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Beach 600m, town center 400m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck

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Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 7200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Portarlington, VIC
  • Portarlington Waterfront
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Portarlington Recreation Reserve
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Portarlington Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beach 600m, town center 400m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck

WINTER SPECIAL - Stay 2 or more nights Sunday to Thursday between 1 May and 19 Sept 2025 and receive a 25% discount on nightly rate, excludes school holidays and long weekends.

This comfortable double brick home stays cool in Summer and warm in Winter, has beautiful wooden floors throughout and is family and pet friendly. The home has three bedrooms and comfortably sleeps 7 people. Master bedroom with BIR - one queen bed. Bedroom 2 - one double bed and one single bed. Bedroom 3 - one queen bed. The modular lounge can sleep an extra person.
Rejuvenated bathroom with separate shower and large cast iron bath.
Rejuvenated kitchen with lots of accessories.

Property features include large north facing merbau deck enclosed by a pergola that provides privacy and comfort no matter what the weather when entertaining or just lounging about.
The indoor dining area has seating for 6, while the undercover outdoor area has seating for 8. There's also an outdoor courtyard with a table and chairs.

Additional features:
Secure fences and child-safe gates, and the huge backyard provides plenty of room for dogs to roam and is visually appealing for children to explore and play.
Recently rejuvenated laundry with smart washing machine and dryer, Elna press and iron/ironing board.
Separate indoor and external toilets.
Split system in lounge. All bedrooms have ceiling fans, portable heaters and electric blankets on each bed.
Modern Webber BBQ that does all types of cooking including roasts and pizzas
Plenty of parking in driveway and lock-up rear yard for boats, trailers and caravans
Large Sony TV and DVD player which plays CDs.
Classic and Australiana video library, magazines, novels, board games for all ages and children's toys
Children’s swing set, large trampoline, hammock, table tennis table, totem tennis etc.
Doggie basket, bowls and a dog kennel.
First aid kit, fire extinquisher, smoke alarms.
Please note: Small to medium dogs are most welcome inside, but please refrain from allowing pets on the furniture or in laundry, toilets or bedrooms. Also please limit smoking to outside.

Property manager

Will Fidler
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adequate supervision, especially on play equipment
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Social gatherings welcome, but not loud parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Not in laundry, bedrooms, toilets or on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Ashtrays provided
Please refrain from driving across Neighbour’s driveways or nature strips. Wash boats in driveway or next to the curb out front.
Please consider Neighbours. If your pooch suffers from separation anxiety, either take them with you rather than leaving alone for extended periods.
Make sure dog poo in the yard is cleaned up using the purple ‘poop scoop’ hanging on side of deck and poop bags (dispenser in laundry).

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Social gatherings welcome, but not loud parties
This property uses solar energy
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Portarlington

Portarlington is home to this holiday home. Portarlington Ferry Dock and Portarlington Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve and Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Adventure Park Geelong. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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Portarlington, VIC

What's nearby

  • Portarlington Waterfront - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Portarlington Ferry Dock - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Portarlington Recreation Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Portarlington Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • St Leonards Beach - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drysdale Fish & Chickens - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Two Daughters Cafe and Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ground Zero Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fig Tree Store - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach 600m, town center 400m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Beach 600m, town center 400m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck?

As of 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach 600m, town center 400m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck on 1 May 2025 start from AU$229.46, 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.

What time is check-in at Beach 600m, town center 400m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach 600m, town center 400m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beach 600m, town center 400m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck located?

This family-friendly Portarlington holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Portarlington Waterfront and Portarlington Ferry Dock. Steely Rocks Beach and Portarlington Recreation Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eileen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place with children
the gran kigs had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and homely in brilliant location
We had a fantastic stay here and already plan to return. The convenient location within walking distance of everything we needed in Portarlington was brilliant, but when not out and about we spent most of our time on the back deck watching the birds enjoy the expansive garden. Family and friends joined us for the weekends, and there was plenty of space for all of us. Thank you, Will and family, for sharing your lovely home.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joannet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Willis place
Enjoyed our stay. Great location. The outdoor area is a real win. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get-together
The house suited us perfectly - three generations - great for the small ones loved the backyard - and spacious enough to host a BBQ of extended family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet oasis with everything we needed
From the moment we parked to when we left, we loved our stay. The backyard is generous and beautifully landscaped. We had such a beautiful time relaxing on the deck. Also a very short walk to the shops and beach. We wish we were still there. Thank you for a magical get away
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jazzie1401

