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Port Albert Waterview Retreat

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View of the Retreat from the driveway entrance which shows the 2 car carport.
Sunset looking towards Wilson's Prom from the front of the Retreat
Entrance to Port Albert Waterview Retreat with extra parking to the left.
The Bluewater Room
The Silverwater Room - Queen bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Port Albert, VIC
  • Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Port Albert Wharf
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Tarra-Bulga National Park
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Welshpool, VIC (WHL)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bluewater Room

1 Queen Bed

Garden Room

2 Single Beds

Silverwater Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Port Albert Waterview Retreat

THE RETREAT

Cost per night is for entire house which accommodates up to 6 people. Strictly limited to a maximum of 6 people including adults, children and infants.

Port Albert Waterview Retreat re-opened in October 2019 after extensive renovations and our guests love it.

The 3 bedroom Retreat is fully self-contained, sleeps 6 guests and is nestled in a quiet location fronting the Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park with uninterrupted views to Wilson's Prom. The house is modern, clean and very comfortable with leather couches and chairs.

Situated on half an acre of native garden and lawn, our fishing and boating guests enjoy plenty of room to park boats and cars with easy turning access inside the property as well as the close proximity to the boat ramp.

The Retreat has an attached self-contained Manager’s residence which may be occupied during your stay. You will of course have full access to the Retreat and property.

BEDROOMS
There are 2 spacious queen bedrooms with water views and a 3rd bedroom with 2 single beds with a garden view.


KITCHEN
The brand new luxury kitchen is fully equipped with all new quality appliances including Smeg gas stove top and electric oven, large fridge/freezer with ice maker, microwave and dishwasher, cooking utensils, and plenty of crockery and cutlery, 4 toast toaster, electric kettle. There is an Aldi coffee machine with pods supplied as well as a coffee plunger. We supply pantry items such as salt and pepper, oil, vinegar, sugar, tea, instant coffee, honey etc.

DECKS
The front and back decks are ideal for barbeques with outdoor furniture and a hooded bbq. The back deck catches the morning sun and the front deck is a peaceful spot to sit and enjoy the beautiful natural view over the Nooramunga Marine & Coastal Park and watch the sunsets and bird life.

BATHROOM & TOILETS
The modern luxury bathroom has a freestanding bath and separate shower with quality fixtures and fittings. The house has one inside toilet which is separate from the bathroom and one newly renovated outside toilet. Located through the carport.

LAUNDRY
The laundry has a washing machine and laundry sink. There are 2 clotheslines - one undercover and one outdoors. There is a clothes airer located in a bedroom wardrobe.

HEATING
There are panel heaters in each bedroom and a new Coonara wood heater (with fire guard for young families on request) in the living room with wood supplied for your use.

WIFI
Free WiFi is offered to our guests with Netflix. There is a Smart TV and Bluetooth CD/radio player with a selection of CDs.

For golf enthusiasts, Yarram Golf Club has the number 1 community and volunteer maintained course in Australia. In just 20 minutes, you could be hitting off at the tee!

The local kangaroo community thrills our visitors at dusk and early morning by hopping along the walking trail which is right in front of the Retreat. And the bird life is abundant. This place is photographers’ and artists’ dream. Stargazers love viewing the night sky.

We are just a short stroll from the Port and close proximity to the boat ramp for our fishing guests.

To quote a recent guest who left this message on our Facebook page:

"Absolutely brilliant - from communication to the views, facilities and location. It was so serene there. The renovated bathroom was a winner and the scene from the windows were picturesque. Furnishings throughout the house were modern and clean and the photos and artwork on the walls added to the ambiance.

CLEANING
We use professional local cleaning contractors who ensure that the Retreat is cleaned and sanitized in accordance with the Health Department guidelines.

Property manager

Charla Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Portable cots & a high chair available on request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets policy.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Ashtrays are supplied on verandahs

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Albert

Located in Port Albert, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park and Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park National Heritage Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum and Yarram Memorial Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Port Albert, VIC

What's nearby

  • Memorial Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port Albert Wharf - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tarra-Bulga National Park - 40 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Wilsons Promontory National Park - 59 min drive - 80.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Victoria Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Customs House Cafe' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Port Albert Wharf Fish & Chips - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wildfish - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The General Cafe and Resturant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Albert Waterview Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Port Albert Waterview Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Port Albert Waterview Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Port Albert Waterview Retreat located?

This family-friendly Port Albert holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Memorial Park, Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum and Port Albert Wharf. Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

Beautiful place

We loved the waterfront retreat. The view was amazing, property was beautifully presented and the town was very quaint. A very enjoyable couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona D.

