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Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake

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A single-story building with a green door, two windows on the front, and a small porch area.
A cozy room with a round table, chairs, a bookshelf, a TV, and a door leading outside.
A patio with a wooden table and four chairs, a large window, and a door leading to an interior space.
A building with a brick pathway leading to a pond, surrounded by trees and a fence.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a window.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Port Fairy, VIC
  • Place, Port Fairy Coastal Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Fairy History Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬

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About the area

Port Fairy

This cottage places you steps from Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and within a 10-minute stroll of Port Fairy Coastal Reserve. .Accommodation features a Smart TV and an iron/ironing board.
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What's nearby

  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moyne River - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • East Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port Fairy History Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Griffith Island - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 23 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stump - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Oak & Anchor Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bank St + co. - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Farmers Wife Harvest Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rebecca’s Café - ‬6 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.

Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake

Whalers Cottage is a comfortable and affordable holiday retreat featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom with both bath and shower facilities. Additional conveniences include a separate toilet, a second standalone shower, and parking for up to two vehicles.

Enjoy relaxing lake views from the dining area, along with a private outdoor entertaining space complete with a BBQ.

Ideally positioned in the heart of Port Fairy, the cottage offers a peaceful setting beside a small lake, surrounded by native trees, abundant birdlife, and expansive open green spaces. Despite its tranquil location, shops, cafés, and local attractions are all within easy walking distance.

Perfect for couples or families of up to four guests, Whalers Cottage provides a relaxing and convenient base for your Port Fairy getaway.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Kitchen island

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor entertainment area

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

  • No pets allowed

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
On-site 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Whalers Cottage VIC

Whalers Port Fairy VIC

Whalers Quiet With Views Over

Whalers Cottage Port Fairy VIC

Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage With Views Over Lake Cottage

Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage With Views Over Lake Port Fairy

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake?

Yep, Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake is a short 11-minute walk from East Beach.

Does Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake?

No, Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake?

No, pets are not allowed.

Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Rory M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Beautiful Location

We have loved our stay in this cottage, however WIFI would of made it perfect. Very reasonably priced cottage in a beautiful location.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Sitting outside over looking my own lake what could be better

Loverly quiet relaxing location with a bird watchers paradise Ibis, Herons,ducks, cormorants, Water hens, Eastern spine bills and wattle birds .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geoffrey S.

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

Lakeside

A very pleasant one weeks stay. Very quiet and tranquil. Watching the varied birdlife on the lake was delightful. all new appliances in the kitchen were appreciated. The only negative was the small size of the shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

Whalers Cottage is a lovely place to stay.

We had a very nice time at Whalers Cottage. The location is excellent and within walking distance of town, beach and local attractions. It was wonderful to watch grebes and coots feeding in the beautiful pond outside. Frog calls lulled us to sleep each night The cottage was clean and functional. Plenty of crockery and kitchen utensils were provided. The air conditioner was sufficient to keep us warm in the living area, provided the door was kept closed. An enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Carol S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Unclean premises

This property was not clean, all windows had mould.Electric blanket on one bed had bare wires.This property is needing an overhaul ….
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

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

The cottage was clean , very comfortable,l was there for 4 days we was happy location

The cottage is located in a very lovely spot looking out onto a lake with some ducks . It's located in a very quiet location and less than a 5 minute drive to the main shopping centre in Port Fairy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical view

The cottage is set in a lovely spot with an amazing view overlooking a small lake. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Paul M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Lovely location, but the property was tired
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Colin S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Accomodation Average

Whilst Port Fairy is a lovely place and we enjoyed our time there we thought the accomodation at No 1 Whalers Cottage was very basic, there seems to be very little maintenance, and the contents are all very dated. The shower is tiny. There is no wifi. When contacted staff at Stayz were quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

stafford h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A cold week!

Whalers cottage is a great spot, just not in winter! Its cold & the R.C. aircon cant keep up!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kay M.

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

Peaceful spot, close to everything

Cute cottage in tranquil setting with everything you need. I enjoyed opening the curtains to the view of the lake and siping my tea watching the ducks and listening to birds chirping. We could walk into town in a few minutes, and East beach, Inlet and Griffiths island all close enough to reach on foot. Drove to Heywood one day for a wonderful Budj Bim tour of old stone huts, 6000 year old eel and fish aquaculture systems and beautiful nature and geology, on traditional lands with Gunditjmara traditional owners, Braydon and Leigh. Fabulous experience. The only downside to the cottage: we needed to keep the heater on the whole time to keep the cold out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

8/10 Good

KTB

Pond life!

The location was picturebook perfect with pondlife and birdlife on show from the back porch. Very private. Very quiet. Cottage very comfortable would return but suggest new lounge furniture?
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Peaceful, convenient and comfortable

A lovely cottage, big enough for four adults that has everything you need. The lake is pretty, the birds and frogs added to its charm and it is only a short walk from the town centre. We really enjoyed our stay
Archival

8/10 Good

WillowW

Great location

A great location, close to the town and bike trail. Accommodation well suited to a family of four with enough space for the kids to play outside and have their own space inside.