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Pelicans water view apartment. Lounge,Kitchen,verandah,Queen bedroom,bathroom.

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Pelicans is the Front apartment of 2 in the cottage. Kitchen,views of water.🛳️
wood fire is set- lots of wood.Air con, ceiling fans ,electric blankets . Cosy !
Kitchen. Induction cooktop,fridge,microwave,toaster,frypan ,pans,Nespresso etc.
Queen bedroom,luxury linen.TV.ceiling fan and doors to verandah with water views
Loung/ dining/kitchenette Original Art, Library, TV/netflix , water /gardenviews

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Queenscliff, VIC
  • Queenscliff Hotel
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Queenscliff Harbour
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Queenscliff Ferry
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪57 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
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pelicans water view apartment. Lounge,Kitchen,verandah,Queen bedroom,bathroom.

Pelicans apartment is in the Historic harbour precinct called the Fishermans Flat - traditionally where the Fishermen built their houses. The renovated cottage has been divided into 2 ground level apartments. Pelicans is the front apartment. It is fully self contained with its own Kitchen/lounge/ dining room all with doors to the verandah which had views of the harbour. There is a wood fire all set and ready to light for cosy nights in. The seperate queen bedroom has 1100 thread count sheets Queen bed and French doors opening to the verandah which adjoins the garden which overlooks the harbour and all the boating activities there. The pilot boats use this wharf and so it is very interesting watching their coming and going ! The cottage apartment is quiet, relaxing ,private,fully self contained apartment with kitchen ( no oven, has induction cooktop) and garden. The verandah is spacious and is like an extra room as it adjoins the lounge room and bedroom.It has its own street frontage ,front door with keypad entry and private garden all with water views of the harbour which is 100 metres away. It is suitable for 2 people. Privacy is assured check- in by keypad. Please read 5* reviews ! It is very close to the ferry, beach, Blues train and village - no need to use the car.
The location of Pelicans is excellent being in the Historic Harbour precinct and adjoining the walking/ cycling path along the water to Point Lonsdale. The water is 100 metres away - excellent for fishing and strolls along the harbour to the restaurants at the marina ,Sorrento ferry ( every hour on the hour) to buy fish from the Mishells boat ,the beach and to walk into Queenscliff village ( 5 minutes)
Pelicans is a newly renovated luxury apartment for 2 people with a queen bedroom and seperate lounge/ dining/ kitchenette . Your private verandah" room" is accessed from the living area and the bedroom. It overlooks the garden and has some views of the harbour. The lounge room has a cosy wood fire with plenty of wood and set ready to light, air con ,ceiling fans ,library and overlooks the harbour which is 50 metres away.
Only 5 mins walk to Queenscliff Marina (360 Q restaurant) the Ferry to Sorrento and a short walk to Queenscliff village and beach. The cottage is ajacent to the Bellarine rail trail (bikes path) It is a short stroll to the Blues Train. There is excellent fishing from the nearby wharf . Fishing boats at the Harbour sell freshly caught fish.
The cottage is ideal for a romantic getaway as with water views from the private verandah and lounge room - you can see, hear and smell the sea!
There is excellent Wi -Fi and phone reception and a Smart TV.
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"Pelicans" has a library area and seating area in the lovely bay window - overlooking the garden and the harbour at the end of the street. Work while looking at the water !
The rooms are spacious and luxuriously appointed with original Artworks created by the owner in Queenscliff and a library.
The Queen bedroom has double doors opening to your own private verandah .
The lounge/dining/kitchenette (no oven) is open plan but seperate to the bedroom .There is a Bay window seat that has views to the harbour great for reading !
The bathroom has a walk in shower with rain-head and pebble massage floor.
Luxury bed linen ( 1300 thread count) and White fluffy towels . Wood fire in lounge ( winter) reverse cycle A/C. and ceiling fans in the bedroom and lounge room. All the windows open fully.
The Queenscliff beach is at the end of the street- a 5 minute walk .Fresh fish can be purchased from the boat in the harbour 70 metres away.
The Searoads ferry to Sorrento is a 5 minute walk through the harbour. The harbour marina has shops, cafes, fish restaurants ,a 360 Q viewing tower and fishing trips available.
The Bellarine Blues train is a 200 metres walk.
No need to use the car as the shops and restaurants in Queenscliff are a short 5 minute walk along the waterside path.
Queenscliff has 3 museums; The Fort, Historic ,and the Maritime. There are" swim with the dolphins Eco “tours that leave from the harbour near the apartment.
The water can be seen from the lounge room and verandah as it is only 50 metres away. Marine life including Pelicans, Stingrays, Seals and Dolphins can be seen in the harbour and surrounding water next to the apartment. It is next to the Geelong rail trail ( bike and walking )and an easy walk along the harbour to the marina restaurants , harbour boating /fishing trips and the Searoads car ferry to Sorrento on the Mornington peninsula
The kitchen has a large marble bench,fridge,microwave,induction cooktop,Nespresso coffee and pods,frypan,pans,toaster ,teapot .No oven.

Property manager

Alison Douglas
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Wood fire is not child friendly. Babies welcome.
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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
No smoking or burning of anything brought by the guest inside the cottage.No animals .No children. No Lithium batteries.

