Great family beach house for multiple families or a group of friends to entertain and relax!
Newly renovated, the kitchen kiosk window opens to the large covered deck with a large BBQ unit (and TV on wall if requested).
Fully fenced (secure for dogs), with ample secure parking for multiple cars (and boat).
The house is set up for kids upon request with a 2 x portacots, 2 x high chairs. Upon request we can also set up a cot mattress bed on the floor of any of the rooms for smaller kids.
There’s also a beautiful refurbished vintage caravan (4 berth) on site that you can add on to your booking to allow greater capacity (chat with us to discuss additional fee per night). The Caravan can be configured as a double bed plus dining area, or as two double beds.
We’re available 24/7 via phone should you have any questions, and our neighbour who manages the Beach House is on hand if you need anything in person!
The House Four bedroom, two bathroom house. One bedroom includes two queen beds. A large outdoor deck off the kitchen (partially covered to accomodate both the sun and shade lovers!) provides lots of space for the kids to hang out in warm weather as well as rain.
Plenty of seating for family/group lounging and meals.
Brand new central heating and cooling system, as well as laundry with brand new washing machine and dryer available for use.
Linen and bath towels included in stay. Please bring your own beach towels.
The Neighbourhood The Portarlington Beach house is in a fantastic location - 10mins walk to town and the beach in one direction, and 10min walk in the other direction to the Portarlington Golf Club. It’s also only a 10min drive to gorgeous vineyards including Jack Rabbit, Terindah Estate, Bennett’s on Bellarine, and Bellarine Estate.
Portarlington itself has beautiful sheltered north facing bay beaches, and is perfect for safe swimming, snorkelling and fishing. There are great cycling and walking tracks around the beach-front, and through the local rail trail. There’s a beautiful main pier in town, and the area is well known for fresh mussels and seafood. There are cafes and restaurants locally, as well as supermarkets, bakery and the Grand Hotel.
Getting Around If driving, there’s space to park multiple cars (and a boat). The house is fully fenced, and we have two bikes which you’re welcome to use!
An excellent boat service (1hr 10mins travel time) goes multiple times a day to and from Melbourne (departing Docklands behind Southern Cross Station/Marvel Stadium) to the Portarlington Pier (www.portphillipferries.com.au/).
Alternatively from Melbourne take the V Line train to Geelong, and jump on a bus that drops you at the end of our street!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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If the BBQ is not cleaned after use, there’ll be an additional $120 BBQ Cleaning Fee.
We allow dogs, however please note there is an additional pet fee of $40 per stay.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Portarlington
Located in Portarlington, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Pilots' Cottages and The Black Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Adventure Park Geelong. Travelling with kids? Consider Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre and Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
Portarlington Recreation Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
Getting around
Drysdale Station - 17 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
Grand Hotel - 15 min walk
Ronniez Cafe - 9 min drive
Arlo - 17 min walk
Port Pier Cafe - 20 min walk
The Portarlington Bakehouse - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Portarlington Beach House (great for families) pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Portarlington Beach House (great for families)?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Portarlington Beach House (great for families) on 17 Dec 2025 start from £143, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Portarlington Beach House (great for families)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Portarlington Beach House (great for families)?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Portarlington Beach House (great for families)?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Portarlington Beach House (great for families) located?
This family-friendly Portarlington holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Portarlington Golf Club, Steely Rocks Beach and Portarlington Waterfront. Portarlington Recreation Reserve and Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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The house was very clean and really well stocked, great house for our group, and Anna was really good to communicate with. We thoroughly enjoyed the house. Sue McIlwaine
The house was in a great location close to shops (2min drive) and surrounds of PortArlington. Home was very clean and everything we needed. The extra outdoor play equipment was brilliant for little kids they had a ball and spent most of their time there. Would highly recommend and our host Anna was great and available whenever we needed anything.
This place had everything we needed for our family holiday. We didn't need to pack pram or portacot, which meant we had more room in the car. We could take our dog and it was only a quick walk to the water. The communication and check in process was amazing. Thanks so much, we'll definitely be back!
Ideal for those with young children as there are lots of toys and outdoor play space for those under about 6. A nice enough property but a bit of a struggle for the number we had (4 separate families). Wardrobes are full, and no pantry meant we had stuff everywhere. There were a few issues which were discussed with the owner during our stay, including a non functional shower, but difficult when they are not currently able to maintain the property themselves.
The property is in a quiet residential area, a short drive into town and the marina, so location isn't too bad if you like Portarlington.
Communication before and during the stay was excellent.
Sharon O.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2021
Thanks for your review Sharon :)
Sorry that you found the house pricey, Easter is always a particularly high priced weekend. The full wardrobes are a temporary measure (storing things from our main house while we’re overseas). Thanks for letting us know about the shower - we’ve organised a tradie to go out and fix it.
Hope to have you stay again another time!
Anna's property was just as described and as the photos showed - which I always appreciate - no surprises. Our family group stayed over the Xmas period; the house is very comfortable and a great layout for 9 adults and a baby. The beds ranged in softness to firmness, good for different needs, the bathrooms are both quite new, clean and good sizes and well stocked with toilet paper and shampoo and body wash etc - a really nice touch. The kitchen was also well stocked (though a large saucepan for making lots of pasta wouldn't go astray), but there was oil, vinegar, coffee, tea, sugar etc. The living area was a good size plus there's the outdoor area to spread into, it is a winner, great for lounging in, a cool breeze would come through or we could shut the blinds if needed. It's a very versatile home for large groups to visit. We appreciated the cooling in the house as it got quite warm while we were there. We had 3 dogs with us too, plenty of grass for them to do their stuff and the undercover area great for them.Location wise, it's a short drive to local beaches and about 25 mins to Ocean Heads. Port Arlington is small but a nice little town to visit. Anna gave suggestions of good beaches and things to do.Anna was amazing with communication, very responsive and generous, she let us know we could check in early and also gave us a late check-out - so we stayed on for lunch and a relaxing pack up on our last day. Very thoughtful and kind of her. A 5 star host!
Anna was amazing though the whole stay and easily contactable.
House was great for a larger group with 2 big modern bathrooms.
Best part was the outdoor area with ideal BBQ set up and grassy area!
Thanks for having us