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Charming Miners Cottage in the Hip City of Geelong

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Delightful Miners Cottage
Open the door come inside it is warm & cosy
We welcome you to our cottage
smart lock for no contact entry
Cosy and bright main bedroom with Hotel quality linen.
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Geelong, VIC
  • Popular LocationKardinia Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationGMHBA Stadium10 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Carousel2 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2 Front room

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main bedroom at the rear of the cottage

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Charming Miners Cottage in the Hip City of Geelong

ABOUT OUR COTTAGE
My Mum and I purchased this little cottage back in 2010 from the sons of its original owner. The house was in its original 1910 condition before we renovated it and had it as a rental until FEB 2020 when we decided to embark on the hosting adventure.

Our Cottage is conveniently located within walking distance to GMHBA Stadium, South Geelong train station, Geelong CBD and the beautiful waterfront hosting a number of incredible cafes and restaurants . Be sure to checkout the hip Lt Malop Street precinct and surrounding art galleries.

A short drive will see you heading down the surf coast and Great Ocean Road, making our Cottage the perfect location to enjoy all that The Greater City of Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula has to offer.

The cottage has two bedrooms and accommodates 6 comfortably: A queen bed in the main with enough space to have a Porta cot or bassinet upon request These along with baby equipment mentioned in the next paragraph incur a hiring fee.
The second bedroom has a double bed and bunk beds. The house has a fully equipped modern kitchen with dishwasher, oven, cook top, coffee machine, microwave and many more appliances. A high chair is available for families to use along with kids utensils, plates, bowels and cups. A booster pad for the dining chairs can also be supplied upon request.
ADDITIONAL FEES:
If traveling with a baby we can also supply a baby bath (either a stokke tub for 1-4 years or a Lumi on a stand with infant insert) a change mat, rocker, play mat and pram upon request. We supply baby towels , and linen and doona for the porta cot. An additional fee is required for these items to cover cleaning cost and use.
OUTSIDE;
Outside you can relax in the garden whilst utilising the BBQ, which I has a gas bottle attached. BBQ utensils are kept in a sealed tub under the BBQ.

There is a Hills rotary clothes line for pegging out your clothes if you do not wish to use the dryer. This has a cover, which converts the line to a umbrella.

There is a coffee style table a two seater chair and two single chairs - with cushions.
There is also a bench seat.
On the front verandah there is a table and two chairs, where you can sit and bask in the morning sun whilst enjoying a tea or coffee (suppled along with sugar UHT milk, juice , a choice of breakfast cereal, margarine, eggs and bread. A bottle of wine is also included).
We have two raised garden tubs with herbs which we invite you to pick to add to any fishes your are cooking.
LAUNDRY:
Quality linen and towels are supplied along with slippers. toiletries and a hair drier. The laundry has a washing machine with stain remover and soap powder supplied, a dryer, ironing board, iron, clothing rack and washing basket.
BOOKING:
When booking the house we ask that you reflect the number of beds required by using the following formula.
When booking the main bedroom the cost is the same whether or not you are booking for one, or for two people who will share the bed - you book for two. If booking for 2 Adults that require separate beds then you book for 3 Guests and this will give you access to the second bedroom and the double bed also. (The main bedroom is always for two people)
When booking 3, 4 or 5 guests you will be asked which bed configuration you would prefer and only those beds will be made. For 6 guests all beds will be made. When booking for an infant you can request to hire our cot and linen as part of a package or on its own. The hire fee will be provided upon request depending on your needs
ENTERTAINMENT:
In the lounge room you will find kids toys and books, adult reading and family games. We have unlimited free wifi with the use of NETFLIX, STAN and DISNEY PLUS.

Take a short stroll to the Barwon river or a 25 minute stroll to the botanical gardens, play grounds or the salt water swimming pool.
Just around the corner is MoPA Museum of Play and Art which we have been told by guests is great for children.

