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Perfect for that cosy winter holiday with stunning views of the Pea Soup Cove.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Beach nearby
TV, fireplace
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
PORT FAIRY, VIC
  • Port Fairy Public Cemetery
    16 min walk
  • Limestone Gallery
    14 min walk
  • Warrnambool Station
    25 min drive
  • Warrnambool, VIC (WMB)
    22 min drive

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About the area

Port Fairy

Located in Port Fairy, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 5-minute drive of Port Fairy Coastal Reserve and Griffith Island. .This vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Port Fairy Public Cemetery and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Port Fairy History Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Port Fairy History Centre - 17 min walk
  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 18 min walk
  • Port Fairy Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • East Beach - 7 min drive
  • Port Fairy Golf Club - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 25 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 170 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blake's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪East Beach Take Away - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lemongrass Thai Port Fairy - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Time & Tide - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Star - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Perfect for that cosy winter holiday with stunning views of the Pea Soup Cove.

Perched atop one of the highest points on the sensational South Beach, this property provides some of the best uninterrupted, panoramic ocean views in Port Fairy.

With stunning ocean views and a modern interior, there is nowhere else you'd rather be than at Swimmer’s Rest. Wake up to a picturesque sunrise over Pea Soup Cove and plan the day’s activities with the kids over breakfast. This is the stuff dreams are made of and truly a place where every day is a holiday!

The 3 bedroom house sleeps 6 and includes a spacious master bedroom with Queen Bed, and 2 rooms both with 2 Single Beds. You'll wake up totally refreshed after a good night’s sleep on the luxurious pillow topped mattresses. You can catch up on reading in the spacious lounge room, relax and unwind in the sun-room or soak up the sun across the road at the beach.

Swim, surf, snorkel, fish or simply relax on the beach with a book, there is always plenty to do. For the more adventurous, go cycling, walking or running in any of the many parks and reserves. The house is equipped with Gas BBQ, Washing Machine and Dryer, Charging Hub, Bose Speaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Reverse cycle heating / air-conditioning, Gas Log Fire, Smart TV, AND a purified osmosis water filtration system for your drinking water.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features surfing/body boarding nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing 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)

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Swimmers' Rest Port Fairy VIC House
Swimmers' Rest VIC House
Swimmers' Rest Port Fairy VIC
Swimmers' Rest VIC
Swimmers' Rest Port Fairy, Vic
Swimmers' Rest - Port Fairy, VIC Port Fairy
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Perfect for that cosy winter holiday with stunning views of the Pea Soup Cove. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Term 3 holiday getaway
We absolutely loved staying in this house. Cosy in September, fabulous views. Great location, quiet but not too far from town. Lovely sun room to warm up in after a late afternoon dip in the ocean. Beautiful garden out the back. Felt very homely, immaculate and all you could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view
Great View, good amenities, will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy house with excellent ocean view
Lots of indoor space to relax and enjoy the ocean views. Would be excellent for a family or group of 6! It even has a great little backyard with tables to sit out and enjoy the fresh ocean air!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

WEI TONG T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Would not return here...
- The place was not as good as advertised ! It was run down and lacked care and maintenance. -Ceilings with cobwebs and peeling paint at the dinning area. -Dusty as if no one staying there for a while. -The pillows are so soft that they sunk under our heads. -They only gave 4 bags of tea and instant coffee with a little carton of milk which only enough to make tea for 4 cups ! -No shampoo for hair wash -2 facial towels for 4 persons …. Only good thing that it has a sea view!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Simon i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the beach.
We stayed for 8 days at this location with family members, of which two came from Holland on Holiday to Australia. The other 4 were one family. Location was great and it took only some 5 minutes by car to go to the shops and centre of Port Fairy. There is plenty to do in Port Fairy and surround, like Warrnambool, Towerhill, Port Campbell and other locations. The house was clean and the open space of kitchen, dining and sitting lounge worked well for a family of 6. There was no shortage of anything and even cooking your own dinner was not a chore as all implements were available. Age of our group was 48 years to 83 years. We all enjoyed our stay at this location and loved the sound of the sea and waves.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Comfortable, clean, easy to live in with perfect views. Thank you for having us to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jude M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters birthday getaway
Great getaway for 3 sisters, with super views and all the comfort we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terese H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing beachside escape
Easy check in. Great location and and a really well furnished house. Everything has been thought of and it was a pleasure to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Toni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly Recommend
A immaculately clean property in a fantastic location. This property had everything we needed for a lovely weekend away. We spent more time than planned inside watching the waves roll in, and playing an array of boardgames that were on offer. Will definitely return for another relaxing stay. Thank you for sharing this lovely property with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing short getaway
We had a wonderful time At swimmers rest. Was too short but we were very impressed with the house and loved the gas log fire that kept us toasty n warm. The kitchen was very well equipped and the views amazing!!! We will certainly be back again. Thankyou very much
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kristy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful beachside getaway
A fantastic property right on the beach! Had everything we needed for a short winter getaway. Was wonderful to be cozy and warm while listening to the waves roll in on the beach. Bedrooms were spacious, mattresses were comfy - only drawback was no fitted sheets on the beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Quiet, pleasant very cosy heaters did the job on our cold winter weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann K.

Great beach place
We had an excellent stay in this well-equipped beach house. The view of the ocean from the front windows was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Clare S.

Great comfortable house with a great location
We had a fantastic stay at Swimmers Rest. Although we had some issues with no hot water or gas for a day, but as we were busy doing other things it worked itself out and we had no troubles after that
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018