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Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake

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A single-story building with a green door, two windows on the front, and a small porch area.
A building with a green door, two potted plants, and a window with a reflection of trees.
A building with a brick pathway leading to a pond, surrounded by trees and a fence.
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A body of water with reflections of buildings and a duck swimming.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
Along the lakeshore, this cottage features beautiful lake views. It accommodates 4 guests in 2 bedrooms. Enjoy the outdoor entertainment area for gatherings and relaxation. Explore nearby attractions like Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Port Fairy Coastal Reserve.

Highlights

  • Outdoor entertainment area
    A rare find — gather and enjoy the dedicated outdoor entertainment space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to East Beach
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Port Fairy, VIC
  • Place, Port Fairy Coastal Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Fairy History Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Shower

Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

About this property

Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake

Whalers Cottage is a comfortable and affordable holiday retreat featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom with both bath and shower facilities. Additional conveniences include a separate toilet, a second standalone shower, and parking for up to two vehicles.

Enjoy relaxing lake views from the dining area, along with a private outdoor entertaining space complete with a BBQ.

Ideally positioned in the heart of Port Fairy, the cottage offers a peaceful setting beside a small lake, surrounded by native trees, abundant birdlife, and expansive open green spaces. Despite its tranquil location, shops, cafés, and local attractions are all within easy walking distance.

Perfect for couples or families of up to four guests, Whalers Cottage provides a relaxing and convenient base for your Port Fairy getaway.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7584722
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Port Fairy

Located in Port Fairy, this cottage is on a lake. Port Fairy Golf Club and Yambuk Beach Slide are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School.
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Port Fairy, VIC

What's nearby

  • Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • East Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port Fairy History Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Griffith Island - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 23 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stump - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Oak & Anchor Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bank St + co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Farmers Wife Harvest Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rebecca’s Café - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio, Port Fairy Coastal Reserve and Moyne River. East Beach and Go Surf School are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2025
Thanks Rory! We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Location

We have loved our stay in this cottage, however WIFI would of made it perfect. Very reasonably priced cottage in a beautiful location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sitting outside over looking my own lake what could be better

Loverly quiet relaxing location with a bird watchers paradise Ibis, Herons,ducks, cormorants, Water hens, Eastern spine bills and wattle birds .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lakeside

A very pleasant one weeks stay. Very quiet and tranquil. Watching the varied birdlife on the lake was delightful. all new appliances in the kitchen were appreciated. The only negative was the small size of the shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2024
Thanks for a great review Geoffrey we are glad you enjoyed the lovely lake and peacefulness of Whalers Cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whalers Cottage is a lovely place to stay.

We had a very nice time at Whalers Cottage. The location is excellent and within walking distance of town, beach and local attractions. It was wonderful to watch grebes and coots feeding in the beautiful pond outside. Frog calls lulled us to sleep each night The cottage was clean and functional. Plenty of crockery and kitchen utensils were provided. The air conditioner was sufficient to keep us warm in the living area, provided the door was kept closed. An enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2024
Thanks for a fantastic review Nancy, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the peacefulness of the location listening to the frogs and its short walk to the local town. We are happy Whalers Cottage was warm and clean and we hope to accommodate you again soon.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Unclean premises

This property was not clean, all windows had mould.Electric blanket on one bed had bare wires.This property is needing an overhaul ….
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The cottage was clean , very comfortable,l was there for 4 days we was happy location

The cottage is located in a very lovely spot looking out onto a lake with some ducks . It's located in a very quiet location and less than a 5 minute drive to the main shopping centre in Port Fairy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Magical view

The cottage is set in a lovely spot with an amazing view overlooking a small lake. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Lovely location

Lovely location, but the property was tired
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2021
Hi Paul Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Port Fairy in the near future. Take care Kind Regards Reinette Hearn's Accommodation Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Accomodation Average

Whilst Port Fairy is a lovely place and we enjoyed our time there we thought the accomodation at No 1 Whalers Cottage was very basic, there seems to be very little maintenance, and the contents are all very dated. The shower is tiny. There is no wifi. When contacted staff at Stayz were quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A cold week!

Whalers cottage is a great spot, just not in winter! Its cold & the R.C. aircon cant keep up!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful spot, close to everything

Cute cottage in tranquil setting with everything you need. I enjoyed opening the curtains to the view of the lake and siping my tea watching the ducks and listening to birds chirping. We could walk into town in a few minutes, and East beach, Inlet and Griffiths island all close enough to reach on foot. Drove to Heywood one day for a wonderful Budj Bim tour of old stone huts, 6000 year old eel and fish aquaculture systems and beautiful nature and geology, on traditional lands with Gunditjmara traditional owners, Braydon and Leigh. Fabulous experience. The only downside to the cottage: we needed to keep the heater on the whole time to keep the cold out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Pond life!

The location was picturebook perfect with pondlife and birdlife on show from the back porch. Very private. Very quiet. Cottage very comfortable would return but suggest new lounge furniture?
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful, convenient and comfortable

A lovely cottage, big enough for four adults that has everything you need. The lake is pretty, the birds and frogs added to its charm and it is only a short walk from the town centre. We really enjoyed our stay
Archival

8/10 Good

Great location

A great location, close to the town and bike trail. Accommodation well suited to a family of four with enough space for the kids to play outside and have their own space inside.

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