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pelican view - see the sea in our peaceful family/pet-friendly elevated home

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TV, DVD player, ping pong
Interior
Beach
Property grounds
Third-party on-site parking, car recommended

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 475 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Portland North, VIC
  • Whale Viewing Platform
    4 min drive
  • Nuns Beach
    4 min drive
  • Portland Arts Centre
    7 min drive
  • Portland, VIC (PTJ)
    15 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

pelican view - see the sea in our peaceful family/pet-friendly elevated home

This 1970's elevated, retro holiday home is a wonderful mix of homely accommodation and stunning water views from the living areas, kitchen and bedrooms. Two sides of the house have floor-to-ceiling windows so the changes in the weather make visitors feel part of nature. At night, the lights of the wharf and the town of Portland shine in the windows and the quiet street makes you feel relaxed when you wake up to a sunrise over Portland Bay.
It is great to cook in this functional kitchen with good bench space flowing into an open living area. The view here extends to Cape Bridgewater 25 km away. The 2 bedrooms have great water views and queen-sized beds for a total of 4 guests .
At the end of the street, just 6 houses down, there is a picturesque 200 step walkway leading down to the beach for lovers of fishing, swimming, ocean strolls and a dog-friendly beach.
Downstairs, there is a gas BBQ, gas heater and table setting, with a second toilet, and adjacent is the separate garage in the rear yard set up with a pool table, table tennis and a pot belly heater.
The wide driveway can hold up to 4 vehicles or boats, and there is an additional parking space out front, so there is no need to move the Kingswood to get the Ford out. This street location ensures very little traffic so manoeuvring boats out is an easy task. The boat ramp is a leisurely 5-minute drive. as is the Main Street in town.
The rear yard is fenced and gated, and suitable for children and dogs alike.

Happy Visitors' Log:
Tony & Mish: Peaceful setting, thank you.
Charlie Parker: Great toys! Love the open space, love the DVD player
and the town. Loved the bread in the freezer. Thanks.
Anonymous: A very comfortable holiday stay. Everything made it a
homely stay. And really appreciated access to all the
kitchen items and cold water in the fridge. Thank you.
Thea, Torin, Shenade & Brando: Loved the games. Had a great stay -
thank you!
Beverly & Colin & Lily: Had a wonderful stay at Pelican View. Very
comfortable home and appreciated all the little touches
such as water and condiments.
Jay, Sarah, Kirk & Nick: Had a great time. Loved the games room. The
boys and dog loved the beach.









During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Whale Viewing Platform. Enjoy features like an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a TV.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and living room
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Bolwarra H45 Bushland Reserve and a few minutes from Bolwarra H44 Bushland Reserve
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

DENIS MORRIS

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: not ANYWHERE on the property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Sailing 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 807 sq ft (75 sq m)

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 are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: securely fenced to 1.4 metres high

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

171656

pelican view - see the sea in our peaceful family/pet-friendly elevated home Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Barbara C.

Comfortable stay
Very good location for quietness & sea views. 4-5 kms from town centre. 2 storeys with about 8 steps that are quite steep. The house has a lot of vintage character, lots of natural light & a good sense of space. However, some parts, although clean, still look a bit shabby. Instructions for entry & any other information were clear & accurate. We enjoyed our 2 night stay mid-March.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Lorna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great position with some good veiws
Shame about the big house a couple of doors down that blocked the best of the sunrise. But waking in the morning and watching the sea and sky change colour made up for it….almost. The house passed with what we needed in a house for a few days by the beach. It’s not glamorous but there is a tired charm.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

VENU GOPAL REDDY K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place, at home feeling.
It’s a nice holiday home, with the ocean view. I would recommend to my friends and will definitely plan to go again. Denis, the landlord is awesome and is just a call away, if anything. The property well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bec L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calming oceanview stay
Great retro design aesthetic with floor to ceiling windows to take in the amazing beach views - so relaxing! Our late night check in was a breeze with lockbox entry and the comfy beds were very welcome. The well-enclosed backyard was enjoyed by our furry friends. Overall a great stay and would happily return
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna M., Merino Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable beds and great views.
The house felt like stepping back into the seventies . Comfortable,warm and very clean . The kitchen had everything we needed And the views through the extremely clean windows are amazing . Thanks Denis . Hopefully we will be able to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Anita L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Portland Get A Way
My family and I had a great time. The accomodation was good and nice knowing it is all self contained. and Portland is so relaxing. The scenery is just amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent experience
All was as promised in the listing - exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy Y., Craigieburn, Vic

Liked: Cleanliness
Jimmy & Wendy
Great and close to shopping centres. Literally 2 minute walk to the beach and 5 minute drive to Lee breakwater. Great cosy home. Electric heater warms up the house really quick too! Thanks guys. Enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gyongyi /Georgina/ S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable home with beutiful ocean views.
Everything as promised, it was a clean retro style cosy home with beutiful ocean view. Property manager just a phone call a way. Very friendly and helpful. My friends and I enjoyed our stay at Pelican view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Morgen A.

