10/10 Excellent
liz h.
20 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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liz h.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
THE SUMMER HOUSE RETREAT & LUXURY ACCOMMODATION
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 810.8 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Jan Juc, VIC
- Torquay Golf Club16 min walk
- Torquay Beach4 min drive
- Bell's Beach5 min drive
- Geelong, VIC (GEX)13 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
THE SUMMER HOUSE RETREAT & LUXURY ACCOMMODATION
Settled on a 1/2 acre in the seaside town of Jan Juc on the Surf Coast of Victoria, gateway to the Great Ocean Road. The Summer House Torquay is an extensively renovated homestead, it features quaint, nostalgic, country charm, and additionally it hosts a beautiful yoga studio on site, a beautiful solar heat Mineral Pool which is just perfect for retreats and holiday accommodation alike.
Located only a hour from the heart of Melbourne, and 30 minutes from Avalon Airport, the Summer House has 4 bedrooms and caters for 8 guests and is the newest luxury accommodation on the Surfcoast.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
WE HAVE A NO PARTY POLICY AND ARE NOT AN EVENT VENUE
DO NOT ACCEPT SCHOOLIES BOOKINGS
MINIMUM BOOKING OF 3 DAYS OVER EASTER
WE REQUIRE 7 DAY BOOKINGS OVER THE JANUARY HOLIDAYS - PLEASE SUBMIT AN ENQUIRY FOR LESS DAYS FOR US TO CONSIDER
Located only a hour from the heart of Melbourne, and 30 minutes from Avalon Airport, the Summer House has 4 bedrooms and caters for 8 guests and is the newest luxury accommodation on the Surfcoast.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING
WE HAVE A NO PARTY POLICY AND ARE NOT AN EVENT VENUE
DO NOT ACCEPT SCHOOLIES BOOKINGS
MINIMUM BOOKING OF 3 DAYS OVER EASTER
WE REQUIRE 7 DAY BOOKINGS OVER THE JANUARY HOLIDAYS - PLEASE SUBMIT AN ENQUIRY FOR LESS DAYS FOR US TO CONSIDER
Property manager
Debbie Fowler
Languages
English
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
About the area
Jan Juc
Located in Jan Juc, this holiday home is by the sea. Point Danger Marine Sanctuary and Point Addis Marine National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Surf World Museum and Epic Surf School. Coogoorah Park and Warbird Air Adventures are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
Jan Juc, VIC
What's nearby
- Torquay Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Jan Juc Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
- Torquay Central Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
- Torquay Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
- Bell's Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Front Beach Cafe - 3 min drive
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Blackman's Brewery - 2 min drive
- 4 Pines Torquay - 3 min drive
- The Beach Hotel Jan Juc - 20 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Anne C.
30 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feeling Zen
Anne C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Will M.
9 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible
Will M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Belinda L.
30 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couples Weekend Getaway
Belinda L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura L.
1 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! Will definitely be back!
Laura L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chantal C.
14 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful home
Chantal C.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Nancy C.
30 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Week of Bliss
Nancy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Marianne Z.
3 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Summer House was a real stunner
Marianne Z.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
8/10 Good
Jean P.
31 Dec 2020
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Getaway
Jean P.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
sarah S.
10 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house!
sarah S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
About the host
Hosted by Debbie Fowler
I purchased this original homestead at the end of 2016, the property was quiet run down but had a beautiful energy. So after a year of painstaking renovations we finally opening in October of 2017. The beautiful verandahs with ocean views and original white washed dado walls and ceilings where bought back to life with fresh paintwork and beautiful decors.
Why they chose this property
This Property is one of the original sheep stations of the 1900's and sits on the hills overlooking the ocean, it is the second oldest home in the Jan Juc area and we are now the proud owners of a little surf coast history.
What makes this property unique
The unique benefits or the homestead, is it original character with modern conveniences, and of course its one of kind beautiful yoga workshop studio on site, offering our guests and Retreat groups the opportunity to engage in some meditation and yoga onsite.
Languages:
English
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