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GALWAY COTTAGE

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Smart TV, fireplace
Interior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, Internet

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Queenscliff, vic
  • Queenscliff Hotel
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Queenscliff Harbour
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Queenscliff Ferry
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Queenscliff

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Fort Queenscliff and Fort Queenscliff Museum. Highlights at this holiday home include a washer/dryer, a fireplace and a patio. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a private garden and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with amenities like a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a water park and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Queenscliff holiday home include Queenscliff Library and Queenscliff Historical Museum.

What's nearby

  • Fort Queenscliff - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Queenscliff Hotel - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Queenscliff Harbour - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Queenscliff Ferry - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Queenscliff Harbour Observation Tower - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 18 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Grove Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ocean View Kiosk - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪360Q - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Queenscliff Bowling Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Queenscliff Brewhouse - ‬13 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.

GALWAY COTTAGE

Welcome to your home-away-from-home in Queenscliff! Our charming, dog-friendly abode, Galway Cottage, is perfectly positioned just a hop, skip and a jump away from the local cafe, Swan Bay walking and bike tracks, the beach, and the bustling Hesse St town center.

This 19th-century gem has been lovingly renovated to blend old-world charm with modern comfort.

Three bedrooms, two bathrooms and two living areas make this the perfect spot for families or couples, with a open fire place and a spacious back yard it really is the perfect spot for your next holiday.

Nestled in the heart of Queenscliff, this immaculate, dog-friendly home is conveniently located just a 2-minute walk to the local cafe, a 3-minute stroll to the Swan Bay walking and bike tracks leading to Point Lonsdale, and a 5-minute walk to both the beach and the Hesse St town center.

The front of the house showcases a charming 19th-century cottage that has been beautifully renovated and expanded, resulting in a cozy, light-filled home. Boasting modern amenities including central hydronic heating, a wood fire heater (wood not provided), and a reverse-cycle air conditioner.

Galway Cottage features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The main bedroom, situated at the rear of the house, is carpeted and features a king bed, TV, ceiling fan, and French doors opening onto the back deck and yard. It also includes a luxurious ensuite with a rain head shower.

The second bedroom, also carpeted, offers a queen bed and ceiling fan, while the third bedroom has timber floors, a rug, and a set of single bunk beds suitable for children.

The second bathroom features a deep bath, shower, vanity, heated towel rails, and a separate toilet.

Perfect for two smaller families or two couples, this cottage boasts two living areas. The front living area, located in the original part of the house, features a cozy window seat, a new wood burner, and a breakfast table leading to the open galley kitchen equipped with a gas cooker, electric oven, dishwasher, and microwave. The rear living area, with feature glass sliding doors on both sides, opens onto the spacious back deck and large garden with numerous fruit trees. This area includes a large flat screen Smart TV, air conditioning, and a dining table seating 8. Additionally, the house offers a large laundry with a front loader washing machine and dryer, perfect for cleaning beach or outdoor gear. The outdoor deck provides a great space for BBQs, complete with an outdoor dining suite and fire pit for cooler evenings. The expansive lawn with fruit trees is ideal for relaxation and play. The property features a children’s cubby house and clothesline at the rear, making it a fantastic family or couples’ retreat in all seasons, with amenities including a wood burner, hydronic heating, air conditioning, outdoor shower, and quality finishes.

A starter pack of wood is provided, and guests can source their own if needed for the duration of their stay.

The property is within walking distance to the train station, cafes, shops, main street, churches, tennis and bowling clubs, as well as the beach, yacht club, and the Swan Bay bike and walking path.

LINEN: – BYO bed linen (sheets, pillowcases, doona covers, towels, bathmats & tea towels) – Linen hire available by prior arrangement (you can order as an extra when you place a booking) – Bedding: 1 King bed with king doona, 1 Queen bed with queen doona, 4 Single beds, (2 bunks) with single doonas.

CAN YOU BRING PETS: YES, we love Fur Babies! Up to 2 well behaved dogs are welcome at no additional cost. Pets are not allowed on the furniture or beds. Please bring your own dog bedding, bowls, towels etc.

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*$110 Booking fee is non refundable

Property manager

Queenscliff and Coastal Holidays

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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
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 indicated that 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. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

queenscliff-coastal-STEVENS-37
IN THE Heart OF Town Fully Renovated!

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to GALWAY COTTAGE?

The closest beach to GALWAY COTTAGE is Point Lonsdale Beach (3.9 km).

Does GALWAY COTTAGE have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does GALWAY COTTAGE have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at GALWAY COTTAGE?

No, GALWAY COTTAGE does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at GALWAY COTTAGE?

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

GALWAY COTTAGE Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great holiday

Everything great ! Wonderful house location and very relaxing holiday - just to note I don’t like giving my credit card online so that was why I downgraded the check in process - but that was fixed with a phone call. everything else wonderful !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house, great location

Beautiful modern renovation with all the amenities and close to everything in Queenscliff. I’d definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021