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Pet friendly Riverside Retreat

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street view with electric gates for security
kitchen with coffee machine
fenced front yard on 1000sqm block
Private kitchen
living room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Barwon Heads, VIC
  • Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Adventure Park Geelong
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Back deck shower

Outdoor shower

Common bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Front bedroom ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Guest room Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Pet friendly Riverside Retreat

Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac just one house back from the beautiful mangroves of the Barwon River estuary, this modest French inspired cottage has recently been renovated keeping all of the original charm but integrating it with modern and luxurious style.

The kitchen and bathrooms have recently been renovated and are bright, airy and include modern appliances. The living, dining and 4th bedroom overlook a massive outdoor BBQ and entertaining area. All bedrooms are spacious and include built-in robes. Two of the 4 bedrooms have en-suites and the main bathroom, which includes a bath, services the other two bedrooms.

The house features split system air conditioning as well as hydronic-heating throughout. A double lock-up garage ensures vehicles can be stored securely.

The house is situated on a large 1000 square metre block with a beautiful fully-fenced cottage-style garden for you to relax in. There is ample room and plenty of shade for your family pets. The outdoor entertaining area is a feature of this property and the massive decked area features both open and undercover areas - perfect for a quiet and relaxing get-away.

Enjoy walks with the dogs along the Barwon estuary boardwalks or take a short drive to the designated dog beach just past the 13th beach lifesaving club. There are activities a-plenty in Barwon Heads as well as a thriving cafe and retail strip on Hitchcock Avenue - which is also within walking distance.

For any questions don't hesitate to contact or call Tim on .

Property manager

Tim Mitchell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
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
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please report any damage we will be very appreciative and understanding as we understand that accidents happen.

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Barwon Heads

Located in Barwon Heads, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Barwon Heads Golf Club and 13th Beach Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Bellarine Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at Australian Skydive. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Barwon Heads, VIC

What's nearby

  • Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • 13th Beach Golf Links - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 28 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 21 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mex - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Napona - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Terrace Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪At the Heads Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Bakery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly Riverside Retreat pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Pet friendly Riverside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly Riverside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly Riverside Retreat located?

This family-friendly Barwon Heads holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Frank Ellis Reserve Beach. Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary and Barwon Heads Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 84 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esther d.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly Riverside Retreat
Excellent, perfect setup for our small gathering to celebrate two boomers tying the knot. Many thanks, it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Perfect location for our familybto enjoying our holiday . Lots of space for everyone and beautiful back garden for our dogs .
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for family weekend
Great stay at this beautiful house. Comfortable furnishings, pet friendly and so much space for all the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accommodation for extended family and pets
We found property to be spacious and clean with ample ensuites for 7 people. Outdoor area was great, plenty of room for BBQ which was clean . Appliances were all you needed and the best part was the coffee machine. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific accom
Very nice well appointed property suitable for family holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Happy relaxed Christmas
Great stay Everything very good and comfy.Thanks
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect short stay
Property was as described and depicted in photos. It was the perfect short stay for my husband and I and our elderly dog. We appreciated the open plan kitchen and lounge, quality appliances, ammenities and decor. Our dog enjoyed wandering safely around outside in the pleasant and secure front and back yard and snoozing under the big shade tree adjacent to a very comfortable deck and barbecue area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ross B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good property but needs maintenance
House, location, all good but property needs maintenance. bathroom taps need new washers as ensuite taps are very difficult to turn on or off. No doors on the ensuites, not really acceptable. BBQ not used.... needs tuff clean! Air con in living room very noisy and needs maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
This is a Perfect location for a family with young children and dogs. Very private, picturesque road. Property felt safe with the electric gate and fencing. Kitchen was well equipped. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, say no more
A little late to leave a review but cannot fault this property or the communication we had with the Property Manager. A wonderful home, our puppy adored the open, secure space, and we really loved our stay. Thankyou!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARC D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
High expectations were met
Looked like a slam dunk from the pics and the reviews and it was everything we hoped for. Slight hiccup getting the entrance details but that was sorted just before we pulled up at the front gate so no drama there. Tim was quick to respond both times we reached out via the app. Hydronic heating was sensational. Only negative was the rear bedroom next to the living room has no heating at all. Being Sept it was just ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janiene D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golfing Getaway
Had an amazing time at the house & it was everything that we had expected when viewed details of property online... Property Manager was always quick to reply to any of our queries & would certainly recommend it to anyone visiting the area & we would certainly return again next year
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TRUDI S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend stay
We had a wonderful weekend away. The home was bright, clean and very spacious, with 3 bathrooms and 4 very big bedrooms. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thelma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Awesome home but near nothing.
Beautiful home with fireplace in main area. However no kindling provided therefore could not use it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place
Very well equipped house offering an easy and relaxed stay with excellent facilities including 4 good bedrooms and great living area and good heating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barwon Heads Riverside Retreat
The property was everything as promised. In a great location and very clean. Everything was in the house that you needed for your stay. It has a very private backyard and fully fenced for your dog. My family and I has a lovely 2 night stay. We loved the house and the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Indoor Outdoor Relaxed Stay
A very pleasant weekend away in Barwon heads. The property presently excellently, comfortably warm, clean, spacious, all the modern conveniences, great coffee machine and a wonderful fireplace. All we needed for an enjoyable family weekend away where the inclement weather was hardly a factor. Pet friendly was a big tick, thank you. Would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful
We booked this property for a weekend away in winter for some family time. It’s such an incredible place, and the photos don’t do it justice as to how stunning the home and property is. Tim was quick to respond and very accomodating. We can’t wait to come back and visit throughout the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gavin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large house on big, secure allotment.
A wonderful, bright, roomy house in quiet area of Barwon Heads. Would suit several family groups or just a quiet get away for a couple and their pooch as was the case for us. Host Tim was helpful regarding one small enquiry we had after arrival. Highly recommend this property to all. Gavin & Georgie H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding accommodation
We booked this beautiful house for our wedding weekend, for the bride and some friends/family to stay at. The house was perfect and our wedding photos getting ready on the day are stunning with this house as the backdrop! It was clean, spacious and had everything we needed to host our friends/family for a few nights away. The host Tim was also excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will be back again!
Highly recommend - beautiful property and easy communication with the property manager. Fantastic location and reasonably priced. Next time we are looking to stay in the area we would happily stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable house
Lovely feeling of space in all rooms and especially living area, very clean Great outdoor table and chairs Excellent kitchen Security screen doors would be good especially in hot weather Overall an excellent house for a getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Made our wedding weekend perfect
We had the most magical stay ! We used this house as our base for getting ready and celebrating our micro wedding in Barwon heads Not only it’s this property beautiful it is so comfortable and welcoming ! Tim was absolutely beautiful in helping us and our puppy Mabel was able to attend our wedding because she was able to stay in this awesome property with beautiful secure pet space Our 11 month old had an amazing time too. Highly recommend and feel blessed to have stayed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family stay
Great house for a family stay or group of adults. Close to everything and house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tim Mitchell

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests