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Cowallinga - a hop, skip and jump to Fairhaven SLSC and beach

Family-friendly vacation home in Fairhaven

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, books, streaming services
Outdoor dining
Oven, dishwasher, espresso maker, coffee/tea maker
With the beach on your doorstep, Cowallinga offers an unbeatable coastal experience. Enjoy ocean glimpses from the elevated living rooms, cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen with Bosch dishwasher and Breville Barista Express coffee machine, or unwind on one of two spacious decks.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cowallinga - a hop, skip and jump to Fairhaven SLSC and beach

Welcome to ‘Cowallinga’ – a large, classic family beach house with the beach on your doorstep!

Cowallinga enjoys one of the best locations on the Surf Coast. Popular Fairhaven beach and surf club is just 200m away via an easy flat walk under the pedestrian underpass beneath the Great Ocean Road. Just think, no more dodging traffic on the Great Ocean Road to get the kids to the beach or worrying about finding a parking spot. You’ll have the sand between your toes in minutes. Stunning National Park walking tracks are also just a few hundred metres away and it’s a 20 min walk to the Aireys Inlet shops, gourmet cafes and restaurants.

With three generous bedrooms, a fourth tv-room/bedroom, two bathrooms and two spacious living areas with glimpses of the ocean, there’s plenty of space for everyone. Add to this, there are large front and rear decks, as well as a massive lawn, which is always a hit with the kids! Whether you’re looking for a classic beach holiday, or a winter escape cooking-up a storm for friends and family in front of the wood fire, this house has something for all.


The house features:

- Two large light filled living rooms with a lovely elevated aspect through the valley towards the beach (ocean glimpses). Each living room has comfortable couches, a wood heater or reverse cycle air conditioner, books, games, toys and 4K TV with all the streaming services.

- Open plan kitchen and dining space with a large 10 seater table.

- A well-equipped kitchen with new Bosch dishwasher, induction cooktop, electric oven, walk in pantry, range of cooking appliances, Breville Barista Express coffee machine, sharp knives, good pans and plenty of glassware, cutlery and crockery.

- 3 generous bedrooms – Master with King Size bed and ensuite, Second bedroom with King Size bed and pull-out single trundle and third bedroom with double bunks. A fourth room that can be used a private TV/movie-room or a fourth bedroom with a double pulldown Koala sofa bed. A further two single pull-out sofa beds in the living room provide total sleeping capacity of 11

- 2 Bathrooms – central family bathroom with bath and separate toilet, and en suite with shower and toilet

- Two large decks for relaxed outdoor entertaining. The front deck enjoys ocean glimpses and is furnished with a 10 seater table, outdoor couches and Z-Grills wood pellet smoker (BYO pellets). The rear deck is sheltered from the wind and offers a 12 seater table with shade umbrella and a Weber gas BBQ.

- Large lawn extending from the rear deck provides plenty of room for entertaining and is perfect for kids play.

- Fully fenced yard with landscaped native gardens, fruit trees and productive herb and vegetable beds (guests are welcome to the produce). Perfect FOR Pets!

- Private outdoor hot water shower and bath to use after a dip in the ocean, or to soak and listen to the chorus of native birds.

- Fully appointed separate laundry with washing machine and condenser dryer

- Child friendly – toys, books, cot, high chair and pram available on request

- Unlimited NBN Broadband Wifi also included

- Pets welcome – surcharge applies

Set on a large, gentle sloping block and fully fenced, Cowallinga offers a great base for families looking to explore the Great Ocean Road and enjoy a classic beach holiday.


Features

Wood fired heater

- Fuijitsu Reverse cycle air conditioner

- Bosch Dishwasher

- Induction cooktop

- 4K TV and soundbar

- Enclosed yard

- Washing machine and condenser dryer

- Off-street parking for up to 5 vehicles

- 200m from V-Line regional bus stop with services to Melbourne daily


Extra Features

- Weber BBQ
- Z-Grills wood pellet smoker (BYO pellets)

- Outdoor hot water shower and bath

- 2 Smart TVs including 55” Android 4K Ultra HD TV with Yamaha soundbar

- Breville Barista Espresso coffee machine

- NBN Broadband wifi unlimited internet

- Kitchen garden with herbs, vegetables and fruit trees

- Large Paella pan and gas ring stand

- Cot, pram, highchair (available on request)


Bedding Configuration

- Room 1 - King bed x 1 (with en suite battroom)

- Room 2 - King bed x 1 Pull-out king single

- Room 3 – Bunk bed (double size) x 1

- Room 4 – Double pull-out sofa

- Living room – Single sofa pull-outs x 2

Firewood is only supplied from May to October.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Espresso maker
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • HDTV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Unlimited smartphone data usage

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

46_739

About the neighborhood

Map
Fairhaven, Vic

What's nearby

  • Table Rock Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Split Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Airies Inlet Clifftop Walk Trailhead - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lighthouse Discovery Trail Trailhead - 8 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Winchelsea Station - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lighthouse Tea Rooms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aireys Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Onda Foodhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rogue Wave Brewery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Freestone's Roadhaven - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowallinga - a hop, skip and jump to Fairhaven SLSC and beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cowallinga - a hop, skip and jump to Fairhaven SLSC and beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cowallinga - a hop, skip and jump to Fairhaven SLSC and beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cowallinga - a hop, skip and jump to Fairhaven SLSC and beach located?

This family-friendly Fairhaven vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Great Otway National Park and Eco Logic. Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary and Lighthouse Discovery Trail Trailhead are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cowallinga - a hop, skip and jump to Fairhaven SLSC and beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fairlie D.

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

Great location

Family friendly house in a great location. We had everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023