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Beautifully renovated 1860’s cottage located in the heart of town.

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Stunning stone fireplace ideal for winter getaways.
Living room with open fireplace, Smart TV and games.
Fully equiped kitchen with new cooktop/oven & microwave. Tea/coffee provided.
Queen bed with electric blanket
New bathroom with extra large shower with hand held and rain shower heads

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 268 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Port Fairy, VIC
  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Port Fairy History Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Griffith Island
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Warrnambool, VIC (WMB)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully renovated 1860’s cottage located in the heart of town.

The Dog House Cottage offers the perfect getaway for a couple. Located in the heart of historical Port Fairy within walking distance to shops, beaches and an array of excellent restaurants. Consisting of one queen size bedroom, sensational bathroom with full amenities (shampoo, conditioner, hairdryer), fully self contained kitchen (all new appliances), stunning old stone fireplace - set and ready to light in the cosy living room (smart TV with netflix) and dining table for two. Outdoor patio/ small courtyard should you wish to bring your four legged friend. We can only accept one small to medium size dog and ask that you advise us on booking if you are bringing your dog. Please if you have a dog that malts badly do not book at our cottage. We are very strict about cleanliness. Extra cleaning charges of $50 will apply if the cottage is left with excess dog hair.

Property manager

Hearns Port Fairy Accommodation

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
One small/medium pet and advise owner prior.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Port Fairy

Located in Port Fairy, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Port Fairy Coastal Reserve and Belfast C.R. Coastal Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Port Fairy, VIC

What's nearby

  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • East Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port Fairy History Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Griffith Island - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port Fairy Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 23 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 167 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blake's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Take Away - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lemongrass Thai Port Fairy - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Time & Tide - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Star - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully renovated 1860’s cottage located in the heart of town. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully renovated 1860’s cottage located in the heart of town.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully renovated 1860’s cottage located in the heart of town.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully renovated 1860’s cottage located in the heart of town. located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cam W.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

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

Great Getaway

Nice spot to stay. Very convenient with excellent access to everything in Port fairy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Delightful Cottage Retreat

Warm, cosy, clean & comfortable. Great location to walk to town & waterfront & beach. Cottage was sold after we booked but everything still went smoothly. Only complaint - chaise lounge should be replaced by a small 2 seater lounge. We plan to stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Great location and beautifully presented

The cottage was as described. Very clean, cosy and well equipped. Our hosts Cate and John made us welcome and were available to help with anything we needed. Walking distance to beach and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick&Donna B.

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

Great location

Pretty town. Immaculate, quaint, well appointed property. Excellent, helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine O.

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

Position Position Position

Lovely little unit in prime location in Port Fairy, walking distance to everything. Hosts are wonderful with great recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam G., Ontario, Canada

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

A delightful quaint apartment

Our host, Cate, greeted us with welcome and made sure everything was perfect for our stay. She provided great suggestions on what to do and where to dine which was perfect. Everything was distance which was easy after our drive. The accommodation was perfect for a short stay which we thoroughly enjoyed. We would recommend without hesitaton.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graeme L., Australia

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

Port Fairy

Greeted well by the hosts. Wonderful amenities & close walking distance to all Port Fairy has to offer. Very comfortable accommodation. Thank you to Cate & John.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

Wonderful Stay

We absolutely loved staying at the beautiful cottage and Cate was a fantastic host, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

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

So lucky to have found this beautiful property

Beautiful cottage, in the heart of town and amazing friendly hosts. The place is super clean and the bed very comfy, we will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne O.

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

seaside get away

A wonderful well appointed cosy cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

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

Port fairy haven

We and our dog Ruby very much enjoyed our stay in this beautifully restored 19th century cottage. It has everything you need to relax and recharge after a day of site seeing. Recommend 100 percent to fellow travellers on the Great Ocean Road,
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine N.

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

Excellent

Relaxing, comfortable, very clean accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

The perfect getaway

A real find this beautifully renovated cottage is perfect in every way. Ideal for a couple with their dog. An ideal location too and Cate and John were great hosts giving us lots of good advice on places to visit and eat.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

Select, small and very stylish

This lovely cottage exceeded expectations. It was beautifully appointed. The linen was superb, the bed was super comfortable and what a delight to hear the wind in the trees outside as you drifted to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Cottage port fairy

Friendly hosts and great location not a large place but comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

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

Great place to stay

Easy to find and well located to Town, beach and Wharf. The accommodation was suitable for our needs with friendly hosts. Would recommend it 😁
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

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

Beautiful cottage with perfect amenities

Cate welcomed us with the lights and heater on and the fire ready to go. She was very helpful with her knowledge of the area and in particular, places to eat. Everything I can think of was supplied; even a champagne stopper (I forgot mine so was very pleasantly surprised to find one in the drawer), chilled filtered water in the fridge and treats in the cupboard. The cottage was furnished beautifully and the shower was extra large with good pressure. The location was great too. Thanks Cate and John for your hospitality. We loved ‘The Dog House’.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Location perfect

A wonderful property, great location, walking distance to everything. Open fire is fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

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

Cozy and relaxing

Terrific little cottage with all the charm Port Fairy offers. Hosts Caty and John were very easy to deal with and provided the perfect setting for our stay. Everything was beautifully presented and their suggestions for places to eat were excellent as well. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Peaceful Port Fairy Long Weekend

A really enjoyable break. Wonderful open fire on a cold weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

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

Gorgeous Cottage

Loved the cottage. Great location. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Beautifully decirated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

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

Ideal location for humans and dogs

Nice size property in great spot, close to township, wharf, river and beach. Quiet and cosy at night, and we were grateful to be able to bring the dog with us. Good basic equipment and self catering was a breeze. But also offered lots of nearby walking distance dining options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Great little cottage

Beautifully restored cottage with all you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine H.

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

A Great Little House

We loved our stay at the Dog House. It was extremely clean and comfortable. Our dog enjoyed it too 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Hearns Port Fairy Accommodation

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We moved to Port Fairy three years ago but have only recently purchased this property. We love this little town as it has so much to offer all within walking distance. You will find the people are friendly and very helpful. We’ve renovated the inside of the cottage and next year we will be updating the outside as well. We love meeting people and are happy to assist you with any queries you may have.

Why they chose this property

Beautifully presented, ideally located and reasonably priced. What more we can say.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location. The ideal position to walk everywhere so no need for the car unless you wish to travel out of town. The cottage is extremely well presented and we take pride in ensuring it is spotless. Stunning large stone open fireplace which our guests have all loved.

Languages:

English
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