Riverview Coastal Retreat — Sleeps 6 | Walk to Beach | Great Ocean Road

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A kitchen with a central island, dining table, chairs, and a view through a window.
A compact kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a washing machine, and a potted plant.
A room with a bed, a dining table, a microwave, and a window with curtains.
A room with a large window, a bedside lamp, a mirror, and a dresser.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Peterborough Vic, VIC
  • Place, Peterborough Coastal Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Campbell National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Water Tower
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Lounge/dining room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Peterborough

Located in Peterborough, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Peterborough Coastal Reserve and Port Campbell National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Arches Marine Sanctuary and Twelve Apostles Marine National Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Peterborough Vic, VIC

What's nearby

  • Peterborough Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Port Campbell National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Water Tower - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wild Dog Cove 5 - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Twelve Apostles - 20 min drive - 28.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sow & Piglets Brew Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on Lords - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪REAL Pizza Pasta Salads - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Jounts - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverview Coastal Retreat — Sleeps 6 | Walk to Beach | Great Ocean Road pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverview Coastal Retreat — Sleeps 6 | Walk to Beach | Great Ocean Road?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverview Coastal Retreat — Sleeps 6 | Walk to Beach | Great Ocean Road on 16 Jun 2027 start from £125, 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 Riverview Coastal Retreat — Sleeps 6 | Walk to Beach | Great Ocean Road?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverview Coastal Retreat — Sleeps 6 | Walk to Beach | Great Ocean Road?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverview Coastal Retreat — Sleeps 6 | Walk to Beach | Great Ocean Road?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverview Coastal Retreat — Sleeps 6 | Walk to Beach | Great Ocean Road located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Peterborough Coastal Reserve and Port Campbell National Park. Water Tower and Wild Dog Cove 2 are also within 15 minutes.

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. 26 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

6/10 Okay

wonderful place

enjoyed the short stay, beautifully located near the river. . hope to visit again
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks you, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Please do visit again. Deb.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Very beautiful location and suitable for every age, specially for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Fantastic location for our one night stop over. Memorable evening sitting by the river with glasses of red and watching the seabirds - never seen so many pelicans in the one spot! Place was cosy with all the basics you need.Shame about the Vrbo booking process though!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2026
Thank you Garry so much for your glowing review. I am very happy you loved our place and got to enjoy all the gorgeous birds on the river. It really is a magical place!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation Plus

Great spot for a perfectly relaxing holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2021
Thanks Linda, I'm very happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you visit us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good short term stay

The property has excellent view from the living room. Cosy little shack.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Hi Sameera, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for your review. Deb
Archival

4/10 Poor

Great Location, budget accomidation

Basic tidy accommodation in need a little attention. Lovely location at Peterborough, we enjoyed the proximity to the beach and tourist attractions.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks for your feedback Andrea. I have address the issues you bought up and regret that we have had to charge you for damage caused by your children. Regards Deb.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfectly relaxing shack

We wanted a really relaxing holiday and that was exactly what we got. Really enjoyable.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you David and Linda. I am very glad you had such a relaxing holiday. Regards Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and Peaceful

Really quiet peaceful place. Great place to unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2021
Thanks Linda, I'm glad you appreciated the peace and quiet our humble shack provides.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil place on the Great Ocean Road

The location is everything: that's what describes this place the best. Situated on the river bank, aside of everything else, staying in this property brings peace of mind and relaxation. We'd love to stay there for longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks, Andrey for your great review. I wholeheartedly agree that it is a very special and stunningly beautiful place.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family short holiday

Accommodation was ideal for a Family holiday👍 Located on the water front ideal for fishing and water sports, plenty of garden space for Outdoor activity. Inside the Property was spacious,everything working and clean. Great communication with owner throughout stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2022
Thanks James, I'm very happy your family enjoyed our cosy cottage and beautiful surrounds.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

Great spot to stay to explore this part of the coast. Warm and comfortable house with a beautiful view. Quiet and peaceful this time of year. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Thanks Bronwyn, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Cheers Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, nice home

We were quite happy with the place. It got a nice surrounding. Although the place does not have any fancy facilities, it was more than enough for someone who is looking for a relaxing quiet place. Very close to the 12 apostles, so if that is on your bucket list, this is the place to say.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks, Ashan, yes the shack is basic which is why it has a budget price but the surrounding environment is definitely 5 star, as you mentioned.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Coastal perfection

I'm not sure it's possible to rave enough about the shack - it is perfectly situated, with easy access by foot or car to a wide range of activities. It reminded me strongly of childhood beach vacations where the mix of pragmatic features and nostalgic elements were ideal. Lovely large yard. The perfect place for daydreams and board games.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2023
I'm so glad you loved our shack Kath. We think it is situated in one of the most beautiful spots in Australia. It's like heaven on earth. Glad you enjoyed the board games too. Cheers Deb
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very simple accomodation in good location. Dog friendly was great for us and our kids.

Peterborough is a great location. A bit quieter than many other coastal towns. Accomodation was very dated, but we didn't mind as we got to bring our dog with us which was nice. Was only a short drive to see the sights the area has to offer and find beaches for the kids and dog to play at. There was no tv which was just fine for our stay. But I can imagine it getting a bit tedious if you had bad weather and were stuck inside all day. My family and I had a great time during our stay and would like to return during off peak times when it's a bit cheaper I suspect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Dear John, I'm glad you enjoyed your holiday. Yes the shack is basic accommodation but that allows us to charge a budget price and to be pet friendly. Most people love that there is no TV as it often leads to a lot more quality family time and there is so much too see and do, in and around Peterborough, that it is rarely missed. Regards Debbie
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Disappointing.

We were 3 senior ladies travelling and this accommodation was totally unsuitable.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
I am so sorry that you are not happy with the accommodation. As I am not living close by so I do appreciate honest feedback so I can improve on our services. Could you please email me through Stayz and elaborate on what the problems were and I will endeavor to remedy them asap. Thanks regards Deb.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable Escape

The booking process was a breeze. Getting access when we arrived was easy. The place was clean and tidy. The location is great if you enjoy a good view and want to serve breakfast to a mate fishing on the floating pontoon across the road. Ok the fish weren't participating but it was a great way to escape post lockdown. A short walk to town or the surf beach and there are local dining options. Nearly every time we thought of something we needed it was in a cupboard or drawer(we left 2 stubby coolers in a drawer for future guests). Beds were comfortable and the lack of TV reception wasn't a major problem because we had an Optus wifi dongle and took down a bunch of comedy dvd's - so much better than watching the news these days. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2021
Thanks for your great review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet getaway right on the water

We really enjoyed a week at the 'beach shack'. It was so quiet and we slept amazingly well. The shack had everything that we needed including a big fridge, stove, oven microwave and all of the cooking utensils you could want. Deb was a fantastic host and communicator. She responded very quickly to all messages. There is a little jetty that we put chairs onto so we could fish and watch all of the birdlife. We liked being so close to Port Cambell as well. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2021
Thanks for your great review Dee. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at our beach shack.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place to stay

we travel to the region fairly regular for work, this property was very clean, in a great spot, and is excellent value
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2021
Thanks for your great review Allan. I'm very happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Nice place for some down time and a great base to explore the coast from
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2021
Thanks Louise, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and loved our holiday shack.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Debbie was great,nothing was too hard for her.

Location was perfect.Host was great. Husband loved the fishing.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2021
Thanks Mira.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly Peaceful

Great location, really quiet, enjoyed it immensely
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2021
I'm so glad you enjoyed yourselves. It's such a lovely relaxing place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little cottage in a cool spot

We love this property we have stayed a few times now. House has everything you need and location is great. Communication with Deb is easy. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2021
Thanks Kari, I'm so glad you love our cool, laid back shack. We hope to see you again. Please recommend us to your friends. Cheers Deb
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

By the slipway

Wow what a beautiful. We arrived late on a Friday night. When we woke up in the morning and saw the inlet with a 180 degree view we where blown away. The property is very close to all the major tourist attractions. It is well cleaned and has all clean linen and towels. The boys where able to kick a football out side on the large lawn block. Next time we will bring our fishing rods. Defiantly will be revisiting
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Mar 2021
Thanks for your glowing review Peter. I am so glad you fell in love with our gorgeous shack.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax Plus

Property is perfect for a relaxing holiday, no stress, no distractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2021
Thanks Linda, I'm so glad you had a lovely time at our shack.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The home is on the boat ramp and around the corner to an amazing beach brilliant sunsets and sunrises pelicans and rabbits people very friendly . Thank you my host wish I had stayed longer though must say the bins had not been emptied for weeks I did put them out hopefully they’ll be emptied it kinda stunk also I heated a cross bun under the griller and it caught a light due to all the fat in the grill tray that wasn’t cleaned no fault to host as I know they hire cleaners oh and lucky I had my dog as mice in the sand bags other than that absolutely loved the place especially location ❤️
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2021
Hi Maggie, thank you for your kind review. Sorry about the mice and fat. I will get my cleaner right onto that. I am concerned that my cleaner reported that you have not followed my house rules and have had your dog in our beds and bedroom. You assured me that you would respect my house rules. It is because of people like you that I now regretfully have made my property no longer pet friendly. Something I didn't want to do but have no choice because my property is not being respected. (very sad face)
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