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Air's Cottage Penola: Colonial stone cottage, WiFi fire AC Spa BBQ dog friendly

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Air's Cottage Penola: Colonial stone cottage, WiFi fire AC Spa BBQ dog friendly

A charming 1860s stone cottage with an eclectic mix of antique, vintage and contemporary features awaits you. Comprising a large, private, dog friendly garden, 2 luxury bedrooms, spa bath, reverse cycle air-conditioning, wood fire and situated just a leisurely 10 minute stroll from Penola town centre, Air’s Cottage is a relaxing and historic retreat, perfect for couples and friends.

Your accommodation includes the entire fully equipped cottage and garden, summerhouse with BBQ and dining area, complimentary wifi, secure on-site car parking, contactless arrival, peace and quiet and all that the good life of the Coonawarra has to offer.

Relax on the chesterfield sofas with a delicious bottle of Coonawarra wine or a complimentary glass of local port and great company.

Indulge in a hot chocolate and watch our smart TV with free to air channels, movies and programs.

​Snuggle up by the fire with your favourite person, enjoy the company of friends or a good book and your fur buddy at your feet.

Wander our extensive garden, play parlour games, watch movies, read, draw, listen to music, play a game of Bocce on the lawn, enjoy the Winter sun in our conservatory, cycle or walk our rail trail.

Create something special in the well equipped cottage kitchen or BBQ and dine in the summerhouse.

The cottage kitchen is perfect for self-catering and includes a full oven, electric hotplates, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, small electrical appliances, cookware, crockery, cutlery and a selection of glassware to enjoy your local wine purchases.

​We offer a fine selection of premium teas, sugar, granulated coffee, coffee pods, oil and salt and pepper for your convenience.

​Be tempted by our local wineries and restaurants for lunch or dinner.

The queen-sized bedroom has vintage furniture, a handforged iron bedstead, plump pillows, pure cotton linen, electric blankets, a cosy doona and soft blanket.

The double bedroom is cosy and romantic. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in personality. Charming furniture, decadent pillows, pure cotton linen, electric blankets, warm and cosy doona and soft blanket complete the mood.

​Relax and unwind in a warm and inviting spa bath by candlelight or a refreshing shower in the walk in cubicle.

Luxuriate in fluffy bath towels and robes. We even provide complimentary slippers. Pamper yourself with Australian made, environmentally and vegan friendly toiletries.

You are welcome to bring your four-legged canine friends by prior arrangement. Conditions apply.

So much to do, so little time
Breathe country air, cycle, picnic, hike and star gaze in the great outdoors, visit galleries, historic precincts and interactive museums, explore beaches, countryside and vineyards, marvel at World Heritage listed caves, volcanoes and sink holes, discover nearby towns and quirky shops, indulge in world class wines in the famous Coonawarra, taste a fine array of regional food in wineries, cafes, hotels and restaurants, relax reading, playing games, snoozing or sketching or do absolutely nothing at all - simply relax.

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About the area

Penola

Located in Penola, this cottage is in a rural area. Koonara Wines and Parker Coonawarra Estate are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nangwarry Forest Reserve and Round Waterhole Forest Reserve. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Penola, SA

What's nearby

  • Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Petticoat Lane - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Koonara Wines - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Parker Coonawarra Estate - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coonawarra Motor Lodge - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak Hotel - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lito - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Windara Bakery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Prince Of Wales - ‬7 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deonni G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Air’s cottage was absolutely delightful, perfectly situated to explore the township of Penola. Wonderful attention to historic detail, collections of antiquity and quirky surprises. Jen had thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. The entertaining area outside was great and the garden well tended. Thank you Jen, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2026
Delighted that you enjoyed Air's Cottage so much. It is a pleasure for us to share these little houses with our lovely guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming cottage which was comfortable and quiet where we enjoyed the wines and food at Pipers and Ottelia.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2025
Thank you for staying with us. We are glad you enjoyed Air's Cottage and some of our lovely wines and restaurants. We hope you return one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The garden is big, the kitchen is well equipped and the house stayed cool during a very hot day.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Very pleased that you enjoyed the cottage. Hopefully, you found the garden cool at night and ideal for a glass of local wine.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous yard for the dogs and great outdoors seating options to capture morning/afternoon sun or to get out of the weather. Cottage very clean and well appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2025
Very pleased that you and the fur kids took advantage of the garden. We hope you had a wonderful time at the Woof and Wine event and return next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LUCINDA P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage and beautiful garden in the heart of the wineries and historical Penola. Enjoyed relaxing next to the fire on a rainy afternoon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found Air’s Cottage to be clean, inviting & very conveniently located. We cooked a bbq dinner & ate our meal in the back yard ‘Summer House’ on our 1st night! On our 2nd night we ate at The Royal Hotel, which is only a short walk from Air’s Cottage.During our 2nd day in Penola we walked to nearby Petticoat Lane, to view a collection of National Trust cottages & a well cared for National Trust Herb garden!We also visited a few Coonawarra wineries, which are all a very short drive away!
Air’s Summer House
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2026
So pleased that you made the best of the cottage and Penola. There's lots to see and do. I hope you return one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Cottage in Penola

A great base to explore wine country and a cute cottage within walking distance of everything you need in Penola.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas B.

