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The Boat House - Barwon Heads

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Barwon Heads

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Dining
Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Barwon Heads, VIC
  • Place, Barwon Heads Golf Club
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Raffs Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, 13th Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Barwon Heads

In Barwon Heads .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Barwon Heads vacation home, you'll find Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Frank Ellis Reserve Beach. Barwon Heads Golf Club and 13th Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Frank Ellis Reserve Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Raffs Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • 13th Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 19 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Groove Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Terrace Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barwon Heads Hotel - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starfish Bakery - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Boat House - Barwon Heads

The Boat House is a bright and beautiful beach house exuding warmth and comfort in the heart of Barwon Heads. It's the perfect family home away from home.

The bright and luxuriously comfortable open plan living and dining area is a beautiful place to unwind after a day at the beach.

The well-equipped kitchen includes an electric oven and gas stove, stainless steel fridge-freezer, dishdrawer dishwasher, coffee machine, kettle, toaster and all the cooking equipment and utensils for the avid home cook. Should you opt to eat out, there are plenty of restaurants within walking distance.

The house opens out onto a large sunny deck with BBQ and outdoor lounge setting to relax and a drink on those warm Barwon evenings. There's also an outdoor shower and a deliciously deep claw foot bath with hot and cold water.

The main bedroom has a queen size bed with an ensuite. The second room has two single beds and the third bedroom had has two singles which can be pushed together to make a queen bed (please advise on booking if this is required).

The 'fourth bedroom' is a very cool refurbished 1970's Franklin caravan in my backyard which has a queen size bed and small kitchenette which is available for use.

We also have a kids hang out room in the shed which has its own tv and loads of beanbags. This room also has a bed which can be used as a single or pulled out to make a queen.

The laundry is fully equipped with washing machine, dryer and clothes line.

The main bedroom has its own ensuite and the second bathroom features a bath with a shower. The toilet room has separate access.

The house also has everything you need for children as we have our own, so just bring yourselves as everything from toys and books to portacots, baby bath and high chairs are available.

The entire property has wifi connectivity. All the streaming services are available along with a comprehensive dvd library.

Parking is available on the property and there is ample parking on the street.

Minimum of 7 night stay during peak periods and minimum of 3 night stay during off peak periods. This house is my principal place of residence but if you are interested in booking it outside of peak periods, please get in touch as it is very possible that it can be made available for you.

Guest Access

Guests will have access to the entire property. No amenities are shared.

Interaction with Guests

We will not be present during the stay and will have no direct interaction with the guests - it is a private residence. However, you will have our contact details and we will be on hand should you require any assistance during your stay.

The Neighbourhood

Coogee Court is friendly and peaceful. The Skate Park and Pirate Park playground are at the end of our street. The beach is not far and it is just a 5 minute walk to the centre of Barwon Heads, offering a variety of cafes, shops and beaches.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Boat House Barwon Heads
The Boat House - Barwon Heads Barwon Heads
The Boat House - Barwon Heads Private vacation home
The Boat House - Barwon Heads Private vacation home Barwon Heads
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Boat House - Barwon Heads to the airport?

This vacation home is 36 mi (44-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Boat House - Barwon Heads have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Boat House - Barwon Heads to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Frank Ellis Reserve Beach and 1.2 mi (3-min drive) from 13th Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Boat House - Barwon Heads offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Boat House - Barwon Heads?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Boat House - Barwon Heads?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Boat House - Barwon Heads?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Boat House - Barwon Heads have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Boat House - Barwon Heads have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Boat House - Barwon Heads to downtown Barwon Heads?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Barwon Heads.

The Boat House - Barwon Heads Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home perfectly presented and very homely. Communication with the host was outstanding and all my questions were answered promptly.Location fabulous and we all had a fabulous time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Nick and Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and nice atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Boat House was perfect for our family holiday, with spacious and beautifully decorated interiors and a large well equipped kitchen. A wonderful, well located house with a multitude of relaxing spaces, inside and out. Even an outdoor bath!Skye was a a very communicative and helpful host and we felt lucky to stay in her beautiful home. Jenny
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful host, she left Christmas biscuits in the mailbox as a gift and is excellent with communication. She went over and above to make our Barwon Heads Christmas really special.
Great for family gatherings.
It’s all in the details.
Quirky Australian ephemera.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home away from home.

We had a really lovely stay at the boathouse. The property was clean and had many additional items to make our stay very comfortable and fun. We even had beautiful fresh flowers placed in two spaces. Definitely recommend for a relaxing stay in Barwon Heads.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Oasis

Great house for families to stay with lots of different areas to have your own space! The house has two outdoor seating areas for meals or relaxing and also a large area inside for eating and relaxing. There is three good size bedrooms inside and then options with the caravan and play room/bedroom outside. We traveled with our dog and love the area as it is so close to the community park and a short walk through to the Main Street to grab a coffee. Walking distance to do everything but also far enough away from the hustle of all the other visitors to Barwon Heads!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam D., Croydon

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Barwon home.

