A RIVER BED COTTAGE - Relax and unwind in this spacious cottage by the river

Aireys Inlet, Victoria
$173 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Its right on the river and just a short stroll to the beach, shops and cafes. Self contained 'couples accommodation'. Your Aireys Inlet cottage has a private courtyard and an excellent outlook.

The accommodation includes:
*kitchen
*lounge
*tv/dvd
*queen bedroom
*r/c air conditioner
* electric heating
*microwave
*oven/cooktop
*outdoor furniture
*bbq
*corner spa bath
*all linen and towels provided

While it is an older style cottage it has hada small upgrade with new carpet in the bedroom new flooring kitchen/dining/bathroom, outdoor setting on the deck and rear courtyard, brand new full size fridge, additional coffee table and a few new items for the kitchen.


XMAS/BIRTHDAY/GIFT VOUCHERS available

Enjoy the newly opened lighthouse, bush, beach and cliff top walks, paddle on the river, horse riding and mountain biking at your fingertips. Its a beautiful part of nature here and such a great part of the Great Ocean Rd. Nearby is the town of Lorne famous for its waterfalls and cafe strip.

Why this retreat was built and how to get there.

Owner/manager of A River Bed, Wendy, holidayed in the area as a child and,
loving the memories, moved here in 1997. While working in the Tourism/Accommodation industry for many years, saw a need for modern self contained 'couple' accommodation. So created A River Bed for 2.

Directions:
Take the Princes Highway from Melbourne, through Geelong and follow the signs to the Great Ocean Road. Drive through Anglesea and continue on to Aireys Inlet. Aireys is a tranquil seaside resort on the beautiful southern coast of Victoria.
When you enter the town of Aireys Inlet, drive past the shops on the left and the hotel on the right. Down the hill and, at the bottom, turn right into Bambra Road then left into River Road, left again into River Reserve Road. Second on the left, you'll see your carport on the left.


Location and what's nearby

A River Bed is close to Lorne, Anglesea, Torquay and the Otways but right on the Great Ocean Road and Surfcoast. Its so handy for day trips and a perfect base for your holiday or simply a weekend or overnight getaway.

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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Fire Extinguisher No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 969 Sq Ft (90 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator (full Size) Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Carport
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Swimming Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near The Sea On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Note From Host: Outside Only Soundproofing

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Clare P.

    Submitted Feb 6, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    Great location, quiet by the river.Walk in all directions, close to inlet, beach, excellent cafe and bakery.

  • Shane D.

    Submitted Jan 26, 2026

    Stayed Jan 22, 2026

    Home was spotless, well appointed and comfortable.

  • Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    The host was very welcoming and responded quickly. The amenities were poor and some suppliers advertised were missing. The place needs some TLC.

  • Nici M.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    Gorgeous outlook, the cottage was very spacious and clean.Easy walk to the beach and lighthouse.

  • Donata B.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    The host was very hospitable. The close proximity to the local shops, river and the beach is what stood out. As well as the local pub and restaurant. Very quiet area. A good place to just kick back and relax.

  • Elizabeth B.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2025

    Stayed Apr 11, 2025

    I’m sorry to say inside it was not so relaxing with vivid patterned covers over the comfy lounge furniture, which was not what was shown on the website! Access to back door entrance via a rusty back gate and dilapidated backyard was offputting. Poor lighting in bathroom and the general feel that this property would be so much more enjoyable with some fresh paint and a spring clean.

  • Susan L.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 23, 2025

    This was a gorgeous little cottage in an absolutely picturesque location. Cottage was spotlessly clean, location was quiet and peaceful, scenery was beautiful, and everything was within walking distance. Wendy, the owner, was lovely to deal with - very friendly. We thoroughly recommend A River Bed Cottage for a quiet little get-away.

  • Stacey M.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    A quaint cottage across from the river with a beautiful outlook. A perfect place for a weekend away as a couple.

  • Lisa d.

    Submitted Feb 11, 2025

    Stayed Jan 24, 2025

    We loved our stay at River Bed Cottage and will stay again!

  • Donata B.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    If you are looking for a place where you need to recharge your batteries and escape the stresses that life can throw at you this is definitely it. I love the sea, my husband loves the bush and A River Bed Cottage ticket all the boxes. Situated in an idllyic pocket of Aireys Inlet. It was very peaceful and we had the river at our door step (approximately 20 metres from the cottage). The only traffic we had was people traffic who were walking and enjoying the serene surroundings. Every afternoon my husband would go to do some fishing. Just a five minute walk there is a bookshop, gift shop, surf shop, a couple of cafes, pizza restaurant and fish and chip shop. The local pub is also walking distance and a bit further up there is a Greek restaurant. The Aireys Inlet lighthouse is also walking distance. A great park that had electric bbqs. Ideal for families with young children. The beach is also close by. It was definitely a very relaxing time for both my husband and I.

  • Paul B.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 12, 2024

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  • Ross P.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 23, 2024

    Very happy with residence and location

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$173+
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