You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Pet friendly Riverside Retreat
Situated in a quiet cul-de-sac just one house back from the beautiful mangroves of the Barwon River estuary, this modest French inspired cottage has recently been renovated keeping all of the original charm but integrating it with modern and luxurious style.
The kitchen and bathrooms have recently been renovated and are bright, airy and include modern appliances. The living, dining and 4th bedroom overlook a massive outdoor BBQ and entertaining area. All bedrooms are spacious and include built-in robes. Two of the 4 bedrooms have en-suites and the main bathroom, which includes a bath, services the other two bedrooms.
The house features split system air conditioning as well as hydronic-heating throughout. A double lock-up garage ensures vehicles can be stored securely.
The house is situated on a large 1000 square metre block with a beautiful fully-fenced cottage-style garden for you to relax in. There is ample room and plenty of shade for your family pets. The outdoor entertaining area is a feature of this property and the massive decked area features both open and undercover areas - perfect for a quiet and relaxing get-away.
Enjoy walks with the dogs along the Barwon estuary boardwalks or take a short drive to the designated dog beach just past the 13th beach lifesaving club. There are activities a-plenty in Barwon Heads as well as a thriving cafe and retail strip on Hitchcock Avenue - which is also within walking distance.
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Property manager
Tim Mitchell
Languages
English
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
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
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
203492
Pet Friendly Riverside Retreat Barwon Heads
Pet Friendly Riverside Retreat Private vacation home
About the neighborhood
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
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
The Mex - 10 min drive
Napona - 8 min drive
Beach Terrace Cafe - 8 min drive
At the Heads Wine Bar - 4 min drive
Starfish Bakery - 3 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?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pet friendly Riverside Retreat located?
This family-friendly Barwon Heads vacation 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 mi (5 km).
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Reviews
10/10
Great stay at this beautiful house. Comfortable furnishings, pet friendly and so much space for all the family.
Catherine T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Very nice well appointed property suitable for family holiday
Wendy M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
8/10
Perfect location for our familybto enjoying our holiday . Lots of space for everyone and beautiful back garden for our dogs .
Fiona M.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Excellent, perfect setup for our small gathering to celebrate two boomers tying the knot. Many thanks, it was perfect.
Gordon B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Great stay Everything very good and comfy.Thanks
Rebecca S.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Great house for a family stay or group of adults. Close to everything and house had everything we needed.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
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
Kathy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Very well equipped house offering an easy and relaxed stay with excellent facilities including 4 good bedrooms and great living area and good heating.
Alan M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
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
TRUDI S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
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.
Linda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10
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
Rachel P.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10
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
Janiene D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
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.
Deborah D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10
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!
Lorena H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
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.
Pat K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
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.
Frank P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
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.
Michael F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
10/10
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
Monica M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10
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.
Madeline R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
A wonderful, bright, roomy house in quiet area of Barwon Heads. Would suit several family groups or just a quiet get away for a couple and their pooch as was the case for us. Host Tim was helpful regarding one small enquiry we had after arrival. Highly recommend this property to all.
Gavin & Georgie H.
Gavin H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10
Beautiful property in a quiet location. More spacious than photos suggest. Owner responded quickly to inquiries during our stay and was very helpful. Highly recommend
Natalie W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
10/10
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.
Abbey D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
8/10
Beautiful home with fireplace in main area. However no kindling provided therefore could not use it.
Thelma P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
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.
David J.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10
We had the most magical stay !
We used this house as our base for getting ready and celebrating our micro wedding in Barwon heads
Not only it’s this property beautiful it is so comfortable and welcoming !
Tim was absolutely beautiful in helping us and our puppy Mabel was able to attend our wedding because she was able to stay in this awesome property with beautiful secure pet space
Our 11 month old had an amazing time too.
Highly recommend and feel blessed to have stayed