Title: Short walk to surf, shops and all the best things Torquay has to offer Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Short walk to surf, shops and all the best things Torquay has to offer Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ![On the beach, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33547700/33547627/19e54b83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33547700/33547627/855c067e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33547700/33547627/09ada2f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33547700/33547627/3efe02cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33550000/33547700/33547627/fef8bee2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in the heart of Torquay, TORQUAY RETREAT is a haven for those seeking a beachside getaway. Unwind on the spacious deck, indulge in al fresco dining with an outdoor setting and market umbrella or explore the nearby surf beaches and cafes. The townhouse features an open-plan kitchen, living areas flooded with light and entertainment facilities including TVs and DVD players. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Barbecue grill - Free WiFi - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Short walk to surf, shops and all the best things Torquay has to offer TORQUAY RETREAT is a property second to none. Its great location will mean you can throw away the car keys, they won't be needed. Located only 150m from the surf beach and the front beach, any desire will be satisfied whether it be a day surfing, playing at the beach with the family or going for a stroll around Cosy Corner to watching the wind and kite surfers off this picturesque surf coast. You have the choice of dining in or going to one of the many cafes and restaurants at your doorstep. Alternatively the Torquay hotel is only a very short stroll away or you can enjoy a BBQ or picnic at the beach. The Torquay township with it's supermarkets, shops, banks and many other facilities is an easy 5 minute walk away together with the new Torquay Central providing specialty shops to satisfy the shopper in all of us. If that is not enough every type of surf shop including Billabong, Quicksilver and Ripcurl are within walking distance. For the sporting, there are golf courses and tennis courts close by and Go Ride A Wave just around the corner for those keen to learn how to surf. A delightful townhouse This two storey town residence has been completely refurbished to the highest standard. Upstairs- The upstairs comprises a very spacious open plan kitchen, living and dining areas with these opening onto a large deck - fantastic for outdoor living. An outdoor setting is provided together with market umbrella and a barbecue connected to mains gas. Entertainment facilities provided are a 42'' Flat Screen TV, a DVD player and a CD stereoplayer. The upstairs area is flooded with light and has a pleasant outlook. The main bedroom is located upstairs and it has a queen size bed, built in wardrobes and an ensuite and provides access to a second balcony. Downstairs - There are a further two bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, one with 2 king single beds and a second living area which can also act as a fourth bedroom. Entertainment facilities provided in this living area are TV, DVD player and a Video player. There is large bathroom with a spacious walk in shower and a fully equipped laundry. The beds have electric blankets for when it gets a bit nippy. Outside are comfortable private court yards with a convenient hot and cold outdoor shower. It also has off street parking for 2 cars (one in a secure garage). Our quoted rate is all inclusive, there are no additional charges for booking and linen. Other information Bookings from families and groups 30 years plus preferred. N0 SCHOOLIES bookings accepted. Barbecue bond - Please ensure that the barbecue is left clean. If not left clean $100.00 will be deducted from your bond for cleaning purposes. Strictly a NO PET policy. No smoking inside the property. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the bay - Near the sea - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24060700/24060697/0144c004.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Luxury 4bdr Beach house Family Friendly. 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Can be used by confirmed guests only. Additional visitors are not permitted without prior approval from the owner. You may be asked for details about your group and the purpose of your trip. Booking may be canceled if any of the above info is not provided. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 Torquay Retreat Townhouse 148075 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.33844%2C144.32253&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DkwusRpZnTbdqNyJjSb9T6J71Dw=) Torquay Surfcoast, VIC #### What's nearby - Torquay Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Torquay Central Farmers Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Torquay Sands Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles - Bell's Beach - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles - Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles #### Getting around - Waurn Ponds Station - 19 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Torquay Hotel - ‬4 min walk - ‪Doc Hughes - ‬7 min walk - ‪Il matto - ‬1 min walk - ‪Fisho's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Torquay Thai - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Short walk to surf, shops and all the best things Torquay has to offer pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Short walk to surf, shops and all the best things Torquay has to offer? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Short walk to surf, shops and all the best things Torquay has to offer? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Short walk to surf, shops and all the best things Torquay has to offer located? > Located in Torquay, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within a 10-minute walk of Front Beach and Point Danger Marine Sanctuary. Torquay Beach and Torquay Golf Club are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Short walk to surf, shops and all the best things Torquay has to offer Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 86 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Machelle W. 29 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would recommend:) Great location, great stay ##### Machelle W. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark A. 12 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location Perfect location , very clean with everything we needed for a weeks stay ##### Mark A. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew V. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location! Great spot to stay! ##### Andrew V. