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Torquay cute cosy retro 2bRoom holiday unit near beaches, and pets welcome.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, electric kettle
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, toys, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

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

Torquay cute cosy retro 2bRoom holiday unit near beaches, and pets welcome.

SUMMARY introduction

This is a traditional 1950's retro Holiday unit in gorgeous Torquay. A Great CENTRAL location with 2 b/rooms sleeps 4 . Cute back yard with BBQ .Easy and close Walking distance to beaches, 500 meters to main beach (a touch more to surf beaches ), shops, Torquay pub and cafes.

You're welcome to instantly book, but upon booking please TELL ME A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF, and who's travelling with you so that I know whom is staying or feel free to ask questions via a booking REQUEST.
I also ask that you must tell me if PETS are coming? As I do have pet rules so you need to accept and agree to house rules on pets ?
And that your happy to clean property on departure ( as i dont automatically charge a clean fee ) and follow all other house rules ?
If you by chance forget to inform me I will send you a message request this .

MY PROPERTY is Located in the traditional part of Torquay, called "Old Torquay " this is an old but sweet traditional, very retro Holiday Unit in a lovely location and bonus is PETS are allowed as long as you notify me in booking and asure my pet rules are followed.

This was one of the FIRST set of units built in Torquay in 1950 , so it's quite an antique !!!
Close to both the MAIN and SURF beaches, cafes , shops, and Torquay pub. On Sundays you can even hear the relaxing funky music from Torquay pub
I have a MIN 2 night stay , 4 Night at Easter and 5/7 nights Xmas period .


My belief is better to explain more than less and be as honest as i can with my description below . The bond amount allocated on property will only be collected AFTER checkout IF a need or major problem .

THE SPACE
The property itself is NOT modern , it is more an old Gem , very old school .
Basic no frills, a little antique, and a step back in time .
If you PREFER new modern with just a touch of simple furniture then this may not suit you as my place is more a home away from home. There are many gorgeous modern built/ renovated places / hotels in torquay you can also choose, so I'd rather you be happy and look around rather than rate me low stars because you didn't read my very honest description of knowing its an old traditional place or look through pictures. But If your happy for imperfection I would love you to book and enjoy its charm.
It's full of homely useful goodies as per description .I would describe it as .... "it has more than less " yet very clean and tidy INSIDE.

SORRY no WiFi on property.
Not disabled friendly as it has 3 steps at front , 2 step at back .

Please consider that an old building with its wallpaper, 1950's cupboards, etc...V's clean is very different. The pictures of inside are exactly how it is set up and will look as you walk in , though it's hard to show " old " so please don't expect perfection and you won't be disappointed.
My wooden floors have had a good dose of summer love n fun !!

I supply a few little things on welcome for your first night , such as tea ,coffee sugar, butter, long life milk, juice water, sweet treats , tissues and toilet paper , along with shampoo , body wash , hand wash ,tooth brush, paste,shower caps and shavers if you by chance forget yours .There is washing powder, tea towels ,bath mat ,beach towels, bath towels, Linen , doonas, blankets etc..

It has 2 bedrooms with cupboards and draws you can use and sleeps 4 comfortably depending on your sleeping configuration. One Double bed , 2 single beds.
All beds have electric blankets on for winter MONTHS ONLY, they are removed in Summer.

One room has a double bed with a KOALA brand mattress , 2nd bedroom has 2x single beds (you could move them together if you prefer to sleep closer)
For bubs i have a HIGH CHAIR booster seat , can be attached to chair or sit on floor, and a PORTA COT with linen (these all under double bed) perfect for small family stays.
Is child friendly, but not child proof or child safe as I DO NOT have child locks on any utilities or cupboards for active toddles.
All rooms have large ceiling fans (used with remote, in each room on wall )

The 2nd bedroom also has a TV which plays dvds only as NO antenna PLUS has an old time VIDEO player with LOADS of classic kids videos ( great for kids quiet time , after long day at beach and play )

There is a CD/radio player , board games , toys, doll house in cupboard , cards ,colouring books, puzzle books for all ages as well as books to read . There are boogie boards (please replace boogie boards if lost or broken ) and lots of out door beach and ball games( under single bed) beach toys in bin outside .

It has a cosy lounge room with open kitchen which is a little old fashioned RE the 1950's cupboards and the kitchen has all things like home plus microwave and washing machine .

Bathroom is not large , has small Shower and an old fashioned large Laundry tub , rather than a small vanity, which we prefer as its a great size for washing out swimmers and wet suits so hence have left as laundry tub style rather than a modern small vanity basin !!
Has small separate toilet .

