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A birdwatchers' paradise

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Blue bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third bedroom

2 Single Beds

Central bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A birdwatchers' paradise

Cornerstone is a comfortable house for a holiday with family or friends. It has two queen bedrooms, one with ensuite, and third bedroom with two single beds. As well as the ensuite bathroom there is also a central bathroom with shower and toilet.

Cornerstone is off the beaten track. After a few k's on dirt roads you enter the property gate and then have a long driveway through ti tree. The house is deep in the coastal bush and there are no other houses within sight or sound. Some visitors have found this isolation unnerving so please bear that in mind when making a booking. But for people who like a bush setting and peace and quiet it is ideal - as well as being a short drive from a good flat white!

In the warmer months you may see snakes. Just keep your distance and they will slither away! Mosquitoes and sandflies can also be pesky at some times of year.

If you hear the patter of feet on the roof in the night please do not be alarmed they are probably only possums and other native creatures. there is a full solar system with battery backup for peace of mind when there is a danger of powercuts on the grid

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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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
No special amenities are provided for children.
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
I’d appreciate it if you would put rubbish directly into the skip on the driveway.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Fires are not permitted outside.
There are outside security cameras. Please let me know if you'd like them turned off during your visit.
Please be aware this is a nature reserve. Drive slowly to avoid hitting wildlife. As well as wallabies and wombats you might see snakes.

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
This property uses solar energy
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

Yanakie

Located in Yanakie, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wilsons Promontory National Park and Yanakie Flora Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park and Corner Inlet Marine National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Yanakie Flora Reserve - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Wilsons Promontory National Park - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Shallow Inlet - 19 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Great Southern Rail Trail - 21 min drive - 20.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wilsons Prom Café & Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Church House Gourmet Retreat - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Stask Cafe - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A birdwatchers' paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A birdwatchers' paradise?

As of 19 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A birdwatchers' paradise on 13 April 2026 start from NZ$231, 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.

How much is parking at A birdwatchers' paradise?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A birdwatchers' paradise?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A birdwatchers' paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A birdwatchers' paradise located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Shallow Inlet, Yanakie Flora Reserve and Hoddle Range Nature Conservation Reserve. Corner Inlet Marine and Coastal Park and Wilsons Promontory National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was excellent to deal with, property was a beautiful bush getaway, the perfect place to unplug and unwind!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Narelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely place to stay. The grounds are wonderful and so tranquil.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecily B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cornerstone is a peaceful retreat for anyone who enjoys natural bush, wildlife, birdwatching and dark skies, just a short distance from the entrance to Wilson's Prom National Park.
Resident wombat
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and gave a lot of useful information about the property and the surrounding area. The amenities were very good and there was a lot of things to cook with and everything was easy to find.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable house in a uniquely secluded location. Nestled in dense scrub on a property dedicated to conservation. Tranquility and wildlife abounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable, cosy base to come back to after exploring the area each day. It was a peaceful location in a natural bush setting with only the birds and wildlife for company.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good distance from wilsons prom, nice and peaceful, comfortable home with all that we needed thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed. Rooms were clean and comfortable. House was well maintained and comfortable for our stay. Lovely and quiet and peaceful with wildlife to be seen and heard. Good communication with host. Easy to check in and out of property. Very happy with our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam F.

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

Cosy house in the bush

Nice and isolated but easy to get to. Wood burning stove with lots of firewood and a well equipped kitchen. Nice to have two bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

callum F.

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

Lovely and Peaceful

We loved staying here. It was lovely and peacefully quite. Excellent reception from the manager and host. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Bronte M.

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

Quite Yanakie retreat

We enjoyed our stay at this quaint property! Plenty of beautiful birds who loved the bird bath once we filled it up! The house was very tidy and we enjoyed being off the grid and having space! Easy drive into Wilson’s prom from the property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy M.

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

Amazing and comfortable stay

Had an amazing time here, was in a nice quiet location, Louisa was very helpful with walks we could do to see some wildlife. Thanks so much
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Tranquil location

A lovely cottage for a few days stay. Tranquil location close to the Prom - easy for day walks. Great log fire for the cooler days and a well furnished kitchen. We greatly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya J.

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

Neat house among nature

Nice relaxing place on a property where you can spot animals/birds. The house has ample space & kitchen items for self-catering, etc. The road to the house was in good condition & fine for 2 wheel drive vehicles. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie W.

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

Beautiful place in nature

It's a beautiful place in nature. And a good spot to explore the Wilson Prom National Park. However, in our opinion the accommodation could be cleaner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Family getaway

Everything was exactly as described and expected. We hope to be able to visit again, very peaceful and restful and an easy drive to the Prom.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Didier H.

