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Back of the golf course cottage

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5700 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Back of the golf course cottage

Come and enjoy a relaxing family stay in the quiet location of St Leonards. Backing onto the St Leonards Golf Course on a quiet cul-de-sac. This place maintains the bush charm of a small two bedroom cottage.

Perfect for a family getaway, it is only 1.2km from the beach and pier. The walk to the beach is easy and flat and the shallow beach is a favourite of parents with young children. Once you return home, there is plenty of space to run around on for the kids, and you will be surprised of the quietness of the location. As the property backs onto the golf course it is only a short stroll to play that round of golf. There is also access to the internet for those who just can't seem to get away from being online.

It is the shortest of short drives to the local IGA and the coffee shop makes a fantastic hot breakfast and coffee. The charm of St Leonards is no better than after a hot breakfast at the coffee shop, and having a stroll along the beach and/or the pier with a coffee in hand.

The house can sleep up to 5 and has 2 bedrooms with bunks and queen beds. One room has been also set up with bunk beds to sleep up to 3 people (Bunk beds with single bed on top, double bed on the bottom and a roll out trundle bed). Some pillows and blankets are available, however you will need to supply your own sheets and towels. If you do feel the cold, it is also recommended to bring down your favourite doona. The Queen size bed is very comfortable and purchased new recently.

The bathroom maintains the charm of the age of the house, with a shower, toilet and sink. It is clean and comfortable and has been previously set up for the mobility impaired with a walk in shower with handles and no obstructions.

The lounge room is all old school charm and the perfect place to relax after a long or even slow day. It opens up to a dining room. A gas heater stands alone providing warmth and the impression of a safe log fire and air conditioner for those really warm days.

The kitchen also maintains the age of the house, and is clean and functional. It has everything the aspiring master chef needs after visiting the surrounding areas gourmet produce. It includes the basics like the fridge, microwave, kettles, toaster etc, but also the coffee machine for that morning cappuccino.

On your way out the back you will find the laundry to wash the towels etc. from a relaxing day at the beach.

Features
- Sleeps 5
- 2 bedrooms
- One toilet/shower
- Laundry
- Well-appointed kitchen
- TV and DVD in lounge room
- Air Conditioning
- Gas log heater
- Rear Deck
- Back and Side Fences
- Microwave
- Gaggia Coffee machine

Booking Conditions

The property has been set up as an ideal rental for a small family.

Unfortunately large groups, schoolies, buck's weekends etc. are not catered for.

Property manager

Ray and Nikki

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 7535 sq ft (700 sq m)

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Pets are welcome outside, however no pets inside.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Back Of The Course St Leonards
Back of the Golf Course Cottage St Leonards
Back of the Golf Course Cottage Private vacation home
181091

About the neighborhood

Map
St Leonards VIC, VIC

What's nearby

  • Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St Leonards Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Portarlington Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Portarlington Waterfront - 17 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 22 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 16 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Two Daughters Cafe and Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Fig Tree Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Portarlington Bakehouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪St Leonards Fish & Chips - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Back of the golf course cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Back of the golf course cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Back of the golf course cottage?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Back of the golf course cottage located?

Situated in St Leonards, this golf vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve and St Leonards Beach. Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve and Hood Bight are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Back of the golf course cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Allan J.

Just so!
Very old nothin like photo in add
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always wonderful
This was our 5th stay we love this little hidden gem. Beautiful home close to the beach and an awesome ice cream and fish chip shop. Main bed is so comfy and kitchen is stunning. Can’t wait for our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful holiday cottage
Nice little get away property with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Internet not working as being investigated but owners let us know in advance. Place was clean on arrival and new shower curtain in bathroom. Beautiful and quiet location and not far from town and beach. Take your own sheets/ towels and doonas are supplied. Loved this place and will definitely be back in the future. Had a great weekend away. Lawns were clean and cut and place was neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful beach home hidden gem
This was our 2nd stay and we had such a wonderful time staying in this lovely home. Owner is lovely and very accomodating. Has a well maintained yard perfect for the kids and a sun bake and only 3mins from St Leonard’s pier. The kitchen is wonderful for a nice home cooked meal and plenty of space. Will be back for our 3rd stay before the end of summer. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

RHONDA H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Terrible, don’t book!!
On driving into the property the lawns were long. Stepping into property we found dust everywhere, no wifi at all, dirty bathroom , mould on shower floor & curtains, arm chairs with stains, deck out back unsafe and trampoline broken. Also no toilet paper. Cannot open windows to air the place out. Dirty matress. Not sure how this is even allowed to be rented out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Christopher G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
Not clean. No internet. Mouldy shower curtain and shower. Very old armchair. Overgrown garden. Disappointing. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family beach holiday
Enjoyed our stay at your holiday house - comfortable house and good value for money. Two bedroom ‘no frills’ beach house and lovely outlook in back garden with relaxing deck. Exactly what we needed for a restful time. Fifteen minute walk to shops and beach or short drive - lovely aquamarine ocean and great kids swimming beach too Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Codey B., Suttontown

Nice and basic for the price
Electrical in bathroom needs work fan was faulty, would be great if more linen was supplied ie sheets towels and tea towels over all was a nice cosy little place to stay for a couple of people
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely clean little cottage convenient to beach, cafes and shops
Inside is clan, well presented and has everything you need. Outside the back home made deck area has a cracked board and needs some urgent care and attention. Bbq could use a good clean and it might be good to have a covered area for the bbq, in case of bad weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephan T.

