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Discovery Bay Cottage

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Beach
Aerial view
Beach
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Discovery Bay Cottage

Set on 90 acres of rolling hills, the view takes in Bridgewater Lakes, Cape Bridgewater and the Discovery Bay Coastal Park.

The cottage is ideally located for observing wedge-tailed eagles or the dozens of resident kangaroos, along with the distant passing ships and the odd whale.

Adjoining the property is the Discovery Bay Coastal Park, with trekking adventures through the park to the beach, a must-do for the energetic.

Peaceful, secluded, getaway

Perfect for couples searching for that peaceful, romantic escape, with an emphasis on nature, the cottage features spa bath, CD, TV/DVD and woodheater.

Decorated totally in a local and coastal theme, it creates for guests, a unique homely atmosphere for those "stay at home and do nothing days."

Situated well away from roads , there is no traffic noise; just the roar of the surf as it pounds Discovey Bay Beach

Local Attractions

Bridgewater Bay Beach ...beautiful and safe swimming/surf beach (with beach cafe) for all the family

Cape Bridgewater Seal Colony...observe hundreds of Australian fur seals from the look-out or by boat.

Blowholes and Petrified Forest...experience the massive power of the Southern Ocean swells, pounding the basalt cliff face.

Bridgewater Lakes... picnic and barbecue, whilst taking in the tranquillity of the freshwater lakes.

Discovery Bay Coastal Park... wander through the giant dunes to beach

Mt Richmond National Park ... bushwalking and koalas

Property manager

Phil Oakley

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

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

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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

Discovery Bay Cottage Cape Bridgewater
Discovery Bay Cape Bridgewater
Discovery Cape Bridgewater
Discovery Bay Cottage Cottage
Discovery Bay Cottage Cape Bridgewater
Discovery Bay Cottage Cottage Cape Bridgewater
59738

About the area

Map
Cape Bridgewater, VIC

Restaurants

  • Bridgewater Bay Cafe
  • Spindrift Tea Rooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Discovery Bay Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Discovery Bay Cottage located?

Situated in Cape Bridgewater, this cottage is close to Tarragal Caves, Mount Richmond National Park and Tarragal Education Area. Area attractions also include Bridgewater Bay Beach and Seal Point.

Discovery Bay Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property in a beautiful location
The property is very private, with sweeping views across Discovery Bay / Cape Bridgewater. It can act as a perfect base for activities in the area and there is plenty to explore around the property itself. I’m looking forward to staying again the future!

10/10 Excellent

LYNNE C.

Liked: Cleanliness
If it is peace and quiet your after...this is the place
wow what a great week we had. Great cottage that has everything you need to make it a really comfortable stay....if you really want to get off the grid this is the place. No internet or even mobile phone reception (well not with ours anyway)..this is the place for you. Great views of the ocean....so many great walks to explore the coastline....the seal colony to the blow holes was great...seals,wallabies and roos....along the way and some great views of the coast . Feel really recharged after our much needed week away. Thank you Phil...you have a gem of a place and we hope to come back and stay again.... !!!!!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

karen b.

Liked: Cleanliness
stunning property & views
a place to get away from it all, admire the scenery, go for walks & watch the kangaroos.

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply wonderful
Phil's house has an amazing view and is a beautiful place to relax. This is our second stay and we'll be back. Sitting on the verandah, you can see the sand dunes and the sea, and watch many birds, especially blue fairy wrens, and kangaroos - and cows of course. The house is simple and easy to be in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M., Drouin, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Total serenity
A gorgeous cottage, perfectly sized, positioned and fitted out for a peaceful getaway. Its a little out of the way, but has stunning views for 360 degrees. You truly forget about the rest of the world when you’re there. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome discovery
Serenity personified
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Discovery Day Cottage Discovery.
Phil’s cottage is positioned in a very special place. The views are simply stunning and the privacy is a welcome escape from suburban living. Phil is great to communicate with and is a really nice guy as well. We will return to stay again at our earliest opportunity.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet
We enjoyed our stay at Cape Bridgewater very much. The cottage was clean and tidy and has everything you need. The property is fantastic and we enjoyed the peace and quiet more than anything. The views were amazing. Thanks Phil
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A secluded cottage with an amazing view
Down a long driveway, past a mob of kangaroos you will find this amazing cottage. Perched on the ridge it overlooks farmland with a long view to the sea. It is sublime!! Wildlife and seclusion - great for families, couples and a single like me!

