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Family friendly Smiths Beach Retreat

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Family friendly Smiths Beach Retreat

Single story 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom house on large flat block located midway between seasonal patrolled surf beach and YMC beach. Easy walking distance to the beaches, cafe and surf shop at Smiths Beach.

Great house for any season with bright open plan living/dining/kitchen. Well equipped kitchen has fridge, oven, microwave, sandwich maker, electric frypan, pod-compatible coffee machine plus dishwasher to make for happy chefs! Separate laundry with washing machine. TV and DVD players provided in both lounge and kids bedroom. Reverse cycle air conditioner provides heating and cooling.

The first bedroom has 1 Queen sized bed, second bedroom has 1 Queen and 1 King Single bed with trundle. No Bunks!

Outside there is a fully fenced backyard and double garage. Ample parking for both cars and boats.

Due to neighbour disturbance plus past damage to the house (car reversed into house, holes in walls, etc.), we do not take bookings from people celebrating end of school (schoolies).

What to do during your stay

Bring your bikes as the bike track runs all the way to Cowes or San Remo.

A two minute drive will take you to the Grand Prix track, 6 minutes to Cowes and 11 minutes to the Penguin Parade.

Walk to the Smiths Beach surf shop and take a surfing lesson.

Walk to the Smiths Beach cafe and enjoy a coffee and cake.

Visit Churchill Island for the market or just wander around the homestead.

Visit Cowes and enjoy dining in one of the many excellent restaurants and cafes.

Check out our information folder for lots of other things to do.

Local Features

Penguin Parade, Koala Sanctuary, Wildlife Park, Seal Rocks, Australian Motorbike Grand Prix Circuit, Golf, Churchill Island, French Island, Surfing and surf lessons, Fishing and other water sports, walking and cycling paths around Cowes, Chocolate Factory, Great Food and Dining, Seal Watching Cruise, Laser Strike, Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm, A Maze 'N Things Adventure Park.

Property manager

Chris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
4 total (up to 25 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 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

Property is also known as

117109
Family Friendly Smiths Retreat
Family Friendly Smiths Beach Retreat Smiths Beach
Family Friendly Smiths Beach Retreat Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Smiths Beach, VIC

What's nearby

  • Smiths Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Phillip Island Ferry Dock - 9 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Tyabb Station - 71 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koala Conservation Centre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Phillip Island Football Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family friendly Smiths Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Family friendly Smiths Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family friendly Smiths Beach Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family friendly Smiths Beach Retreat located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of YCW Beach and Smiths Beach. A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Family friendly Smiths Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerryn F.

Great pet friendly place
Great pet friendly yard and fantastic position, well equipped kitchen and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meryl W.

Relaxing
We had a lovely relaxing stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Classic holiday rental
Great little place, felt at home as soon as we walked in. Owner communication and flexibility with booking was fantastic. Had everything we needed and in a great location. Would happily stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Smiths Beach getaway
Within a short walk of beautiful Smiths Beach, this property is a comfortable, well-equipped base from which to explore the island. And pet friendly, with an enclosed, roomy yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vindya M.

Beautiful place
Good for everyone including pets!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

Very comfortable
Perfect size for family of four with teenagers. Was very clean and checkin is very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Great location
Great location. The house is comfortable. We had an issue with the toilet that was resolved quickly as the person in charge of the house was easy to get in touch with. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Helen G.

Would definitely come again
We had a lovely time. Nice little house, easy walking distance to two beautiful beaches. Hot water in the kitchen would have made things much more convenient for us and the description of beds in the bedrooms on the website was not quite right. But otherwise a nice place, we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Wayne B., Parkville, NSW

Smiths Beach Cabin
This is a great little beach house in a lovely location and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The problem is that a lot of things need fixing and/or updating to make it an exceptional stay. Minor repairs need to be made or completed, and things like plumbing and power points need addressing (an awful lot of power boards) plus remotes for TV and Aircon were awful. Would be a terrific house with these upgrades. The host was super to deal with and I am sure is aware of these few issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

4th wonderful stay
Always enjoy staying here with our dogs. Great set up and clean. The yard is perfect also and proximity to 2 beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

brock h.

VG
VG
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia H.

Wonderful Stay
The house provided everything I needed and was immaculate. Situated in a quiet neighbourhood, the home was only a short drive from Cowes. The only small suggestion I would offer is that there be a small tube into which the "pegs" may be inserted into to assist secure the property's gates in place. This is because, should you decide to bring your dog(s) and leave them in the yard while you are gone, you can be sure that the gates won't be moved.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty H.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone S.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Perfect seaside family retreat
We loved staying at this Smith’s beach house. Fantastic location only 5 minute walk to the beach and 5 minutes to a local cafe. Very central location on Phillip Island. The house itself is spacious, clean and fresh, with a big backyard and well equipped kitchen. Couldn’t fault it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parmesh C.

Lovely clean home.
Had a great time, will visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Nancye C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could have been cleaner
Was generally dusty & a bit dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Susan T.

Great spot for a week away
This is a nice little house in a lovely spot - walking distance to Smith's Beach and YMC Beach. Bit light on for some supplies (ie toilet paper, dishwasher tablets and bin bags) and couldn't get to the BBQ at all, which was a pity. Yard is well-fenced so furry friends can't escape to chase the bunnies.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

John C.

Comfortable and clean.
Served my purpose of just relaxing well. Could be improved with attention given to both noisy plumbing and climate control.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

Great Location House had everything you coould possibly want for the stay
Great location, amazing beaches we went in October so it was really quiet around the area, house was well equipped with everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

Absolutely brilliant
We had a wonderful stay at your place, it was clean, cosy and very peaceful, I would highly recommend staying here AAA+++
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

Lovely cottage
My first trip to Phillip Island. This cottage really was the perfect base from which to explore the Island. Wonderfully tranquil. Well equipped. Ideally placed for morning/evening walks along Smiths and YCW beaches. I'll be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chriss P.

A short walk to the Beach
This Holiday house was everything we needed for a weeks getaway at Smiths Beach. Comfortable beds, open living and dinning area. Perfect backyard for our Beagle who joined us. We will stay here again without hesitation.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simone S.

Recommend
Comfy home in a great location close to the beach. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel J.

Great stay, very happy
Great house right near the beach. Short walk to the cafe and lots of room. Heaps of parking for car and trailer. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021