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

Peaceful exclusion

The place is surrounded by nature in a forest. Great to relax and let the hours float away. The proximity to the Prom makes it such a nice gateway to day hikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Lovely holiday in beach house

We enjoyed staying in this house because it was within walking distance of Corner Inlet and there was no traffic going past the front gate. Following instructions to get to the property was easy. Amanda
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

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

Tranquility now

If you want to get away from the noise of city this is the perfect place to relax.The house itself was lovely but could use a TV upgrade.We definitely return at later date to enjoy this place once again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Bronwyn R.

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

Beautiful birds

Loved watching the birds! House needs AC when the weather gets over 35 degrees. Beautiful spot, so quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgina P.

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

Perfectly peaceful

Cornerstone was located close to the Prom, in a quiet / peaceful part of the area. It was lovely to get away from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne, and back to nature. Louisa was a great host pre and during our stay, including tips on some great local walks. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

6/10 Okay

Thomas B.

The bird life was amazing. Close to Wilsons prom.

The place was clean and as advertised. Very unusual to see the property owners turn up unannounced on a few occasions while we were there. I presumed when renting a property that you had the privacy you paid for.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Cameron C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Our stay was marred by the discovery of undisclosed security cameras. At no point on the property listing, or in the booking process were we informed of these cameras; we discovered them during a late-night walk.Two cameras were especially concerning, appearing to face the living room, backyard, bathroom windows, and a bedroom. This felt incredibly invasive, especially for a place advertised as private and secluded.We came seeking quiet and isolation but instead felt constantly watched. Walking in a towel or glancing out a bathroom window was uncomfortable. After contact, the owner said they’d turn the cameras off, but knowing they can be remotely reactivated was unsettling, and raised concerns about whether more cameras were hidden around or in the property.Other minor issues: the property could have been cleaner, blinds need improvement (none in living space, none for one of bedroom windows, translucent blinds in remaining bedrooms).While the property had nice nature surrounds, good location, and adequate amenities, the privacy violation overshadowed the experience. Stayz surveillance policies clearly state that cameras should be disclosed in the property description page, including their coverage. Their policies also state that bathrooms and bedrooms should not be under surveillance full stop. This property did not follow those policies, and we were left feeling that our privacy was disregarded. This was not the holiday experience that we paid for.
Security camera viewed from bathroom window
Security camera viewed from kids bedroom window
Security camera capturing the backyard, hills hoist, and laundry window/door.
Security camera capturing car space, and queen bedroom window
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay at this birdwatchers paradise!Plenty of different birds visiting the bird bath (which we could have spent hours watching), tracks to explore on the property, a cosy indoor fire, comfy beds & a well equipped kitchen for family feasts.Close to the entry to Wilsons Promontory for adventures & exploring and not too far from the sweet little town of Fish Creek for coffee & other delicacies (check out the incredible new bakery Pain Pardu!) plus amazing local artisans.We’d love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raelene L.

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

Peaceful retreat

Great property nestled in quiet bushland. Good size rooms, nicely furnished, equipped and maintained. Responsive and helpful communication from the owner. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Louisa

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Michael and Louisa are passionate about protecting land for nature. By visiting Cornerstone you are helping us maintain the 100+ acre Winkarlin bush island as a sanctuary. With its connection via the coastal reserve to Wilson's Prom the bush around Cornerstone is a very important natural resource.

Why they chose this property

Over 100 different species have been identified in and around Cornerstone. For example, there are flocks of Blue-winged parrots breeding there. We are always hoping to spot one with an orange belly! Most days you will see wallabies on the driveway and we regularly see wombats, blue-tongues and echidnas. Corner Inlet is a marine park and the bird life is stunning!

Cornerstone's main feature is its privacy. After leaving the beaten track and taking some unmade roads you will travel up a 500m drive way through dense ti-tree. There you will be surprised to find a pretty garden and comfortable house.

Click on the Satellite option on the map of Cornerstone and you will see the Winkarlin bush island and how it connects to the Coastal Reserve. Vistors are welcome to explore over 50 acres of bush around the Cornerstone house and we can suggest interesting directions to try. Our goal is to preserve this whole bush area in perpetuity and by staying at Cornerstone you are helping us make this vision financially viable!

What makes this property unique

Even the locals are surprised to find the loveliness and emptiness of Winkarlin Beach. It is only metres from Cornerstone's driveway to the entrance to the beach which is good for swimming at high tide and wonderful for exploring at all times.

For fishing enthusiasts you can try you luck off the 'flat rock' on Winkarlin Beach at low tide or walk along the beach to the seawall for high tide fishing.

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