[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Carrick Cottage on the waterfront Vacation home in Portarlington with kitchen and fireplace ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109906800/109906762/w1264h853x16y0-8733e91d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109906800/109906762/e2253805.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109906800/109906762/5e91747c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109906800/109906762/2c694995.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109906800/109906762/42f9a430.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Carrick, a charming heritage-listed cottage in Portarlington, offers a tranquil retreat with beautiful gardens and 180-degree bay views. Inside, the wood fire creates a cozy ambience perfect for relaxation. With WiFi and smart TVs provided, you can unwind while watching the Spirit of Tasmania sail into the bay from your front garden or take an easy stroll to Brown's beach. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Carrick Cottage on the waterfront Carrick is a charming, heritage listed cottage on the waterfront of Portarlington. Set amongst beautiful gardens with century old trees and 180-degree views out to the bay. Built in the 1850's, Carrick is one of the oldest properties in the area, perfect for groups that will appreciate its history and character. The property is shared with a second cottage - 'Coton', this is wheelchair accessible and can sleep a further 6 guests, accommodating 12 guests in total, ideal for larger groups. Picket fences and lavender lined pathways create a facade that instantly makes you feel comfortable and at home. Guests can spend time in the front garden looking out over the ocean, watch the Spirit of Tasmania and many other ships make their way into the bay. Directly across the road you have Brown's beach, ideal for a morning or arvo stroll. The main street of Portarlington is just a short 15-minute walk away. Inside, the wood fire creates a cosy ambience. This character home sleeps up to six guests and is well equipped with everything you could need for a comfortable stay. Bedroom 1 - queen bed Bedroom 2 - 2 x bunk beds (4 singles) All bed linen and towels are provided, please BYO beach towels. Strictly no parties or events - please respect our quiet times - 10pm - 7am. Sorry, no pets. We provide wifi and smart TV's. Please reach out if you require accommodation at both Carrick and Coton, together these cottages can accommodate up to 12 guests. There are two cottages on the property, both have their own allocated parking spaces, are private from each other, and have their own outdoor space to enjoy. The cottages can be booked separately or together for larger groups. The second cottage is wheelchair accessible. Please enquire for further details. I am close by if you need anything at all, otherwise we allow our guests space to enjoy their stay. GENERAL: All bookings are accepted on the basis that you have read, understood, and agree to abide, and be bound, by the Terms and Conditions and House Rules. Please treat our home as if it were your own. Please be respectful to our lovely neighbors. Strictly NO smoking at this property. Our home is NOT suitable for Schoolies, hens or bucks parties. You must be over the age to 25 to make reservation at our property. Please follow parking guidelines where provided. CHECK IN/ OUT: Check-in time is not before 3pm on the arrival date and check out time is not later than 10am on departure date. Late departure is subject to prior arrangement/availability and extra charges will apply. Failure to check out at the agreed time will incur a fee of $110 per hour. Check in and check out, contactless check in will be provided with key safe codes. Keys must be returned to the key safe upon checking out. If the keys are not placed back in the lock box a management fee will apply for us to allow housekeeping staff access to the property and if required replacement of keys. COOKING: cooking of curries or other strong foods in this home will incur a $450 deep Cleaning fee due to the intense cleaning required to remove smells between short term stay guests. THIS PROPERTY DOES ACCEPT PETS- the rear yard is fully enclosed, you must pick up after your pet. Maximum 2 dogs upon agreement only. No Pets inside the home apart from the garage for sleeping and must not under any circumstances be left inside the home unattended or go upstairs at all , to protect the polished floorboards. You understand you are responsible for damages caused by your pet, extra cleaning charges if there is evidence of a pet inside the home or for cleaners required to pick up dog poo from the yard. UNAVAILABLITY: If the property becomes unavailable for your occupancy due to unforeseen circumstances (eg. fire, storm, damage, etc) then we will inform you immediately and endeavour to obtain suitable alternative accommodation for your stay, if we are unable to do so, all money paid will be refunded in full. Host on the coast will not be liable for additional accommodation costs in the event of these unforseen unavoidable circumstances. PARTIES & FUNCTIONS: Parties are strictly prohibited. Breach of this will result in immediate eviction without refund and extra charges will apply for any additional, cleaning, garbage removal, repairs which may ocurr. We have the right to evict any guest during their stay if WE deem them to be in breach of the house rules. THIS PROPERTY IS STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES. There should be no disturbance to neighbors at anytime during your stay. LINEN AND TOWELS: We supply all bed linen and towels. They must be left where supplied in the bedrooms or bathroom on departure. Further