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Interior
Bathroom
Fridge, microwave, oven
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Barwon Heads, VIC
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • 13th Beach Golf Links
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Adventure Park Geelong
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Barwon Heads

In Barwon Heads .Stay at this Barwon Heads vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and 2 miles (3 km) of Frank Ellis Reserve Beach. Barwon Heads Golf Club and 13th Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jirrahlinga Koala and Wildlife Sanctuary - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • 13th Beach Golf Links - 9 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 16 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 24 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 20 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mex - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Napona - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beach Terrace Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪At the Heads Wine Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Bakery - ‬3 min drive

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 Garden Cottage

The Garden Cottage is a self contained studio cottage snuggled in the garden between a sun filled deck with recliner chairs and an al fresco eating area. It sleeps two people on a queen bed, linen provided. It has a fully appointed kitchen with stove, microwave / combustion oven, fridge, and expresso machine. It has a full bathroom as well as an outdoor secluded shower, a TV with Apple TV and Netflix, overhead fan and heater.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Garden Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 36.7 mi (45-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Garden Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Garden Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi (4-min drive) from Frank Ellis Reserve Beach and 1.9 mi (5-min drive) from 13th Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Garden Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Garden Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Garden Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Garden Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Garden Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Garden Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Garden Cottage to downtown Barwon Heads?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Barwon Heads.

The Garden Cottage Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Joanne R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Poorly presented

Not impressed reported to owner no offer of compensation can't load photos
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

maria

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok i honestly dont ever leave bad reviews but this time its needed for others to know ...i wouldn't spend over $50 a night if i knew the look of this place..full of dust and spiderwebs the floor extremely filthy the outdoor area around dead plants and really not tidy to enjoy yoyr coffee in the morning..the tv afrer 3 hours trying i gave up it didnt work .the owners must live at the back because i try contacting them to ask help with the tv but noone answer the door or the phone .i wouldn't go there again even if it was for free
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Libby W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

Beautiful little place with gorgeous outside area under the trees. Had everything we needed to escape the summer heat and only a short drive to the beach to enjoy hours of sunset bliss. Outside shower absolutely fantastic to wash the beach away (especially for the dog!)Fantastic little spot and our doggo enjoyed it as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight stay

Overall impression good. Bed comfortable. Clean bathroom, plenty of towels and toiletries. Peaceful location. Downsides: TV too difficult to navigate (gave up in the end), 1 english breakfast teabag (1!), 2 Earl Grey and 2 Green tea, no instant coffee or decaf. No full sized oven. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Akaisha O.

Cute and Cozy Getaway

Our stay at the garden cottage was just what we needed, it was a beautiful little holiday! Great location within Barwon heads yet staying so close to the owners house was unexpected but privacy was fine. Amenities were up to date, clean and functional apart from the towel rail in the bathroom which unfortunately continually broke when we hung our towels on it. The TV had access to many streaming platforms to watch and enjoy! The amount of natural light that the property received all day long was incredible and really amazing to experience! Overall our stay was very relaxing and an amazing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overnight in Barwon Heads

Good location , quiet street excellent bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to Barwon Heads township and surrounding towns of Queenscliff and Point Lonsdale.A golfers paradise for those so inclined.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Trish S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beaut Barwon

Great spot for that mini-break. The doggo was happy too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing

Enjoyed it. Weather wasn’t great so nice to be in a warm, comfortable space and just chill out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikala D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Perfect getaway
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Domenico

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was really well kept and very clean. The host was very accommodating and communicated everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alison A.

Our cottage stay

The cottage is located in a sensational area, a stone’s throw from Barwon River - perfect for walks, picnics, fishing and water sports. The neighbourhood was very quiet, which in peak season compared to the Main Street, was a welcome reprieve. general upkeep was neglected, as we encountered things like flat batteries in remotes and sticky residue on kitchen countertops. bed was comfortable and the back deck and front patio were lovely to use. Shower was also great - hot, strong pressure, clean and modern.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

jo-anne b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay in Barwon Heads

Clean comfortable, good location, private, loved having our dog and he loved the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Noah s.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Overpriced

Property was overpriced for what it is.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023