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

Holiday stay

Overall it was a lovely quaint cottage very clean, cosy and well restored.would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2024
Thank you for staying with us. Given your positive remarks, we are at a loss to understand the score. Our guests are very discerning, as are we, and we do everything humanly possible to meet their needs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxing stay. Very welcoming, comfortable and cosy. Walking distance from the Main Street and Pipers restaurant. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were given this gift stay from family for my husband's birthday and we couldn't have been happier, both the cottage and Jen the owner were amazing. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2025
Very pleased that you enjoyed yourselves and Air's Cottage so much. It is not often I get to meet our guests and more delightful guests I could not wish for. Thanks for staying with us and we hope you return one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage with a lovely garden and a number of outside areas to partake in a coffee or wine. Decent wine glasses in the cottage a big plus. Clear and regular correspondence from the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2026
Delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and especially our wine glasses. We agree that it is really important to have the right glasses with the lovely Coonawarra wines. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Beautiful historic cottage

Such a lovely place to stay in Penola. This delightful cottage has everything you need for a very comfortable stay in a beautiful garden setting. Will definitely be back for a longer stay next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb, 2024
Hi Janet, Thank you for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you return soon. Regards Jen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and garden are absolutely adorable. The house is beautifully decorated and provides an excellent base for visiting the vineyards of Coonawarra and the town of Penola. The garden is delightful and we spent our afternoons and evenings sitting in one of the many seating areas enjoying the flowers and sunshine.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2025
Thank you for visiting Penola and staying with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed the garden. The bird life is quite amazing at this time of year. We hope you visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful location… every attention to detail captured. The fire and spa my favourites.My elderly parents and dear dog were all sooo comfortable. Thanks Will definitely recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2025
So pleased you enjoyed Air's Cottage and local area. We are glad you found the cottage comfortable and that it met the needs of multiple guests. We hope you return one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

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

Lovely little cottage with all the comforts

Air’s Cottage was just lovely. We had a great stay and the cottage had all we needed. Located in the middle of beautiful Penola. Highly recommended accommodation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Errol A.

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

Air's Cottage

A very quaint cottage. History behind the cottage is extremely interesting. Cottage is well appointed and clean.Penola and its surrounds are lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your time at Air's Cottage. Thank you for staying with us and we hope you visit again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

A wonderful place to enjoy a beautiful area

We absolutely loved our stay. Penola is a gem of a town and we should have stayed for far longer! The house is absolutely beautiful with so much thought and care. Everyone should stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov, 2023
Thank you for staying at Air's Cottage. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay. We hope that you return one day to sample more of what Penola has to offer. and when you do, you will be most welcome at Air's or Sarah's Penola Cottages.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE S.

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

Penola cottage

Beautifully presented historic cottage, with everything you could need for a comfortable, relaxing stay. Highly recommended 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2024
Hi Jacqueline, Thank you for staying at Air's Cottage. We are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and gardens. We would love to have you return one day to explore more of Penola. Regards, Jen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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

Air's Cottage stay

It was a delight to stay three nights at Air's Cottage, Penola. It could not have been more welcoming. The cottage has been beautifully preserved and renovated. It has modern amenities and is very comfortable. I would highly recommend Air's Cottage to anyone I know who might visit and stay in Penola.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2025
It is always a great pleasure to know that our guests have enjoyed the heritage and presentation of the cottage. This little house is precious part of local history and our guests help us to preserve it. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE G.

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

Comfortable Stay in Penola

Beautiful cottage with everything provided to make our stay comfortable. Short walk to shops and dining. Visitors center in Penola provided helpful information and we were able to visit historical sites within walking distance of the cottage. Beautifully furnished and well equipped place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul c.

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

short break

We had a wonderful time at air cottage and would highly recommend staying there if you are in Penola
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2024
Ni Paul, Thank you for staying at Air's Cottage and we are delighted you had a wonderful time. We would love to welcome you again. Regards, Jen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heard Family H.

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

Beautiful step back in time

The cottage was delightful, to sit in front of a log fire and enjoy the garden was truly wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2024
Thank you for staying with us. We are delighted that you enjoyed the fire and grounds and a little bit of yesteryear.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Di G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was there when we arrived and was helpful showing us aro uh nd and ensuring we got entry. Well set, clean and sympathetically styled to match this original cottage. Host kindly provided wood. Good quality linen, plenty of towels. Just lovely to have a garden and outside spaces to sit. Would strongly recommend this home stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2025
We are delighted that you enjoyed your time at Air's Cottage and its garden. Spring is a lovely time in Penola. We hope you return one day to explore more.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

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

Relax for a few days

Ideal for one or two couples. Excellent location for wine and dinning. Try snorking at Ewens Ponds rent gear from store in Allendale
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2024
Hi Keith, Thanks for staying at Air's Cottage. We are pleased you enjoyed your time and thanks for the snorkeling suggestion. We would love to welcome you again. Regards, Jen
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