Bush & Beach Retreat

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View from living room to deck and the bush

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Check-in time

1:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Bellbrae, VIC

Bellbrae Estate Winery11 min drive
Anglesea Golf Club13 min drive
Bell's Beach24 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)89 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Set in 15 acres of Australian native bush - close to surf beaches and coast walks
5 minutes off the Great Ocean Rd with lots of bird and wild life
Kangaroos usually around the house early am & pm and yabbies and frogs in the dam
Nearby to horse riding, bush walks, local restaurant and wineries

Lots of living space with a large kitchen/living area, with new air-conditioner, 2 TVs, a separate sitting and dining room which features a wood fire and great bush views
Large deck and outdoor setting
Plenty of open spaces for cricket and kids to run & play

Wood fires set up inside and outside
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, accommodates 6 adults - donnas and covers but LINEN NOT PROVIDED
Master bedroom with walk in robe and en suite
2 other bedrooms both have double beds (plus 2 single bed mattresses for kids or extras)

Close to Bells, Torquay Jan Juc and Point Addis beaches and lots of Great Otways National Park walks

Property manager

jan cossar

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellbrae

Located in Bellbrae, this holiday home is in a rural area. Surf World Museum and Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bellbrae Estate Winery and Anglesea Golf Club. Coogoorah Park and Point Addis Marine National Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bellbrae, VIC

What's nearby

Bellbrae Estate Winery - 11 min drive
Anglesea Golf Club - 13 min drive
Anglesea Surf Beach - 18 min drive
Bell's Beach - 24 min drive
Torquay Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

Marshall Station - 37 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Great ocean road Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery - ‬9 min drive
‪Sou'West Brewery - ‬18 min drive
‪Bells Beach Brewing - ‬17 min drive
‪The Beach Hotel Jan Juc - ‬16 min drive
‪4 Pines Torquay - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bush & Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bush & Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bush & Beach Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bush & Beach Retreat located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Great Otway National Park and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Anglesea Heath Alcoa Agreement Area. Bellbrae Estate Winery and Eumeralla Education Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Leah O.

3 Jan 2024

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

A retreat from the masses

Set in a beautiful bush setting, the property has all of the comforts needed for a fuss free holiday. We appreciated the pantry items and access to produce in the orchard. Great walks around the property and lots of space, both inside and out, to spread out and relax. Well suited to families, with the towns of Anglesea and Torquay a short drive away. We had a very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

28 Jan 2022

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

Peaceful bush retreat!

We had a wonderfully relaxing and peaceful stay in Bellbrae! We would high recommend this wonderful home! A 15 min drive to many terrific beaches. The house layout is very family friendly with privacy and several living areas, and the bush land behind the house is magic. Kitchen brilliantly equipped. A terrific holiday! 5 stars.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M., Melbourne

3 Jan 2022

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

Amazing holiday destination

We have just returned from our wonderful holiday at Jan's place. It is truly a special place. We all arrived desperately hoping for a relaxing break away and we were treated to just that. We felt like we were away in the bush but had the luxury of also enjoying Jan's lovely house with all the Home comforts. When the weather allowed we also lite the camp fire at night which we all loved. Jan was also amazing with communicating with us when needed. I couldn't recommend this place more... It's fantastic!! Thanks so much Jan!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

16 Feb 2021

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

Just what the Doctor ordered!

After the year that 2020 was, spending 2 weeks at Jan's bush retreat was just what we (4 adults, 4 kids) needed. The outlay of the house was perfect, as the location - 10 mins from Torquay, Anglesea and Pt Addis. We enjoyed nights around both the campfire and internal fireplace watching movies from Jan's DVD collection. The 2 living spaces were great - kids at one, parents at the other with a door in between ;) The kids loved the abundance of space to explore, ride their bikes and play cricket while also enjoying the games and puzzles inside. The phrase 'get off technology' was a distant memory ;) We visited the chocolate factory, did day trips to the different beaches & towns and enjoyed horse riding at the nearby Spring Creek Trails. The WIFI was super reliable for when we needed to connect with family and friends over Christmas & NYs and stay in touch with the world. An amazing place to stay that we will definitely head back to soon! 5/5. Thanks, Jan!

10/10 Excellent

Denijal J.

6 Jan 2020

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

Very good property

10/10 Excellent

mario q.

22 Jan 2019

Amazing property

We stayed here with another family and it was absolutely amazing, this was the second time and again the property was well maintained with everything you’ll need and only a short drive to the beach Thanks again jan, we’ll be in contact again this year for another stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

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10/10 Excellent

JESSICA R.

6 Feb 2018

Absolutely Perfect

This property was a perfect place for our long weekend away. It housed our two families (4 adults, 4 kids 7-12yo) comfortably without any feeling of being 'on top of each other'. It was well maintained with a lovely big kitchen and a variety of living spaces. We felt like we were in our own private bush retreat with plenty of room for the kids to roam while we were able to relax on the back deck. The kids (and adults) thoroughly enjoyed going yabbying in the dam and enough were caught to introduce them to the 'sport' of yabby racing. The outdoor firepit was an added bonus and it was lovely to sit around it at night and see the stars. This property made it feel like we had the advantages of camping but with the comforts of home, plus it was an easy drive to the beautiful Addis beach. Jan was a wonderful host who gave us all the information we needed about the property which made it super easy to find and to settle straight in. Our only negative was that we wished we could have stayed longer, we will definitely be back!!