Title: Riverside Family Sanctuary Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Riverside Family Sanctuary Holiday home in Barwon Heads with fireplace ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88680000/88678800/88678743/721ac7a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88680000/88678800/88678743/895a7d9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88680000/88678800/88678743/9b40427b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88680000/88678800/88678743/8bfcc8ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88680000/88678800/88678743/c5bec90d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Barwon River literally in your backyard, this picturesque riverside family sanctuary offers a quiet terrace location within walking distance to the vibrant cafes & restaurants on the main strip. Enjoy outdoor furniture, a fire pit for quality family time and unwind after a fun filled day at the beach in your heated hot tub. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Riverside Family Sanctuary The perfect family escape, this picturesque riverside family sanctuary in a quiet terrace location offers the best of both worlds - peaceful and private with the Barwon River literally in your backyard yet within walking distance to the vibrant cafes & restaurants on the main strip, Barwon beach & an easy drive to bustling Ocean Grove. This four bedroom luxurious home has all the extras to make your holiday truly unforgettable. The space This modern single level residence showcases generous light filled proportions, lovely garden outlook & multiple indoor-outdoor living zones providing the perfect place for the whole family to relax, retreat, entertain & recharge with ease. Comprising a multi-functional floor plan with two living spaces both with large comfortable couches & a large dining room, all kept cosy with an electric fireplace & further complemented by a gourmet fully equipped stone kitchen & butler’s pantry with a suite of high end appliances (including dishwasher) & sliding doors opening out to an undercover alfresco space (with handy retractable sides so you can enjoy alfresco dining regardless of the weather) overlooking a lushly landscaped rear garden oasis. Fabulous outdoor living comes to the fore with outdoor furniture including table, chairs & lounges to relax & read that book or just soak up the sun, a fire pit for quality family time when the sun goes down, a BBQ & a heated hot tub, the perfect way to unwind after a fun filled day at the beach. The property is set up to sleep up to eight guests & comprises a main bedroom with queen size bed, walk in robe & stylish ensuite (with shower), two additional bedrooms with double beds, a fourth bedroom with a double sofa bed & a sparkling central bathroom with shower, bath & separate toilet. Bed linen, bath towels & basic cleaning items & vacuum cleaner are supplied, as well as books, board games, arts & craft supplies, a table tennis table & even a couple of paddle board, so you’re all set to make the most of the river side location! Guests need only bring clothes, toiletries, beach towels, sunscreen & insect repellent. The entire house is kept comfortable by ducted heating & evaporative cooling. There is a separate laundry with washing machine, tumble dryer & external clothes line. There are two televisions - a large flat screen Smart TV in the rear living room & an additional Smart TV in the 4th bedroom. Wi fi is available. Guest access You will have access to the entire rear yard & house however no access to the garage. There is off street parking for two cars in the driveway. Pets will be considered on request. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Dryer - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89410000/89409500/89409445/608ab791.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing getaway for the family - 25 meters from the river edge Ocean Grove - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=89409445&PinnedHotelID=89409445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### 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 ### Rules Please make yourself at home. Help yourself to the pantry and condiments. If you would like to bring along your dog, please confirm these details with us. Sorry no cats. Preference is for a 7 night minimum stay. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ## About the area Barwon Heads is home to this holiday home. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Fort Queenscliff Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Barwon Heads Golf Club and 13th Beach Golf Links. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Australian Skydive or GMHBA Stadium. [Visit our Barwon Heads travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barwon-Heads.dx6052559) [View more Holiday homes in Barwon Heads](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barwon-Heads-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6052559-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.26515,144.49286&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60xohFkg%7CpZ%3FU%3FQ%40S%3FS%40S%40Q%3FUBQ%40U%40Q%40UBQBQBUBQBQBUBQDQBQDQDUDQDSDQFMDQFQDSFQFMHSFMFQHOFQHMFOHOHOJMHOHOHMJKHOJKJOJKJKJMJMJKJKLGJKLMLGJKLILGLILILGLILILCNILELILENCLGNELANENELCNANENCLCN%3FNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40L%3FNBNBNDL%40NBLDNDN%40LDNFLBLDNHLDLHLBNHLHLFLHLHJFLHLJLFJLLJJFJJJJLLJLJJHJJNJJJNHJJLHNHNHLHNHNHNFLHPFNHPFLFRFLFPDRFPFPDLFPDRDPBTDPDPBPDPBTBPBPBTBP%40P%40TBP%40T%40P%40T%40P%3FR%40R%3FR%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FRARARAPATCPATAPCPCTCPCPCTEPCPEREPCTENERGPELGRGPEPGPGNGPGLIRGLIPGNINILININILINKLIJKNKJKNIJKJKNMJKJKJKHMJKJMHMHMHKHMFMHMFMHOFMDMHMDOHMDMDODMDO%40OFMDO%40MBODO%40OBM%3FO%40OBO%3FO%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FMCOAO%3FMCOAOEOCMAOEOGMAOEMEOEMEMIMEOIMEMGMIMGMIMGMIMIKIMIMKKKMIKKKKKKKOKKKKKOKKIOKKIMIOIMKOIOIMGOIOGQIMGSGMIQGOGQEQGQESGMEQESEOEUEQCSEQCQCUCQCQCUCQCQAUAQAUCQ%3FSASAS%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hHmIEuReB5_HWIkewWJq9ygg0rE=) Barwon Heads, VIC ### What's nearby - Barwon Heads Golf Club - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles - Ocean Grove Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles - 13th Beach Golf Links - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles - Adventure Park Geelong - 15 min drive - 8.7 miles - Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 24 min drive - 15.7 miles ### Getting around - Marshall Station - 22 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 45 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪At The Heads - ‬4 min drive - ‪Barwon Heads Hotel - ‬4 min drive - ‪River Mouth - ‬4 min drive - ‪Starfish Bakery - ‬3 min drive - ‪Red Park - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Riverside Family Sanctuary pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Riverside Family Sanctuary? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Riverside Family Sanctuary? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Riverside Family Sanctuary located? > Situated in Barwon Heads, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve, Frank Ellis Reserve Beach and Barwon Heads Golf Club. 13th Beach and Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? 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