Has small cute closed in safe back yard, family child and pet friendly and large open front garden area ( pictures are showing yard so you can assess re pets , please DONT FORGET to inform me re pets ?? )

Doona's , pillows and extra blankets are supplied, tea towels and a bath mat , bath and beach towels and linen , BUT feel FREE to bring your own Linen and towels if you prefer( mine can be folded n left in cupboard)

Re PETS : and pet RULES
I am happy to have inside but PLEASE remove my furniture throws and ANY blankets to avoid hair on and bring own .
Pets are ideally NOT allowed up on furniture or sleeping on my throws ,and definitely not allowed in/ on beds for sleeping ...and the property must be extra cleaned PLEASE and all pet hair removed from floors, , furniture tops , rugs , cushions etc..I have a vacume in cupboard to use for this .
If you know your pet does sneak up on furniture PLEASE bring own throws to cover . Or sneaks up on bed at night while you sleep PLEASE bring and use your OWN Linen , Doona , doona cover, blankets , throws etc instead of mine. Please clean garden area of droppings , and if holes dug PLEASE fix !! thankyou in advance.

CLEANING
I DO NOT add on an extra cleaning fee or pet fee , saving you this added cost so all i request is that you leave as CLEAN neat and tidy as it was when you arrived... A a simple 15/ 20 min should do it nicely .
If not then a $120 clean fee( and $80 pet fee) will be charged .

Arrival time generally 2pm and check out time about 11 am . I will always offer early check in and late check out when I can complimentary.


No SCHOOLIES, NO PARTIES and please inform me re PETS if you bring.

CARE and HOUSE friendly RULES
All i ask is that you Please look after property and furniture and leave the house tidy, neat and cleaned, especially re pets therefore left exactly as it was when you arrived .
Lost or damaged Linen/ towels will be under bond claim .
Make sure all taps turned off TIGHT and lights off, fans off , heater/air con off .
Electric blankets OFF.
Smoking , please do out side ONLY and dispose of.

PLEASE be considerate of others with noise as there is 6 units on block . If boogie boards lost or broken if you could replace for next guest, that be greatly appreciated , or let me know so i can replace and deduct from bond, If any concerns or problems arise please feel free to message me.

Car parking is on side of property only and enough room for 2 cars . No extra guest with camper vans allowed.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD, overview

Torquay is just a gorgeous place for a relaxing weekend or short Holiday , its extremely peaceful and a really nice vibe , lots of shops and cafes to stroll to in all directions .. the main Torquay beach is at the end of street and the surf beach is a walk over and opposite. Everything is in walking distance which makes the location so good, and a lovely quiet peaceful street , plus not far from the famous Bells Beach or take a nice drive along the Great Ocean Rd to Lorne and further. There are Golf courses, Horse Ridding , pet friendly beach.

A LITTLE ABOUT US
We are from inner city Melbourne . We bought this property years ago as a getaway ,we couldn't afford much or a beautiful modern place and we thought this was just SO cute and unusual , great location and just perfect for us to relax and not worry that is was not perfect inside and bonus was it would be great for pets to stay .
We love the beach ,my son loves to surf ,our dog loves to swim !!
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do with a little skip and step back in time.
We just adore it .
Cheers, Angel

I have popped some past guest reviews in the
Owners Story section , so feel free to read
Love to have you come stay and feel the love we do when we stay.

Property manager

angel lea

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: outside only and please clean up

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: must clean remove all hair and follow pet rules

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: for bubs, steps and NO child safety locks provided

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: no parties allowed ,no schoolies bookings allowed
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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Torquay Cute 2br Unit/house Beaches House
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Torquay Cute 2br Unit/house Near Beaches
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About the neighborhood

Map
Torquay Surfcoast, VIC

What's nearby

  • Front Beach - 6 min walk
  • Torquay Central Farmers Market - 9 min walk
  • Torquay Beach - 15 min walk
  • Torquay Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 23 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Front Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pholklore - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Augustus Gelatery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Blackman's Brewery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fishos Torquay - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Torquay cute cosy retro 2bRoom holiday unit near beaches, and pets welcome. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Torquay cute cosy retro 2bRoom holiday unit near beaches, and pets welcome.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Torquay cute cosy retro 2bRoom holiday unit near beaches, and pets welcome.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Torquay cute cosy retro 2bRoom holiday unit near beaches, and pets welcome. located?

