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Central convenience for groups and families - Portarlington entertainer!

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Back deck entertaining area
Outdoor lounge, table tennis, dining and air hockey
Outdoor dining
Bbq, air hockey. Parking area and back shed.
Main kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portarlington, VIC
  • Place, Portarlington Waterfront
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Portarlington Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Portarlington Recreation Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1: Queen bed with ensuite

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2: triple bunk, double bed with single on top

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3: Queen bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4: bunk bed

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1: ensuite

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

Bathroom 2: bath and shower

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3 (Accessible)

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Central convenience for groups and families - Portarlington entertainer!

Your family/group will enjoy easy access to everything from this centrally located and spacious holiday haven. Perfect for multiple families or a group of friends to entertain and relax!

WALKING DISTANCE: 4 mins to beach, 600m to shops, 900m to pier/ferry, bus stop to wineries out front of house, 500m to park/skate ramps. Kick back and have a car free holiday, let the kids roam, or jump in the car to visit Queenscliff, Ocean Grove and more on the Bellarine, 20 mins away!

ENTERTAINER'S DREAM: Main kitchen servery window opens to the large covered deck with BBQ, dining table, outdoor lounge, table tennis, foosball table, fire pit & more. House also includes second lounge and kitchenette.

The house has 4 large bedrooms with BIRs, one study with a sofa bed. Also 2 kitchens and 2 lounges, and 2 home office areas if your group needs separate spaces.

Fully fenced, secure parking for multiple cars (boats, caravan, jet ski etc).
Accessible: back ramp onto deck and access ramps in doorways.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Pets allowed OUTSIDE ONLY Pet bed n shed provided
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please put out the rubbish bins on the front verge on Sunday evenings.
Please ensure you have cleaned the BBQ if it was used, otherwise a $50 cleaning fee will apply.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Accidents happen, if you break or damage something, in agreeing to this rental booking, you agree to replace or repair. Please let us know.
Please let us know if things are running low so we can order: BBQ gas, Soda Stream gas etc.
If you use the BBQ you must clean it properly, including the BBQ equipment. Failure to do so will result in a $50 cleaning fee being charged.

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and 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

About the area

Portarlington

Located in Portarlington, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliff Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Bellarine Adventure Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre and Adventure Park Geelong. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Portarlington, VIC

What's nearby

  • Steely Rocks Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Portarlington Waterfront - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Portarlington Ferry Dock - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Portarlington Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Portarlington Recreation Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 17 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Arlo - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Port Pier Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪St Leonards Hotel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Portarlington Bakehouse - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Central convenience for groups and families - Portarlington entertainer! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Central convenience for groups and families - Portarlington entertainer!?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Central convenience for groups and families - Portarlington entertainer! on 29 May 2026 start from NZ$363, 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 Central convenience for groups and families - Portarlington entertainer!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Central convenience for groups and families - Portarlington entertainer!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central convenience for groups and families - Portarlington entertainer!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Central convenience for groups and families - Portarlington entertainer! located?

This family-friendly Portarlington holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Steely Rocks Beach and Portarlington Waterfront. Portarlington Recreation Reserve and Portarlington Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 February 2026
Thanks for staying and taking great care of the place Troy! You are your family are welcome back anytime :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taryn N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was exactly as advertised and super comfortable for our stay. It had everything we needed for a big family group with plenty of room inside and outside so we never felt like we were all on top of each other. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great - lots of space, lovely outdoor area with table tennis, foosball and other games.And Marnie is a very welcoming and friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Ali M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was enjoyable and seamless with no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

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

Great stay for extended family

Close walk to the beach and shops, lots of entertainment for the kids and lots of space to relax and unwind.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2024
Thanks for your review Kate. Glad you enjoyed the convenience of being able to walk everywhere, and the fun and chill that the deck space and yard provide. I can spend the whole day lounging out there! Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn B.

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

Well located comfortable property

A very enjoyable, comfortable stay within walking distance of the shops, cafes and the hotel. This property was well suited to our large family group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great venue

Very comfortable property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 March 2024
Thanks Linda and guests for taking great care of the place and leaving everything so clean! We hope you enjoyed your time in Portarlington.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Great place to stay for a week

Great place to stay for a week. We had four adults and four teens and it was perfect. Walking distance into town and beach. House had everything we needed and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Maree M.

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

Spacious, close to town

Very lovely home with plenty of room for everyone. Family easter break gathering was enjoyed by everyone. Portarlington is a pretty location. Is great for relaxing and has lots to see & do.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
Thanks for the positive review Anne-Maree, come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN W.

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

Fantastic location and comfortable house

We had a great stay here with another family. Plenty of room for everyone. Everything that you need is provided. So well fitted out. Communication with the owner was exceptional.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2025
It was fab to host you all Kristin, come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayat D.

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

Ms

The house was amazing and it has everything you need from towels to kitchen appliances and even some oil, and other cooking items in the pantry.The manager was always responsive and made sure to reply and answer our questions.We’re planning to book this property again for next year’s holiday
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ash M.

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

Fun time away!

8 of us headed down to this location over the end of june and it was great! Fit all of us very comfortably, and we enjoyed the time away! We had a small issue with some of the cleanliness, mainly the coffee machine being full of mould. We bought this to the host's attention and they were on it immediately which was lovely! Overall would reconmend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2024
Thanks for the review Ash and we hope you loved Port. The feedback is much appreciated and we've rectified the coffee machine issue.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Marnie

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Hi there, we are Marnie & Michael and we love to travel. We've shared our home with many travellers over the years and also shared the homes of others similarly. We have always the enjoyed the experience of 'homely' spaces and shared experiences .

We are relaxed, down to earth folks who are all about the good times and love adventure, water sports, snow sports, food and wine. We love the Bellarine. We caught the ferry over one day, visited a few wineries, swam with the seals, then brought back some friends a month later. Years later, our dream has become a reality and we are earnest and passionate in bringing more people to this beautiful part of the world to share in what we come to love. We love our place; its homely, not pretentious or precious, its about having everyone around to enjoy the good times, fun activities and its about being easy - easy to get to, so central to get around and everything you need inside to have a great holiday.

Why they chose this property

We love Portarlington and the Bellarine for so many reasons;
- its close enough to Melbourne, (1.5 hrs) but still feels like a country holiday
- Portarlington's ferry makes it so convenient to get here from the Melbourne CBD. One hour, and with a cafe onboard, its like going on a cruise!
- the wineries, breweries, food, restaurants, seafood, distilleries are some of the best in the world and definitely in VIC
- walking distance from the beach, fishing, watersports, sea life
- exciting activities; a theme park, miniature railway, museums, art galleries, mini golf, golf courses
The Bellarine feels like a hidden gem!

What makes this property unique

Its huge! We are walking distance from all the shops, the ferry, the beach, the foreshore, the pub - you won't need the car. The public bus stop to wineries is out the front of our house too, so no need to book a wine tour if you want to visit any on the main route. Although there are some great tour services available if you want to venture out further.

Our house is homely, its functional, and we've set it up for families and groups to have a fun time, so there's no super precious items you have to tip toe around; kick back, have fun and relax. We've got an outdoor deck to die for with an undercover bbq, serving window, lounge, dining table, foosball table, table tennis all overlooking a fire pit and garden. There's grass for the children to play, a long concrete driveway, and we've included a paddle pool, backyard cricket set, Kubb, snorkelling gear and more to help make your trip memorable and fun.

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