Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape

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A cozy living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a stone wall.
A rustic bedroom with a stone wall, wooden ceiling beams, a bed with a striped blanket, a round mirror, and a window with a view of greenery.
A stone house with a gabled roof, a glass door, and a garden with various plants.
A stone building with a pitched roof, a covered porch, and a small garden area with a picnic table and chairs.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, wooden ceiling, and a television.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ocean Grove, VIC
  • Place, Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Grove Education Area
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Grove Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Rumpus/Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Shower only

Water Closet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Ocean Grove

Located in Ocean Grove, this cottage is next to a golf course and on a lake. Pilots' Cottages and The Black Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ocean Grove Education Area and Bellarine I109 Bushland Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at GMHBA Stadium, or consider a night out at Bellarine Estate Winery.
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Ocean Grove, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ocean Grove Education Area - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Ocean Grove Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 31 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 12 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nicko’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Groove Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Mex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Town & Country - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape 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 Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape on 4 Nov 2026 start from £384, 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 Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Driftaway Cottage - An enchanting escape located?

Situated in Ocean Grove, this golf cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Raffs Beach, Ocean Grove Beach and Ocean Grove Education Area. Oakdene Vineyard is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year in a row visit, so we are very familiar with the property and it offers our family just what we need for our stay near the coast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of little extra's, well stocked kitchen and lovely, quiet backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming. The house had different areas to relax which was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has a lot of variety Kitchen utensils which are very handy for families who wish to cook their meals. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great short stay - loved the home

House even better than pics and felt very much at home. Stress free arrangements and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A good overnighter

A quaint and unique property, met all our needs for the short stay we had. Thanks for helping us be comfortable :-)
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A pretty little cottage 😍

Gorgeous clean house in a nice quiet area. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

7 Day cozy getaway

Had such a wonderful stay at this gorgeous home! So cozy and welcoming. My friends and I absolutely loved the warmth this house gave, overall we had such a lovely time. The only fault I will give this house is the toilet doesn’t flush properly, all my friends and I had troubles using it and often had to flush multiple times! Apart from that, it was a perfect place to enjoy each other’s company and definitely would stay again! Thank you Tyson :)
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Disappointed

We arrived to find dirty bench tops, dirty wine glasses and plates in the cupboard and a dirty fridge. After 6 hours drive and looking forward to celebrating Christmas tea with family we were disappointed to say the very least.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in

Some issues but overall quirky property

My friends and I stayed at this property for an event. The property is very different and interesting in a gorgeous location. However, we found communication with the host to be disappointing. The day before check-in, I sent in enquiry which was never responded to. At check-in time I still hadn’t been sent details on the key lock box. It took several attempts at calling to make contact with the host, meaning we were unable to check in on time. I believe the accessibility of this property is not accurately portrayed on the site. There is a STEEP set of stairs to go up and down to access the property. Additionally, the main bedroom is up a huge ladder. This bedroom also has mould issues and the balcony door doesn’t shut. The property has no linen included due to washing, yet there are doona covers on the bed and pillows on some of the pillows ?which also need washing?. This leads me to question whether these items are washed or not between guests. The mattress and pillow protectors are also heavily stained. There was a huge list of check out conditions in the condition. So we had to spend a long time completing these before check out. So, overall while it was a cute quirky house in a lovely spot, I wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Driftwood

We only had a brief stay however we were pleasantly surprised - very clean with spacious outdoor entertaining areas and courtyards attached to rooms very private with a cottage homely feel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in

The dead mouse and 50 steps to the front door were a disappointment

When we arrived we were surprised to find 50 steps to the front door! There was a strange smell in the pantry to the extend that I went and bought air freshners. The toilet ran constantly and would barely flush. Response from the owner was quick and property manager was quick to attend and found a dead mouse in the pantry which had been there quite a while so I question the cleanliness. Told the plumber would be out but never arrived. Was given a $50 voucher and small bag of chokkies but lockdown came and owner wouldn’t return our text messages /emails so felt we had to leave to get home so unfortunately never used the voucher. Contact with owner has been very sketchy when seeking a small refund. Probably my worst experience worth an Stayz property. Feel the photos are deceiving as the property is accessed via a lot of steps
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Comfy

Had to go to Ocean Grove for a party but alas there were only 3 adults instead of 5 adults and a dog. If you have a dog that is outside all the time, not that safe. Also there were 5 beds but the large one in the attic which would not be for everyone. Lovely little cottage but maybe too small for 5 adults. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Driftaway Cottage

Delightful stay at Driftaway Cottage. Quaint, rustic, secluded and overlooking the hills of the neighbouring Reserve. Steps down to and from the property may be a challenge for some. However, would highly recommend to others.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Getaway

Cute, comfy cottage in perfect location for a girls weekend of shopping, dining and relaxing by the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very homely warm ,inviting and unique

Just what it portrayed in the lead up and didn't disappoint !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cosy cottage

Great location , nice park next door , riding distance to shops and beach. Comfortable cosy cottage . Family and dogs loved it 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great property but the access from the street was not clearly explained.

My elderly mother struggled down the 40 plus steps without any support railing and we would not have booked the property had we known this.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week at the beach

Great place. Everything you could need in the house. Located near a playground and the lake which was great for the kids and walking the dog. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Very nice accomodation and property manager very nice
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place well kept recommend

The property was beautiful the stairs were rather difficult for the elderly as a hand rail would be great. Apart from that fantastic place to stay owners were lovely and very approachable and responded promptly highly recommend!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute

Cute little place, futon was a bit uncomfortable but was easier than climbing up the steep ladder to the queen bed. Lots of uneven steps down to the property. Lovely big shower, separate toilet is a plus when staying with friends. I would stay here again just with less people simply due to the futon. Tyson was very easy to get hold of, gorgeous property
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at this property

My family and some friends stayed one night and thoroughly enjoyed the house and the area surrounding it. Especially the playground directly opposite which was utilised extensively by our two 9 y.o attendees. Would definitely recommend if you have a family.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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