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Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape

Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape

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Overview of Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Enjoy the area

Map
Ocean Grove, VIC
  • Popular LocationAdventure Park Geelong6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBarwon Heads Golf Club8 min drive
  • Popular Location13th Beach Golf Links13 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)91 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Rumpus/Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Water Closet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape

It's easy to relax and feel a world away from it all inside this enchanting mudbrick cottage. Cut deep into a lime stone hill, nestled amongst the trees and parklands; capturing the serenity synonymous with the natural beauty of its coastal location.
This stunning sustainable home built in the late 70’s radiates warmth and rustic appeal, with a beautiful mixture of natural and recycled materials from rammed earth walls and exposed wooden beams, to vintage Telephone booth doors.

Boasting a well-appointed kitchen and generous open plan living/dining space, beautifully styled and featuring a vintage 10-seater canteen dinner table, potbelly fireplace and unique handmade lights and pendants that create an ambiance like no other.

Accommodation includes three generous size bedrooms plus a roof concealed ladder, which pulls down to reveal a stunning fourth bedroom loft. Centrally located and newly renovated bathroom with a beautiful deep bath tub and luxurious shower enhances the exposed stone that adds to the earthy feel of the home.

Just a short 3-minute stroll will lead you to Ocean Grove's hidden treasure Bluewater Lake. A further 10-minute walk and you will discover many of Ocean Grove’s local attractions including, Surf Beaches, Barwon River, Golf Course and the Main Street filled with award winning cafes and restaurants.

After a day of exploring Ocean Grove's endless attractions come back and get lost in your favourite book as you unwind beside the potbelly fireplace or simply relax beneath the trees in the hammock listening to the birds and the sounds of the waves.

If you're a budding chef, gather your friends and family around the wood-fire oven to cook your favourite pizzas whilst the kids toast marshmallows around the fire-pit or explore the playground and large surrounding parklands.

And bring the furry family member too,
We welcome well mannered dogs and are happy to provide dog beds and bowls.
While the property is fenced down both sides the rear of the property is not so it is not ideal for little escape artists.

Driftaway Cottage is the perfect escape.

Book now. Once you discover this hidden little gem you'll never want to leave.

Please Note;
Check-In access is via coded key-safe at front door, so no need to pick up keys.

There are a number of gradual steps that decline from the street to the house, with a landing following every forth step, may be a little tricky for the elderly or anyone with mobility challenges - simply call us with any questions

Bedding - All beds include doona w/ cover, mattress protector, electric blanket, pillows w/ pillow protectors.
If requested, sheets (Fitted & Flat), Pillow cases and Towel set can be provided for $30 per set. This is to cover the cost of making and stripping the beds and washing all the linen. When booking please let us know if you need linen supplied.

Complete Linen and towels will be supplied free of charge for all bookings 7 nights or more

Property manager

Tyson Ord & Jessica Hardy

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Ocean Grove

Located in Ocean Grove, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a lake. Pilots' Cottages and Fort Queenscliff are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Grove Education Area and Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Australian Skydive or GMHBA Stadium.
Map
Ocean Grove, VIC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Grove Beach - 4 min drive
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 6 min drive
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • 13th Beach Golf Links - 13 min drive
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 34 min drive

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 12 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mex - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • KFC - 4 min drive
  • Garage - 3 min drive
  • Ocean Grove Pizza & Pasta - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape located?

Situated in Ocean Grove, this golf cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Raffs Beach, Ocean Grove Beach and Ocean Grove Education Area. Oakdene Vineyard is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sonya C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Disappointed
We arrived to find dirty bench tops, dirty wine glasses and plates in the cupboard and a dirty fridge. After 6 hours drive and looking forward to celebrating Christmas tea with family we were disappointed to say the very least.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Amelie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
7 Day cozy getaway
Had such a wonderful stay at this gorgeous home! So cozy and welcoming. My friends and I absolutely loved the warmth this house gave, overall we had such a lovely time. The only fault I will give this house is the toilet doesn’t flush properly, all my friends and I had troubles using it and often had to flush multiple times! Apart from that, it was a perfect place to enjoy each other’s company and definitely would stay again! Thank you Tyson :)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short stay - loved the home
House even better than pics and felt very much at home. Stress free arrangements and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A good overnighter
A quaint and unique property, met all our needs for the short stay we had. Thanks for helping us be comfortable :-)
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Libby S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in
Some issues but overall quirky property
My friends and I stayed at this property for an event. The property is very different and interesting in a gorgeous location. However, we found communication with the host to be disappointing. The day before check-in, I sent in enquiry which was never responded to. At check-in time I still hadn’t been sent details on the key lock box. It took several attempts at calling to make contact with the host, meaning we were unable to check in on time. I believe the accessibility of this property is not accurately portrayed on the site. There is a STEEP set of stairs to go up and down to access the property. Additionally, the main bedroom is up a huge ladder. This bedroom also has mould issues and the balcony door doesn’t shut. The property has no linen included due to washing, yet there are doona covers on the bed and pillows on some of the pillows ?which also need washing?. This leads me to question whether these items are washed or not between guests. The mattress and pillow protectors are also heavily stained. There was a huge list of check out conditions in the condition. So we had to spend a long time completing these before check out. So, overall while it was a cute quirky house in a lovely spot, I wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

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Hosted by Tyson Ord & Jessica Hardy

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