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Unique 2 bedroom riverside Boathouse in central Barwon Heads
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6
Popular amenities
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Barwon Heads, VIC
- Place, Barwon Heads Golf Club19 min walk
- Place, 13th Beach Golf Links8 min drive
- Place, Adventure Park Geelong14 min drive
- Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 2
4 Single Beds
Main Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Main bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Unique 2 bedroom riverside Boathouse in central Barwon Heads
This historic 2 bedroom Barwon Heads Boathouse, “Waitemata” on Riverside Terrace, is the ultimate accomodation in an undeniably perfect location close to everything Barwon Heads has to offer.
The house is 30mtrs from the rivers edge. A side path allows you to discover the idyllic riverside ramp to launch your kyak or SUP.
Less than a 5 minute walk will get you to the main street Hitchcock Ave, river playground, kids playground and skate park, tennis courts, pubs, cafes, fine dining, boutique shops and spectacular beaches.
This lovingly restored, extended and modernised boathouse comfortably accommodates 6 guests. Main bedroom has a king bed and the second bedroom has 2 x bunk beds. In between is a family sized bathroom with Euro laundry with washing machine and dryer. A modern well equipped kitchen and living and dining area provide all the comforts for a relaxing stay.
East/ North facing deck and courtyard with outdoor dining and BBQ. Fully enclosed premises.
“Waitemata’ is one of the 61 original architect designed boathouses that once lined the western bank of the Barwon River from 1905 to 1936. It was moved to its current site on Riverside Terrace in 1970.
“Waitemata” is Maori for 'Sparkling Waters’ - an apt name for this unique accomodation that’s just perfect short stroll from the sparkling waters of the Barwon River estuary and ocean beyond.
Features:
Wifi
Wonderboom bluetooth speaker
Coffee machine
Enclosed yard
Gas fireplace in lounge room
Split System Air con/heater in lounge room and main bedroom
Ceilings fans in Lounge room and Bedrooms
Wall heater in bedroom 2
Electric blanket on King bed
Smart TV in lounge room
TV's in main bedroom and bedroom 2
Highchair
Linen and bath towels
BBQ
Outdoor shower
Note: This is strictly a No Party House- No noise after 10pm on weekends and 9pm on weekdays. We do not take school leavers bookings.
Pets- Dogs only, no more than 2 as per council regulation. Must be toilet trained and not allowed on furniture. Must not be left outside barking as per local noise ordinance. No cats due to allergies.
Overview
From here you can meander through the streets of Barwon Heads to where the renowned Barwon River meets the sea, head across the bridge to Raffs Beach, Ocean Grove or walk around the World Heritage Listed Bluff to 13th Beach. Hitchcock Ave has a broad selection of cafes, bakery, takeaway, pub restaurants and lifestyle shopping. The broader Bellarine peninsula has plenty to offer and is perfect for holidays or a weekend away (only 1.5hrs from Melbourne). For golfers the world class Barwon Heads Golf Course and Thirteenth Beach Golf Course minutes drive away are ranked 30 and 32 respectively in Australia's top 100 golf courses. Also: Wineries and Breweries Joy Flights at Barwon Heads Airport Adventure Park- Victoria's biggest water theme park is 12km or 15mins drive away.
The house is 30mtrs from the rivers edge. A side path allows you to discover the idyllic riverside ramp to launch your kyak or SUP.
Less than a 5 minute walk will get you to the main street Hitchcock Ave, river playground, kids playground and skate park, tennis courts, pubs, cafes, fine dining, boutique shops and spectacular beaches.
This lovingly restored, extended and modernised boathouse comfortably accommodates 6 guests. Main bedroom has a king bed and the second bedroom has 2 x bunk beds. In between is a family sized bathroom with Euro laundry with washing machine and dryer. A modern well equipped kitchen and living and dining area provide all the comforts for a relaxing stay.
East/ North facing deck and courtyard with outdoor dining and BBQ. Fully enclosed premises.
“Waitemata’ is one of the 61 original architect designed boathouses that once lined the western bank of the Barwon River from 1905 to 1936. It was moved to its current site on Riverside Terrace in 1970.
“Waitemata” is Maori for 'Sparkling Waters’ - an apt name for this unique accomodation that’s just perfect short stroll from the sparkling waters of the Barwon River estuary and ocean beyond.
Features:
Wifi
Wonderboom bluetooth speaker
Coffee machine
Enclosed yard
Gas fireplace in lounge room
Split System Air con/heater in lounge room and main bedroom
Ceilings fans in Lounge room and Bedrooms
Wall heater in bedroom 2
Electric blanket on King bed
Smart TV in lounge room
TV's in main bedroom and bedroom 2
Highchair
Linen and bath towels
BBQ
Outdoor shower
Note: This is strictly a No Party House- No noise after 10pm on weekends and 9pm on weekdays. We do not take school leavers bookings.
Pets- Dogs only, no more than 2 as per council regulation. Must be toilet trained and not allowed on furniture. Must not be left outside barking as per local noise ordinance. No cats due to allergies.
Overview
From here you can meander through the streets of Barwon Heads to where the renowned Barwon River meets the sea, head across the bridge to Raffs Beach, Ocean Grove or walk around the World Heritage Listed Bluff to 13th Beach. Hitchcock Ave has a broad selection of cafes, bakery, takeaway, pub restaurants and lifestyle shopping. The broader Bellarine peninsula has plenty to offer and is perfect for holidays or a weekend away (only 1.5hrs from Melbourne). For golfers the world class Barwon Heads Golf Course and Thirteenth Beach Golf Course minutes drive away are ranked 30 and 32 respectively in Australia's top 100 golf courses. Also: Wineries and Breweries Joy Flights at Barwon Heads Airport Adventure Park- Victoria's biggest water theme park is 12km or 15mins drive away.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Strictly No Party House. No school leavers.
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs only no more than 2 No cats due to allergies
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
Note from host: Strictly No Party House. No school leavers.
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 fire extinguisher
About the area
Barwon Heads
Located in Barwon Heads, this holiday home is on a river. Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Warbird Air Adventures and Bellarine Adventure Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Adventure Park Geelong, or check out an event or a game at Australian Skydive.

Barwon Heads, VIC
What's nearby
- Barwon Heads Golf Club - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Raffs Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- 13th Beach Golf Links - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
- Adventure Park Geelong - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
- Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 24 min drive - 25.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Barwon Heads Hotel - 11 min walk
- At The Heads - 13 min walk
- Starfish Bakery - 7 min walk
- Red Park - 6 min drive
- Gilligan’s Fish and Chips - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jenni O'Callaghan

Languages:
English
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