greatly appreciated. Carlene, the owner, was very attentive & thorough which made the whole process very simple. It's only a short work to the main street, and the beach, so we were very happy with the location. Overall a great place to stay and we have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone looking to stay in Lakes Entrance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

CURTIS C., Point Cook, Australia

A home away from home
Carrick Cottage is a really wonderful place to stay at Lakes Entrances. Excellent pre-arrival communication and walkthrough of the home upon arrival. The cottage is beautifully decorated and comes with everything you could possibly need for your stay. This includes a fully equiped kitchen and a excellent BBQ out in the back yard. Indoor games, puzzles and books were available for the kids and to my surprise all were put to use. There was also outdoor games, boggie boards and all items required to have a super day at the beach. The back yard was amazing. We ate every meal out back and the kids spent hours playing there. It was just a real plesant place to hang out and relax. The only problem I had was getting out of bed each morning. The tons of pillows and the linen and bed was so comfortable and warm that sleeping in was a must.... Would we go back? 100% yes, not only were the cottage owners very nice to speak with the cottage is a dream holiday home, the location is great, and it was just a really super nice and relaxing vacation. Plus in all the years of traveling it was the first time my wife and kids have told me that I picked a beautiful place to stay. That in itself says it all.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Carlene Lucke

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English