This family-friendly Torquay cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Front Beach and Torquay Central Farmers Market. Point Danger Marine Sanctuary and Torquay Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Torquay cute cosy retro 2bRoom holiday unit near beaches, and pets welcome. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 59 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
House exactly as described by owner. Perfect location within walking distance of beach, shops, cafes etc. Plenty of games, DVDs, etc to keep guests occupied if weather no good. (We had perfect weather!) Quiet location - awesome for our getaway 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brita F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage in central Torquay
We had a lovely stay in Angel’s sweet little cottage. It had everything we needed and was very clean and well kept. Great location. Angel was very helpful and friendly and easy to deal with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located easy walk to Torquay beach, pleasant surrounds. Owner had excellent communication, very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy House in Excellent Location!
Angel made the check-in process so seamless with her great and friendly communication. The place has EVERYTHING you need and is really close to the downtown area of Torquay. Highly recommend! 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovable Cottage
This cottage has a superb beach feel. Recalls the old Torquay. Sure it is dated, but it is extremely comfortable, well set up and highly individualistic. This is our second stay of more to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay at Torquay
The property was well presented, lots of useful information - loved that there were thought full bits and pieces around the house if we had forgotten anything to take. Unit is so convenient - short walk to both front and back beach and cafes, breweries, pubs etc. Very relaxing - thank you Angel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach side cutie
A cute little place to stay that is close to the beach and the essential amenities including the Torquay pub. It has a double bed and 2 singles which is great for a family of 4. The bonus was that we could also take our little dog with us which meant it was a true family holiday.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd C., Yarraville

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & Great host!
Angel's place is a cute little house in a perfect location. It's just a short walk to the beach, shops or cafes and it makes enjoying your time in Torquay very easy. The house itself, while a little older, is full of charm and character. Angel provides an abundance of things to improve your stay - from snacks and lollies to movies and games. It's pet friendly and was cosy for our 2 doggos. Would happily stay with Angel again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kylie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Great little place walking distance relaxed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location in a cute retro
Perfect locations to leave the car behind and enjoy amazing Torquay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Everything was well thought of and provided
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Gem
We absolutely loved our stay. So close to everything. Angel was amazing. Loved all the treats that had been left & our fur babies had a ball. Will definitely be back. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little get away
Our stay was comfortable and conveniently located within easy walking distance to beaches, restaurants and the Torquay culture.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We loved our weekend away, it was close to the beach, main street and a variety of restaurants. Our host was very friendly and the cosy 2 bedroom unit was made to feel like home complete with toiletries, snacks and nibbles for a night in. It would be an ideal spot for a family with youg ones. Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Torquay stay
Lovely little property, host was very attentive and helpful, very well stocked, would highly recommend. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab little house close to everything!
Angel’s place was exactly as described! Old but with such wonderful character which is right up my alley. It had everything I was after; close to the beach, cafes, walks etc. The house was clean and had lovely little additions such as snacks and lollies. The backyard was perfect for my little old dog. We even had an owl on the roof one night which was hooting away! Angel was awesome with communication and check in was super easy. Thanks for a wonderful stay! Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naz M.

Liked: Cleanliness
TORQUAY
Excellent spot, unit and communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
A very pretty cottage and so close to everything in town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgina Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Small lovely place with everything we needed and fantastic location so close to everything and beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing get away
Truly amazing place to stay 5min walk to the beach and to places to eat.The unit had everything you needed even down to umbrellas didn't need to take a thing with us. Definitely going back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little shack with a happy soul
We loved our stay at Angel's place. Everything you need is available. Our dog was also catered for & the back yard secured with a good patch of grass. We had enough space for the two of us to chill and it's literally a 5 min walk to the front beach, restaurants, ice-cream shop, coffee - we'd love to stay again. 😀 Thanks Angel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dakin F., Bentleigh East

Liked: Cleanliness
Angel's property was clean,comfortable and perfectly located, I will be staying there again.
Perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

penny p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little beach house!
Thank you Angel - such a beautiful little house with so many extra thoughtful touches 😊 We just loved it! The central location meant we could walk everywhere, it had all of the amenities we needed and was clean & tidy. We noted the beautiful new windows & doors also! Thank you Angel - we would definitely recommend and would love to return! 🏖 😎☀️
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic place to stay
This house is perfect in every way; everything you need is there, the location is amazing and the host is just lovely. We will be going again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Bridie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and retro… nothing fancy but all you need and great if you have a dog..,very attentive owner
comfortable, all you need… no frills but quaint… not too far away from everything…not disabled friendly…owner very attentive and easy to communicate with…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022