Title: Quite cosy Cottage close to Port. Pet friendly 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 # Quite cosy Cottage close to Port. Pet friendly Cottage in Port Albert ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108370000/108361000/108360936/893059cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108370000/108361000/108360936/d42d45e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108370000/108361000/108360936/d5b7aaf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108370000/108361000/108360936/4c9bc8c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108370000/108361000/108360936/0eaa3322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Historic Port Albert is home to Palmerston Cottage, a charmingly restored 1945 cottage with modern features. Unwind in the serene atmosphere of this cozy retreat, where you can enjoy an outdoor deck with BBQ and fish cleaning facilities. Each bedroom offers queen size beds and TVs for a restful stay. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Washer - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Quite cosy Cottage close to Port. Pet friendly This 1945 Cottage has been charmingly restored with modern features throughout. Located in historical Port Albert, this cottage is just a 15 minute walk to the Port or a very short drive. Palmerston Cottage is pet friendly with an enclosed yard and ample parking. Self contained galley kitchen with dishwasher. Each bedroom has queen size beds, wardrobes, ceiling fans, reverse cycle heating/cooling and tvs. Outdoor deck with BBQ and fish cleaning facilities. The serene atmosphere of this cozy retreat is ideal for unwinding and enjoying a peaceful getaway. We hope you'll enjoy your stay at our cottage. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77871800/77871798/c569f51d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy coastal cottage with all the comforts of home (dog friendly) Port Albert - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 45 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=77871798&PinnedHotelID=77871798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Flat-screen TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34620000/34615400/34615342/654f5671.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Port Albert Holiday House, great for families, with an awesome water view. 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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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.66207,146.69255&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:zh%7DjFm%7Bi%7EZ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%40S%40S%40S%40U%40QBU%40Q%40QBUBQBUBQBQBUDQDQBQDQDSDQFQDQFQDQFQFQFOFQFOFQHOHQFMHOHOHMHQHMHMJOHMJMHMJKJOJKJKJKLKJKJMLKJGLKLIJKLILGLILGLILGNGLGLELINELELENENALGNENALCNENANCL%3FNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%3FLBN%40NDNBL%40NDLFN%40LDNDNDLDLHLDNFLFLFLHLFLHLFLHLJJHLJJFLJJLLJJJJJJJJJJNJJHLJLJLHNHLHLJLFPHNHNHLFPHNFPFNFPHNDPFPFPDPDPFPDPDRDPBPDPDPBTBPBPBTBPBT%40PBP%40T%40P%40T%40R%40R%40R%3FP%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FRARAPATATAPATCPAPCTCPCRCRCPCREREPCPEPERENGREPEPGPGPEPINGPGNGPINGPILININGPKLILILINKLKJINKJKNKJKJKJKJMJKJMLKFMJKHMJMFMHMHMFMHMFMDOHMDMHMDODODMDO%40MDODMBOBODO%40MBO%3FO%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOCOAM%3FOCOAOEMCOCOEMEOAOEMEMEOEMIMEMIOEMGMIMGMIMIMGKKMIMKKGMMKKKKMKKKKKKKKOKKIOKKIMKOIMIMIQIMIOIOGMIQIOGQGOGQGOGQGQEQGQEQGSEOESEQCQEQESCSCQCSCSCQCUAQAQCUAQAUAUAQAS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=t7F1ETDfp6pi8zFsH6csgk3nLfA=) Port Albert, VIC #### What's nearby - Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Memorial Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Port Albert Wharf - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Yarram Memorial Gardens - 16 min drive - 10.4 miles - Tarra-Bulga National Park - 48 min drive - 25.0 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Port Albert Wharf Fish & Chips - ‬19 min walk - ‪Victoria Hotel Alberton - ‬8 min drive - ‪Port Albert Hotel - ‬15 min walk - ‪VerSicilia Ristorante - ‬12 min walk - ‪Customs House - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quite cosy Cottage close to Port. Pet friendly pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### Where is Quite cosy Cottage close to Port. Pet friendly located? > Situated in Port Albert, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Gippsland Regional Maritime Museum and Memorial Park. Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park and Port Albert Wharf are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Quite cosy Cottage close to Port. Pet friendly Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gords 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful, Pet-Friendly Cottage Retreat We had a wonderful weekend getaway at this beautiful cottage in Port Albert with my wife and our dog. The property was exactly as described cosy, clean and full of thoughtful touches like shampoo, body wash and kitchen condiments that made us feel right at home. Our dog absolutely loved the secure yard, and we really enjoyed the nearby dog-friendly walks and beaches. It was the perfect spot for a bit of R&R. The owner/manager was super responsive and helpful throughout. Highly recommend this lovely stay thank you for such a relaxing experience! ##### Gords Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KATHRYN M. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful cottage with absolutely everything you need provided.Great location being very quiet and an easy walk to the Port area which we did twice daily.Made use of the wood heater which was easy to light and worked perfectly.Property is fully fenced so our 2 small dogs could run around outside without managing to escape.Highly recommend ##### KATHRYN M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda L. 31 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy My only comment would be that the steps from the carport to the house need to have a handrail. I have arthritis and found the steps steep and difficult to go up and down, a handrail would have made it far more easily accessible.Possibly also some new frypans!? Everything else was fine and the mattresses were lovely and comfortable. ##### Rhonda L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Beautifully appointed home, quiet area and relaxed ambience ##### Mark Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Geoff G. 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Destination Port Albert The property was everything we had hoped for plus more. Facilities, cleanliness and appointments left nothing to be desired. The village of Port Albert was a very nice destination but was disappointing in that it seemed to lack social facilities such as coffee shops and or restaurants. That said we enjoyed our stay. ##### Geoff G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie L. 19 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Delightful cottage My husband and I had a most enjoyable stay . The cottage was beautifully presented and had everything we needed for our stay. ##### Julie L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara D. 10 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best property we've stayed in Place couldn't have been better; clean, comfortable, great for our dog. Shame we had awful weather, but enough to do in the area and property. Thanks ##### Sara D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy cottage We loved this beautifully renovated cottage.Sitting on the verandah smelling the roses was a delight! The kitchen was well equipped for our cooking needs.. even having a wooden spoon! We appreciated having milk in the fridge, and condiments in the pantry. The bed was very comfortable, and great having soap and all we needed in the bathroom.Our dog Tina loved the whole place and was safe, with a good ( and fun) fence!We did have a bit of difficulty opening and closing the front gate.We will love to stay there again!Margie Mills ##### David M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mimpi H. 16 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### lovely pet friendly get away we actually stayed here about 9 years back. its been done up really nicely since then. its relaxing and well setup. nice location can easily walk to town or a short drive if you prefer. the host was very quick and easy to communicate with so 5 stars all around for our experience. ##### Mimpi H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Collette B. 13 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Couldn't ask for more What a wonderful stay we had at this gorgeous cottage. Had such a homely feel with everything and anything you could want to make our stay easy and comfortable.Thankyou Petrina for your hospitality and easy communication.We will definitely come again Mark and Collette and Milo ##### Collette B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KENNETH G. 12 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### exceptional This property is a delight. Comfortable, cosy and so well maintained. All amenities were top grade. ##### KENNETH G. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Norman R. 6 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy Cottage Great little cottage which I would rate very highly and will arrange another stay at the cottage next year. The kitchen was very well appointed with quality utensils. ##### Norman R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mzz r. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### mzz r. 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