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Ginabella - a central cottage that sits in the heart of town

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Lounge
Kitchen / Dining
Lounge
Open Kitchen / Dining / Lounge
Bedroom 1

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Outdoor entertainment area
    A rare find — gather and enjoy the dedicated outdoor entertainment space.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to East Beach
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Living area

Explore the area

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Port Fairy, VIC
  • Place, Port Fairy Coastal Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Fairy History Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Griffith Island
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Ginabella - a central cottage that sits in the heart of town

Central

Magnificently restored, Ginabella is a central cottage that sits in the heart of town.

With easy access to shopping, restaurants, beaches and the river, you have everything sitting just a leisurely stroll away.

Ginabella is a charmingly restored cottage, has everything you could possibly need right at your door step, this property makes for a relaxing getaway in summer or winter.

When you walk through the historic style door to this property you will be pleasantly surprised with comfortable charm and tasteful styling throughout. This property offers 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, and parking for up to 2 cars. This property also offers a lovely sitting / lounge area and farmer style kitchen with views to the rear yard. Whatever the occasion, whatever the getaway you're after, Ginabella is sure to suit you.

Please note that this property does not offer WiFi, providing you with the perfect opportunity to truly disconnect and unwind during your stay.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7584716
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

Port Fairy

Located in Port Fairy, this cottage is by the sea. Port Fairy Golf Club and Yambuk Beach Slide are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School. With power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Port Fairy, VIC

What's nearby

  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Moyne River - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Fairy History Centre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • East Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Griffith Island - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 24 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stump - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rebecca’s Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Fish and Chips - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bank St + co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlies on East - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ginabella - a central cottage that sits in the heart of town pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ginabella - a central cottage that sits in the heart of town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ginabella - a central cottage that sits in the heart of town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ginabella - a central cottage that sits in the heart of town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ginabella - a central cottage that sits in the heart of town located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Port Fairy Coastal Reserve, Moyne River and Port Fairy History Centre. Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and East Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is beautifully decorated with a very cosy feel. It is an excellent location allowing for walkable access to the town centre, island and harbour. Has all the amenities that you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2025
Thanks for a 5 star review Alex we are glad you enjoyed the cosiness and charm of Ginabella. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Ginabella

Excellent stay, very cute property
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2025
Thanks for a great review of Ginabella, Erin we are are glad you had an excellent stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little cottage perfect for our weekend stay. Close to local shops. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Olga R.

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

Lovely town to visit

Port Fairy is a delightful town to visit, full of history, charm and beaches. The cottage was in a great location in the centre of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2024
Thanks for a great review of Ginabella! We are so glad you enjoyed our lovely Port Fairy, we hope to accommodate you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

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

Port Fairy

Enjoyed our stay for a few days. Great location although a bit of noise with trucks accessing the shops behind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thanks for a great review Judy! We are glad you enjoyed the centrally located location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerard J.

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

Home away from home

Very homey cottage. Despite the bad weather we were very comfortable in the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Thanks for the wonderful review Gerard! We hope to welcome you back soon
Verified

8/10 Good

Norma H.

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

Ginabella

Great location. BBQ was not as clean as we had hoped. A separate toilet would have been advantageous. Overall great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
Hi Norma, on inspection we have noted that the BBQ is slightly rusty and therefore are looking into options to change this. We are glad you had a good stay.
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8/10 Good

Rose

A pleasant stay

We enjoyed the location, the blue and white decor and the well outfitted kitchen and spacious living area. The small back garden was good to sit in and also for drying clothes. As we were a grandma, adult daughter and 2 grandsons we needed the 4 beds - the 3 queen beds and one single were good. The bedding and furniture were clean but the floors were very grubby and my daughter spent 45 minutes washing them with the excellent mop provided. This should have been done before we arrived. We would have liked openable windows even though there was an air conditioner in the living area and heaters in each room. The drawer space in each bedroom was excellent but the front left bedroom had no place to hang clothes - the double wardrobe was locked and no wall hooks. We liked being able to do our laundry at the house and the kids liked having the large bath as well as the shower. We appreciated that a street parking permit was provided. The area and the street were very quiet most of the time apart from some delivery trucks to the nearby supermarket in the mornings. We enjoyed being able to walk to dinner and to the shops, as well as being able to cook meals in the well outfitted kitchen. Overall we really enjoyed our week's holiday.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Philippa G.

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

Excellent location, but needs work

The location was perfect for what we wanted, but there was a lack of basic amenities, and the house needs some maintenance. It rained every day while we were there, but there was no clothes dryer, and the clothesline outside wasn't sheltered enough to dry things. Locks on front and back doors were falling apart, and some of the downlights needed replacing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

peter and carole b.

