Bellbrae Mudbrick Love Shack

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 26 sq m

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Hot tub
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
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Bellbrae, VIC

Bellbrae Estate Winery
‪12 min drive‬
Anglesea Surf Beach
‪19 min drive‬
Bell's Beach
‪26 min drive‬
Geelong, VIC (GEX)
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Located on 60 hectares, this secluded mud brick cottage is perfect for a romantic getaway. Whether you are a keen surfers or beach goers, enjoy hiking or mountain biking through the bush or would like to go horse riding through the National Park this property could be just what you are looking for.
We are happy for you to bring your dog or even your own horse to enjoy the trails of Spring Creek Horse Rides.
You can cook your own meals and enjoy them outside soaking up, the rural tranquility of native flora and birdlife or during the winter months, keep warm with the wood fired heater.
Torquay and Anglesea ar only 10 minutes away if you want to go to any one of the many great restaurants they have.
Return home from your days activities and soak in the corner spa to relieve the stresses of the day.
Wake to the sounds of the birdlife, kookaburras, magpies and cockatoos.

Property manager

Debbie Myers

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Please bring your dogs bedding

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellbrae

Located in Bellbrae, this cottage is in a rural area. Surf World Museum and Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Torquay Central Farmers Market and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. Point Addis Marine National Park and Coogoorah Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Bellbrae, VIC

What's nearby

Bellbrae Estate Winery - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
Anglesea Golf Club - 18 min drive - 12.8 km
Anglesea Surf Beach - 19 min drive - 12.1 km
Torquay Beach - 26 min drive - 16.9 km
Bell's Beach - 26 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

Marshall Station - 28 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Poppie’s Nursery & Cafe - ‬10 min drive
‪Nordenfine Icecream - ‬14 min drive
‪Minerva & the Bean - ‬10 min drive
‪Four Kings Apartments - ‬15 min drive
‪The Beach Hotel Jan Juc - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bellbrae Mudbrick Love Shack pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Bellbrae Mudbrick Love Shack?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bellbrae Mudbrick Love Shack?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Bellbrae Mudbrick Love Shack located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is steps from Great Otway National Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Paraparap Bushland Reserve. Gherang Gherang Bushland Reserve and Anglesea Heath Alcoa Agreement Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

14 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love Shack

Thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting/needing a relaxing stay. We loved sitting on the back porch with a glass of wine and taking in the scenery. Take some carrots to feed the horses. Cottage exceptionally clean and well appointed. We look forward to another stay - this time in the cooler months.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalia C.

23 Jan 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place for a weekend away. Close to beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas V.

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Rural Property - The Love Shack

My partner and I along with our dog had a lovely short stay at this delightful property. It is secluded and private, set in Bushland and very quiet. The accomodation had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

31 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mudbrick Loveshack

Everything about the accommodation was great. We have been recommending it to everyone since we got home. Noel and Deb were amazing, even including some banking confusion on our end. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

12 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and quiet

The place was neat and tidy, and the setting was calming. We came on a rainy day, and were able to enjoy staying indoors for most of the day. Very relaxing.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

21 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect winter getaway!

Despite 24/7 rain and wind for our stay we loved our time here. The woodfire and spa bath made it really comfortable inside and our 1 year old border collie loved exploring the area. Great little touches such as warm fire waiting for us and plenty of dog towels helped us manage the wild conditions. Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

6 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous weekend getaway

Absolutely perfect! We stayed here for the 3rd time and loved it just as much as ever. The property is gorgeous and private. The cabin is warm and cozy. Cannot recommend highly enough!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keryn T.

3 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at The Love Shack. Very peaceful and serene which is what we both needed. Our 2 dogs had an absolute ball there. This is our second time there and we certainly will be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

13 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Space

Such a lovely space! Perfect for a quiet romantic time away. Hosts were so lovely & helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy L.

1 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bellbrae Mudbrick Love Shack

Very relaxing couple of days for my sixtieth birthday. Beautiful property.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

11 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Middle of everwhere bush retreat

Quiet, beautiful bush/rural location.A spacious mudbrick studio, fab ambience and views. Everything you need for a relaxing getaway ot a base to be just a short drive to all that Torquay and Anglesea has to offer.Hosts were so accommadating and great to deal with.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

21 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and well set up

Will return

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burger Wilna V.

