Title: Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83139388&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington. Vacation home in Portarlington ## Photo gallery for Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington. ![Beach - Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington. (Portarlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83139400/83139388/w1919h1080x1y0-f3e6c195.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington. (Portarlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83139400/83139388/b4eef0e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington. (Portarlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83139400/83139388/08832261.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington. (Portarlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83139400/83139388/69205332.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, bed sheets - Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington. (Portarlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83139400/83139388/2ba27126.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Portarlington's beachside charm awaits at this cozy retreat. With a spacious yard, BBQ area and comfortable queen bed in the main bedroom, it’s perfect for a relaxing getaway for couples or small families. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington. Escape to this cosy retreat in Portarlington, just a short stroll away from the beach and main town centre. This compact home is perfect for a relaxing getaway for couples or a small family. Featuring two bedrooms and a spacious yard with BBQ area, this property is perfect for enjoying a sunny afternoon. The bedroom configuration includes a comfortable queen bed in the main bedroom and a bunk bed in the second bedroom, accommodating up to four guests. Further Details about the property include: : Linens - Yes, with Beds Made : Lockbox Available - Yes : Distance to Town Centre – 800 m : Wifi Available - No : Pets - No : BBQ - Yes : Boat Space – No : Car Parking - Yes – Street Parking : Steps at Property - No : Heating - Oil heaters in lounge and bedroom : Cooling - Fans in kitchen and lounge : Bond - Credit Card Pre Auth upon guest registration (not AirBnB) : Room Config - B1-Queen bed, B2-Bunk beds : Bathroom Config - Bathroom : Terms and Conditions can be found on our website ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111760000/111753700/111753663/4f9ac332.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newcombe Port Apartment Portarlington - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $179 CA $418 total includes taxes & fees Feb 5 - Feb 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=111753663&PinnedHotelID=111753663&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70600000/70590900/70590807/acdccfbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Half-Moon Casa - 100m from the waterfront Portarlington - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 9.8 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=70590807&PinnedHotelID=70590807&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88270000/88268600/88268504/cff89e62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Parrwang Rest - Renovated cosy unit in a Serene Location. 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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 143\_18 ## About the area Portarlington is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve and Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve, while Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliff Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Adventure Park Geelong are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, motor boating, and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Portarlington travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Portarlington.dx6142825) [View more Vacation homes in Portarlington](https://www.expedia.ca/Portarlington-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6142825-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.12020%2C144.65515&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hUZEUhFqR3KUuRA4LAOUCmh7MpA=) Portarlington, VIC ### What's nearby - Portarlington Waterfront 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Steely Rocks Beach 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Portarlington Recreation Reserve 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Portarlington Golf Club 2 min drive \- 2.3 km - Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve 3 min drive \- 2.7 km ### Getting around - Drysdale Station 15 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) 63 min drive ### Restaurants - Jetty Rd Fish & Chips 11 min drive - Ronniez Cafe 9 min drive - Arlo 12 min walk - Grand Hotel 10 min walk - Port Pier Cafe 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington.? ### What time is check-out at Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington.? ### Where is Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Quaint Hideaway - Cosy retreat in the heart of Portarlington. Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Paul P. Jan 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint hideaway Lovely, clean place to stay . close to shops and the beach ##### Paul P. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MM C. Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a small family We were very happy, it was very clean and very close to everything, real estate agent was brilliant, very helpful and friendly. There’s no wifi but, we were very happy with DVDs in the evening or board games. ##### MM C. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Gin C. Jan 21, 2026 ##### Gin C. 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