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Waterside Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Location

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Daylesford, VIC
  • Place, Lake Daylesford
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Daylesford & District Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬

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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.

Waterside Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Location

Unbelievable - cottage charm AND water views!.

Beautiful 3 bedroom, renovated and extended miners cottage, just metres from Lake Daylesford.

Scenic views from the living room and just a leisurely walk to many of Daylesford's cafés, fine eateries, boutiques and galleries. Just metres from the Lakehouse and the iconic Boathouse and Bookbarn.

Huge outdoor deck, BBQ, gas heater and dining table overlooking the lake.

3 bedrooms, with luxury handmade linen.

2 living areas with comfy sofas to curl up in.

Industrial lighting.

Fully equipped kitchen with s/steel appliances.

Central heating and air-conditioning.

Internet Access plus Netflix and Stan.

A "two night minimum stay" applies - this is applicable to all guests.

A "three night minimum stay" applies on all "long" weekends, and this is applicable to all guests.


During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Daylesford. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a balcony.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and balcony
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Lake Daylesford and 4 minutes on foot from Central Springs Mineral Reserve
As a guest of Waterside Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Location, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,453 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

Property is also known as

155405
Waterside Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Location Daylesford

Waterside Cottage - Perfect Lakeside Location Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous location and set up

Thoroughly recommend Waterside Cottage - loved our stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous place with absolutely everything you could need- down to most complete bathroom cabinet I've seen! Host was terrific, and very informative. Very restful, just lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

Thank you Tony. Super stay and beautiful cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This is everything it says it is online and the property manager is so helpful… thankyou
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

lovely cottage

Very clean ,very comfortable , great location.We will stay again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect girls weekend away

We loved our stay at waterfront cottage in Daylesford. Clean, cosy and comfortable with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Perfect cottage in a perfect location

Thanks Tony and Jen for another lovely weekend in your beautiful cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kairen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Xmas break

Everything we needed in a beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway Cottage

Tony is the perfect host and this is the perfect cottage for a weekend getaway. It's a place I always look forward to going back to. Thanks for another lovely getaway weekend Tony!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Vicki V.

Wonderful property

We enjoyed our stay at Waterside Cottage the owners had thought of our every comfort. Location up there with the best and communication with owners great. We would definitely stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Lovely Waterside Cottage

Another relaxing weekend at this beautiful cottage. Tony and Jen are wonderful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

kathleen w.

Fantastic Cottage.

Really lovely place to stay. Great location on the lake and very well appointed. All communication re our arrival and access was prompt and friendly. We are looking for another opportunity to return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

A perfect Daylesford stay ♥️

Waterside Cottage is the perfect stay for our annual girls weekend away. Gorgeous cottage charm and beautifully furnished with everything you need to enjoy a cosy, relaxing get away! Great value, and the hosts are very accommodating and friendly. We hope to continue to return to this beautiful cottage for many years to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Chillout vibes

Great place with lovely furnishings and amenities. Would happily stay here again. Thanks Tony for making the process so easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Instant relaxation

The property was beautifully equipped,presented and Styled Fantastic we had a terrific time there!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kerrin d.

Beautiful cottage, well equipped in a gorgeous location

Beautiful cottage, well equipped in a gorgeous location. This was the perfect place for our winter weekend escape. Thanks Tony and Jen for hosting us at this wonderful place. Kerrin and Jennie
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

CARMEL M.

Picture perfect!

With such comfort, attention to detail and the beautiful view we had a lovely weekend. The tasteful design elements mixed with so many home comforts made this the perfect getaway. So beautifully presented. Can't wait to return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya R.

Charming and well equipped

Such a beautifully maintained house. Everything you could need has been provided and made our stay so easy and relaxing. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location.

The cottage was perfect for getting ready before our daughters wedding and relaxing afterwards. Everything that we needed was there and it was such a beautiful location. Would certainly return to spend more time in Daylesford when we were less busy. Thank you Tony for the ease of check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfort Cottage

We just loved this cottage and it was beautifully appointed with everything anyone could need. A perfect position, with a view over the lake and the walking track right out the back. Very warm and cosy for a gorgeous winter getaway. I would highly recommend it and we plan to go back again when the weather warms up.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn M.

Position perfect

We stayed 4 nights at this wonderfully presented property with all the comforts imaginable. The little extra goodies provided added that special touch. The view to the lake is so relaxing and the position is quiet and handy to all the best Daylesford has to offer. We would definitely recommend Waterside Cottage and would love to stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

serena m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy & homely cottage

A lovely weekend getaway at the cosy cottage. Very warm, well designed & decorated with a very homely feeling. Beautiful view over the lake & a few steps to walking path around the lake. Highly recommend for a couple or group of friends. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fiona C.

Beautiful Cottage

We had a fantastic girls weekend at Waterside Cottage. It is immaculately decorated and presented, the beds and couches are very comfy and the view from the deck is stunning. The cottage had everything we needed for our stay. The location allows for easy access to the lake and is walking distance into the town centre. We will definitely return to Waterside Cottage next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Wonderful!

Thank you to Tony and Jenny for a truly wonderful stay. The cottage is beautifully furnished and styled. We enjoyed relaxing on the deck, feeding the geese in the mornings and appreciated the short walk along the lake to The Boathouse for breakfast. A nice added touch was a bookshelf full of great books and an excellent selection of coffee table books to look through. Very comfy beds amazing views of the lake. Couldn't ask for more, we will be back next year.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

Perfect location, beautiful and functional design

This house is perfectly located on the lake and away from the main road. It is designed and furnished beautifully, crisp linens, strong water pressure, functional and decorative lighting, a kitchen designed for cooking and sharing. I hope they keep the price as it stands, it is worth every cent. And the hosts were available if we needed them.