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Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Nestled beside a small lake in central Port Fairy, Whalers Cottage offers the perfect retreat. Enjoy views of the serene lake from the dining area and unwind in your private outdoor entertainment and BBQ space. With parking for up to 2 cars, this peaceful cottage is ideal for couples or families of 4 seeking a relaxing getaway.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Lake view

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About this property

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

Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake

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Whalers Cottage is an affordable cottage offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom with bath and shower option, separate toilet, separate shower and parking for up to 2 cars. This property offers views of the lake from the dining area, as well as outdoor entertainment and BBQ area. Very private, but at the same time situated in the center of Port Fairy beside a small lake surrounded by native trees, abundant bird life and vast open spaces. This property is ideal for couples or families of 4 seeking a peaceful spot within a short walk from all amenities.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor entertainment area

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Whalers Cottage VIC
Whalers Port Fairy VIC
Whalers Quiet With Views Over
Whalers Cottage Port Fairy VIC
Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage With Views Over Lake Cottage
Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage With Views Over Lake Port Fairy
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About the area

Located in Port Fairy, this cottage is on a lake. Port Fairy Golf Club and Yambuk Beach Slide are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio and Go Surf School.
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Port Fairy, VIC

What's nearby

  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • East Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Port Fairy History Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Griffith Island - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Port Fairy Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 23 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 168 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blake's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rebecca's Cafe & Ice Creamery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Wharf @ Port Fairy - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pelicans - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Home Grown - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Eclectic Designs Glass Blowing Studio, Port Fairy Coastal Reserve and Moyne River. East Beach and Go Surf School are also within 15 minutes.

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Whalers Cottage - Quiet Cottage with views over lake Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Beautiful Location

We have loved our stay in this cottage, however WIFI would of made it perfect. Very reasonably priced cottage in a beautiful location.

8/10 Good

Geoffrey S.

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

Lakeside

A very pleasant one weeks stay. Very quiet and tranquil. Watching the varied birdlife on the lake was delightful. all new appliances in the kitchen were appreciated. The only negative was the small size of the shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

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

Sitting outside over looking my own lake what could be better

Loverly quiet relaxing location with a bird watchers paradise Ibis, Herons,ducks, cormorants, Water hens, Eastern spine bills and wattle birds .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

Whalers Cottage is a lovely place to stay.

We had a very nice time at Whalers Cottage. The location is excellent and within walking distance of town, beach and local attractions. It was wonderful to watch grebes and coots feeding in the beautiful pond outside. Frog calls lulled us to sleep each night The cottage was clean and functional. Plenty of crockery and kitchen utensils were provided. The air conditioner was sufficient to keep us warm in the living area, provided the door was kept closed. An enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carol S.

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

Unclean premises

This property was not clean, all windows had mould.Electric blanket on one bed had bare wires.This property is needing an overhaul ….
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S., Meadow Heights

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

The cottage was clean , very comfortable,l was there for 4 days we was happy location

The cottage is located in a very lovely spot looking out onto a lake with some ducks . It's located in a very quiet location and less than a 5 minute drive to the main shopping centre in Port Fairy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Chris H.

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

Magical view

The cottage is set in a lovely spot with an amazing view overlooking a small lake. Good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Paul M.

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

Lovely location

Lovely location, but the property was tired
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Colin S.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Accomodation Average

Whilst Port Fairy is a lovely place and we enjoyed our time there we thought the accomodation at No 1 Whalers Cottage was very basic, there seems to be very little maintenance, and the contents are all very dated. The shower is tiny. There is no wifi. When contacted staff at Stayz were quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

stafford h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A cold week!

Whalers cottage is a great spot, just not in winter! Its cold & the R.C. aircon cant keep up!

8/10 Good

Kay M.

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

Peaceful spot, close to everything

Cute cottage in tranquil setting with everything you need. I enjoyed opening the curtains to the view of the lake and siping my tea watching the ducks and listening to birds chirping. We could walk into town in a few minutes, and East beach, Inlet and Griffiths island all close enough to reach on foot. Drove to Heywood one day for a wonderful Budj Bim tour of old stone huts, 6000 year old eel and fish aquaculture systems and beautiful nature and geology, on traditional lands with Gunditjmara traditional owners, Braydon and Leigh. Fabulous experience. The only downside to the cottage: we needed to keep the heater on the whole time to keep the cold out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

KTB

Pond life!

The location was picturebook perfect with pondlife and birdlife on show from the back porch. Very private. Very quiet. Cottage very comfortable would return but suggest new lounge furniture?
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Peaceful, convenient and comfortable

A lovely cottage, big enough for four adults that has everything you need. The lake is pretty, the birds and frogs added to its charm and it is only a short walk from the town centre. We really enjoyed our stay
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

WillowW

Great location

A great location, close to the town and bike trail. Accommodation well suited to a family of four with enough space for the kids to play outside and have their own space inside.