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Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach!

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Living area
Interior
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Smiths Beach, VIC
  • A Maze'N Things
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

House Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

House Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

House Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

House Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Unit Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

House Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Unit Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

About this property

Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach!

Wheelie's Rest is run by Muscular Dystrophy Australia as respite holiday accommodation catered to those with physical disabilities, primarily wheelchairs and other mobility aids. The bathrooms are large, open spaces with handrails, with commodes provided. The house can cater anything from a single client and their carer to a large group, with the maximum sleeping capacity of 13.

The property also contains a side unit which sleeps three, and contains a kitchenette and full accessibility-friendly bathroom.

Wheelies Rest is perfectly situated on Smiths Beach Road, only minutes away from both the beachfront and the shopping and dining strip of Thompson Ave. The main areas for both eat-in and takeaway are located at the top of the island, about 6 to 8 minutes’ drive up Smiths Beach Road. While Wheelies Rest is intended to be a relaxing home away from home, there are tons of fun things to do around the island if you wanted to add a little sparkle to your respite! Nothing is more than 15 minutes away, such as the A Maze N Things theme park, Panny's Chocolate Factory, and the Antarctic Journey immersive experience.

The bedding arrangements are as follows:

HOUSE
1. 2x single beds
2. 1x bunk bed, 1x single bed
3. 2x hi-lo mobility beds
4. 1x bunk bed, 1x single bed

UNIT
1x bunk bed (single top bunk, double bottom bunk)

**PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO BEDDING PROVIDED - ALL GUESTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN PILLOWCASES, DUVETS & BLANKETS, TOWELS, etc. There is a laundry on-site for washing bedding.**

There is a courtyard with barbeque facilities, and the house contains a fully-stocked kitchen with crockery and utensils and air conditioning in the living-dining space. The side unit contains air conditioning in the main bedroom area.

For bookings of more than five people, please get in touch directly on 03 9320 955 or info@mda.org.au.

MDA acknowledges the Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Wheelies Rest is situated, and we pay our respects to their elders past and present.

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Smiths Beach

Smiths Beach is home to this holiday home. National Vietnam Veterans Museum and Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at A Maze'N Things and Purple Hen Winery. Penguin Parade and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit are also worth visiting.
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Smiths Beach, VIC

What's nearby

  • Smiths Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Cowes Beach - 11 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Tyabb Station - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koala Conservation Centre - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Phillip Island Football Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Phillip Island RSL Sub Branch - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fig & Olive at Cowes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪G'Day Tiger - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach!?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach! located?

Situated in Smiths Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Smiths Beach and YCW Beach. A Maze'N Things and Surf Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wheelies Rest
Layout, design and feel is Institutional, and it is an older property. It would benefit from improvement on maintenance and cleanliness of property. That said suitable to needs with essential equipment and nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

george g.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
G
Good experience for Phillip Island holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anthony B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dont book
We booked and paid for this property but did not receive any communication or access details so our holiday here did not go ahead. We were told by stayz that the host hadnt logged in for 8 months. Do not book this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Andre V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Moto GP
Great accomodation for the moto gp
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

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