Retro style, shabby
House described as retro, which is in keeping with the style, however, the house was in a state of disrepair and not clean. The first thing you noticed upon opening the front door, was an overpowering, mouldy, manky odour. The bedrooms had reasonable bedding but the pillows did not all have internal covers and the pillows were yellow and stained. The spare blankets smelled revolting and could not be used, but were hung outside to air, and remove their odour from the house. Piles of dust under beds and even discarded ear plugs, from previous guests, on bedroom floor. Carpet throughout the house was worn and in many places, completely threadbare. Cracked tiles in bathroom, which was damp with no exhaust fan. Entry steps were not entirely secure. Kitchen was well equipped but nothing could remove the horror of discovering crockery, with a layer of mould. Lovely view over rooftops, of ocean. Beautiful walk to rock, rubble wall, along a busy road, blocking access to beach. Fibreglass seals in gas heater in lounge room, were hanging uselessly inside heater, making it, in my opinion, unsafe to use. Games room described in property description was a shed with a leaky roof, burnt out, rusted, unusable pot belly stove. This house was in a reasonable location with plenty of potential, however, it appears, that there is no accountability or checks on quality. The house commanded a high price, way above the quality of the accommodation. I have many photos to support my claims, unfortunately there is no capacity for them to be uploaded in this review. As a result of this unpleasant experience, I would be reluctant to book, through Stayz, in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kylie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway with all conveniences
It was a great stay nice and cosy with really good views and because it was raining we stayed inside and we were very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Malcolm W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pelican at Portland North
A very clean and neat property with lovely views of the bay. Comfortable beds and a well stocked kitchen made the stay more enjoyable. A pleasant 4 days in a quiet and peaceful corner of Portland.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation, the house was so comfortable, it was stocked with all the necessary thimore
We will be back to stay again but longer next time 👍😀
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Place felt real homey. The beds were very comfortable. Loved the coffee pod machine and 2L milk on arrival. Enjoyed the short walks to the beach in the morning. Had a great time and will stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Tingting S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house with a picturesque view
The house literally has everything that we need! We can enjoy the sea view from almost every room in the house, absolutely beautiful! My son didn’t even want to leave the beautiful house! The beddings are so comfortable as well. Special thank you to Denis and Helen. We left one of our bags behind. Denis rang us straight away and offered to post the bag back to us with no extra cost. We really appreciated it! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Leanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great
Checkin was very easy and we were great full for condiments
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Norma F.

Everything you need
Very comfortable house with everything you need. The dogs loved the big backyard! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gayle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very relaxing stay. The fire and views were so enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

Kellie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retro Retreat
Feels like coming home! Love the personal touches, has everything you need for a stress free stay. Plenty of room for the boat, major plus!

10/10 Excellent

Stefan T.

Had a great stay
Thank you for your hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Adrian B.

Perfect economical place to explore Portland from perfect if you have a boat.
It was clean, extremely well stocked (coffee pods, tea, sugar milk shampoo cleaning stuff etc) and has really nice views, Denis was a delight to deal with we just didn't have any hassles. The waters hot, the heater strong Large TV we wanted for nothing will come back

6/10 Okay

Suhas T.

Need to upgrade mattress as current one are not comfortable Same with dinning sets Else nothing to
Need to upgrade mattress as current one are not comfortable Same with dinning sets Else nothing to complain
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Penny A.

Comfortable retro stay
We had a nice stay over the Christmas break. Beautiful views, and very cool retro furniture gives the place a bit of character. Bathroom and garage with table tennis needs updating, & the hot water would run out by night, which we were warned about, but overall, a very pleasant stay. Thanks Dennis
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Susan F.

Comfortable home getaway.
Neat, warm and comfortable house. Would definitely go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

artac s.

Very clean and conveniently locared
Great place to stay. The house is well maintained and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018