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

Pleasant cottage

Shame the gas heater wasn't working. A bit annoying with the trucks down the lane.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ran out of toilet paper. Would have liked to have the gas fire going in the cold blast that came through. No electric blankets and no power point for the heater in the blue bedroom. House was beautifully decorated with plenty of utensils etc.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Good position

Good position for cafes and walk to beach , the house didn’t seem to be prepared for our arrival, grass in backyard was very long. House probably suits 4 people as there were only 4 lounges seats , anyone else had up to sit at the kitchen table .There was no wifi or bbq as advertised . But overall a pleasant stay . Lovely town and great restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect Position

We loved our stay at Ginabella. The three rooms with large beds were perfect for my two sisters and myself. My dog had lovely out door space as well. The position in the centre of town couldn’t have been more perfect as we walked everywhere to shops, cafes and the river and island. There was a washing machine which wasn’t in the brochure so that was a pleasant surprise for a weeks stay. BUT….. The TV was adequate but a DVD player would have allowed us to watch a movie or two as it wasn’t a smart TV. There was no dishwasher as advertised on the brochure but that was ok. The lack of WiFi in this day and age was really frustrating, as to sit in cafes or the library to catch up on messages is a time waster.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Fantastic location

Two adults stayed here with two dogs. Cute cottage and you could walk to everything as the shops/restaurants all within a few minutes walk. The cottage itself was clean but it was small and no option to unpack as cupboards were padlocked. There was an umbrella stand outside but it appeared that it, and the BBQ were locked inside a shed. The yard was small so really good if you have small dogs but I have a GSD so not much room to throw a ball around. Having said that, he was fine and it is secure which is really important to me. The outdoor furniture was quite aged and a lovely nectarine tree in the yard but was full of spoiling fruit on the ground so perhaps a bit more care from the cleaner re outside as well as inside in between stays. As others have mentioned the delivery trucks are quite frequent along the adjacent lane way but we were up before they arrived so not really a bother but it is constant. Overall, we were out exploring most of the day so these are small things but an upgrade to outside furniture would be great as it wasn’t comfortable to sit outside for very long. The beds were really comfy and we enjoyed our stay and the ability to support local restaurants, cafes etc who are still clearly struggling after being locked down for so long.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dickinson L.

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

Lovely little house

Great proximity to the Main Street Would of been a lot better if shut down had not happened
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

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

Great location

Great location with bakery and coffee shop just on the corner. House was perfect size for our group of4 friends and a totally enclosed rear garden for our 4 legged companions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tonia R.

Liked: Communication, location

Ginabella

Great location in town, a bit noisy with lane way trucks. Pictures misleading, disappointed in cleanliness, especially with Covid 19. Missed small details like a hair dryer, coffee pot, cupboard space and extra toilette paper.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2020
HI Tonia I hope you are well. Thank you for taking the time to share your valued feedback with us. As the owner manages her own cleaning, we will make sure that we advise her of the issues you have raised. We look forward to be of service again in the near future. Please take care and stay safe. Thank you Kind Regards Reinette Hearn's Accommodation Team
Verified

8/10 Good

SUSAN R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

A much needed getaway

The cottage was comfortable and warm , considering the very cold weather. Everything we needed was available and it was uniquely presented with cottage charm. The living space does appear to be a lot larger on the enhanced photo and we felt it would be ‘very cosy’ for 6 adults. The TV was not working upon arrival ....we immediately notified the manager and being a weekend they were unable to get anyone to look at it. Thankfully there was no footy on on this particular weekend or we would have been very disappointed!!
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2020
HI Susan Thank you for your valued feedback. We are delighted that you have enjoyed your time for the most part and once again we do apologize for the TV not working. We do hope to be of service to you again in the near future. In the meantime, take care and stay safe. Kind Regards Reinette Hearn's Accommodation Team
Verified

8/10 Good

NAT W.

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2020
HI Nat Thank you for your valued review. We are delighted to find that you enjoyed your stay at Ginabella and we hope to be of service again soon. Take care Reinette Hearn's Accommodation Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren E.

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

Cosy, Clean and Great Location

We have been coming to Port Fairy for winter breaks for several years now. Ginabella was perfect for our family of three + two small dogs. With the kitchen and lounge all in one space and the excellent gas heating having the place warmed up very quickly, we couldn’t have been happier with this choice. It’s just minutes to the main streets where there is a really great selection of restaurants for dine in or takeaway - though C-19 meant we were inclined to do takeaway each time, which was just fine as Ginabella is a good place to hang out. For those who haven’t been to Port Fairy previously, this place is in easy proximity by foot to the riverside, both beaches, Griffith Island and the Russel Clarke Reserve - all excellent markers for long dog walks! Many thanks for a great stay - will most definitely return to this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2020
Hi Warren Thank you kindly for taking the time and give us your valued feedback. It is so delightful to hear that you still enjoy coming to our beautiful town and that you enjoyed staying at one of our properties. We value guests like yourselves that enjoy our properties but respect it at the same time. And for this we are very grateful too. We look forward to welcome you back in the very near future. Thank you Kind Regards Reinette Hearn's Accommodaiton Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley H.

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

The property was charming clean and welcoming. The owner has done a fabulous job.

The managing people gave me some wrong info. The backyard was NOT accessable which was an issue as we needed to leave our trailer somewhere. I was told it was off street parking when I rang. Also check in was at 3pm which I felt was quite late (most places are 2pm). And the property was not ready at 3pm so we had to wait. The BBQ gas bottle also ran out on the first night while we were cooking which was unfortunate.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Hi Hayley Thank you for taking the time to give us your valued feedback. I will follow up with the booking consultants in the office in regards to the incorrect info given in regards to the parking. The property cleaning is managed by the owners themselves, therefore I will just let them know that the cleaner was not done with the property by the time you have arrived. In regards to the Gas Bottle, I will bring this also to the attention of the owners to get filled up. For future reference, please be advised that we do have an After hour consultant which will be available to assist with hiccups such as empty gas bottles. Once again, apologies for the inconvenience caused. I hope you will find this in order. Should you need further assistance, please advise. We hope to welcome you back to Port Fairy in the near future. Thank you Kind Regards Hearn's Accommodation Team

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