Nice getaway place
The house is small but has all the amenities and appliances you need. Very close to shops and the beach. Absolutely enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn L.

St Leonards by the golf course
We liked that this property was in such a quiet location. The house was clean and the beds comfortable. Unfortunately, the host doesn’t provide dishwashing detergent or tea towels and it was obvious that the guests prior to us weren’t prepared for this. As a consequence, we found the dishes and cooking utensils to be dirty and greasy. Luckily, we were well prepared and gave everything a good wash before use. We also recommend that as well as bringing towels and linen, guests pack a bath mat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia K.

Nice place
Great little place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Greg T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lucky to find it.
To find anything on the Bellarine Peninsula this time of year and when we did was lucky. Nice comfortable stay. Cute little seaside cottage. Plenty of room for the dogs to run around out the back. Few small complaints, no toilet paper, fly Spray or access to broom. Just little things but important for a long stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice beachside stay
We really enjoyed staying here. It is an older house, but very comfortable and close to local beaches etc ..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ian W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Christmas Holiday 2022
You have asked me how our holiday at St Leonards was, – where do I start. I will supply several photos together with this letter. This place should be removed from your website as it will give you a bad name. It is not fit for use by any self-respecting holiday maker. If we had been able to find another place nearby, we would have left on the first day. First of all, the documentation supplied was all about don’t do this and don’t do that, not a friendly introduction to our stay, and way out of date ie Internet connection and the cover photo. The name Backs onto Golf Course”is misleading as you cannot see the golf course because of the jungle at the back of the house. On our arrival we were absolutely disgusted with the condition of the premises. AND THEY CHARGE PEOPLE FOR CLEANING!!!!! You would think that with COVID a greater effort would be made to ensure the premises were hygienically clean. We purchased Pine O Cleen to thoroughly clean benches and tables before we dared eat. We were greeted with cobwebs on all doors and windows. The windowsills were full of dust and bugs and couldn’t be opened. The grill had been used by the previous tenants and not cleaned. The exhaust fan in kitchen was filthy and obviously hadn’t been cleaned for years. There is a cord hanging down near the kitchen sink which is extremely dangerous. There was an inch of dust underneath the bed in the main bedroom, obviously not cleaned for years. Not good for people like us who suffer from asthma, or respiratory problems. The ceiling fans did not work. (Maybe the batteries in the remotes were flat!!) There are no wardrobes therefore nowhere to hang clothes. No Broom to sweep floor, the stick vacuum was so full of dust and rubbish it didn’t work properly. No instructions of how to use electrical equipment, or utensils. Ironing board and iron locked away in a cupboard – if we had known that we would have brought our own iron. The back yard was not secure and therefore we could not leave the dog outside on his own, and the kennel was so dirty, full of fleas and spiders, no dog would be safe in it. Even though they said no dogs inside, there had obviously been a big dog inside due to the large claw marks on the floor. They charge $50 for the dog – what does the dog get for his money other than fleas?? The property is not pet or human friendly. Please take note of all our concerns and the photos which will accurately depict our concerns. Ian
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Evelyn F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
House needs some tlc
Too dusty Backyard not secured to leave our fur babies unattended Kennel too dirty for fur babies Too many spider webs on back and front door and windows If owner paid someone to clean before us using he needs a new cleaning crew Positive side location is great good walking distance to shops and beach Would stay again only if house was cleaned up and back yard secured
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Adam B.

Great quiet location
Very comfortable but is obvious is a lot of dogs have visited. OK for me as was well aware is dog friendly and being a bit wiffy & a few hairs here & there is to be expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melodi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little place
We enjoyed our winter weekend stay. Cute, cosy and tidy little house. Perfect for our family of 4, plus a good sized, secure backyard for the fur baby. Excellent communication from the owners - our queries/messages were answered promptly. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Murray H.

Nice and quiet
The place is a nice, quiet and tidy place. It has most of everything you need but remember to take all your linen including pillow cases, sheets, towels etc but that's all you will need... enjoyed our stay... thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jade C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and convenient location
Great little home, very quiet location, big yard for kids and dog, handy location, close to shops and Parks, very pretty waterfront in St Leonards, local fish and chip shop was the best fish and chips we have ever had, not far to go see great Ocean road, the house ( particularly the kitchen) had a good range of cookware, knives etc, owner Ray was very prompt in responding to messages and was nice enough to let us check in early. Overall great stay, refreshing Holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex M., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than it looks on the web for age
Nice little property on a quiet and clean street with friendly neighbours. The gas log heater was awesome for the cold rainy nights and chilly mornings. Has everything you need for a simple relaxing getaway. Didn’t get a chance to use the back yard facilities. Definitely recommend and hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy relaxed atmosphere
Loved the cosy relaxed vibe of this property. Clear no hassle communication with the host. We would love to return again to enjoy the local surrounds. Everything nearby in small local towns with plenty of choice from cafes to pub meals. Thanks for a lazy relaxing week.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022