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Beach 650m, town center 450m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck

Family-friendly holiday home in Portarlington with a water park

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Breakfast meal
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 7200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Portarlington Waterfront
  • Place, Portarlington Recreation Reserve
  • Place, Portarlington Golf Club
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Single Murphy Bed

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beach 650m, town center 450m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck

WINTER SPECIAL - Stay 2 or more nights Sunday to Thursday between 1 May and 19 Sept 2025 and receive a 15% discount on nightly rate, excludes school holidays and long weekends.

This comfortable double brick home stays cool in Summer and warm in Winter, has beautiful wooden floors throughout and is family and pet friendly. The home has three bedrooms and comfortably sleeps 7 people. Master bedroom with BIR - one queen bed. Bedroom 2 - one double bed and one single bed. Bedroom 3 - one queen bed. The modular lounge can sleep an extra person.
Rejuvenated bathroom with separate shower and large cast iron bath.
Rejuvenated kitchen with lots of accessories.

Property features include large north facing merbau deck enclosed by a pergola that provides privacy and comfort no matter what the weather when entertaining or just lounging about.
The indoor dining area has seating for 6, while the undercover outdoor area has seating for 8. There's also an outdoor courtyard with a table and chairs.

Additional features:
Secure fences and child-safe gates, and the huge backyard provides plenty of room for dogs to roam and is visually appealing for children to explore and play.
Recently rejuvenated laundry with smart washing machine and dryer, Elna press and iron/ironing board.
Separate indoor and external toilets.
Split system in lounge. All bedrooms have ceiling fans, portable heaters and electric blankets on each bed.
Modern Webber BBQ that does all types of cooking including roasts and pizzas
Plenty of parking in driveway and lock-up rear yard for boats, trailers and caravans
Large Sony TV and DVD player which plays CDs.
Classic and Australiana video library, magazines, novels, board games for all ages and children's toys
Children’s swing set, large trampoline, hammock, table tennis table, totem tennis etc.
Doggie basket, bowls and a dog kennel.
First aid kit, fire extinquisher, smoke alarms.
Please note: Small to medium dogs are most welcome inside, but please refrain from allowing pets on the furniture or in laundry, toilets or bedrooms. Also please limit smoking to outside.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Adequate supervision, especially on play equipment
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Social gatherings welcome, but not loud parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Not in laundry, bedrooms, toilets or on furniture
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Ashtrays provided
Please refrain from driving across Neighbour’s driveways or nature strips. Wash boats in driveway or next to the curb out front.
Please consider Neighbours. If your pooch suffers from separation anxiety, either take them with you rather than leaving alone for extended periods.
Make sure dog poo in the yard is cleaned up using the purple ‘poop scoop’ hanging on side of deck and poop bags (dispenser in laundry).

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Social gatherings welcome, but not loud parties
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 88106977848HL

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Portarlington

Portarlington is home to this holiday home. Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliff Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pilots' Cottages and Fort Queenscliff. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Adventure Park Geelong. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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Portarlington, VIC

What's nearby

  • Portarlington Waterfront - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Portarlington Ferry Dock - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Portarlington Recreation Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Portarlington Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • St Leonards Beach - 8 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jetty Rd Fish & Chips - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Salty Cow - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ronniez Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Whiskery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Drysdale Hotel - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beach 650m, town center 450m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Beach 650m, town center 450m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck?

As of 10 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beach 650m, town center 450m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck on 12 November 2025 start from NZ$299.31, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Beach 650m, town center 450m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach 650m, town center 450m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beach 650m, town center 450m. Pet & child friendly backyard with undercover deck located?

This family-friendly Portarlington holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Portarlington Waterfront and Portarlington Ferry Dock. Steely Rocks Beach and Portarlington Recreation Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carla H.

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

Portarlington staycation

Great location, great property for young families
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen C.

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

great place with children

the gran kigs had a great time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joannet H.

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

Willis place

Enjoyed our stay. Great location. The outdoor area is a real win. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cat F.

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

Cozy place

We visited with our elderly dog for one night. It was a lovely, cozy place to keep warm on a chilly night. Clean inside, fantastic backyard for the dog to have a wander.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda H.

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

Portarlington

Everything at the house and a great outdoor space lovely gardens and close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Susan

Lovely stay, Thank You.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya K.

