Updated on Sep 30, 2026
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Type
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Private vacation home
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Bedrooms
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2
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Bathrooms
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1
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House Rules
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total);Dogs only no more than 2 No cats due to allergies
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Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Smoking is not permitted
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No events allowed;Strictly No Party House. No school leavers.
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Max Occupancy
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6
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Host Language
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English
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Property Id
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7897266
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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.
Located in Barwon Heads, this vacation home is on a river. Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Warbird Air Adventures and Bellarine Adventure Golf. Traveling with kids? Consider Adventure Park Geelong, or check out an event or a game at GMHBA Stadium.
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