A beautiful house perfectly located for kids right near the skate park and tennis courts. Short walk into town and beach. The house is beautifully decorated with lots of interesting things to look at, books to read and space to relax. The garden has a number of areas to sit and we loved the outdoor bath and shower. Teenage kids enjoyed staying in the caravan and the bungalow. Had a wonderful family holiday and would highly recommended. Skye was lovely to deal with and always responded quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Faye C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for families

Lovely property in a quiet location with everything you need. Different areas for everyone to have some space and a great kitchen to cook in; very well stocked. Close to the park for walks and bike riding.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Family Retreat

Our family just loved this comfortable, spacious, relaxed house perfect for a family get together. The living area was beautifully decorated and the good sized, well equipped kitchen was great for 2 or 3 of us to work in at once.During our stay we had one day where the temperatures reached 39 degrees, so the air conditioning came in very handy.There were plenty of toys and books for our young children, and an easy walk up to the playground. The nearby shopping centre was also very appealing. We would love to return here again some time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious, yet cosy

A great holiday property with lots of different spaces to hang out and relax. A very quiet neighbourhood of Barwon, still within walking distance to Hitchcock Avenue.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin Hyde

Liked: Cleanliness

A great stay

A wonderful house in a great town and Skye is a terrific host
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family getaway

Beautifully presented home which was universally loved by our family. Skye was a pleasure to deal with and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. The house was in a great quiet location with easy access to the town, skate park and river. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manny H., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

A home away from home!!

This home has everything you need plus more! The host was very accomodating and easy to communicate with! Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING HOME AND LOCATION!!

Couldn’t feel more lucky to be given the pleasure of staying in Skye’s beautiful boathouse home for my Wedding. Myself, my Bridesmaids and my Mum thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to see our getting ready photos from our special day ☺️ Thank you again Skye! We appreciate it so much ❤️ Xx
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niki G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommended

We really enjoyed our stay at the Boathouse. It was lovely and clean, well appointed, and the perfect layout for 2 grown families (4 in their 50's, 4 in their 20's + 2 dogs). There was plenty of room inside and out for everyone to have their own space and come together for meals, board games and drinks. The beach and town were a short drive or bike ride away, and if not too hot, walkable too. We have holidayed on the coast together for the last 12 years, and this house is in our top 2.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra H., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Getaway

A wonderful place to stay in Barwon Heads. The house is clean and lovingly maintained- it has anything you might possibly need. There is lots of attention to detail and so many different nooks and crannies for us all to retire to. My kids loved the outdoor bath and my husband loved to relax in the outdoor seating area with a book and a drink. It seemed that every day we discovered something new- like the strawberry bush, the treehouse or multitude of cookbooks. Skye was a terrific communicator and promptly responded to any question I might have. All in all, a perfect getaway that was very hard to leave!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with everything you could need

We had such a wonderful stay at this beautiful Beach house. The house far exceeded our expectations and had a personality and warmth that instantly made us feel at home. The house is more equipped than any other rental we have stayed in and it was meticulously cleaned for our arrival. We were a group of 4x adults and 4x young children under 5yrs and it was the perfect size and space for us all. The children were well entertained with all of the houses toys and the ample outdoor space. The location is close enough to the Main Street to walk but also nice and quiet. The owner had great communication and we felt lucky to stay in her beautiful home. We look forward to return again next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn B., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

A place too good to leave!

The Boathouse truly exceeded our expectations in every way. Great location close to the main st, cosy enough for two people but spacious enough for a family. Our grandchildren loved the new play room & we loved the different outdoor choices for lounging. Skye has an eye for detail & has thought of everything. We could not have asked for more & were sad to pack up & return home. We can’t wait to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bob N., Melbourne, Australia

Lovely beachy house for a holiday

Loved the ambiance and location. We had a good time and any minor issues were immediately addressed. Cheers
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

Outstanding House

Absolutely wonderful. This house is stunning! The styling of this house is just beautiful. You could not ask for a more perfect place to stay in Barwon Heads. Great skate park & park at the end of the road for the kids, 10 min walk to shops and beach. The house is fully functional with everything and more for cooking and entertaining. The bed linen... gorgeous! Thank you Skye for your beautiful house. Judy & Peter Jones and extended family from the UK.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte G.

Best beach break

My family and I had a great time here over Christmas. Fantastic amenities, great location and a beautiful house with decks on every entrance to lounge on. It Was the perfect Getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018