Title: Wai~Tai Torquay Family Abode 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 # Wai~Tai Torquay Family Abode Family-friendly holiday home in Torquay ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72297600/72297573/706b056b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72297600/72297573/c8462b2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72297600/72297573/54ec4ce3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72297600/72297573/c4f2fae0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72297600/72297573/aa5ba87b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Wai~Tai private beach house, nestled in Torquay, offers a tranquil retreat with a large private garden and sweeping ocean views. Enjoy fresh eggs from the on-site chickens or unwind in the outdoor shower under the stars while listening to the sound of waves. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Wai~Tai Torquay Family Abode Centrally located with sweeping ocean and tree top views, walk to the beach in 8 minutes via the local reserve, beach-side cafes, restaurants and shops are just a 15 minute walk away, along with the local supermarkets. Ideally set up for families with a large private garden to the rear of the property, your very own fresh eggs each morning with friendly chickens on site. Deep Creek reserve, multiple playgrounds and the dog walking beach are also within brief walking distance. Centrally located with sweeping ocean and tree top views, walk to the beach in 8 minutes via the local reserve, beach-side cafes, restaurants and shops are just a 15 minute walk away, along with the local supermarkets. Ideally set up for families with a large private garden to the rear of the property, your very own fresh eggs each morning with friendly chickens on site. Deep Creek reserve, multiple playgrounds and the dog walking beach are also within brief walking distance. The space Wai~Tai private beach house is a tranquil retreat, surrounded by well established trees, in charming Torquay. Set on 2 levels, with 88 square meters of architecturally designed decking, pergola and upstairs balcony which takes in sweeping views of bass straight and the tree tops of old Torquay. The two master bedrooms have their own en-suites with the upstairs offering a large parents retreat/rumpus room and private balcony. Downstairs living area opens out into the lush established garden as does the second master bedroom. The third living area offers comfortable lounge and TV / rumpus room. All living areas have ceiling fans and air conditioning. Ducted heating is offered throughout as well as a cosy fire for those winter evenings and post surf warm up. All bedrooms are beautifully appointed with quality sheets and bath towels and the outdoor shower over our rustic antique claw-foot bath is the perfect place to listen to the ocean in the evening and unwind completely. Pets allowed by prior arrangement. Guest access Guests have access to the entire property except for the garage and the small pantry in the kitchen. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shampoo - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycles - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100370000/100369400/100369380/e5b7bea6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Torquay Springs with pool, 600m to beach Torquay - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=100369380&PinnedHotelID=100369380&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils, dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103020000/103012300/103012231/b3b3fd39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal Family Lodge Torquay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=103012231&PinnedHotelID=103012231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100900000/100899000/100898920/414d4cc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Family Retreat on Fischer Torquay - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=100898920&PinnedHotelID=100898920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33569600/33569583/10843828.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Torquay Family Getaway - Perfect for couples, families & dogs! 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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 Note from host: Strictly no parties under any circumstances. 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 first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.315273,144.32677&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:jqyhFiy%7BoZ%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%3FU%40Q%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40U%40QBQBUBQBQBUDQBQDQDUBQDQDQFSDOFOFQDQFSFMFQFOHQFOHQFOHMHOHMHOHOHMJOJKHOJMHKJMLMHKJKLKJKJMLGJKLILKLIJGLKLILELGNILILELGNELELENELGNCNCLENCLENANCNALCN%3FNANCN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NDLBNDNBLBNFLDNDLDLDNFLDLHLHLFLDLHLJLFLHJJLHLJJFLLJJJJJJJJJLJLJJJLHJJNHNHLHNJNHLHNFLHNFPHNFLFRHPFLFRDPFPDNFNDRDPDPDPDTBPDPBPBTBPBPBTBPBP%40T%40P%40TBP%3FT%40P%40T%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAP%3FRCRARAPATCPCPCTCPCPCTCPERCPETENEREPEPGPENGPEPGPGNIPGPGNILGPINGNILINKNILININKLIJKNKJKJKNKJKJKJKJMJKHMJMHKJMFMHMJMFMFMFMHMFMDOHMDMDODMDODMDOBODM%40ODOBOBM%40O%40O%3FMBOBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FOCOCO%3FMAOAOCOCMEOAMEOCOEMEOEMEMEOEMIMEMGOIMGMGMGMKKIMGMKMIKKMIKKKKMKKKIKMOKKIKKOIMKKKOIOIMIOIOIMIOGOIQGMIQGOGQGOGQEQGQGOEQGQEQESCOEUEQCSEQCUCQCQCUCQAQAUCQASASASAQ%3FUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mb6nwLR4aoUA9GjVSEIgzh8cjqc=) Torquay, VIC #### What's nearby - Torquay Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Torquay Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Torquay Sands Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Torquay Central Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles #### Getting around - Waurn Ponds Station - 17 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬19 min walk - ‪Ginger Monkey Cafe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Cafe El Nido - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Kyn - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Wai~Tai Torquay Family Abode pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Wai~Tai Torquay Family Abode? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Wai~Tai Torquay Family Abode? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Wai~Tai Torquay Family Abode located? > This family-friendly Torquay holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Torquay Beach and Epic Surf School. Surf World Museum and Torquay Central Farmers Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Wai~Tai Torquay Family Abode 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 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rowan F. 22 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property, excellent location and facilities and a lovely home to relax in Great experience, the hosts were great and communicated well throughout our stay. We love the whole experience. ##### Rowan F. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jillian E. 30 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic house & hosts Loved staying here. Lots of space for families. We had planned to do outings. The house was so spacious & restful we mainly walked thru a beautiful reserve to the great local beaches and to town for coffee. Rarely got in the car. Walking distance to shops. Regina & Jeremy are fantastic hosts. Huge thank you. ##### Jillian E. 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