Property manager

miranda

Amenities

Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
If using own port-a-cot & linen no fee.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Geelong

Located in Geelong, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal and Museum of Play and Art are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Carousel and Giant Sky Wheel. Travelling with kids? Consider Geelong Botanical Gardens and Geelong Showground. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Geelong, VIC

What's nearby

  • Kardinia Park - 7 min walk
  • GMHBA Stadium - 10 min walk
  • Geelong Performing Arts Center - 14 min walk
  • The Carousel - 2 min drive
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • South Geelong Station - 7 min walk
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Centra - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Sporting Globe Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Elephant & Castle Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Yanji Dumplings - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Miners Cottage in the Hip City of Geelong pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Miners Cottage in the Hip City of Geelong?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Miners Cottage in the Hip City of Geelong?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Miners Cottage in the Hip City of Geelong located?

This family-friendly Geelong holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Museum of Play and Art, Kardinia Park and Old Geelong Gaol. Westfield Geelong and Geelong Performing Arts Center are also within 15 minutes. South Geelong Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, safe and quiet cottage - home from home. Thank you Anne
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Baseball Tournament Weekend in Geelong
The cottage was lovely and cozy. The amenities were thoughtful and considerate. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

phillip b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Geelong Getaway
Miranda's place is a lovely old cottage with everything we needed for our five night getaway. We were pleasantly surprised to find a BB style kitchen with bread,eggs,cereal ect provided even a welcoming bottle of wine in the fridge. Miranda's cottage is perfect for couples and they also have a bunk bed in one bedroom if you have little ones and the enclosed back yard is also perfect for kids. Miranda promptly returned our phone call and was easy to communicate with along with being very informative. We highly recommend Miranda's cottage. Regards Phil and Co.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Obornes
Clean, great location, great facilities we will be back 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

jeremy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, location
Beware of the extra costs
Great house, well stocked and obvious the hosts are committed to a great experience. What was thoroughly disappointing was being charged an extra $200 after we left for ‘damages’ including leaving pegs in the wrong spots, cushions misplaced and the kitchen books not on the right shelf. Amazing that stayz doesn’t provide a dispute resolution service and the hosts are allowed to charge my credit card at their will. Will not be staying here or using stayz again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

maddison m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
Beautiful home, very well organised and has everything you need. Great location and lovely hosts. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and everything we needed.
Very easy to deal with. Had a minor issue where not all the beds we needed had bedding but it was totally my fault for not reading all the booking details. Communication was very efficient to resolve the issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Delightful home away from home filled with charm, EVERYTHING you may want or need, comfortable, clean, quiet and great location.. highly recommend this getaway … 😊

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommened
This was our second stay and you only go back to properties that meet or exceed expectations. This one exceeds all expectations. So much more than most places and the herb garden is just the icing on the cake. :) The Christmas decorations throughout gave it a very festive air.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet little house
This little beauty of a place can not be faulted It has everything and I mean everything you could want Anne and Miranda have truly anticipated what you may need for a pleasant stay and have provided it Thank you x
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hua Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Such a relaxing and interesting place to stay. So much so that just enjoying the features of the property was a holiday in itself. Simply beautiful. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Marie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every Need Sorted
Miranda was one of the best hosts we've experienced. She went totally out of her way to provide a fantastic experience for us. The house was super clean and comfortable and the location was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James O., Adelaide

