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Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.

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Property grounds
Beach
Bathroom
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Curlewis, VIC
  • Curlewis Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Adventure Park Geelong
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.

'FLOUNDER FLAT'

Cosy 3 bedroom house on the water with own private beach on the wonderful Bellarine Peninsula.

Bring your tinny for launching from the beach.

Drive down the cutting to an oasis of comfort and relaxation, all mod cons including air conditioning, flat screen TV, DVD player, BBQ and beautiful bathroom and bedrooms.

Curlewis is an unspoilt seaside hamlet with beautiful bird life only an hour and bit drive from Melbourne.

Our cottage provides an ideal retreat from the stress and strain of busy city living. A great relaxed getaway ideally suited to couples and small families.

Our beach is all of a 1 minute walk.

A perfect getaway

Explore everything the Bellarine Peninsula has to offer from our cottage:

Wineries

Restaurants

Golf courses

Fishing

Surf & bay beaches

Markets

Linen and towels can be provided upon request at additional cost.

Property manager

Tim Wray
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Length of stay. Min stay is two nights. Long weekends a 3 night min. applies. Xmas holidays (mid Dec to end of Jan) requires a minimum 5 night stay.
Cleaning. House is to be left in the same condition as you find it, otherwise a cleaning fee of $120 will be deducted from the bond.
Minimum of 24 hours required on booking request

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Curlewis

Located in Curlewis, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Old Geelong Gaol and Pilots' Cottages are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lorne Reserve and Bellarine I110 Bushland Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Bellarine Adventure Golf and Adventure Park Geelong. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Curlewis, VIC

What's nearby

  • Leura Park Estate - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Curlewis Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Clifton Springs Golf Club - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 29 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 8 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Noble Foods - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Drysdale Fish & Chickens - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Schnitz - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Godfathers on Leopold Pizza & Pasta - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne. located?

This family-friendly Curlewis holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Lorne Reserve and The Range @ Curlewis. Bellarine Adventure Golf and Adventure Park Geelong are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JC Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in Paradise
Away from hustle and bustle. If Peace & quiet is what you seek, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little stay - perfect for local wineries (and wedding!)
We stayed here with our baby and parents and it suited our needs perfectly. Neat and tidy mostly. Comfortable. Well equipped kitchen. Nice yard, quiet. Was great for two night stay for a wedding at Leura park estate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away from it all
Beautiful secluded spot yet Woolworths just a few minutes away . Watch the Sprit of Tasmania sail off across the gulf .This place has a very cool seventies vibe ...a beach shack with million dollar views and beach access , my family loved it and enjoyed sitting on the deck looking over the bay on pleasant summer evenings. Tim was very responsive and ensured we had a wonderful stay . We will return . Cheers for hosting us Tim . Emily and Roger
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serenity
Such a beautiful, relaxing, non touristy place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Eve W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful bay views but wouldn’t return
Host easy to communicate with. Beautiful bay views. We made nice memories . Well stocked kitchen in terms of utensils and dishes etc. Long corrugated dirt road in with very steep sharp descent at the end that I wouldn’t want to navigate in the wet. Huge spiders that were very visible. Dirty lounge room couch, rug and blankets that we didn’t feel comfortable using. Shared kitchen/laundry/bathroom wall with neighbours who were lovely but noisy dog and no privacy. Water tanker arrived early on last morning so no sleeping in! Very brackish bay water and beach that was unpleasant up close and house drains were smelly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Asiye G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The location was fantastic, offering stunning views. The kids enjoyed playing in the front yard and watching rabbits hop by. We would certainly book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil and overlooking the water
Not a great swimming spot, but otherwise beautiful views, quiet getaway and not far from other beaches. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Lovely Hideaway.
The cottage was clean and very comfortable, providing everything we needed for our waterfront stay. The view across the bay to the You Yangs was amazing and the location was a great base for exploring the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anamaria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was very nice and quiet only the second night was very windy. A little old style but nice
Was a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Beautiful place to getaway. There is a house next door, so its not 100% isolated, but its as close as you'll get. Amazing view of the bay, literally just a 1 min walk to the water. There was a small dog next door that barks non-stop, but after mentioning it to the owner via text, they were able to fix that. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
We had a wonderful time. The accommodation was perfect, cosy, warm and inviting. And the view was spectacular. Kids were keen to come back for another stay. Thanks Tim.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A good host and relaxing stay
The host was helpful and overall we enjoyed our stay. Some observations which may assist other potential guests considering this property - bathroom, kitchen and laundry renovated to a good standard, whilst the bedrooms / living room areas are unrenovated. We also noticed that he house had a bit of a musty odour.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy get away
Weather wasn’t on our side but having a wood fire with timber supplies and games provided made it a great family bonding experience. Worth a weekend stay with close by shops and eateries…
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Lovely time away
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
BAYSIDE STAY
OK
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property and location
Our family of 4 had the most wonderful stay!! It is such a great property and we could totally relax!! Will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing, beautiful and quiet location
Had an amazing couple of days, location was perfect for what I wanted, amazing views and plenty of privacy. Lots of bird life, saw dolphins on first day, very quiet location perfect to unwind. Would definitely go back again and again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Relaxing
Really nice views. Is attached to another house but we didn’t ever see the occupants. Heard them and their little dog occasionally but not a problem. Lots of birds and bunnies. Tiny little beach area but lovely. Super place to chill out. Older style home with all the things that go with that. We didn’t use the cooker or the dishwasher but the shower was good. Wm and dryer also worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
We enjoyed our stay and the view is just amazing. Very clean, has everything you would need. Very good communication from host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent holiday house & location!
We really enjoyed our star at Flounder Flat. An excellent location & view & lovely comfortable house. Would come back in the future for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

leisa f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great views
Quiet & comfortable- beautiful views - ships sailing by, swans landing & taking off 😀 People next door & the yard is an eyesaw but they are quiet & keep to themselves Super enjoyable if you like isolation
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Three friends who needed a relaxing break couldn't have picked a better spot. Great views & birdlife. Very quiet & secluded. Saw dolphins, ships, yachts. Went for walks on the private beach. Comfortable, clean home. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic location
Tranquil setting. Beautiful sea view from the house and a perfect space for the kids to play. Great for a short getaway but could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil peaceful oasis
What a wonderful surprise at the end of the gravel road. So close to housing estate's and all the amenities you need however once you arrive at the house you feel a million miles away from suburbia. Very peaceful outlook to the beach and the distant You Yang ranges.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tim Wray

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