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Riverside Charm - A stone's throw to the river

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Barwon Heads, VIC
  • Place, Frank Ellis Reserve Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Barwon Heads Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Raffs Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Barwon Heads

Located within a 5-minute walk of Frank Ellis Reserve Beach, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Raffs Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Frank Ellis Reserve Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Raffs Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 13th Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 19 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barwon Heads Hotel - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Red Park - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Barwon Ebb & Flow - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪River Mouth - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Groove Cafe - ‬5 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.

Riverside Charm - A stone's throw to the river

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located place.

We're perfectly located within a stone's throw of The Barwon River and a 5-minute stroll to the main street. The main street, and foreshore area have a huge selection of specialty retail stores, cafes and restaurants, a great playground and safe swimming spot for the kids.
The Barwon Heads bluff with views out to 13th beach is a 30-minute walk away.

Other close by attractions:
Ocean Grove main beach - 3.5km - 5 minute drive
13th Beach Golf Links - 5.4km - 7 minute drive
Adventure Park - 12km - 15 minute drive
Queenscliffe - 18km - 25 minute drive
Torquay - 25km - 20 minute drive
GENERAL: All bookings are accepted on the basis that you have read, understood, and agree to abide, and be bound, by the Terms and Conditions and House Rules. Please treat our home as if it were your own. Please be respectful to our lovely neighbors. Strictly NO smoking at this property. Our home is NOT suitable for Schoolies, hens or bucks parties. You must be over the age to 25 to make reservation at our property. Please follow parking guidelines where provided.

CHECK IN/ OUT: Check-in time is not before 3pm on the arrival date and check out time is not later than 10am on departure date. Late departure is subject to prior arrangement/availability and extra charges will apply. Failure to check out at the agreed time will incur a fee of $110 per hour.
Check in and check out, contactless check in will be provided with key safe codes. Keys must be returned to the key safe upon checking out. If the keys are not placed back in the lock box a management fee will apply for us to allow housekeeping staff access to the property and if required replacement of keys.

COOKING: cooking of curries or other strong foods in this home will incur a $450 deep
Cleaning fee due to the intense cleaning required to remove smells between short term stay guests.

THIS PROPERTY DOES ACCEPT PETS- the rear yard is fully enclosed, you must pick up after your pet. Maximum 2 dogs upon agreement only. No Pets inside the home apart from the garage for sleeping and must not under any circumstances be left inside the home unattended or go upstairs at all , to protect the polished floorboards. You understand you are responsible for damages caused by your pet, extra cleaning charges if there is evidence of a pet inside the home or for cleaners required to pick up dog poo from the yard.

UNAVAILABLITY: If the property becomes unavailable for your occupancy due to unforeseen circumstances (eg. fire, storm, damage, etc) then we will inform you immediately and endeavour to obtain suitable alternative accommodation for your stay, if we are unable to do so, all money paid will be refunded in full. Host on the coast will not be liable for additional accommodation costs in the event of these unforseen unavoidable circumstances.

PARTIES & FUNCTIONS: Parties are strictly prohibited. Breach of this will result in immediate eviction without refund and extra charges will apply for any additional, cleaning, garbage removal, repairs which may ocurr. We have the right to evict any guest during their stay if WE deem them to be in breach of the house rules. THIS PROPERTY IS STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES.
There should be no disturbance to neighbors at anytime during your stay.

LINEN AND TOWELS: We supply all bed linen and towels. They must be left where supplied in the bedrooms or bathroom on departure. Further linen may be hired upon request prior to arrival. Properties with pools will include pool towels for your stay. Any damage or stains requiring additional laundering or replacement of linen will incur a charge or replacement fee. Stays longer than 1 week may request a housekeeping service for cleaning and/or linen servicing charged at a fee. Stays longer than 2 weeks will incur a mandatory housekeeping service for an additional fee-please check what this is before booking. Failure to accept this after check in will be seen as a breach of the house rules and may result in termination of your booking without refund.

YOUR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: You are responsible for damage, breakages, theft and loss of the property and any part of it during your stay. You must notify us of this immediately if damages occur. We may recover from you repair or replacement costs. Occupancy must not exceed the agreed number booked for or the maximum listed as occupancy in the house description. Disturbance to our neighbors, including excessive noise at anytime (day or night), is prohibited and may result in termination and eviction without refund and extra charges may be made for security and other expenses. Noise should not be heard from outside the property after 10pm.
Call outs: Lost keys/lock outs will incur a $100 call out fee for management to provide access plus the cost of replacement keys if required.

Upon departure, all food must be removed from fridges, all rubbish put in the appropriate council rubbish bins provided, crockery and cutlery washed and packed away, dishwasher emptied. If there is a BBQ onsite, it must be cleaned after use, failure will incur a $100 fee. You are responsible for removing any excess rubbish that does not fit in the outside bins. Excess rubbish charges will apply for any rubbish that is left behind (exceeds rubbish bin capacity). The Property must be left in a clean and tidy condition. Extra cleaning charges will be incurred for the cleaning (but not limited to) of dirty dishes, dishwasher emptying, emptying the fridge, removal of excessive rubbish and so forth. All furniture and furnishings must be left in the position they were in when you arrived. Smoking is not permitted in the Property. A $400 fee will be applied to any property found to have been smoked in. No illicit drugs to be brought onto the property or persons under the influence to be allowed onto the property. You must allow repair/service access to the property during reasonable hours. Host on the Coast is not liable for any damage or loss of property during your stay.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

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)

Policies

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

302730

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Barwon Heads, a short 4-minute walk from Frank Ellis Reserve Beach and also 18 minutes on foot from Raffs Beach. You'll also find Ocean Grove Beach and 13th Beach Golf Links within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Riverside Charm - A stone's throw to the river?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with a firepit.

Does Riverside Charm - A stone's throw to the river have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Avalon Airport (AVV), which is about 17.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Riverside Charm - A stone's throw to the river?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Riverside Charm - A stone's throw to the river.

Riverside Charm - A stone's throw to the river Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Minibreak

Lovely stay close to river and shops, quiet area, house, comfortable home
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at ‘Riverside Charm’. The place was great for my family. Shops, restaurants and beach are all easily walkable. Nice outdoor area. Kids room with bunks was really great. Will look for availability again next time we’re planning a trip to Barwon Heads.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Barwon escape

Excellent location and only a few minutes walk into town or to the beach, perfect for a family. Beautifully presented house had everything you want or need for a relaxing holiday and now we have found this house we will certainly be returning for a future holiday. Super helpful and friendly host made the holiday really enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025