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THE SAND CASTLE on the Dutton Way

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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BOLWARRA Portland, VIC
  • Great South West Walk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Portland Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Portland, VIC (PTJ)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

THE SAND CASTLE on the Dutton Way

Welcome to The Sand Castle beach side house with views over the bay of Portland. It is a fantastic place to stay for a family and the fishing enthusiast with ample parking for large fishing boats.
With full views of the ocean, beach walks and open sea fishing all are only within 40 metres of the house. Whales frolic as they pass on their way to the Southern ocean.
The house is only a 3 minute drive away from Portland centre, where there is very good dining and shopping facilities. With a small shop available within walking distance along the beach road for your basic needs.
The house is pleasantly furnished with 3 bedrooms which sleeps 9 comfortably. 2 bathrooms feature double showers. There are full disabled facilities including a large ramp out the front entrance. Lock up yard for dogs, boats and cars. A large lock up entertainment facility featuring a large TV, bar, pool table, and BBQ facilities with a dining setting offers security for you possessions, makes this house suitable for families and fishermen.
It has a large family room with a flat screen TV, also a small relaxing TV room. A new light and airy modern kitchen featuring a dishwasher has been recently installed. Heating is by both electric heat bank and a very comfortable wood heater (wood supplied). Cooling for those warm days by air conditioning and each bedroom has ceiling fans.
Fresh linen is supplied and laundry facilities plus a freezer make your stay worry free, it is all there for you.
The property is registered with the Glenelg Shire for 9 people to stay. No booking fees and no additional fees apply, all prices are inclusive.

Quick points:
• Wonderful sea views on the ramp out front, with added whale entertainment
• Walks along the beach for relaxation or for the fitness enthusiast.
• Dog and fisherman friendly
• Shed for entertainment on wet days with secure storage for boats and equipment
• Cosy lazy days sitting around a comfortable house
• BBQ and outdoor entertainment area
• Small shop with a short walking distance
• Lots of car and boat parking front and back







Property manager

kristene mcgennisken

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Dutton Way

Located in Dutton Way, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Convincing Ground Historic and Cultural Features Reserve and Bolwarra H44 Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum and Discovery Bay Marine National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and cave exploring.
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BOLWARRA Portland, VIC

What's nearby

  • Powerhouse Motor & Car Museum - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Fawthrop Lagoon - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Great South West Walk - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Portland Golf Club - 10 min drive - 9.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Portland Fish 'N' Chips - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Portland Rsl Memorial Bowling Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Port of Call - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE SAND CASTLE on the Dutton Way pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE SAND CASTLE on the Dutton Way?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE SAND CASTLE on the Dutton Way?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE SAND CASTLE on the Dutton Way located?

This family-friendly Dutton Way holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Whale Viewing Platform, Bolwarra H45 Bushland Reserve and Nuns Beach. Portland Cable Tram Depot Museum and Convincing Ground Historic and Cultural Features Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 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 8 - Good. 30 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

staying to walk part of the Great South West Walk

comfortable and well-equipped, pleasant location beside the sea
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

julia p.

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

Amazing

Amazing accommodation prefect for large family. Loads space great games room. Kitchen was well stocked of crockery. Rooms well presented with extra pillows, blankets, towels and individual soaps where a great touch. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

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

Charlotte

Beds really comfortable. House easy to find, lots of parking. Our group had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Amy H.

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

Review

Check in could have been better. Confusing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyce J.

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

Beautiful location and property.

Property is comfortable, clean and in a beautiful location. It has everything you need to have a wonderful time away. We travelled with another family - 4 adults and 4 children total. Plenty of space and the games room is a winner for the kids! We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ezy E.

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

Family

Excellent Family holiday house a short drive from Portland, well maintained with all required amenities provided, Playroom for all ages and excellent House for our yearly family get togethers, Highly recommend this stay for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pegasusoz F.