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant
Fantastic property. Would 100% recommend this to any and everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bess B., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage stay
The cottage was very welcoming and comfortable. So many things had been considered and my children were happy and relaxed. It was in close proximity to everything so we did not have to travel far to get to great locations. We will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Surprise little family getaway
Absolutely beautiful presented cottage, the little extra touches made us feel completely at home. We will definitely be returning visitors
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cosy!
Miranda’s place was a great cottage for us to base ourselves in while there for rowing! We had our 12 and 8 year old girls with us and they loved all the games that were there. It was lovely to have some complimentary kitchen items there for us such as milk juice and cereal sachets - made the weekend really easy not having to go to the supermarket. We could see Miranda has gone to a lot of effort to organise everything and make the place welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fabulous
The property is fabulously maintained and the hosts were so so lovely. We arrived to bread milk juice and a bottle of wine which just made it more homely. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Cute small Miner's Cottage, with unfortunate issues
Cute miners cottage, furnished tastefully and very thoughtfully stocked. However, internet connection was terrible impacting our ability to watch shows and preventing online work by my husband. Unable to connect to the promised Stan and Disney Plus to our kids disappointment. Had noisy plumbing issues in the bathroom basin. Finally, beware of additional surcharges.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samanta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feeling like home
Miranda is a great host, she was very helpful and always made sure everything was perfect, tidy and clean for us :) It is a wonderful and comfortable place to stay with great amenities. We highly recommend it and definitely we will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place to stay
The whole family adored this little cottage in Geelong. Every detail has been thought of, from clearly labelled cupboards to night lights to the loo- there was even buckets and spades for the beach! This all meant our stay was peaceful and enjoyable for adults, a teenager, child and toddler. We hope to visit again one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was extremely well appointed, well thought out, with lots of extra's. Everything was clearly labelled, with clear directions. We really enjoyed our stay at this property, beds were comfy, house had a next relaxed family home free. Quiet neighbourhood, with no traffic noise. I would happily recommend this house to family and friends wanting to stay in Geelong. Only criticism is it was extremely cold inside the house when we arrived at 3pm. It took forever for the Heaters to warm the House (it was zero degrees over night) but once the temp rose it was very pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
If you have ever heard the term little man syndrome then you could apply it to this property. A small house that packs a massive punch! There is nothing that has not been thought of and included here. If you have kids, everything is child proofed and provided for, from toys to high chair and baby bath. If you are just married couple like is then the size is perfect and more than adequate for your needs. The house was clean and while stuffed full of inclusions there was no feeling of it being overcrowded. Fresh eggs from the owners chickens very tasty. Gas stovetop with electric over. Oil heaters throughout and easily warmed up with just one running (important for us northerners who don’t like the cold).
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous cottage, fantastic location and hosts. The extra touches make it all more special.
Miranda and Anne are fantastic hosts, the cottage was so clean, central and lots of little touches to make our stay so comfortable. We would definitely stay here again and recommend to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Beautiful character cottage with a lot of thoughtful touches. Made to feel very at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

nicola f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing host and a beautiful home
Miranda is a truly remarkable host. She went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful stay - and I can't thank her enough. After getting hopelessly lost driving to Geelong from Melbourne airport (I'm not native to Victoria), the chilled bottle of wine in the fridge was a welcome sight - and indicative of how Miranda thinks of everything to make your stay comfortable. The cottage itself has been beautifully renovated, and is very comfortable. The street is quiet, with lots of parking, and it's within walking distance to some great cafes and pub bistros. We meant to explore the beaches of Geelong a lot more but it was so lovely sitting in the cottage garden with wine and nibblies that we really didn't venture far. This is a wonderful cottage with everything you need to relax and unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by miranda

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We are a Mother and Daughter team, who share a passion for travelling, entertaining and helping others. We purchased our little house 10 years ago and initially after renovating it, we had it as a rental. At the beginning of 2020 we decided that we would like to open it up for others who like to travel. We both love attending theatre, sporting events and markets. Geelong is a great place to share our passion for these interests and our house is positioned conveniently near the CBD, tourist and Sporting venues.

Why they chose this property

Curious about what makes Geelong city Hip? Live like a local & find out for yourself in our newly renovated, cosy 2 bedroom, 6 bed cottage. Comfortably blending modern conveniences with historic charm, our home is situated in a quiet street within walking distance to the CBD & Sth Geelong railway. It is in close proximity to Eastern Beach & Kardinia Park. Our Cottage is perfect for a romantic getaway or family holiday with a fully equipped kitchen & relaxing living room you won't want to leave.

What makes this property unique

Our little Cottage is situated within walking distance to some of the best shopping, entertainment and eateries that Geelong has to offer. You are minutes away from South Geelong Station and airport shuttle. The Elephant and Castle provides a number of different eating areas and is situated right across from a park that the kids will love. A short 5 minute walk will see you at a little cafe that has a walk-up window service should you wish to indulge in a quick takeaway coffee.

You can either choose to walk everywhere or use your own car. We have parking permits that allow you to park right outside our cottage. Most areas in Geelong are metered. Geelong South railway station is a 10 min walk away and will connect you to Geelong station and the buses. We have provided our guests with a number of different maps which show you around a number of local areas and down the Great Ocean Road.
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