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The Shack- Fireplace, walk to beach, pet friendly
St Leonards vacation home with kitchen
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
Explore the area

Saint Leonards, VIC
- Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife ReservePlace, Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve1 min walk
- St Leonards BeachPlace, St Leonards Beach12 min walk
- Crown CasinoPlace, Crown Casino
- Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)58 min drive
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About the area
St Leonards
Seaside stay .Your stay at this St Leonards vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve and Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park. Also, St Leonards Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve is within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
- Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- St Leonards Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Adventure Park Geelong - 22 min drive - 27.6 km
- Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 38 min drive - 46.7 km
Getting around
- Drysdale Station - 15 min drive
- Avalon Airport (AVV) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
- Beach Cafe - 23 min drive
- Queenscliff Brewhouse - 22 min drive
- Salty Cow - 4 min drive
- Panache Cafe & Creperie - 21 min drive
- Wharf Street Pantry - 23 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.
The Shack- Fireplace, walk to beach, pet friendly
Less than a 5 minute walk to lower bluff beach- a secluded family friendly beach spot!
Outdoor shower with hot and cold water for ease of returning with kids!
The shack- surrounded by the best of the Bellarine!
2 bedroom, bathroom, wood fireplace, hammock, firepit
Sleeping 4 guests!
Less than a 5 minute walk to lower bluff beach- a secluded family friendly beach spot!
Beautifully restored, The Shack offers the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle to the relaxing beachside location of St Leonards.
Luxury bedding, comfy couches and a designer wood fireplace will make for a relaxing stay!
Bedroom 1- King or two singles (please advise before stay otherwise king bed will be provided)
Bedroom 2- Queen bed
Comfortable through summer with split system air-conditioner to the main area and fans in the bedroom which keep the shack to a great temperature!
Central bathroom with washer and dryer, shower and toilet.
Well equipped kitchen complete with Coffee machine for a morning brew on the deck!
Bar cart (optional) provided for your stay and a variety of board games for some family chill out time!
Large smart tv and wifi provided for your stay!
Speaking of the deck, grab a book + lounge about in the hammock, youll be sure to spot a number of local birds paying a visit to the surrounding trees and bird baths bordering the deck!
Outdoor dining and weber BBQ complete this space.
Finally, the back yard!
Theres an outdoor surfboard shower with both hot and cold water for ease of returning from the beach with the little ones!
Loads of space to play, or throw the ball with your pet!
An outdoor firepit and seating for an evening wine or marshmallow toasting with the family!
So many hidden treasures and quirks around the property which will provide enjoyment throughout your stay!
You have exclusive access to the entire property.
Pets are welcome! They of course must be picked up after and are not permitted on any of the beds or furniture. Theres a dog bed on the deck for your stay and the yard is fully fenced and enclosed.
Reception can be a little patchy in the area, but you`re here to switch off and enjoy the Bellarine right!?
Surrounded by amazing walking tracks and secluded beaches!
Be sure to pack some closed shoes and long pants if you plan to venture on a walk as we do get wildlife in the area
Check in details will be provided 24 hours prior to your arrival.
Strictly no hens, bucks, schoolies, parties or groups under the age of 25.
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.
Outdoor shower with hot and cold water for ease of returning with kids!
The shack- surrounded by the best of the Bellarine!
2 bedroom, bathroom, wood fireplace, hammock, firepit
Sleeping 4 guests!
Less than a 5 minute walk to lower bluff beach- a secluded family friendly beach spot!
Beautifully restored, The Shack offers the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle to the relaxing beachside location of St Leonards.
Luxury bedding, comfy couches and a designer wood fireplace will make for a relaxing stay!
Bedroom 1- King or two singles (please advise before stay otherwise king bed will be provided)
Bedroom 2- Queen bed
Comfortable through summer with split system air-conditioner to the main area and fans in the bedroom which keep the shack to a great temperature!
Central bathroom with washer and dryer, shower and toilet.
Well equipped kitchen complete with Coffee machine for a morning brew on the deck!
Bar cart (optional) provided for your stay and a variety of board games for some family chill out time!
Large smart tv and wifi provided for your stay!
Speaking of the deck, grab a book + lounge about in the hammock, youll be sure to spot a number of local birds paying a visit to the surrounding trees and bird baths bordering the deck!
Outdoor dining and weber BBQ complete this space.
Finally, the back yard!
Theres an outdoor surfboard shower with both hot and cold water for ease of returning from the beach with the little ones!
Loads of space to play, or throw the ball with your pet!
An outdoor firepit and seating for an evening wine or marshmallow toasting with the family!
So many hidden treasures and quirks around the property which will provide enjoyment throughout your stay!
You have exclusive access to the entire property.
Pets are welcome! They of course must be picked up after and are not permitted on any of the beds or furniture. Theres a dog bed on the deck for your stay and the yard is fully fenced and enclosed.
Reception can be a little patchy in the area, but you`re here to switch off and enjoy the Bellarine right!?
Surrounded by amazing walking tracks and secluded beaches!
Be sure to pack some closed shoes and long pants if you plan to venture on a walk as we do get wildlife in the area
Check in details will be provided 24 hours prior to your arrival.
Strictly no hens, bucks, schoolies, parties or groups under the age of 25.
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.
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Firepit
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near the bay
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Water park
- Ecotours nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 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
Rules
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
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
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