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Pet friendly Riverside Retreat

Family-friendly holiday home in Barwon Heads

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Dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac near the beautiful mangroves of the Barwon River estuary, this charming French-inspired cottage combines original charm with modern luxury. The spacious living area overlooks a massive outdoor BBQ and entertaining space, while hydronic heating and split system air conditioning ensure year-round comfort. Enjoy walks along the boardwalks or relax in the fully-fenced cottage-style garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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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.

Pet friendly Riverside Retreat

Family-friendly holiday home in Barwon Heads
This holiday home features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Tim Mitchell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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

Pet Friendly Riverside Retreat Barwon Heads
203492
Pet Friendly Riverside Retreat Private vacation home

About the area

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 Warbird Air Adventures, 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 - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • 13th Beach Golf Links - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 24 min drive - 25.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪At The Heads - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barwon Heads Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Gilligan’s Fish and Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Park - ‬9 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).

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Pet friendly Riverside Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house.

Thank you. Great place to stay for the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Michael F.

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

Great house, well designed, great being able to bring along the dog!

We had a great stay. The house has good sized bedrooms, a really nice entertaining space/kitchen and a nice deck that catches the afternoon sun. Our whole family really enjoyed the space and loved hitting up different nearby beaches each day. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

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

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

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

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

David J.

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

Weekend Getaway

Perfection. The house was perfect. The yard was perfect and the location was perfect. We would certainly use this property again the next time we return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Property review

Generous property that is well equipped. Lovely to have sheets and towels provided!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

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

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

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

Michael J.

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

Fantastic place to relax

The property has such a wonderful welcoming feel about it. Plenty of space both inside and out. Great backyard for enjoying a warm evening and it was perfect for our dog. Tim was a fabulous host and responded to a couple of queries straight away. Couldn’t recommend the property any higher, we had a wonderful week in a beautiful community.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn A.

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

Everything & More

The property had everything as listed plus so many little extras. Heaps of room for all of us. From check in to check out the communication was excellent. Great yard for the fur babies. 5 star Barwon Heads Christmas.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022