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A modern living space with a grey sofa, wooden dining table, and a kitchen area.
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of a deck and trees through a sliding glass door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a wooden countertop, and a built-in stove.
Outdoor dining
A modern building with a wooden facade, large windows, and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Barwon Heads, VIC
  • Place, Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 13th Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Barwon Heads Golf Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Barwon Heads

When you stay at this vacation home in Barwon Heads, you'll be by the ocean, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and 13th Beach. .This vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Barwon Heads Golf Club and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Frank Ellis Reserve Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 13th Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 14 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 38 min drive - 20.9 miles

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 25 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nicko’s - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Mex - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beach Terrace Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mr Grubb - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Behind the Dunes

A getaway that will surprise you.
Recently renovated


Listen to the surf crashing whilst looking over the Barwon Heads Golf Course vista with Geelong lights in the distance. North facing with decking off every room gives added living areas.
This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom, 2 powder room- spacious modern house is only 20 minutes walk to the shops. The track to the 13th beach is only a few meters from the house.
All modern amenities -perfect for any holiday.
Fully equipped kitchen stocked with essential pantry items
Outdoor security cameras in use
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: outdoors only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: no pet policy

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: decking children need supervision

Events

No events allowed
No more than 15 people

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoors only

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: no more than 15 people
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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Behind the Dunes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning home with lovely relaxed feel. Very well equipped with everything you needClose to lovely beach and village with everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Summer Holiday in Barwon

Very highly recommended. Beautiful home that is incredibly well appointed. Very private and quiet area - however well located to town and the beach, which are both just a short walk away.The home is very well setup with space for larger and smaller groups. We were two couples and plenty of private space.Sallie was very proactive in her communication and check-in and out was seamless.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect location

Great location. Easy walk to beach & town. Property perfect for 8 girls weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Wonderful house for a family holiday

Property is very well appointed and ideally located with a 10 minute walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

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

Stunning Spot

Had a relaxing stay at Sallie’s beautiful home. House was spotless, the kitchen and pantry amazingly stocked, the view was beautiful and we had great weather!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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

Great holiday experience

Wonderful property. Everything you need for a relaxed holday
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025