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed
Our group stayed over Christmas and was exactly what we needed for a group getaway, we used the kitchen to cook our Christmas Day lunch and the town was quiet but close to the wineries, breweries and the adventure water park that we had planned for our trip. The only thing that we missed was having a smart tv, but we made do with the dvd collection and free to air cricket!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karem E.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything great
Perfect for 4 bowlers aged 66-86 1 major issue needs fixing Rear side bedroom has a dead animal smell. There is a minor damage you walk where animal may have entered We got around it with a can of glen 20 but it really needs a pest controller as house is closed for long periods I guess Toilet seat needed tightening but we did that
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
Wonderful properly. House is very comfortable and well set up, wonderful gardens, well fenced and very safe for our little dog. Will and Gabe are excellent hosts and very understanding and helpful when we briefly mislaid the house keys (!!). Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing holiday - perfect
Comfortable and plenty of room. We took our dog and huge outdoor space which is very secure for a dog. Great facilities for a family with kids. Close to shops and beach. Wanted a relaxing break and we loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Susan
Lovely stay, Thank You.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable stay in an excellent location
The property is located close to the shops. All the facilities were excellent. We had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay at Willis Place
Always a few new extras at the home which we really appreciate - butter and spreads plus milk in the fridge. New coffee machine looks great! The deck and yard are so great for our fur babies- plenty to explore and grass to roll on! Always a wonderful stay 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Carla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portarlington staycation
Great location, great property for young families
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central and great for kids
We've had a great time and kids really enjoyed all the backyard entertainment including the trampoline and table tennis. Will and Gabe were very accommodating by letting us stay a bit longer on a rainy checkout morning, thank you again! Heated blankets were a welcome bonus. Overall clean, but rated down as bathtub needed a wash and kitchen floor wasn't sweeped. Would recommend and happily return. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location
Close to the beach and shops, the house had a great yard for our dog, enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog friendly
Great place to take your dog, yard excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Its was great
Not there much out and about but nice stay thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We had a great stay in this comfortable house which is walking distance to the shops and beach. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, everything we needed
Exactly as described and a great spot for our winter get away. Willis place had everything we needed and Will made us feel welcome from the minute our booking was accepted.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A commodious place
We were in need of an affordable place for two nights as we were enabling an event at the Potato Shed. The accommodation we sought was for ourselves, our daughter (who is heavily pregnant) and her husband, their dog and ours. Willis Place was very suited for this type of purpose and Will himself is very communicative and wants to be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location nice house with everything you need for a great holiday
The house was nice and comfortable with everything you need for a great holiday for adults or families
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rowan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, clean and convenient
A comfortable weekend visit to Portarlington, well located, clean and in good condition. The weekend was a bit chilly so we would have been a bit warmer overnight had the beds been fitted with electric blankets. I’d never visited Portarlington before and would definitely stay at Willis Place again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

MICHAEL G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing weekend
I thought the house was a bit cold when walking in . Maybe doors open and drapes drawn . Might give it a better feeling . House was what we thought would be great for a couple of family’s as it is well positioned . Overall good stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portarlington
Great beach shack to spend the summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Will Fidler

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I live with my wife and two daughters 12 and 14 near Ballarat. I grew up in Portarlington in the 70's and 80's, when it was still a small fishing village of about 1200 people. My parents used to let the property out each Summer to holiday makers from Ballarat.

I now work in public health and try to instill these values in how I run this property. I love staying at the house and working in the garden and making improvements.

Why they chose this property

Everything you need is provided for a nice family friendly holiday.
Huge back yard. secure fences and gates. Native and ornamental garden with lush green lawn attracts birds and creates a cool relaxing setting.
Quiet neighbourhood centrally located close to shops and beach.



What makes this property unique

One of the few places offering plenty of space to unwind. Peaceful friendly neighborhood. Privacy and security for pets and children play and get lost in the garden.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests