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Whale House | Gracetown - Breathtaking Ocean Views

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Gracetown, WA
  • Gracetown Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Vasse Felix Winery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Xanadu Winery
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Margaret River Airport (MQZ)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Balcony
Garden

About this property

Whale House | Gracetown - Breathtaking Ocean Views

Imagine sitting back and taking in breathtaking views from one of the best locations in 'The Bay'
With a large renovated kitchen and spacious deck to watch the waves roll in, Whale House is the perfect base for your South West adventure!

Only a short stroll to the beach, general store, Cape to Cape trail and surf breaks, Whale House is the perfect choice for groups of friends or families looking for a well equipped home to explore the region.

This home has unforgettable ocean views and a relaxed beach vibe!

The Space:

If you're hoping for a new and modern home, Whale House might not be the right choice for you - however, if it's a comfortable and laid-back base that you're looking for this is the perfect choice!

The kitchen is fully renovated with every utensil you could need to cook up a feast for your family/friends! Not to mention the ocean views and sunsets which will make you slow down and take it all in!

Upstairs bedroom one has 1 x Queen-size bed, bedroom two has 1 x Queen-size bed and bedroom three has 2 x Single-size beds. Downstairs, bedroom four has one Double-size bed - please note that this is a 'sleep-out' style room, accessible on the ground level with a separate entrance. The house is approved to have 6 guests only.

The large lounge room has stunning ocean views with TV, Bluetooth speaker and wood-burning fireplace. The living area opens onto a balcony with amazing views, there is a BBQ for you to enjoy an evening meal or sit back and sip a glass of local wine out on the deck at Sunset.

The main bathroom upstairs has been renovated and features a walk in shower, the separate WC is just next door. Please note, while the first bathroom is newly renovated the second bathroom is still in the original condition, it is downstairs with access from the undercroft area. It shares the laundry space and while in perfect working order it is great for a quick rinse after a surf, but not as pretty as the upstairs bathroom.

With great views, large living space, undercroft outdoor area under the house, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and 2 toilets this makes a great relaxed house to share a holiday with families.

Planning Approval Number: P220530

Other things to note

Perfect for Families - however, please note that children MUST be supervised on the deck and stairs.

As mentioned above the 4th bedroom is in a separate 'sleep out' room downstairs, outside the main house.

Coffee Pods: Please bring your own Nespresso coffee pods for the coffee machine

Strictly No Parties or Leavers.

Property manager

Swell Stays
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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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 STRA62845IRF2QLL

About the area

Gracetown

Located in Gracetown, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Edwards Wines and Cullens Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bramley National Park and Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Candy Cow and Margaret River Dairy Company are also worth visiting.
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Gracetown, WA

What's nearby

  • Gracetown Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Vasse Felix Winery - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Margaret River Farmers Market - 16 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Ellensbrook Homestead - 17 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Xanadu Winery - 22 min drive - 20.5 km

Getting around

  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Olio Bello
  • ‪Cheeky Monkey Brewery & Cidery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Flutes Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vasse Felix - ‬10 min drive
  • Edwards Wines

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale House | Gracetown - Breathtaking Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whale House | Gracetown - Breathtaking Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale House | Gracetown - Breathtaking Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whale House | Gracetown - Breathtaking Ocean Views located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Gracetown Beach and within 6 miles (10 km) of Edwards Wines and Cullens Wines. Vasse Felix Winery and Juniper Estate are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vanja S.

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

Good old house for a few friends to kick back and relax

The place was an older but well renovated property at the top of town. Some parts were a bit tiered and not the cleanest, but overall a lovely place with 4 bedrooms, a wonderfully stocked working kitchen and a balcony overlooking the ocean. Lovely for sunsets and late dinner chats!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James A., Perth

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

Had a good time

Great ocean views
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

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

Gracetown Beauty

A wonderful weekend, property was beautifully clean with everything we could want. View just devine, we spent several evenings enjoying the sunsets. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alistair D.

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

Older property with bay views fit for a king .

