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Sophorae Cottage, St Leonard’s

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Property grounds
Covered seating area
Living area
Well equiped kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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St Leonards VIC, VIC
  • Place, St Leonards Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sophorae Cottage, St Leonard’s

Sophorae cottage is situated in Wattletree Avenue only 350m from local shops, pier, swimming beach and pub.

Our price includes linen and free wi-fi through the NBN with accommodation for up to 6 people -no extra charges.

The cottage is clean and comfortable with 4 beds for up to 6 people. There are two Queen beds, two Singles and one Double. The house has three bedrooms,two toilets, bathroom, modern kitchen/meals and large comfortable lounge. Sophorae cottage has airconditioning as well as ceiling fans for your comfort. It also has ducted heating throughout to keep it cosy during winter.

The courtyard is comfortable and private with synthetic turf, lovely gardens, dining setting, lounge and umbrella. The veranda with seating and barbecue provides outdoor opportunities in all weather.

Sophorae cottage was bought by the current owners in 2011. The name comes from Acacia Sophorae or coastal wattle.

St Leonards is popular for fishing, diving and family stays. Dolphins could be seen from the shore, swimming on September 1st. Guests staying over summer caught squid from the pier using handlines.

Sophorae cottage has a long driveway with a gate so that your boat or jetski can be parked securely behind it. There is also access to a hose.

350 m to pier, beach, shops, pub,playground,diving
1km boat ramp
5km bellarine day spa
1km st leonards golf course
5km Portarlington golf course
14km Queenscliff
5km various local wineries and restaurants



For your added security, this property is only managed in Australia and we never request payments be made to overseas bank accounts

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
We need at least 24 hour notice for reservations

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 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 and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Sophorae Cottage, St Leonard’s pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sophorae Cottage, St Leonard’s?

As of 7 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sophorae Cottage, St Leonard’s on 10 April 2026 start from NZ$431, 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 Sophorae Cottage, St Leonard’s?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sophorae Cottage, St Leonard’s?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sophorae Cottage, St Leonard’s?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sophorae Cottage, St Leonard’s located?

Situated in St Leonards, this golf cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St Leonards Beach and Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve. Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve and Hood Bight are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Amazing Location!

Has everything you need within the cottage and is in the perfect location, walking distance to everything. We would stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2022
Thanks for staying and for taking the time to give us a review You are welcome back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great time here. The location is excellent and we had everything we needed, including fresh coffee. Thanks for a lovely holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanne M.

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

Family Xmas

Enjoyed the stay close to beach and shops walking distance. Shame the weather wasn’t as good.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Great location would definitely recommend

Great location and features in house only down fall was stayz advertise everyday on radio you get the whole house, garage not with this house we had no garage which ment my boat had to stay in weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

Great cottage holiday

This property was comfortable and cosy. Very nice sized bedrooms. Great outdoor area. All that you need including washing machine and dryer. Walking distance to shops, park and beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

natalie c.

amazing

Fantastic home. Great home. Definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks for staying, we are glad to hear you enjoyed the cottage and look forward to hearing from you again in the future! Annemarie
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sandie G.

Ticks All the Boxes!

This property is so well set up and ticks all the boxes: seating, heating, walk to town, clean, comfortable, nice decor and free wi-fi! We had a really fun weekend. Also, Annemarie is a pleasure to deal with. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks so much Sandi. We are very happy that you found the cottage well suited for your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

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

Sophorea Cottage

Our third visit to the cottage and as always it is a pleasant experience, neat, tidy, clean, and restful with every convenience available for an enjoyable stay. The cottage is close to the shops and the beach and we rarely used our car to move around the area. The beach is lovely and the village is well equipped to cater to our needs. The 3 cafes certainly help make the day more enjoyable!!! Another wonderful holiday!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalia W.

