Unique 2 bedroom riverside Boathouse in central Barwon Heads

Barwon Heads, Victoria
$231 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This historic 2 bedroom Barwon Heads Boathouse, “Waitemata” on Riverside Terrace, is the ultimate accomodation in an undeniably perfect location close to everything Barwon Heads has to offer.
The house is 30mtrs from the rivers edge. A side path allows you to discover the idyllic riverside ramp to launch your kyak or SUP.
Less than a 5 minute walk will get you to the main street Hitchcock Ave, river playground, kids playground and skate park, tennis courts, pubs, cafes,fine dining, boutique shops and spectacular beaches.

This lovingly restored, extended and modernised boathouse comfortably accommodates 6 guests. Main bedroom has a king bed and the second bedroom has 2 x bunk beds. In between is a family sized bathroom with Euro laundry with washing machine and dryer. A modern well equipped kitchen and living and dining area provide all the comforts for a relaxing stay.
East/ North facing deck and courtyard with outdoor dining and BBQ. Fully enclosed premises.

“Waitemata’ is one of the 61 original architect designed boathouses that once lined the western bank of the Barwon River from 1905 to 1936. It was moved to its current site on Riverside Terrace in 1970.
“Waitemata” is Maori for 'Sparkling Waters’ - an apt name for this unique accomodation that’s just perfect short stroll from the sparkling waters of the Barwon River estuary and ocean beyond.

Features:
Wifi
Wonderboom bluetooth speaker
Coffee machine
Enclosed yard
Gas fireplace in lounge room
Split System Air con/heater in lounge room and main bedroom
Ceilings fans in Lounge room and Bedrooms
Wall heater in bedroom 2
Electric blanket on King bed
Smart TV in lounge room
TV's in main bedroom and bedroom 2
Highchair
Linen and bath towels
BBQ
Outdoor shower
Note: This is strictly a No Party House- No noise after 10pm on weekends and 9pm on weekdays. We do not take school leavers bookings.
Pets- Dogs only, no more than 2 as per council regulation. Must be toilet trained and not allowed on furniture. Must not be left outside barking as per local noise ordinance. No cats due to allergies.

Overview
From here you can meander through the streets of Barwon Heads to where the renowned Barwon River meets the sea, head across the bridge to Raffs Beach, Ocean Grove or walk around the World Heritage Listed Bluff to 13th Beach. Hitchcock Ave has a broad selection of cafes, bakery, takeaway, pub restaurants and lifestyle shopping. The broader Bellarine peninsula has plenty to offer and is perfect for holidays or a weekend away (only 1.5hrs from Melbourne). For golfers the world class Barwon Heads Golf Course and Thirteenth Beach Golf Course minutes drive away are ranked 30 and 32 respectively in Australia's top 100 golf courses. Also: Wineries and Breweries Joy Flights at Barwon Heads Airport Adventure Park- Victoria's biggest water theme park is 12km or 15mins drive away.

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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 55 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Stereo Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Gavin H.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    A very welcoming, secure property for both us and our family pooch. House has plenty sunlight and fresh air entering it, but is easily closed up to be heated or cooled. Front and side yards are totally dog secure so we could relax whist she roamed.

  • Julie E.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    Quiet location, close to town and river/sea. Lovely restored boathouse with all you need to stay in and cook and close to loads of places to eat out if you want that too. Clean with a great vibe and cherished by the owners - you can tell they love this place too.

  • David w.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    It was awesome. House was as pictured. Clean and well presented

  • Pamela T.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    A great little pet-friendly property and very close to a beautiful park with lovely walking tracks. Also, walking distance to the main street of the village, which has fantastic boutiques and restaurants. The cottage is very well equipped and very comfortable. We would love to return.

  • Bettina C.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our getaway. Fantastic location, a very easy walk down the Main Street. A beautiful cosy home, the gas heater kept the house toasty warm at night. Secure yard so our dog was safe and enjoyed his stay too. Will definitely book again.

  • Pamela O.

    Submitted May 2, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    -Short walk to shops, restaurants, park, playgrounds and beach-Quiet street-Great place to relax-Highly recommend.

  • Glennis P.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 25, 2025

    This home is perfect for a couple. Everything is cleverly designed so that you have everything that you need. Great use of indoor and outdoor space. Fantastic location - easy walk to the shops and the river for the dog to run around. Super easy check in and communication with Jenni

  • Christopher B.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    Lovely, quiet location, a little concerned about

  • Andrea D.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    Stayed Nov 18, 2024

    Clean, comfortable with a good bed.

  • Ursula M.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2024

    Stayed Nov 6, 2024

    Perfect for a simple, easy and comfortable stay with my husband and our dog. Great location and we were fortunate with lovely weather too…The enclosed courtyard, which wrapped around the boathouse, was perfect for our dog to wander around and created a sense of serenity and calm for us. Would love to come back here another time.

  • Margaret B.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed May 3, 2024

    We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, very comfortable, and well set up. In a nice quiet location and our dog enjoyed it too. Communication with the manager was great. Thoroughly recommend this property.

  • Hannah B.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    Perfect location for family. Easy walking distance to restaurants for dinner, the pier for fishing and playground for the kids. We really enjoyed how cosy and warm this house was. Everything is there to feel like you are at home. We loved our time away here.

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Includes taxes and fees
$231+
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