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Barwon Cottage

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Pet-friendly
Outdoor dining
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Barwon Heads, VIC
  • Place, Frank Ellis Reserve Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Barwon Heads Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, 13th Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the area

Barwon Heads

When you stay at this cottage in Barwon Heads, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Frank Ellis Reserve Beach and Barwon Heads Golf Club. .This cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from 13th Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Frank Ellis Reserve Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Raffs Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • 13th Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 21 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Mex - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Barwon Heads Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Terrace Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barwon Ebb & Flow - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Barwon Cottage

Please not this property is not suitable for guests unable to use stairs as the bedroom is upstairs.

Renovated cottage on large fenced block. Upstairs you will find a large queen bedroom. Downstairs is a bathroom 2 toilets with spa bath overlooking a fernery and large walk in shower, as well as an open plan fully contained kitchen with dining and lounge. Full size fridge dishwasher microwave oven and cooktop complete the kitchen. Washing machine and dryer in separate laundry. Large smart tv and free WIFI. Quality furnishings and linen throughout the home ensures you have a wonderful time away and you can even bring your dog! Have a relaxing bath and chill by the gas log fire after dinner out at one of the many restaurants in Barwon Heads within a 3 min drive or 15 min walk. Netflix and Stan available on smart TV. Your dog will have complete freedom to move around the property with the front fence high as shown on photos. The house is warm and cozy in winter, perfect for a romantic getaway or cool in summer with ceiling fans and air conditioning. Please note the only bedroom upstairs does not have air conditioning and can get very hot. It has a ceiling fan.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, an oven, and a stovetop. Netflix and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dog poo picked up. No dog on furniture or carpet.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Ben Cottage Coastal Holiday Home
Bens cottage coastal holiday home in Beautiful Barwon Heads.

Barwon Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot and very easy to check in. The cottage was very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was in great condition. Comfy bed! And our French bulldog loved running around the yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

despina d.

Liked: Cleanliness
The amenities were great. Perfect for adults getaways. Great you can bring your furry baby
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our host Jackie is very welcoming. This property is gorgeous. It’s ideal for pets as a big fence and gate surround the property so we very happy being able to leave our fur baby at home if needed with plenty of room to run around. It’s not a far walk into the Main Street of Barwon heads. And is in a very quiet street. I absolutely love the spa bath and the little garden view from the bath window.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly lovely property perfect for your furkids to safely & securely enjoy your family holiday. Julie was a lovely host & very responsive. For us to relax & enjoy our holiday it’s vital our dogs are safe & comfy. Would definitely recommend this property & would stay again. Nice quiet neighbourhood within walking distance to main shopping strip & walk along river or beach. Thank you Julie for making us feel so welcome.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property. It had everything. Bathroom exceptional. Huge yard. So very clean and comfortable. This property was one of the best I have stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you to Jackie for providing such a fantastic homely atmosphere at the Barwon Cottage. Highly recommended property, which is quiet comfortable and so close to all things which makes Barwon heads a great place to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage with warmth and character. Our dog enjoyed herself and we liked the secure yard. Not far from shops and good coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack D.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great weekend away with our small, older dog, and this cottage was perfect for our needs. The cottage is on a large block with a secure fence all around, and it was a very nice home to relax in for the weekend (the large deck would be great in summer). The home has a lot of character, and was excellent value on Stayz - we would highly recommend to couples like us with a dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bianca Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect short stay with our pets

We had a lovely time at this property, our dogs loved the large, fenced yard, and it was close enough to walk to the main street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GRANT B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a quick break

Brilliant house, with even better space for the pooch. Best shower I’ve ever had at a short term stay, everything there that we needed. Absolutely recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Getaway

Perfect for a quick getaway!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Barwon cottage stay

Lovely well appointed cottage. Large yard for digs to explore and deck for sunning themselves. We loved our stay and enjoyed the walks through the parks close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Beautiful place in a beautiful location. With the added bonus of having our dog stay with us
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect getaway

We really enjoyed our stay at your cottage- it was beautifully decorated, wonderful facilities (in particular the bathroom with the relaxing garden out the window) and a big secure backyard for our dog to run around in! We will be back again! Thank you for a providing a great home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Joop F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good spot

The house is in a good spot. The Center of BW is in walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week of relaxation

Wonderful stay in dog friendly accommodation. Clean, close to village, river & beach. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was perfect!

We loved Ben's Cottage. It is a lovely house, well priced, close to the beach and perfect for a beach getaway. We loved the bath and outdoor shower. The front deck is amazing. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Barwon Cottage - Great Place!

We decided to do a short stay at Barwon Heads but also wanted to bring our dogs for beach walks! The cottage is great for dogs with large fenced in yard! The kitchen is presented excellently and there was enough cutlery, glasses and plates etc. The deck was great to sit out on for an afternoon drink! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little retreat

We stayed at Barwon Cottage over Christmas and enjoyed it very much. The house is situated in a quiet street, very well equipped, and it was spotlessly clean. Communication with the owners was easy and the guests' manual contained the user guides for the TV and the kitchen equipment. So we managed to bake a cake for a family party without any problems.A definite highlight of the house is the spa bath in the bathroom that looks out to an enclosed fernery. Excellent for relaxing in the tub in the evening while looking into the illuminated little jungle.The bedroom is upstairs, and while the bed is comfy enough, the room has only a ceiling fan (as opposed to the kitchen/living area downstairs, which is well served with air condition). So in warm summer nights, the bedroom under the tin roof takes a long time to cool down even after a cool change in the evening. Apart from this minor inconvenience, we had a great stay at this cosy cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little gem

What a great property- within walking distance to the Main Street where we enjoyed a lovely breakfast with our dog. The property was perfect, plenty of space for 2 adults and a furry friend. It was equipped with everything we needed. We didn’t use the spa bath during our stay but will return some other time for a longer stay. Our dog was also very relaxed which makes for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A little gem

Home away from home. Clean, comfy, lovely amenities. Secure big yard for dogs to play. Close to shops, river and beaches. An ideal getaway. We’ll keep coming back!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Wayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Harrison Family... 2x adults, 1x whippet.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024