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Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Beach
Bathroom
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Curlewis, VIC
  • Place, Adventure Park Geelong
  • Place, Clifton Springs Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Curlewis Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.

'FLOUNDER FLAT'

Cosy 3 bedroom house on the water with own private beach on the wonderful Bellarine Peninsula.

Bring your tinny for launching from the beach.

Drive down the cutting to an oasis of comfort and relaxation, all mod cons including air conditioning, flat screen TV, DVD player, BBQ and beautiful bathroom and bedrooms.

Curlewis is an unspoilt seaside hamlet with beautiful bird life only an hour and bit drive from Melbourne.

Our cottage provides an ideal retreat from the stress and strain of busy city living. A great relaxed getaway ideally suited to couples and small families.

Our beach is all of a 1 minute walk.

A perfect getaway

Explore everything the Bellarine Peninsula has to offer from our cottage:

Wineries

Restaurants

Golf courses

Fishing

Surf & bay beaches

Markets

Linen and towels can be provided upon request at additional cost.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Length of stay. Min stay is two nights. Long weekends a 3 night min. applies. Xmas holidays (mid Dec to end of Jan) requires a minimum 5 night stay.
Cleaning. House is to be left in the same condition as you find it, otherwise a cleaning fee of $120 will be deducted from the bond.
Minimum of 24 hours required on booking request

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Curlewis

Located in Curlewis, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Old Geelong Gaol and Pilots' Cottages are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bellarine Adventure Golf and Adventure Park Geelong. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Geelong Botanical Gardens. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Curlewis, VIC

What's nearby

  • Clifton Springs Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Leura Park Estate - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Curlewis Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Portarlington Waterfront - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 8 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leopold Sportsmans Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jetty Rd Fish & Chips - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ronniez Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Whiskery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne. located?

This family-friendly Curlewis holiday home is located on the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Lorne Reserve and The Range @ Curlewis. Bellarine Adventure Golf and Adventure Park Geelong are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Great location off grid

Great place to stay off grid but close to good coffee and beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Asiye G.

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

Great location

The location was fantastic, offering stunning views. The kids enjoyed playing in the front yard and watching rabbits hop by. We would certainly book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep B.

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

Wonderful stay at this place

It's a beautiful and isolated location right by the beach, with plenty of space for kids to play. All the amenities needed for a comfortable stay were provided, and we truly enjoyed our time here. It was a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

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

Great little stay - perfect for local wineries (and wedding!)

We stayed here with our baby and parents and it suited our needs perfectly. Neat and tidy mostly. Comfortable. Well equipped kitchen. Nice yard, quiet. Was great for two night stay for a wedding at Leura park estate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Hayden N.

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

Great view

Nice quiet location , spacious for the kids Great views

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra O.

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

Secluded getaway with incredible views

Gorgeous ocean views with a private beachfront. Very quiet and peaceful with all the amenities you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tanya B., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely stay

It's a beautiful property with the private beach and views to die for. I didn't realise it was attached to another house when booking but it was a lovely time and place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

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

Cosy get away

Weather wasn’t on our side but having a wood fire with timber supplies and games provided made it a great family bonding experience. Worth a weekend stay with close by shops and eateries…
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Location, Location, Location

Well located place. Enjoyed watching the weather change over the bay. Does have gravel road access to property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

TABASSUM Q.

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

Breathtaking views

The view from the house is absolutely beautiful! The house is very cosy & it has everything required for a comfortable stay. We enjoyed our stay a lot! Short drive to beaches & piers. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Nice bay view

Lovely spot, but thought we would be able to fish
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene K.

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

Peaceful

Very peaceful and quiet very clean and comfortable and relaxing. Loved watching the ships go by over the bay thank you Tim
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Tranquil peaceful oasis

What a wonderful surprise at the end of the gravel road. So close to housing estate's and all the amenities you need however once you arrive at the house you feel a million miles away from suburbia. Very peaceful outlook to the beach and the distant You Yang ranges.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

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

Beach house awesome

Amazing views, excellent beach house, everything you need is supplied. Only issue I had is I brought the wrong car. Other than that it Amazing. Thanks Tim
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Eve W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful bay views but wouldn’t return

Host easy to communicate with. Beautiful bay views. We made nice memories . Well stocked kitchen in terms of utensils and dishes etc. Long corrugated dirt road in with very steep sharp descent at the end that I wouldn’t want to navigate in the wet. Huge spiders that were very visible. Dirty lounge room couch, rug and blankets that we didn’t feel comfortable using. Shared kitchen/laundry/bathroom wall with neighbours who were lovely but noisy dog and no privacy. Water tanker arrived early on last morning so no sleeping in! Very brackish bay water and beach that was unpleasant up close and house drains were smelly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
View excellent but windows needed cleaning. Needed a deep clean and a general tidy up. We didn’t realise there was another dwelling attached to our house. Very quiet area and wasn’t aware if there were residents next door.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ankur P.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The place was very cosy with a perfect view. The place needed a thorough clean and also was a bit difficult to locate.The kitchen had all the utensils.Overall a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, quaint and quintessential. The distance to the beach is glorious. The amenities available ate wonderful. There was limited phone service which i appreciated. My girls haven't spent so much time interacting together since they wereyoung children. Many activities to keep children occupied. Comfortable beds and Tim was wonderful to deal with.
Picture perfect location
Wood heater available
Night view from cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Harry G.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Misleading - Do not recommend

The term ‘Cottage by the Sea’ suggests a charming seaside escape, but what we found was an old and weathered building. Additionally, the lack of privacy due to an adjoining structure was unsettling.While the photos are technically of the property, they are misleading and don’t accurately reflect its true condition. The house had a persistent, unpleasant odor, as if it hadn’t been aired in a long time, which made it uncomfortable to stay indoors.In the end, we chose to stay elsewhere. We would not recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxing comfortable place, well equipped kitchen. Great wood burner to add to cosy atmosphere. The split system worked well too. Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart h.

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

Flounder Flats

This property was absolutely beautiful, beach access and great views. It was nice and quiet. I would defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JC Y.

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

Weekend in Paradise

Away from hustle and bustle. If Peace & quiet is what you seek, this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Get away from it all

Beautiful secluded spot yet Woolworths just a few minutes away . Watch the Sprit of Tasmania sail off across the gulf .This place has a very cool seventies vibe ...a beach shack with million dollar views and beach access , my family loved it and enjoyed sitting on the deck looking over the bay on pleasant summer evenings. Tim was very responsive and ensured we had a wonderful stay . We will return . Cheers for hosting us Tim . Emily and Roger
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlie S.

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

Serenity

Such a beautiful, relaxing, non touristy place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serah R.

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

Tranquil and overlooking the water

Not a great swimming spot, but otherwise beautiful views, quiet getaway and not far from other beaches. Friendly hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

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