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

Great place for family getaway

We had a wonderful time staying at Charla and Chris’ beautiful retreat! It was beautifully clean and very well maintained. It had everything we needed and only a quick stroll to the foreshore area where the kids loved the park. I would definitely recommend this property if your looking for a nice weekend away. Thanks for being such wonderful hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Exceptional hosts and property

Charla and Chris are wonderful people and have created a sanctuary in Port Albert. We had a peaceful and relaxing time and highly recommend their place. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Winter Warmth

Lovely outlook, warm and cosy inside. Very welcoming property with all things required and a short walk to local shop and sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Magnificent Views

Charla and Chris were fantastic hosts. Perfect location and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Pauline A.

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

Nice and peaceful place

We enjoyed our stay. Charla welcomed us and we felt at home. The house was very clean and tidy. The area is peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ad W.

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

Awesome Easter Break

Spacious, clean, well equipped, great views, space to hangout and helpful hosts. The 6 of us had an awesome holiday!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gil D.

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

Great stay gret property.

This property is spot on, no expense has been spired. Every room has a ceiling fan for the warmer weather. And a beautiful location. The host is very accommodating and helpful. Thnk you for the great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

KIM W.

peaceful easy feeling

Acosy cottage in a quiet relaxed setting. Great place to escape from the rat race. Easy stroll into town for dinner and cosy openfire for a relaxed evening at "home" Thanks for the opportunity to relax.

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

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

Quiet & relaxing

Magnificent view across the water to Wilsons Prom. Just lovely to be able to stay so close to water. Great house, very easy & functional, worked really well for a family group of adults. Loved the way the house sleeping areas can be closed off from the living areas. Kitchen is excellent. Fireplace was very efficient - kept us toasty warm - it was quite cold & rainy while we were there. Thank you for having plenty of wood on hand. Charla's welcoming touches were much appreciated especially the fresh sourdough bread. Port Albert was very quiet, it's a great area for looking around. The Prom craft market in Foster was a nice day out. A very pretty area t spend time in.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

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

A cosy house with everything you need!

We had an amazing stay. It is very apparent all the hard work that goes into the little touches to make this house so delightful. Charla had left some beautiful treats to enjoy for afternoon tea, the fire was stacked and ready to light and a house compendium and brochures about the area gave us all the information needed. My favorite thing about this house was the gorgeous views across the water from the lounge room and deck, we all felt instantly relaxed. The kitchen is well equipped, beds new and finished with soft linen and the back yard big enough for a kick of the footy. We will definitely be back ! Thank-you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mussie Z.

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

Beautiful and serene accommodation

The family thoroughly enjoyed staying in the accommodation. The house was beautiful and clean and the hosts have made us feel very welcome. They provided us the list of places to visit and activities which helped us a lot in selecting the right activities for our family. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomie E.

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

Long overdue getaway, and the perfect spot to escape

After many failed attempts to plan a holiday, and all the cancellations due to the circumstances 2020 brought, myself and my partner were looking to escape out into nature, fresh air, beautiful sights.. and for my partner endless spots for fishing. Pictures provided did not do the property or the beautiful surroundings justice, we were blown away by how amazing and homely our stay was. The host Charla and her husband were equally as amazing and so accommodating, they provided all the information we were after and more. Couldn't recommend this stay enough and can't wait to book another stay in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennise R.

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

Covid escape

Lovely view fromwindows
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

marie v.

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

Excellent destination

Charla n Chris where wonderful host, the house was very clean n comfortable with all the comfort of home Great views from all the rooms, we had a lot of fun with the games boards provided Thanks again we’ll certainly be going back Loved Port Albert Marie Wheelers Hill

10/10 Excellent

Bao H.

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

Great place for holiday

Beautiful house and awesome place for star gazing at night. Wery nice and welcome host. we would love to come back next time

10/10 Excellent

Oliver Y.

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

The perfect place to chill.

Although we booked this property with only a couple of days notice and Charla was not around we could not have had a better service. Charla was quick to respond to our request to book and a subsequent phone call ensured that all was ready for us on our arrival. Instructions were clear and accurate, a great help as we arrived in the dark! Charla was in constant touch to ensure that we had everything we needed and were happy with the property. The property was excellent and Charla had thought of everything so it was well equipped. The welcome box was a delight and the contents barely lasted the evening.

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Beautiful property

Our family spent 4 nights at the Waterview Retreat and had a wonderful time. The house is luxurious and very well equipped, with the most stunning views. It's such a peaceful location too and just a short walk from the centre of Port Albert. A great place to stay and explore the surrounding countryside.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

BILL C.

Serene cosy foreshore accommodation close to town.

Very comfortable and well appointed Retreat in easy location beside the foreshore, with serene views of the water and birdlife. Helpful hosts, and we would stay again.

About the host

Hosted by Charla Smith

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests