Delightful Queenscliff Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés & Shops

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A house with a covered porch, a wooden fence, and climbing plants.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a small table, and a view of a garden through a sliding door.
A wooden gate with a curved top, surrounded by lush green foliage and a wooden fence in the background.
A living room with a fireplace, a television on a wooden stand, a patterned rug, and a wooden coffee table.
A narrow hallway with a 'welcome' sign above a fireplace, leading to a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a dining table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • 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
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Queenscliff, VIC
  • Place, Fort Queenscliff Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenscliff Hotel
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Queenscliff Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 0.5

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

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About the area

Queenscliff

Located in Queenscliff, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliff Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Queenscliff Harbour and Queenscliff Ferry. Consider Bellarine Estate Winery for a night out or Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Map
Queenscliff, VIC

What's nearby

  • Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Queenscliff Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Queenscliff Hotel - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Queenscliff Harbour - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Queenscliff Harbour Observation Tower - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Portsea Golf Club - ‬75 min drive
  • ‪Portsea Hotel - ‬74 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Queenscliff Bowling Tennis & Croquet Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Smokin Joe's Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Delightful Queenscliff Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés & Shops pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Delightful Queenscliff Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés & Shops?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Delightful Queenscliff Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés & Shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful Queenscliff Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés & Shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Delightful Queenscliff Cottage | Walk to Beach, Cafés & Shops located?

This family-friendly Queenscliff holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Fort Queenscliff Museum. Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station and Queenscliff - Pier Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at Delightful Cottage! The house was extremely clean, the hosts were fabulous - welcoming and easy to communicate with. Perfect place to stay with your dog. A super pet-friendly getaway. We hope to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much, Rochelle and Steve. You were fantastic guests and we would love to host you again. Your hard work in leaving the cottage so clean and tidy was greatly appreciated. Carmen and Frank
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So lovely to be back for our second stay at Delightful Cottage, this time with our extended family.Comfortable and cosy for a family weekend, with such great access to the beach and to town.Thanks again Carmen and Frank
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May, 2026
Thank you so much Deborah, for the positive review and for taking such good care of our cottage. We are really pleased that you and your family enjoyed your holiday and we look forward to hosting you again. Carmen and Frank
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous cottage with multiple beds, a kid's room, kids cubby shed, lots of dog beds inside and outside and various outdoor sitting areas. Very comfy and warm at night too. We had the best time, and we will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much Ruby, for your great review. We are so pleased that you and your family enjoyed our cottage. We look forward to hosting you again. Carmen and Frank
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a lovely time in this beautiful cosy cottage, it is homely and comfortable and we had a very relaxing get away. The location is the perfect location close to the town and beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very helpful. Good clean accommodation. Excellent location. Highly recommend:
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar, 2026
Thank you so much for your great review. It was a pleasure to host you both. We really appreciated how clean and tidy you left the cottage and would love to have you stay with us again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were welcomed warmly to the homely Delightful cottage. An easy walk to the beach and short stroll to the main street. Thankyou for our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication by the host, terrific accommodation for the dog friendly families.Delighted garden and access to beach via a decreased and grassy lane.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cottage stay

A very relaxing stay, the cottage was so cosy and comfortable.perfect location walking distance to shops and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Truly delightful

Love staying here. Excellent location for walks to shops or beach
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you for the positive comment and taking such good care of our cottage. You are a fantastic guest Denise.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attractive property, home from home. Excellent condition and location. Our dogs loved the outside areas. Clean and tidy. Excellent host. We have been visiting the cottage for many years,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2026
It's always a pleasure to host Heather, Peter and their dogs. They are easy to communicate with and always leave the cottage very clean and tidy. I highly recommend this family to other hosts and welcome them back any time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Cottage able to sleep 4 adults seperate lay. Great location & pleasant environment.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of four plus doggo had a fabulous stay at Delightful Cottage. Generous amenities, close to the beach & town. Plenty of space for us all. Air con to majority of house was great in the heat of summer. Loved it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Queenscliff Delightful Cottage is highly recommended for guests and their fur babies.

My stay with my family was very relaxed and we were provided with all the comforts of home. Loved Delightful Cottage and would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2024
Thank you Jan for taking the time to write us a great review. We really appreciated the way you cared for our cottage and leaving it so clean and tidy. We would love to host you again soon. Carmen and Frank
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

This is the second time we stayed at Delightful Cottage, we really love the house and Carmen is wonderful to communicate with. It has an awesome cubby house down the end of the garden great for kids to play in.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2023
Thank you Laura, for taking the time to write us a positive review. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Delightful Cottage in Queenscliff and we would love to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a beautiful, welcoming cottage with amazing gardens. It is comfortable & clean , pet friendly and a lovely place to relax and enjoy Queenscliff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a beach holiday in Queenscliff.

A beautiful cottage that was perfect for a beach holiday in Queenscliff. It had everything we needed and was very dog friendly. Carmen was a great communicator and we felt very welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2024
Thank you Claire, Kate and Lucy-Lou for being such wonderful guests. We really appreciated how clean and tidy you left our cottage. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we hope that you will be able to book with us again soon. Regards Carmen and Frank P.S. Thanks for the fresh eggs. They were delicious.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A pleasure as always

Love the house and location, a short walk to the beach and town, we keep coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov, 2023
Thanks for your positive review Katherine. It's great that you enjoy your stay at Delightful Cottage so much that you book it year after year. It's a pleasure to host you and your friends
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Warm and inviting

Comfortable residence within easy reach of Queenscliff facilities and the the dog friendly beach. An excellent home away from home.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you Heather
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cottage stay

We were delighted with the hospitality and cleanliness of a cute well maintained cottage. Central to all amenities. We recommend this cottage to anyone staying in Queenscliff. We will definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2022
Thanks for your positive review. We would love to have you book with us again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Truly delightful cottage.

Charming cottage, great location, felt very welcomed by the many thoughtful details included. Highly recommended. Family friendly, pet friendly, very cosy for anytime of the year.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2020
Thank you Glenda We hope that you can come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

"Delightful" Cottage

Absolutely 'delightful' in everyway, so comfortable and clean. A great place for rest & relaxation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct, 2022
Thank you Kate for being excellent guests. The cottage was left very clean and tidy. We really appreciate your kindness. We would love to host you again and welcome you back any time. Carmen and Frank
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Property was perfect for our needs. Roomy, characterful Such pride and attention to detail Would recommend to friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2023
Thank you for your positive feedback, Marg. We really appreciate your time and effort. You and your friends were excellent guests and we would love to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts, Carmen and Frank were excellent hosts.Delightful Cottage is a beautiful home equipped with everything that we needed for our comfortable and relaxing stay in Queenscliff.Delightful Cottage was only a short walk to the Queenscliff foreshore and local shops and cafés.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little escape

Such a sweet little cottage, with everything you could need for a few days escape, including all the home comforts your dog could want too. Clean and comfortable, close to the town and beach, with an enchanting little garden.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov, 2024
Thank you Deborah, for taking the time to write us a great review. We really appreciate it and the way you took such good care of our cottage. We hope that you will be able to book with us again soon. Carmen and Frank
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