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Spacious and unique beach cottage for relaxing getaways

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Experience the best of Barwon River and Ocean Beaches at La Barra Cottage, where cathedral ceilings and a serene atmosphere await. Enjoy the tranquil surroundings with private gardens throughout the property or take a short stroll to vibrant local shops in Hitchcock Avenue.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6700 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious and unique beach cottage for relaxing getaways

LA BARRA COTTAGE IS WALKING DISTANCE TO BARWON RIVER, OCEAN BEACHES, FINEST GOLF COURSES AND CHILDREN'S PARKS, AS WELL AS VIBRANT LOCAL SHOPS IN HITCHCOCK AVENUE. THE PROPERTY HAS RETAIN THE ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURE SHOWING IMPRESSIVE HIGH AND OPEN CATHEDRAL CEILINGS. THE COTTAGE IS A GREAT HOLIDAY GETAWAY FOR WINTER AND SUMMER, LOCATED IN A QUITE COURT AND SURROUNDED BY PRIVATE GARDEN THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY. PADDLE, SWIM OR SURF IN THE CRASHING WAVES OR TAKE A RELAXING STROLL ALONG THE CLEAN, GOLDEN SANDS OF SOME OF THE AUSTRALIA'S BEST BEACHES. ENJOY YOUR STAY IN ONE OF THE MOST SORT AFTER LOCATIONS IN THE VICTORIA BELLARINE PENINSULA.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 7,535 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Spacious Unique Beach Cottage for Relaxing Getaways
Spacious Unique Beach Cottage Relaxing Getaways House
Spacious Unique Beach Cottage Relaxing Getaways Barwon Heads
Spacious Unique Beach Cottage Relaxing Getaways
Spacious Unique Beach Cottage Relaxing Getaways Barwon Heads
Spacious Unique Beach Cottage Relaxing Getaways House
Spacious Unique Beach Cottage Relaxing Getaways
Spacious Unique Beach Cottage for Relaxing Getaways
Spacious Unique Beach Cottage Relaxing Getaways House
Spacious Unique Beach Cottage Relaxing Getaways
Spacious Unique Beach Cottage for Relaxing Getaways

About the neighborhood

Located in Barwon Heads, this vacation home is on a river. 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. Warbird Air Adventures and Bellarine Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Frank Ellis Reserve Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Raffs Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • 13th Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 20 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barwon Heads Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Terrace Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Barwon Ebb & Flow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Bakery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Olive Pit - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious and unique beach cottage for relaxing getaways pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious and unique beach cottage for relaxing getaways?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious and unique beach cottage for relaxing getaways?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious and unique beach cottage for relaxing getaways located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve, Frank Ellis Reserve Beach, and Barwon Heads Golf Club. 13th Beach and Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Spacious and unique beach cottage for relaxing getaways Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

8.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophie G.

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

Very comfy holiday home

Plenty of different indoor and outdoor areas to relax in and a convenient drive into Barwon Heads shops or beaches. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kat T.

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

Great location - walking distance to shops and beach/river

The location of this place is great - about 20 - 30 mins walk down to the shops and the beach - through a lovely tree-lined walk. The property looks like a quirky old chalet from the outside but is very nicely furnished and setup inside. Our teenager loved the mezzanine bedroom. We were there for a few very hot days and it stayed quite cool with the aircon and fans. The kitchen is an older style but was very well stocked with everything you would need. There was also a huge back yard with outside lounge and a nice shady undercover BBQ area as well.There are some comments about issues with cleanliness but we found that the place was very clean and well looked after. It is an older style place and nothing flash but we prefer that for a beach trip with kids anyway - much more character and more practical than a huge modern place full of white furniture!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerrie S.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

La Barra

This property was advertised with a hot tub , which was non existent. There was no linen provided and no bathroom towels etc . The property manager was extremely difficult to contact and very slow to answer emails. The front door was virtually impossible to close and lock. Garden path leading to the backyard was totally overgrown. There were cockroaches crawling on the floor. Overall our group were very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Family Beach Break

Great stay however few areas around cleanliness and accurately of listing (eg spa) that missed the mark.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Plenty of outside spaces to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue G., Ballarat

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

Great comfortable house

We had a great stay. The only issue was the previous tenants or the cleaners didn’t put out the bins and we didn’t notice until it was too late. Had to squash our rubbish in and ensured the bins went out. Overall a lovely stay. Thankyou.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Felicity B.

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

Family wedding

Bathroom was abit tired. Needed a full length mirror in one of the rooms. Outdoor area good ,just needs some paint. Great location enjoyed our stay. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

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

Great Family Property

Loved the outdoor area, location for cycling into town, quiet area. Property old but comfortable and reflected in the price. The second time we have stayed and more than happy to stay again if we can.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

tanya g.

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

The house was in a lovely quiet location

The house was quite spacious with different seating zones outdoors with plenty of shade. We especially appreciated all the necessary occodiments and little things that you don’t need to run to the shop to buy (aeroguard, cling wrap, laundry essentials etc) Beds were comfy and rooms spacious, heating and cooling was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Sam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend

Overall great experience nice clean house well presented. Spa was one of the reasons for booking but had been removed unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Great place

Easy booking process.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hazel K.

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

Great Family Property

Loved the outside dining, BBQ and seating areas in a fernery and undercover so we sat out in the rain. The house suited us perfectly. Great location, lovely cycle path into town. Quite rustic which we liked, very relaxing. Nice grass at the rear. Plenty of room. Separate toilet worked well as only one bathroom. Thank you - we would love to retun one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Laura B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good but a few little things let it down

- No hair dryer as listed - please was not very clean with a lot of cobwebs, dead bugs and dust that had not been cleaned in a long time - bins were too full to throw rubbish out - very dark lighting meant it was difficult to actually see what we were eating/doing in lounge areas On the plus side - owner comms lovely - place in good location - lots of space and excellent outdoor

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Wonderful house & location.

Lovely comfortable house with out door eating area. Nice big backyard. Walking distance to town and reserve.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Xmas Stay

Beautiful property great location :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Elona J.

Great communication

Overall comfortable stay and perfect for families. We had a couple issues which were promptly attended to by the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tarryn R.

Was a great weekend and a lovely place to stay!

The house was lovely and inviting. We had plenty of space and we loved the outdoor entertaining area and the spa of course! Will definitely stay here again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brenton B.

Loved the deck!

Nice place in a great location! Good BBQ deck area and the kids loved the hammock! Very good stay for those willing and able to bring their own linen as well as tea/coffee supplies!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Tamara S.

This property was okay. Not particularly clean or tidy and not very close to the heart of town.

We used the spa which was good but as we have stayed in many properties on holidays this would be the one we probebly would not return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid R.

Unique place we fell in love with!

Gorgeous cottage, thoughtful layout, spacious and relaxed atmosphere... loved the little details that make all the difference when staying at a holiday home - much character and style! Loved it and will be back... <3
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Jaime W.

Well presented & comfortable

Light and bright property, well presented and comfortable with everything we needed for our one night visit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024