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

Portarlington winter stay

The house is very well cared for, with large properly fenced backyard and great size undercover deck, lovely garden is home for many native birds.Basic supplies present with Woolworth just around the corner.Excellent location. Seamless check-in and check-out.Very responsive and flexible hosts.Loved it, planning to return next winter for slightly longer stay. Many thanks to our hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jazzie1401

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

Just what we needed

Our group stayed over Christmas and was exactly what we needed for a group getaway, we used the kitchen to cook our Christmas Day lunch and the town was quiet but close to the wineries, breweries and the adventure water park that we had planned for our trip. The only thing that we missed was having a smart tv, but we made do with the dvd collection and free to air cricket!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Gayle D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing

We arrived on Friday 1st August, with our 3 dogs. We had been advised by the owner that we would need to make sure the gate was properly shut to stop our dogs from escaping. When we did our initial rounds of the garden, we noticed the loose gate and moved 2 of the wheelie bins to stop it opening. We then let our dogs run in the garden. However, we were not advised or noticed that there was a secondary gate at the other side of the property which had been left wide open . 2 of our dogs escaped onto the road and my wife in her effort to chase after them fell down the hole that has been left where a drain pipe is being replaced. She grazed her hand and bruised her knee's. This is clearly a safety hazzard and should have been fenced off. We also discovered an amount of dog poop in the garden from a previous tenant.Inside was dusty. Incredibly the DVD was not connected to the TV because it lacked a HDMI socket. Given the amazing number of DVDS that have been stored at the property we weren't able to watch a single one, which was very disappointing.
Large hole side of house
Large hole side of house
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and homely, close to all that you need, as well as the beach, and the backyard is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful stay in this charming place in a lovely location. Very responsive hosts, excellent backyard and activities for kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme J.

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

Graeme

Very good, property had everything you could want for a short break
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

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

Great place

Great place to stay in a fantastic location. Beautiful back deck overlooking a lovely garden.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois R.

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

Family friendly

Very clean, comfortable accommodation. Great for families during school holidays. We will return with grandchildren next time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Relaxing and homely in brilliant location

We had a fantastic stay here and already plan to return. The convenient location within walking distance of everything we needed in Portarlington was brilliant, but when not out and about we spent most of our time on the back deck watching the birds enjoy the expansive garden. Family and friends joined us for the weekends, and there was plenty of space for all of us. Thank you, Will and family, for sharing your lovely home.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy D.

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

Family get-together

The house suited us perfectly - three generations - great for the small ones loved the backyard - and spacious enough to host a BBQ of extended family.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla K.

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

A quiet oasis with everything we needed

From the moment we parked to when we left, we loved our stay. The backyard is generous and beautifully landscaped. We had such a beautiful time relaxing on the deck. Also a very short walk to the shops and beach. We wish we were still there. Thank you for a magical get away
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Brian D.

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

Everything great

Perfect for 4 bowlers aged 66-86 1 major issue needs fixing Rear side bedroom has a dead animal smell. There is a minor damage you walk where animal may have entered We got around it with a can of glen 20 but it really needs a pest controller as house is closed for long periods I guess Toilet seat needed tightening but we did that
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Highly recommended

Wonderful properly. House is very comfortable and well set up, wonderful gardens, well fenced and very safe for our little dog. Will and Gabe are excellent hosts and very understanding and helpful when we briefly mislaid the house keys (!!). Highly recommended.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Relaxing holiday - perfect

Comfortable and plenty of room. We took our dog and huge outdoor space which is very secure for a dog. Great facilities for a family with kids. Close to shops and beach. Wanted a relaxing break and we loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Enjoyable stay in an excellent location

The property is located close to the shops. All the facilities were excellent. We had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

Another great stay at Willis Place

Always a few new extras at the home which we really appreciate - butter and spreads plus milk in the fridge. New coffee machine looks great! The deck and yard are so great for our fur babies- plenty to explore and grass to roll on! Always a wonderful stay 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis Z.

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

Central and great for kids

We've had a great time and kids really enjoyed all the backyard entertainment including the trampoline and table tennis. Will and Gabe were very accommodating by letting us stay a bit longer on a rainy checkout morning, thank you again! Heated blankets were a welcome bonus. Overall clean, but rated down as bathtub needed a wash and kitchen floor wasn't sweeped. Would recommend and happily return. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

scott g.

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

Location

Close to the beach and shops, the house had a great yard for our dog, enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dog friendly

Great place to take your dog, yard excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Will Fidler

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I live with my wife and two daughters 12 and 14 near Ballarat. I grew up in Portarlington in the 70's and 80's, when it was still a small fishing village of about 1200 people. My parents used to let the property out each Summer to holiday makers from Ballarat.

I now work in public health and try to instill these values in how I run this property. I love staying at the house and working in the garden and making improvements.

Why they chose this property

Everything you need is provided for a nice family friendly holiday.
Huge back yard. secure fences and gates. Native and ornamental garden with lush green lawn attracts birds and creates a cool relaxing setting.
Quiet neighbourhood centrally located close to shops and beach.



What makes this property unique

One of the few places offering plenty of space to unwind. Peaceful friendly neighborhood. Privacy and security for pets and children play and get lost in the garden.

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