We had a great time in Grace town ..

6/10 Okay

SHARLENE M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A little disappointed considering the nightly rate

Let me start with saying this property has amazing views over the Gracetown coastline. Simply stunning! I realise this is a beach shack, and so perhaps is aimed at a more budget customer, and whilst there have been some modernisation and renovation for comfort, so much more could, and should be done to ensure a happy guest. Nightly rental rates for accommodation have risen significantly in these Covid state lockdown times and with it, income for holiday home owners. It would be prudent to invest some of this income into a better quality experience for your guests. It’s good business sense! These are some of the issues I’ve identified: - no doona cover on our bed. All other doonas on other beds had covers on though. - Musty/old smell in bedrooms.Perhaps the carpets could do with a steam clean. - Some blinds broken in bedrooms - blinds not blockout so we woke up not long after the sun rose, before 6am - bare light bulbs in bedrooms - old marked and scratched furniture - bedside tables are dusty and dirty - dirty frypans. One with baked on grease too dirty to use. For the $$$ a night you are getting, it would be worth spending some money on fresh cushions, new furniture, better blinds etc. I had already emailed the property management 5 days ago, but haven’t received a reply - that’s concerning!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Mike T., West Busselton

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

Jan 29 to 5 Feb Summer Holiday

Excellent location and views to die for - close to Margaret River Township and attractions
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Sally G.

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

The property was in a good location with great views of the water.

The view was beautiful and some lovely walks along the coast. Great little café close by with delicious food. The living space was fabulous and very comfortable. The bedrooms could be updated and the bathroom shower did not drain well. I would recommend this location for exploring Margaret River.

8/10 Good

Graeme D.

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

houskeeping

There should be a mop and bucket supplied with small children in the house for 4 days the floor was not that clean One of the double beds fell apart and was not able to be fixed the slats need to be screwed onto the base. everything else was fine
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Whale House

Fabulous views and great ambiance to this lovely beach house. Wood fire, great kitchen for cooking, fun times! Thank you so much 😊

6/10 Okay

Patrick R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

What you see is what you get

The property is just as described in the property brief. We enjoyed our time here and would recommend it to others. What let’s the property down is lack of attention to detail in some areas. You are greeted by overflowing bins and some rubbish on the ground in the parking area, cobwebs at the entrance area and on most other windows. The path to the front door had not been swept in weeks. As a guest there were limited items provided to keep the place clean. The BBQ was dirty, there was nothing in the property for us to use to clean it so we did not use it. There was dog poo at various locations throughout the back yard which we picked up. These two last points though a result of previous guests not respecting the property should have been checked. Though disappointing these issues would not stop me from returning...... just attention to detail needs addressing and we would have given the place 10/10 as opposed to 6/10
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W., WA

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

Gracetown beauty

Excellent value for money loads of space amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

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

Whale House Review

Loved staying at The Whale House. Comfortable & clean accommodation with breathtaking views! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Cameron M.

Great place and very well appointed. Made the holiday really easy and enjoyable.

Great place and very well appointed. Made the holiday really easy and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Swell Stays

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Hi - we are Dee, Nichole & Sarah - we make up Swell Stays, a holiday home company in the Margaret River Region.
We all live with our families in Margaret River and manage houses in Margaret River, Prevelly and Gracetown. We love living in Margaret River and wake up everyday feeling like we are "Living the dream Down South".
We love our region and enjoy getting involved in all that our community has to offer - you will often find us visiting the local Farmers Market on Saturday mornings, drinking coffee at one of our favourite local Cafés (Egberts or White Elephant), joining a Walk Talk Taste Tour of our town's best restaurants & bars, visiting one of our many cellar doors to purchase some local wine or spending a whole day at the beach with the kids!
We want our guests to be able to relax and enjoy all our great region has to offer and at Swell Stays we understand the importance of cleanliness and customer service, which in turn creates the perfect holiday experience for our guests.
We hope you love your chosen Holiday Home and love exploring our region as much as we do :)

Languages:

English, Dutch

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