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

Great location, spacious for a cottage stay , great outdoor setting. Bed quality needs reviewing

Great stay, a very well kept cottage that lives up to the description on site. Was easy to access and the outdoor area was suburb to spend time in. My only advice for an amazing overall experience would be to please get new bedding (mattresses ) as and some More crockery for a full house. Other then that amazing!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks for staying Natalia. I have actually ordered new mattresses, I will look into crockery as there should have been enough for 8. Thanks for your review.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

good house, good location

This is a good house, major appliances worked well, in a quiet location close to beach and well-stocked IGA supermarket. Bedrooms are well separated from living room and kitchen/dining area. We particularly appreciated the empty shelf in a kitchen cupboard, the sturdy rack for hanging towels, the good supply of hot water, and the well-functioning clothes dryer. Only drawback: if you have respiratory allergies, be aware that all rooms but the kitchen have fragrance sticks in aromatic oils, and that they fail to mask the various smells in the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2023
Thanks for staying and taking the time for the review. I hadn’t considered allergies re: scented sticks, thanks AnneMarie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie W.

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

The best place tostay

The neighbourhood was super quiet, the town was inviting and very friendly, the fishing was super great and the weather (raining and cool) was perfect for us. Many happy memories made here.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frances S.

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

We had a good time.

It is a lovely place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thanks for your return visit
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

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

Lovely

Clean and well presented. Good location, easy walk to beach and shops. Felt welcomed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2022
Thank you for your kind review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SIGRID R.

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

Idyllic cottage and location

We loved our stay here. Location was perfect for us; just a short walk to beach, shops, cafes. St Leonard’s was a beautiful beach spot and much quieter than some other nearby towns that we drove through on our visit. We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 26 January 2021
Thanks for choosing Sophorae cottage. We’re really glad you enjoyed your stay. You’re welcome anytime! Annemarie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Sophorae Cottage stay

Wonderful place to stay clean, comfortable, and everything very well organised and provided for. there's a wonderful outside sitting area, very private and peaceful. A lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks for choosing to stay at Sophorae cottage Robin. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Comfortable

Very comfortable with everything provided, and a convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely relaxing stay

Gorgeous house, immaculately clear, 5 minutes walk from the shops and beach. Loved the little extra touches that Annmarie left like the beach umbrella and chairs, buckets and spades! It's a shame we didn't have the weather to use them but looking forward to going back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks for staying at Sophorae cottage and for the lovely feedback Looking forward to possibly hosting you again in the future Annemarie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Sephorae Cottage

Clean and comfortable and catered to our family very well. Owner responded quickly to a query we had. Nice home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Thanks for choosing Sophorae cottage and for your kind review. we are really pleased you had a comfortable stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfy, cosy, clean

Had everything we needed, very comfortable and walking distance to the shops.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Cathy Z.

Cosy cottage, comfortable and well appointed

Everything you need for a stay away from home, great location to relax and a good base to explore the Peninsula.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Great house for our 3 generation family holiday.

Very clean and cosy cottage with all amenities. Great position and close proximity to shops, playground and beach. Well equipped both inside and outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peta N.

Clean and tidy little oasis

This beautiful home was perfect for our family. Equipped with everything and close walking distance to shops, beach and beautiful ducks, geese and pelicans. Thankyou again for letting us stay in your lovely home
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Happy you enjoyed yourselves. Thanks for staying Annemarie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Fantastic value for money

We had 3 families stay in this beautiful home. It was the perfect place to stay close to the shops and beach. Backyard was great for the kids. Will definitely be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Maggie B.

Charming cottage - felt so at home

Comfortable, clean, easy walk to the shops and beach. Thank you for sharing your home with us Annemarie
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Lovely to have you stay Maggie, I’m glad it went well and your family enjoyed themselves.
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg C.

Holiday

Had a great time at Sophorae, managed to eat and drink the local products which were very enjoyable. Shame the weather was a bit cooler, but can't judge that. Good facilities and would consider again some tine regards Greg
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

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