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous surprise

Arrived in the dark, but thanks to Deb’s directions we found it easily. Loved our stay and so did our two border collies. Watching the horses were amazing and so were the birdlife with no less than 3 different species of owls calling at the same time on the first night. The cottage is cozy, the linen gorgeous and really appreciated the goodies on arrival. Thanks Deb. Hope we can stay here again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

23 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

Relaxing, tranquil, mesmerising surroundings. Just enjoying the spa, sitting on the verandah listening to the wildlife, watching the horses, sitting around the fire at night, took us far away from our crazy busy lives.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

26 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly secluded getaway for a couple.

Perfect for a weekend getaway for our 34th anniversary. Yummy chocolates from owner. Thank you. Peaceful and private with a lovely Aussie rural view all around. Pet friendly with outdoor lockup if need be. Facilities and furnishings were spot on, especially the spa. Short drive to Torquay, Anglesea. Great dog friendly, leash free beaches. Whites beach, Sunnymead beach and best O Donohues beach. We had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale O.

11 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy house at a beautiful location.

We loved our weekend getaway to the "Love Shack". We liked patting the grazing horses just a few metres away from the back door. The spa was fantastic. The house itself it's cosy and its isolated location is perfect for a getaway from the busy city life.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

4 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Lovely quiet bush location, tucked away from the hustle & bustle of the nearby towns in tourist season. Easy 10 -15 min driveaway from everything the coast has to offer. Dog friendly which is an added bonus. Some places the hosts are too in your face, but here you're left to your own means, but know they're on hand if needed. Hope to stay here again, for longer in the near future.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shane Y.

21 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Total relaxation

Peaceful,relaxing,a great location very private an clean an great communication from the owners highly recommended

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Juliana B.

14 Nov 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

What you see is not what you get

We were really looking forward to a 4 night getaway and left after the 3rd night. The place was dirty. A pair of broken chairs outside our window were removed as a kind of afterthought on our arrival. Outside chairs and table on ‘the deck’ were dirty. Dirty and smudged windows Dusty kitchen chairs (other than where someone had sat) Random used plastic bags left in kitchen draws Cob weds on the wall above the bed and around and above most windows, hanging around the shades. Big grey ones in kitchen. Toilet holder wonky and the bracket fell off the wall. No bench spray provided to properly clean. Smudges on dishes and glasses. Dirt in the drawers. No where to place/hang clothes so had to use the floor Crappy pots & pans. Sticky prints on fridge door. No paper towels provided incase of ANY spills. Dust on the ceiling fans (I’d be reluctant to turn them on) & on all ceiling shades. Inside Fire place not cleaned out. The pull chain on the blind broke. On closer inspection was previously ‘fixed’ with cable ties so we had a darkened room with no ‘view’. Botton of blinds along the rod and on some blinds were grimy. Sink could do with a good scrub to remove stains Dirt and webs in ‘accessible’ space between wall and fridge. It is described as a ‘romantic getaway’ but the place was more depressing.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keryn T.

11 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic place to celebrate our wedding anniversary

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Love Shack. Perfect location, very peaceful and relaxing. Our two dogs loved the open spaces to run around and play. Enjoyed seeing the horses come and go past the shack each morning and night. They especially loved the juicy carrots we fed them.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gus M.

1 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway retreat

The love shack was a relaxing private retreat that our dog got into the groove with. Pet and human friendly!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgina S.

1 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed every minute!

Upon entering the property we could tell we would have a lovely time. Accomodation exactly as pictured. What a unique holiday experience on large secluded property surrounded by nature. Just what we needed. Also experienced the Spring Creek Horse rides which was awesome. Hosts easy to communicate with and happy to help. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rena L.

22 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely wonderful!

This was a perfect stay. We loved the location, the ease of access and use, the great atmosphere and the welcoming fire. We definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get away from things for awhile.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Queenie W.

2 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful countryside gateway, recommended

We solidly enjoyed this countryside 3 days gateway, loved the spa bath and fire place. Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Debbie Myers

We have been living in Bellbrae for over 30 years.
With Noel's love of surfing and mine of horse riding, this was the perfect location for us.
We have now both retired from our careers as professional fire fighter and practice manager, to really enjoy the beauty that our property delivers.

Why they chose this property

If you are looking for pure relaxation and the chance to get away from your hectic lifestyle, this property is for you.
We love waking up in the morning to the sound of the birdlife.
The outdoors comes to you when you stay with us.

What makes this property unique

Mud brick houses have great thermal properties. Cool in the summer and warm in the winter. We have designed the cabins using secondhand timbers.
We work at being as sustainable as possible. Solar panels, tank water, recycling, orchid, vegetable and herb garden, all are part of our way of life.

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