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Dolce Vita: A Beachside Family Garden Retreat

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Living area
Room
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 60.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dunsborough, WA
  • Dunsborough Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Meelup Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Yallingup Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Dolce Vita: A Beachside Family Garden Retreat

Step into Dolce Vita and feel instantly at home in its open-plan design, featuring a light-filled living area with a vaulted ceiling showcasing white exposed beams for a touch of character. The inviting L-shaped layout connects the living room, dining space, and kitchen seamlessly. Relax on the large modular sofa while enjoying the warmth of the built-in potbelly fire during winter or the cooling comfort of air-conditioning in summer.

The adjacent dining area includes a six-seater table, positioned near the fully equipped kitchen. Modern appliances, including a large fridge-freezer, electric cooker and hob, and a dishwasher, ensure effortless meal prep for your group.

All three bedrooms are thoughtfully appointed with air-conditioning, blackout blinds, and standalone wardrobes for your belongings. The two bathrooms include a family bathroom with a bathtub, perfect for winding down after a day of fun.

Step outside to the expansive alfresco area, complete with a ten-seater dining table, BBQ, and a wall-mounted outdoor heater for cool evenings. Overhead fans keep the space comfortable during sunny afternoons, while the landscaped gardens—enclosed for privacy—offer plenty to explore. A trampoline, life-size chessboard, and mature trees create a magical outdoor retreat.

Additional amenities include a washer and dryer, children’s books and toys, and parking on the premises.

Linen and towels are available as an optional add-on for a flat rate of $245. If you'd like to include this package, please let us know when booking. Alternatively, if you prefer not to purchase the linen package, we kindly ask that you bring your own sheets and towels.

School Leavers: We do not accept any school leavers bookings at any time of the year.

Exclusive Escapes wishes you an enjoyable vacation but we also ask for you to show consideration to the neighbours with respect to noise, especially after the hours of 10pm. This house is situated in a quiet residential area. Please be aware that outdoor music is not permitted at any time of day, and that loud or noisy gatherings will not be tolerated with respect to the neighbouring properties.

Council regulations allow holiday homes to be rented for accommodation purposes only and not as a function venue e.g. for a party or wedding. Functions and gatherings are not permitted and, if evidenced will be closed down immediately.

Please be aware that noise complaints are a breach of our terms and conditions and may result in forfeit of your bond and / or possible immediate eviction from the property.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Property Registration Number STRA62814Z3QA0ZB

About the area

Busselton

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Dunsborough, a neighbourhood in Busselton. Designs by Voytek and Yallingup Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Palmer Wines and Happs Margaret River. Zin Zan Individual Art and Country Life Farm are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.
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Dunsborough, WA

What's nearby

  • Dunsborough Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dunsborough Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Meelup Beach - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Bunker Bay - 10 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Yallingup Beach - 22 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunsborough Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunsborough Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Palmers Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Neighbourhood Social - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Merchant & Maker - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dolce Vita: A Beachside Family Garden Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dolce Vita: A Beachside Family Garden Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolce Vita: A Beachside Family Garden Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolce Vita: A Beachside Family Garden Retreat located?

Located in Dunsborough, this holiday home is steps away from Dunsborough Foreshore and Dunsborough Beach. Zin Zan Individual Art and Dunsborough Visitor Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caraline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Spot to Holiday

Great location, clean, close to the beach, nearby shops, fab entertainment for kids, great place to relax and lovely venue to enjoyed great quality time with my son and mate.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Lucy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Compact holiday house near old Dunsborough beaches

A compact holiday house great for small families with young children, best suited for short stays near the beach. Lovely peaceful garden surroundings and fabulous location near beach. Small sized kitchen, bedrooms and living spaces were probably a bit limiting for longer stays or bigger/older kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property for kids, great location. Kayak to entertain kids in the bay :)

Great place, very kid friendly, highly recommended. I do find having to arrange linen separately a bit strange but regardless great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M., Perth, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic location

Great house for kids and a fantastic location, loved waking up in the morning and walking down to the silver bullet for coffee while the kids played. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Stars

Amazing location and a perfect little holiday house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great setup for small children

On the weekend we were down in Dunsborough the weather and Covid limited our outings. However this was not a problem as the house was so well setup for staying in and entertaining the little one. Super impressed, already organising our next stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location families

The house was great for kids and a short walk to the nearest beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great kid friendly house

We had a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Amelia D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The property was lovely. Perhaps a little smaller than we had thought, but it was nice. We had an issue with the cooker while we were there but the company sorted it out, which was great. The location is amazing. Cannot fault it. Property could have done with a better clean but it was ok. Good for children- the garden is really secure.

10/10 Excellent

Rafal F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Clean property, good location. Would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family retreat

Loved everything about it. Perfect for a family with young children. Everything we wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Belinda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family escape

We wanted a quiet getaway with our toddler, before the arrival of our next baby and we cant fault this property. The location, cleanliness, facilities, space etc. was perfect. We had the best 5 days and will definitely be back. 10/10 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

thanh V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family get together

Great location, great amenities within the area and the house itself lived up to all expectations. Will be back again

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 night relaxing getaway

The house was just perfect for our family, lots of things for the kids to do and a safe enclosed garden for them to explore. The house is so close to the beach and the neighbourhood is very peaceful. The house is very well equipped for a family, even down to the toddler toilet seats! We had a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

ckaire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday house especially if your travelling with toddlers 👍🏻

Excellent

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dunsborough house

The house was lovely to stay in. The photos online were fantastic however stepping into the house we found it a bit smaller than expected. Don’t get me wrong - it has been refurbished and renovated delightfully and we had a great stay. The kids LOVED the trampoline and the boat in the garden-amazing additions for the house. The proximity of the house to the beach was great too and we loved going for multiple walks along the promenade and beach. There were a few maintenance issues (admittedly we did not bring this up with the owners whilst we stayed) but hopefully they will be fixed to make the house even more comfortable. Great time of the year to visit too , with all the flowers out for spring !! Thanks very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Peaceful and great location

A great house - owners have done a great job both inside and out. A great location to go for a swim, ride or coffee, and a house where you can spend a lazy afternoon guilt-free on a rainy day!! Plenty of room for mum, dad and 3 energetic boys. Would certainly recommend, and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

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