linen may be hired upon request prior to arrival. Properties with pools will include pool towels for your stay. Any damage or stains requiring additional laundering or replacement of linen will incur a charge or replacement fee. Stays longer than 1 week may request a housekeeping service for cleaning and/or linen servicing charged at a fee. Stays longer than 2 weeks will incur a mandatory housekeeping service for an additional fee-please check what this is before booking. Failure to accept this after check in will be seen as a breach of the house rules and may result in termination of your booking without refund. YOUR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: You are responsible for damage, breakages, theft and loss of the property and any part of it during your stay. You must notify us of this immediately if damages occur. We may recover from you repair or replacement costs. Occupancy must not exceed the agreed number booked for or the maximum listed as occupancy in the house description. Disturbance to our neighbors, including excessive noise at anytime (day or night), is prohibited and may result in termination and eviction without refund and extra charges may be made for security and other expenses. Noise should not be heard from outside the property after 10pm. Call outs: Lost keys/lock outs will incur a $100 call out fee for management to provide access plus the cost of replacement keys if required. Upon departure, all food must be removed from fridges, all rubbish put in the appropriate council rubbish bins provided, crockery and cutlery washed and packed away, dishwasher emptied. If there is a BBQ onsite, it must be cleaned after use, failure will incur a $100 fee. You are responsible for removing any excess rubbish that does not fit in the outside bins. Excess rubbish charges will apply for any rubbish that is left behind (exceeds rubbish bin capacity). The Property must be left in a clean and tidy condition. Extra cleaning charges will be incurred for the cleaning (but not limited to) of dirty dishes, dishwasher emptying, emptying the fridge, removal of excessive rubbish and so forth. All furniture and furnishings must be left in the position they were in when you arrived. Smoking is not permitted in the Property. A $400 fee will be applied to any property found to have been smoked in. No illicit drugs to be brought onto the property or persons under the influence to be allowed onto the property. You must allow repair/service access to the property during reasonable hours. Host on the Coast is not liable for any damage or loss of property during your stay. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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 - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93224200/93224109/21a862cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Victorian Home With Amazing Views and Centrally Located Portarlington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=93224109&PinnedHotelID=93224109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109906800/109906764/d6e0d1f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coton Cottage on the waterfront Portarlington - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=109906764&PinnedHotelID=109906764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/75000000/74991100/74991033/d34734ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St. Leonards Pier Beach House -5 min walk to the beach Saint Leonards - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews CA $189 CA $368 total includes taxes & fees Oct 3 - Oct 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=74991033&PinnedHotelID=74991033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74710000/74700600/74700559/a6dd118d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach 650m, town center 450m. 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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 302714 ## About the area Located in Portarlington, this vacation home is near the beach. Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve and Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bellarine Adventure Golf and Adventure Park Geelong. Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre and Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station are also worth visiting. [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-38.11305%2C144.66557&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lyisKKbueAtcqb2UrSvtAyAdeG4=) Portarlington, VIC ### What's nearby - Steely Rocks Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Portarlington Waterfront - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Portarlington Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Portarlington Ferry Dock - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Portarlington Recreation Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.9 km ### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 16 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 57 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Salty Cow - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Whiskery - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Portarlington Bakehouse - ‬16 min walk - ‪Café Ink - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Fig Tree Store - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Carrick Cottage on the waterfront pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Carrick Cottage on the waterfront located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Steely Rocks Beach and Portarlington Waterfront. Portarlington Ferry Dock and Portarlington Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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