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

Quick getaway

We just wanted a quick getaway to somewhere we had not been before and with dogs it does limit the properties available Sand Castles was great for the dogs as safe and enclosed and a grassy area for them to sit in the sun. Located an easy drive from Portland central and within view of the port, the house was well located if you did not want to be right in town. Well appointed and lots of homey Decorating touches, Sand Castles is definitely worth considering
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Una F.

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

Family holiday

The property was great there were a couple of thing I will message the owner about but nothing to much. the view is lovely the property is exactly what we see overall couldn’t fault it
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

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

Great place for family getaway

Took my elderly parents & plenty of room for his walker to move around. 2 nights wasn’t long enough. Comfy furniture & beds. Beautiful views & nice quiet area to chill & listen to the waves. And the back entertainment area with giant tv & pool table.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ian H.

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

September Walking Sisters-in-law

5 of us walking the GSW and 3 days walking from Portland to the Petrified Forest, loved the fire inside and the games room for our jigsaw.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George W.

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

Portland

Property was excellent, however the severe weather power outages cut our stay short.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick E.

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

Awesome

It’s a perfect place to accommodate 9 people and a gaming room at the back for fun activities. The only downside to this the wifi doesn’t reach the the gaming room but other than that everything in my own experience is perfect thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Weekend away

Enjoyed the games room house was ok but pity we couldn’t connect to the wifi
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan J.

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

Family fishing holiday

Super clean, great lay out, comfy beds and heaps of parking for the boats, straight across from the ocean, perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Fishing holiday

Ideal spot & they provided everything you needed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona R.

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

boys week away fishing trip

Great property to stay with friends on fishing trip great garage gaming room will use property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ezy E., Australia

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

Sandcastle

We stay there as is big enough for our family, The house is excellent, being a fisherman if weather turns bad many things to do are provided for whole family, everything needed is provided saving loading car with towels, linen blankets etc along with freezer, washing machine and plenty room to park boat
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Locky W.

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

Great house on the water.

Plenty of space, kid's loved the large shower. Great outdoor area & plenty of space for the dogs. Great facilities, very comfy house. Just accross the road from the water, was grear to splash in the water when the tide was out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lei Shong L.

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

Clean, cosy and cost effective

We had a wonderful stay at the property. It was clean and well equipped with everything we need. Kids thoroughly enjoyed themselves with the various games in the games room. The cost was very reasonable too. We would definitely book again if we come back. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H., Horsham, Australia

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

Well equipped beach holiday house

We arrived shortly before Christmas and were greeted with some beautiful little Christmas touches which was very appreciated with young children! The kids and dad loved the games room, mum loved the well equipped kitchen ! We enjoyed making memories playing ping pong on Christmas Day despite the abnormally wet weather for Christmas! A lovely beach holiday home and photos don’t do it justice :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kingsley K.

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

Hidden gem perfect for the family

Our stay was perfect, everything was exactly as described. Communication with owner was fantastic and quick. House was well stocked and had enough room for the whole family. As we are into motorsport the house was also great as it had enough room out the front to park the race car transport trailer. Would happily stay here anytime we are visiting Portland.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence C.

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

Very good accommodation

A very comfortable, well-equipped house. As outlined in the description it's a little out of town, so you do need transport. While it is opposite the beach, the beach would not be easy to access and perhaps not suitable for swimming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen P.

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

Lovely

Perfect location, house very suitable for all ages
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Therese B.

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

Wonderful pet friendly getaway

The house was perfect for us and our two Labradors. It is in a lovely semi-rural location minutes from Portland, and opposite a small secluded section of beach, which our dogs loved. The house was thoughtfully decorated and had everything we needed and more. The backyard is spacious, very safe and secure.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Stunning!

There is not a thing we needed, that wasn't in this house! It is so well stocked, and space for everyone! Loved the 2 bathrooms. And the sound of the waves was just beautiful. We will be back 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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