Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.

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A balcony with a wooden table and two black chairs, overlooking a grassy area with a view of the sea and distant mountains.
A room with a large window overlooking a grassy area and the ocean. There is a table with chairs and a bed.
A bedroom with a patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a book, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a television on a stand. There are curtains, a clock on the wall, and a lamp on a side table.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a dishwasher, and a toaster.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Curlewis, VIC
  • Place, Baie Wines
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventure Park Geelong
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Curlewis

Located in Curlewis, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Old Geelong Gaol and Pilots' Cottages are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lorne Reserve and Bellarine I110 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. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Curlewis, VIC

What's nearby

  • Baie Wines - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Curlewis Golf Club - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 27 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 35 min drive - 29.4 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 8 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nicko’s - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Coffee is Here - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Noble Foods - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ronniez Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jetty Rd Fish & Chips - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne. on 30 May 2027 start from £327, 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 Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage by the sea and only an hour and a quarter from Melbourne. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Curlewis holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Baie Wines, Curlewis Golf Club and Lake Lorne Reserve. Leura Park Estate is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 143 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location with private beach. Great for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed at Flounder Flat before, and will be back again - it is a peaceful, relaxing location only 25 minutes from Geelong and a great break from everyday commitments.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location. On beach front. Plenty of room for kids the run around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall this was an amazing place to stay, from the easy access to the beach, to Geelong, to the shops, we were comfortable in every way. Host was quick to get back to me and to offer any services they provide. Will definitely stay again, when heading down Geelong way again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely clean property and well fitted out. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice will be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cottage and the views. It had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We also really appreciated the quiet as we felt like we were in a remote area but only 5 minutes from the centre of Curlewis. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, well-equipped cottage, located right on Corio Bay. Very clean, good laundry facilities, and host accessible and very helpful when our daughter was unwell. Can’t recommend highly enough!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a terrific short stay with two of our grandchildren. Flounder Flat was a great break - great facilities, plenty of room to spread out, lots of games for inside and outside, easy access to Curlewis shops if we needed anything extra food-wise, and the views from the deck were spectacular - and especially at night. We will definitely book again as soon as we can arrange suitable dates!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay here. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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

The stay was very nice and quiet only the second night was very windy. A little old style but nice

Was a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect isolation
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location off grid

Great place to stay off grid but close to good coffee and beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a little gem of a property. Hide way from all the noise of the town. Love the little beach. Million dollars views of the bay. As a family we will be back lots of room for the kids to run around. It's an old-style home but every comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Lovely time away
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property and location

Our family of 4 had the most wonderful stay!! It is such a great property and we could totally relax!! Will visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
well stocked kitchen, games and DVDs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay at this place

It's a beautiful and isolated location right by the beach, with plenty of space for kids to play. All the amenities needed for a comfortable stay were provided, and we truly enjoyed our time here. It was a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Lovely Hideaway.

The cottage was clean and very comfortable, providing everything we needed for our waterfront stay. The view across the bay to the You Yangs was amazing and the location was a great base for exploring the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and hope to return soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fantastic. Even better than in the photos. Tim was a great host, seamless communication. Will consider staying hete again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing, beautiful and quiet location

Had an amazing couple of days, location was perfect for what I wanted, amazing views and plenty of privacy. Lots of bird life, saw dolphins on first day, very quiet location perfect to unwind. Would definitely go back again and again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

This is lovely place with stunning ocean view, we all enjoyed to stay even though we had bad weather...it has everything you could possibly want in a home stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great view

Nice quiet location , spacious for the kids Great views
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Flounder Flats

This property was absolutely beautiful, beach access and great views. It was nice and quiet. I would defiantly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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