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadine J. 14 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location This house is a short walk to the beach and has everything you need for a great stay. ##### Nadine J. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda C. 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Torquay Trip A few oldies had a beautiful stay at this lovely place. Plenty of space & so convenient to walk everywhere. ##### Linda C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Roy M. 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Park Lane Best st in Torquay ! Great place in best location in Torquay ##### Roy M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet S. 17 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away A perfect place for our family close to all amenities every thing provided our only complaint is that we weren't able to stay longer. . ##### Janet S. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katharine P. 19 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Great property that suited our needs. Fabulous location so close to beaches and restaurants. ##### Katharine P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 16 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday Perfect location- close to beach, restaurants and shops. Thoroughly loved our stay. Would definitely stay there again. Thank you! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Holiday Perfect location for us with a little one. Close to beach, playgrounds and restaurants. Very clean, spacious and very comfortable. We really loved our stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shan S. 12 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Torquay Stay The house was super clean and had everything we needed. Super cosy but enough space for everyone and extremely close to all that Torquay had to offer. We will definitely be staying here again for future coast trips! ##### Shan S. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin C. 4 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paul’s place My adult family and I loved the property and had a wonderful long weekend together there. An extra thank you to Paul for allowing us a late checkout as I was feeling so comfortable I couldn’t bear to leave! Will definitely be booking this property again. ##### Erin C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadine J. 13 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house We have booked this house many times over the years and it is always clean and well stocked. Super close to surf beach. ##### Nadine J. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny C. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Torquay Stay What a great house. Close to everything, Really well set up and comfortable for all of us. Thank you. ##### Jenny C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter V. 10 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Perfect for a stay in Torquay What we all had planned for the weekend worked out to be the perfect spot for our stay ##### Peter V. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicci L., Melbourne 21 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and very comfortable The location is great for access on foot to a variety fabulous beaches, coastal walks and cafes/restaurants. The accommodation was really comfortable with a variety of living/balcony spaces. I recommend a cool drink/cocktail on the front balcony in the late afternoon after day at the beach and before a delicious meal. ##### Nicci L. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trudy R. 28 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sun filled, great location Lovely property, great location and plenty of space. Sun filled upstairs is beautiful. 😊 ##### Trudy R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin K. 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Recommended We had a great stay at Torquay Retreat. The house was very clean and also well equipped, particularly the kitchen, with everything we needed. We also appreciated the ducted heating and electric blankets over the cold June weekend. The location was excellent, close to the beach, walking path and restaurants. Thanks for a relaxing weekend! ##### Erin K. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger P. 12 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cyclist group The unit was neat and clean. Had everything we needed. Beds were comfy. Great common area to relax. A great place for a small group. Quiet area just near eateries, pub, etc. ##### Roger P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine L. 14 Jan 2015 #### Everything you could want In a terrific location, this light-filled and well appointed townhouse was perfect for our holiday with teenage children. We all had our own space but could get together to enjoy a board game or share a meal on the balcony. Walking distance to front & back beaches, restaurants and shops. ##### Catherine L. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynette M. 5 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best street in Torquay Clean and comfortable and just a short walk to back and front beaches. Choose to eat in with a good range of kitchen amenities or take a short walk to a variety of dining options. There are a range of seating/chatting areas inside and out. Friendly helpful and efficient communication with host. ##### Lynette M. Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle S. 23 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house in a perfect location We have stayed in this Park Lane address a number of times and it never fails to please. Well appointed, well loved, well stocked with everything you could ever need. Comfortable for a few or many - we have 5 kids plus a couple of partners and a grandchild who all feel welcome to visit or stay in varying combinations. Highly recommended. ##### Michelle S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leah and Dave P. 13 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Well located and well appointed accommodation. Short walk to everything and everything we needed inside. ##### Leah and Dave P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadine J. 10 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location and fantastic house with everything you need ##### Nadine J. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eve G. 27 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little pocket in Torquay Fantastic stay at Chris’s place. Apartment is so spacious and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing beach holiday. The place is even better than the photo- it was perfect for a family holiday. in a fantastic location for both the surf beach and the kids beach and bell st shops/restaurants. We walked everywhere!Had a terrific time and would love to stay again. ##### Eve G. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024