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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Port Fairy, VIC
  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Port Fairy History Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Griffith Island
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Warrnambool, VIC (WMB)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4 - Bungalow

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom / Laundry

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mutton Bird Cottage, perfect central location

LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION .... REASONABLE RATES make this holiday stay excellent value for money. The perfect place to explore everything Port Fairy has to offer. Centrally located to restaurants, historic pubs, and fantastic coffee ..... Mutton Bird Cottage is the perfect holiday destination.
** PUBLIC HOLIDAY WEEKENDS .... Please check with owner if minimum 3 night booking is required.
DINE OUT or STAY IN .... You have many options to dine out in Port Fairy, or if you choose to stay in - prepare a meal in the well-equipped kitchen and relax in the large outdoor area in front of the open fire.

Property manager

Jenny MacGillivray

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

About the area

Port Fairy

Port Fairy is home to this cottage. Port Fairy Golf Club and Yambuk Beach Slide are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Fairy, VIC

What's nearby

  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Fairy History Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • East Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Griffith Island - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port Fairy Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 24 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blake's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Take Away - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lemongrass Thai Port Fairy - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Time & Tide - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Star - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mutton Bird Cottage, perfect central location pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mutton Bird Cottage, perfect central location?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mutton Bird Cottage, perfect central location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mutton Bird Cottage, perfect central location located?

This family-friendly Port Fairy cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Port Fairy Coastal Reserve, Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and East Beach. Moyne River and Port Fairy History Centre are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Terrific place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Again
Location is perfect and the outdoor room with garden view is a winner for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was clean, convenient, cozy and endearing !!
Very enjoyable stay. So clean and carefully looked after. Amazing conveniences and so close to everything. Would love to come back here again. 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Golfing weekend
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant cottage getaway
Such a cute cottage that is bigger than expected! Perfect walking location to the main shops, and very close to the marina and so many beach options. It had everything we needed and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay
Property is as described. Comfortable beds. Good outdoor area. Cooking equipment. Great location in the township for walking, dining, coffee, retail and of course ice cream across the road. Variety of beaches only minutes drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Classic Cottage
Really lovely older style cottage with very comfortable beds and a large private outdoor space - great location too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cottage
We loved our stay at Mutton Bird Cottage
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely cottage
Nicely appointed, a great bed and superbly located. More than happy to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
My husband and I, and our little old dog, enjoyed five blissful days at this lovely home that contained everything we needed. A short walk from the main street and in close proximity to so many beautiful places. Highly, higlhy recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to shops and cafes.
We took our two border collies with us. We all enjoyed the cottage with a secure yard. Absolutely loved the back indoor/outdoor area. We spent a wonderfully lazy long weekend. Taking the dogs for walks to the beach, along the wharf and for coffee. Cottage is very comfortable, but note there is no WIFI, which suited us fine as we wanted a break from work.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sammy’s view
Very clean and so local thoroughly enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Port Fairy
Comfortable cottage with everything you need , just like a home away from home with a fantastic outside area with open fire. Great back yard for our two frenchies who had a wonderful stay !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

marilyn h.

Great cottage
Perfect location, clean and comfortable, nothing we could fault. Would definitely recommend it

10/10 Excellent

Sally E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cottage
Loved it. Perfect position and loved the layout, particularly the outdoor room with fireplace and dining.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Renee E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Get away
Quaint cute historic cottage, with a lovely open fireplace in the outdoor area, which was lovely for Christmas. The gardens were lovely too.Unfortunately the spa didn't work at all, and the main bathroom had drainage issues backing up. Also the tap water from kitchen sink had an unusual taste, so take all own drinking water for stay. Outdoor chairs were mouldy, so we had to vacuum and clean them up prior to use. Otherwise a lovely stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Location
Excellent location just around the corner from the main street - walking distance to Griffiths Island. Cottage itself was clean and well presented. Kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Port Fairy Sojourn
A great property walking distance to the centre of town. Very comfortable with large indoor/outdoor area which we spent time in relaxing, eating, throwing a ball for the dog. The town was lovely and has a very nice craft shop and many eateries. The beaches are great.Very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Floor V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
The location is wonderfull right around the corner are the shops and restaurants! And we enjoyed Griffith’s Island very much: we saw the Mutton birds at dusk and there were hundreds! And we were the only ones on the island that evening! It is a spectacular place and view!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Muttonbird Cottage
this is the second time we've stayed in this lovely cottage. The location is fantastic and the house comfortable, clean and has everything you might need. We particularly like the outdoor, undercover area which you can use in all weather. Thanks Jenny
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mutton Bird Cottage
Mutton Bird Cottage provided the perfect base for my partner and I and a friend while we participated in the 2024 Port Fairy Jazz Festival. The house itself was well appointed, clean and friendly. It was perfectly located, only one block away from the main street and all of the music venues, yet it was far enough to be peaceful and perfectly quiet at night. It was also within easy walking distance of the wharf and the island, where one evening we stayed to watch the mutton birds return for the night. We would be happy to recommend Mutton Bird Cottage and to stay there ourselves when we visit for Festivals in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dudley's Barneses first trip to Port Fairy
We have been visiting Port Fairy over the summer holidays for around 25 years. During that time we have both camped and stayed in holiday houses. Mutton Bird Cottage definitely ticked all our boxes with this stay.Our Labrador, Dudley loved his stay as much as we did.Especialy the terracotta pot, and sprinkler on the hot days! The house was absolutely spotless, but furnished in a way that we also felt at ease having our large puppy with us. The position of the property was really close to shops and easy access to both East and then South Beach.Our daughter enjoyed also having a queensize bed, the rainwater shower and the spa bath. My husband and I loved the huge outdoor living space and well appointed kitchen. Truely can't fault this property and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a really comfortable stay in Port Fairy during all seasons. Many many thanks to our host Jenny Macgilvray for an exceptional stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE H.

Gorgeous comfy cottage
We had a lovely romantic weekend away with our 2 old dogs. It was stormy, but we had the inside fire going (bought extra wood at the servo) and there's a heater too. The corner spa bath was a bonus! Perfect size house for a holiday for 2-6 (maybe 4 people in winter as there's only enough seating in the living room for 4). Bedroom was large and bed comfortable. Kitchen fully equipped and the house was spotless. The yard was awesome and I ate heaps of figs! Port Fairy is a sweet town, we did manage in between storms to go on long walks along East and South beach (5 min walk from home, but the water isn't close enough to see/hear) and we had an amazing dinner and wine at Merrijig Inn. The only suggestion would be to bring along your own movies (and books of course) as the house isn't equipped with many. Go and Relax!

8/10 Good

Tony T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy & Comfortable
We loved our stay at the cottage. Perfect for us and hounds. Great location, too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Will K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central location, easy walking to the shops
A wonderfully presented cottage with a great outside fireplace to sit around and chat. With the main street just around the corner, you can't go past the ice cream shop across the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jenny MacGillivray

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