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing, peaceful and beautiful.
We loved our time at Discovery cottage. The peace and quiet, the views, the wildlife, the cosy cottage, the log fire and the roar of the waves in the distance. We really didn’t want to leave and will definitely be back again. Thank you for a wonderful and magical place to recharge the batteries.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

peter t.

Liked: Cleanliness
epic
epic
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Dianne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Million dollar view
A great cottage located well away from the rest of the world and with the most spectacular views of the ocean, sand dunes, lakes and wildlife on your doorstep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Natasha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning views
Nice and quiet, amazing views and the comfort of a woodfire. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a relaxing, secluded getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andi J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, Perfect accommodation, Perfect place to return to
An incredible find! The house has views you never want to leave, the kitchen had everything we needed, the wood fire was wonderful, every thing was clean, Phil who we got to meet by chance was great and Cape Bridgewater feels like an untouched part of the world!! Loved the walks and thanks Phil for the directions to the beach across the sand dunes ....we are still talking about feeling as though we were the only people in this fine part of the world. We will certainly be back in winter and can't wait to come in summer also. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and wildlife.
I was amazed by the beautiful wildlife and peaceful, magnificent views. The cottage is a short drive from Cape Bridgewater. Hiking out to the seal colony, blowholes and petrified forest is a must. Would have liked to stay longer.

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most amazing views
Perfect and so tranquil. The walk to the beach is incredibly beautiful and challenging. Loads of kangaroos and even emus. Absolutely loved being here and will come here from now on for weekend getaways. Thanks so much for this incredible accommodation opportunity.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

GORDON R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place to stay
Clean and tidy with million dollar views. Location means no neighbours, no noisy traffic. The cottage is very comfortable. The hike to the beach is good if you just take your time and is well worth the walk. Would go back tomorrow if we could. Phil was great to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

karen b.

Liked: Cleanliness
stunning property & views
fantastic property, beautiful views, can't wait to stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

ASTRID U.

A cosy, comfortable cottage set in a delightful spot with scenic views and much Australian fauna.
This delightful cottage is situated on top of a hill overlooking the sand hills across to the ocean and lakes. Because the weather was variable the view was constantly changing and it was interesting watching the weather change coming in from the ocean from either the front windows or front veranda. The property has many walking areas and kangaroos have a constant presence around the grounds. It is also in close proximity to some wonderful walking trails along the nearby cliffs. A lovely spot to come back to after a long walk, light the fire and just relax with a good book from the extensive library.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gerri M.

Brilliant holiday
Great views of the ocean, lovely fire at night, cosy and homey environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kerrie D.

Lovely accommodation with stunning views.
Very comfortable and clean cottage with everything you need. My daughters (11 and 13) and I spent 4 nights here and loved it. From the resident kangaroos and fairy wrens to the magnificent views, this spot has it all. We conquered the trek over the sand dunes to the wild beach and took in the surrounding sights. The fire was much appreciated on the colder nights! Hope to visit again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Kangaroo Heaven and Great Cottage
Quite remote but worth the drive! Literally hundreds of kangaroos when we were there. Good views our to the ocean. Everything you could possibly need is in the cottage ( please sort out the squeaky double bed !)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Fantastic!!!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful cottage and the view was simply breath taking! I would definitely recommend staying here it’s so peaceful and not far from some great attractions!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta S.

Stunning views, perfect for nature lovers
An amazing view of Discovery Bay from the cottage verandah and inside, no matter the weather. Wood fire kept us cozy on the colder, rainy nights. The property has access to hiking tracks leading out into the dunes - a tough climb, but worth it for the views. Wildlife galore, with kangaroos to greet us every morning and night along the driveway, as well as emus in the distant dunes and we even sighted a wedge-tailed eagle a few times hovering over the property. Driving along the outskirts of Mt Richmond National Park, a short drive away, we saw an echidna, koala, and even stopped to let a tiger snake make it's way across the (admittedly bumpy in my little car) dirt road. The Maritime Discovery Museum in the Portland town centre was interesting and informative, and we were lucky enough to see a seal out by the nearby piers. Overall a very relaxing and enjoyable week of holiday. We definitely left feeling recharged, but reluctant to leave the tranquil space.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joy W.

We loved our stay at Discovery Bay cottage.
Discovery Bay cottage has the most amazing veranda sitting! The house is comfortable. The blue fairy wrens, magpies and kangaroos intrigued us and shared their home with us. The walk through the property and over the sand dunes to Discovery Bay was great (emus in the dunes!). It is also close to Bridgewater for swimming, the Glenelg River, and the freshwater ponds just over the border in SA.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019