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The Homestead at Surf Beach. Massive 6 bedroom house

The Homestead at Surf Beach. Massive 6 bedroom house

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Exterior
Exterior
Restaurant
Dining

Overview of The Homestead at Surf Beach. Massive 6 bedroom house

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Sea viewSea viewSea view

Check out the area

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Surf Beach, VIC
  • Popular LocationPhillip Island Chocolate Factory6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPhillip Island Wildlife Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPhillip Island Grand Prix Circuit9 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Homestead at Surf Beach. Massive 6 bedroom house

The Homestead at Surf Beach was the first house to be built in the area and has been seducing guests with it's unique charms since 1999. This large, historic house has been fully renovated, extended and landscaped throughout to bring you a classic mix of old charm with modern conveniences.

The house is set on three quarters of an acre close to the beach giving guests a feeling of space. It has six bedrooms, polished baltic pine and hardwood floors throughout, 2 bathrooms, 4 living areas, extensive new kitchen and a large full length covered verandah.

There are 6 bedrooms; 3 queens, 2 double and 8 singles. The bedrooms are set up as follows:

Bedroom 1: Double and single
Bedroom 2: Queen and single
Bedroom 3: Queen and single
Bedroom 4: Bunks (2 singles)
Bedroom 5: Double, single and bunks
Bedroom 6: Queen

The kitchen is expansive and fully equipped with a 5 burner gas stove, large electric oven, microwave, double sink, 2 fridges, new dishwasher, coffee maker, every utensil under the sun and more then enough plates and cutlery for a large group. There is also a breakfast bar at one end of the long counter.

Outside there is a massive garden room/pergola. Inside is a 6 burner hooded bbq, fridge, lounge area, 5 metre dining table, hot and cold running water, toaster, jug, microwave and dinner settings for 16 people.

At the front of the house is a huge covered and enclosed verandah that runs the length of the house. Four of the bedrooms and the front lounge room have opening double doors onto this verandah. There is a long dining table for el fresco dinning and spectacular views to Bass Strait and Westernport Bay. The space is so large that there is also several lounge suites to socialise and relax on.

Sensational Surf Beach is a 100 metres down the road. Here you can walk 6 kilometres to Cape Woolamai in one direction and 2 kilometres to Sunderland bay in the other. The beach has a mixture of sandy areas, rocky out crops and surf at the point.

There is a large fire place (with an abundant supply of wood) in the back lounge room making it perfect for cool winter nights or even just for ambiance at other times. The front lounge room has a gas heater and all the bedrooms have electric heaters in them. There are electric blankets on all queen and double beds and a few single beds as well.

One of the features that guests love, and continually comment upon, is the outside shower stall. Of course it has hot water and a shabby chic construction surrounded by ever green shrubs and plants. Not only perfect for the post swim rinse down, it can be enjoyed anytime of the day.

There is ample parking for cars at the front and rear of the property. Plenty of room for a trailer as well!

The house is 150 metres from the Surf Beach "bottle-o" which sells your daily needs such as papers, milk, bread, general bits and bobs as well as alcohol. There is a bus stop here as well with buses to Cowes, San Remo, Melbourne and stops in between.

For weekend bookings, guests may arrive anytime Friday and depart anytime Sunday if the house doesn't have back to back bookings.

The house is situated at the narrowest point of Phillip Island, on the top of the hill at Surf Beach. This position creates views to the North of Swan Bay and Westernport Bay. Views to the East and South of Cape Woolamai, Bass Strait and Pyramid Rock.

Everyone who has been to this house, loves it!! It is character personified. It is close to a wonderful beach. It has space. It has everything that you could possibly need for a perfect holiday. I am positive you would enjoy your stay at the magical Homestead at Surf Beach.

Property manager

Simon Adams
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Sea view
Fireplace

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surf Beach

Located in Surf Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Purple Hen Winery and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Penguin Parade and Churchill Island Marine National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Phillip Island Wildlife Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surf Beach, VIC

What's nearby

  • A Maze'N Things - 4 min drive
  • Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - 6 min drive
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 7 min drive
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive
  • Churchill Island Heritage Farm - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne Tyabb Station - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - 6 min drive
  • Koala Conservation Centre - 5 min drive
  • San Remo Fishermans Co-Op Society - 9 min drive
  • Island Pies - 8 min drive
  • BEANd - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Homestead at Surf Beach. Massive 6 bedroom house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Homestead at Surf Beach. Massive 6 bedroom house located?

This family-friendly Surf Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Phillip Island Nature Park and Surf Beach. Churchill Island Marine National Park and A Maze'N Things are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
For 9 guys with 9 classic cars it was the perfect place to base ourselves for a great weekend of motor racing at the GP Circuit. Great house that was well maintained, big kitchen and fantastic alfresco area out the back. A possible haunting of the bungalow out the back, but maybe a quantity of beer had something to do with that. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Maurice H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
A Homestead to sit back and relax
Homestead has everything going for it. As advertised a great place to relax and enjoy good company. Simon is very understanding and a pleasure to deal with. The only gripe and it's a huge one is that most Mattresses are in very poor condition and need replacing and a lot of the Bedding is stained and dirty. The Kitchen incl utensils etc were dirty and needed cleaning. The Cleaners need to be sacked and changed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our weekend getaway
Set in a great location just minutes to the surf beach the house is large and comfortable. All the facilities one could need are provided including a great outdoor bbq meals area. We stayed during May and we really enjoyed relaxing by the open fire in the evenings. We’ll definitely be back !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breakaway
The whole process has been awesome, Simon has communicated and been easy to work with. The Homestead is amazing mixed with old time grandeur and modern amenities. I cannot praise this accommodation option enough our family had a fantastic time. Regards Rob and Denise
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful outlook, great location
We had a very enjoyable time, loved all the different eating and sitting areas and kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Simon Adams

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I love the beach. I love the ocean. I love the surf. I love nature. Thats why I live on Phillip Island and have so for many years.

Why they chose this property

This house is so unique. It stands out from the masses because of it's obvious character and charm. Everyone knows the house: "Oh yeah. The big house on the hill. What a beauty''.

The house also has space. Space inside and out. Guests often comment on how the house never feels crowded even with 14 people staying. So many different areas to eat and socialise.

Most common comment: "We'll be back".

What makes this property unique

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