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 eco-friendly cleaning products
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

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

About the area

Queenscliff

Located in Queenscliff, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Queenscliff Natural Features Reserve, while Queenscliff Maritime Museum and Salt Contemporary Art are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station and Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Queenscliff, VIC

What's nearby

  • Queenscliff Hotel - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queenscliff Harbour - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Queenscliff Harbour Observation Tower - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Queenscliff Ferry - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Fort Queenscliff - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 21 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean View Kiosk - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪360Q - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Queenscliff Bowling Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Queenscliff Brewhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grow Naturally - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelicans water view apartment. Lounge,Kitchen,verandah,Queen bedroom,bathroom. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelicans water view apartment. Lounge,Kitchen,verandah,Queen bedroom,bathroom.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelicans water view apartment. Lounge,Kitchen,verandah,Queen bedroom,bathroom.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pelicans water view apartment. Lounge,Kitchen,verandah,Queen bedroom,bathroom. located?

This family-friendly Queenscliff cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Queenscliff Maritime Museum, Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station. Salt Contemporary Art and Queenscliff Historical Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Beautiful cottage

The cottage was in an excellent location to access the town and the ferry across Port Phillip bay. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharwan K.

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

Absolutely Gorgeous

Everything about this place was absolutely beautiful. It was clean and tidy.The decor had a nice and fresh feel about it. The bed was very comfortable. Highly recommendWould have used the fire place if there was any firewood Only
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

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

Pelicans Cottage

Wonderful location, cottage was welcoming and had everything you need for a relaxing weekend. Hope to return again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Praline D.

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

Central location

We enjoy our time in this quaint cottage.Very limited places to eat out at night although we did find one not far from where we were staying a restaurant called 360 down at the wharf. The town has a few cafes to have lunch and some lovely shops
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle W.

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

Delightful Accomodation

We had a fabulous stay at Pelicans. The accomodation is very spacious, comfortable and styled perfectly. Location is excellent as we didn't need to drive anywhere during our stay. Allison is a lovely host and very helpful with things to do in Queenscliff. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie D.

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

Cute, comfortable and excellent location

Love the decor, very comfortable with everything you for a long weekend away. Easy walk to cafes and restaurants. I would have loved to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

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

Beautifully appointed & perfectly located

A gorgeous little cottage which is beautifully appointed and perfectly located. Peaceful and romantic... a great weekend destination.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

caitlyn a.

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

beach getaway

the house is lovely as spacious, Alison the owner is very nice, and the location is great with everything in minimal walking distance. will definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

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

Overnight rest break

This was just what we needed during a very hectic family time. Peaceful, beautifully appointed with every we needed. We will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett O.

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

Time out

Property is in a perfect location, easy walk into Queenscliff or to the Harbour. Cottage was ready for our arrival. Quiet location perfect for a getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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

very cute arty cottage. clean and attractive decor

short stsy.. just overnight
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy L.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay. The photos are accurate, in fact the cottage is more spacious than it appears in the photos. Very clean, and had everything we needed. The location is quiet, but walking distance from pretty much anywhere you'd want to go in Queenscliff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
all round excelent property & stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margie R.

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

PERFECT !

The neat as a pin BnB was perfect for us ! We had a lovely relaxing W/E
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

A Little Gem

Lived our quick Queenscliff stay at Pelicans Cottage. Cosy and colourful one bedder, modern bathroom and kitchen stocked with everything you would need. Would recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

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

Great location

Beautiful, relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ideal location to the harbour & town centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn C.

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

Excellent

A wonderful property, true to what was listed, extremely clean and well presented. We really enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

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

Unique and homely

The property was bright and clean and very welcoming. It was like staying in a home away from home! Alison was very generous with her welcoming messages and suggestions to help us enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman C.

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

Perfection plus

From the moment we walked in we knew we were going to enjoy our stay. This place is absolutely perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine P.

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

Pelicans in Queenscliff

Comfortable and beautifully presented. Walking distance to harbour, ferry terminal, cafes, restaurants and shops. Prompt responses from owner in answer to questions. A really special experience, we will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Great spot for anniversary weekend away

The location was a convenient walking distance from the sights of Queenscliff. The property was lovely, the verandah was a pleasant sheltered spot for lunch, and the wood fire and LP record player made for a cosy night inside.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Excellent

Property was exactly as we wanted - sparkling clean, great location, quiet, spacious for two people, warm, kitchen was well equipped
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Harbourside bliss

Lovely stay short walk to main st and Harbourside Had very nice dinner at restaurant 360 Also there was a popular fish and chips on a bout in the harbour
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl B.

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

Great location you can walk everywhere

The cottage was very cosy and comfortable. We lit the fire during our mid June stay made it even more cosy. We walked everywhere day and night to the restaurants. Would highly recommended the Pelicans cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alison Douglas

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Retired Art teacher who has a studio practice in Queenscliff. Volunteer Heritage guide at the Tourist Information centre in Queenscliff. Likes gardening, beach swimming.

Why they chose this property

Views to the water and easy walk to the beach, village and dining options

What makes this property unique

Water views from lounge room. Real fire. Large verandah with views. Luxury linen.Kitchen.Walk to beach,village,Blues train, ferry. Large lounge area. Private quiet. Sea, smell and hear the sea

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests