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The Homestead at Surf Beach. Massive 6 bedroom house

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Surf Beach, VIC
  • Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Homestead at Surf Beach. Massive 6 bedroom house

The Homestead at Surf Beach was the first house to be built in the area and has been seducing guests with it's unique charms since 1999. This large, historic house has been fully renovated, extended and landscaped throughout to bring you a classic mix of old charm with modern conveniences.

The house is set on three quarters of an acre close to the beach giving guests a feeling of space. It has six bedrooms, polished baltic pine and hardwood floors throughout, 2 bathrooms, 4 living areas, extensive new kitchen and a large full length covered verandah.

There are 6 bedrooms; 3 queens, 2 double and 8 singles. The bedrooms are set up as follows:

Bedroom 1: Double and single
Bedroom 2: Queen and single
Bedroom 3: Queen and single
Bedroom 4: Bunks (2 singles)
Bedroom 5: Double, single and bunks
Bedroom 6: Queen

The kitchen is expansive and fully equipped with a 5 burner gas stove, large electric oven, microwave, double sink, 2 fridges, new dishwasher, coffee maker, every utensil under the sun and more then enough plates and cutlery for a large group. There is also a breakfast bar at one end of the long counter.

Outside there is a massive garden room/pergola. Inside is a 6 burner hooded bbq, fridge, lounge area, 5 metre dining table, hot and cold running water, toaster, jug, microwave and dinner settings for 16 people.

At the front of the house is a huge covered and enclosed verandah that runs the length of the house. Four of the bedrooms and the front lounge room have opening double doors onto this verandah. There is a long dining table for el fresco dinning and spectacular views to Bass Strait and Westernport Bay. The space is so large that there is also several lounge suites to socialise and relax on.

Sensational Surf Beach is a 100 metres down the road. Here you can walk 6 kilometres to Cape Woolamai in one direction and 2 kilometres to Sunderland bay in the other. The beach has a mixture of sandy areas, rocky out crops and surf at the point.

There is a large fire place (with an abundant supply of wood) in the back lounge room making it perfect for cool winter nights or even just for ambiance at other times. The front lounge room has a gas heater and all the bedrooms have electric heaters in them. There are electric blankets on all queen and double beds and a few single beds as well.

One of the features that guests love, and continually comment upon, is the outside shower stall. Of course it has hot water and a shabby chic construction surrounded by ever green shrubs and plants. Not only perfect for the post swim rinse down, it can be enjoyed anytime of the day.

There is ample parking for cars at the front and rear of the property. Plenty of room for a trailer as well!

The house is 150 metres from the Surf Beach "bottle-o" which sells your daily needs such as papers, milk, bread, general bits and bobs as well as alcohol. There is a bus stop here as well with buses to Cowes, San Remo, Melbourne and stops in between.

For weekend bookings, guests may arrive anytime Friday and depart anytime Sunday if the house doesn't have back to back bookings.

The house is situated at the narrowest point of Phillip Island, on the top of the hill at Surf Beach. This position creates views to the North of Swan Bay and Westernport Bay. Views to the East and South of Cape Woolamai, Bass Strait and Pyramid Rock.

Everyone who has been to this house, loves it!! It is character personified. It is close to a wonderful beach. It has space. It has everything that you could possibly need for a perfect holiday. I am positive you would enjoy your stay at the magical Homestead at Surf Beach.

Property manager

Simon Adams

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Ocean view

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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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 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Surf Beach

Located in Surf Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Purple Hen Winery and A Maze'N Things are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Churchill Island Marine National Park and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Penguin Parade. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Surf Beach, VIC

What's nearby

  • A Maze'N Things - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Churchill Island Heritage Farm - 12 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne Tyabb Station - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Koala Conservation Centre - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪San Remo Fishermans Co-Op Society - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Haven Expresso Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Phillip Island Football Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Phillip Island Chocolate Factory - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Homestead at Surf Beach. Massive 6 bedroom house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is The Homestead at Surf Beach. Massive 6 bedroom house located?

This family-friendly Surf Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Surf Beach and Churchill Island Marine National Park. A Maze'N Things and Forrest Caves are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
We were a group of 6 blokes down for the Moto GP. The place had plenty of room. It was clean and well located. It could have done with a dryer but otherwise it had everything
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
For 9 guys with 9 classic cars it was the perfect place to base ourselves for a great weekend of motor racing at the GP Circuit. Great house that was well maintained, big kitchen and fantastic alfresco area out the back. A possible haunting of the bungalow out the back, but maybe a quantity of beer had something to do with that. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Maurice H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
A Homestead to sit back and relax
Homestead has everything going for it. As advertised a great place to relax and enjoy good company. Simon is very understanding and a pleasure to deal with. The only gripe and it's a huge one is that most Mattresses are in very poor condition and need replacing and a lot of the Bedding is stained and dirty. The Kitchen incl utensils etc were dirty and needed cleaning. The Cleaners need to be sacked and changed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our weekend getaway
Set in a great location just minutes to the surf beach the house is large and comfortable. All the facilities one could need are provided including a great outdoor bbq meals area. We stayed during May and we really enjoyed relaxing by the open fire in the evenings. We’ll definitely be back !!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breakaway
The whole process has been awesome, Simon has communicated and been easy to work with. The Homestead is amazing mixed with old time grandeur and modern amenities. I cannot praise this accommodation option enough our family had a fantastic time. Regards Rob and Denise
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful outlook, great location
We had a very enjoyable time, loved all the different eating and sitting areas and kitchen had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our group of 11
Great property and location close to the beach. House had everything we needed for our long weekend stay, even plenty of highly valued in demand toilet paper! The late checkout on the last day was handy too. The 6th bedroom is actually a stand alone shack down the back of the garden without a bathroom so we just used the other 5 bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great property and we enjoyed our stay. just a bit of inaccuracy between what’s offered online.
Certain items listed on line that’s actually not available at the property. This has also been outlined in the guests comments book but not been addressed before our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a group
5 couples and children stayed for a long weekend. The house was great. It has a very large balcony and a well appointed outdoor pergola with bbq/sink/fridge. Our weekend wasn't the greatest weather but it would be really good for warm days/nights. The house is clean and well presented. Some of the furniture/carpets are older but it made it feel relaxed and "lived in". Everyone had a great time. Thanks Simon

10/10 Excellent

Kirstin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A special family weekend together
Warm, inviting and plenty of space for a family of fourteen people in three generations to enjoy each other and beautiful Surf Beach. The barrowload of firewood and the electric blankets were most welcome, and one family member even braved the outdoor shower, despite the season! Simon was a most accommodating host, and very promot at responding to our queries. The house has given us a weekend of very happy memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Craig G.

Great weekend with 15 adults under the one roof
Excellent property which is very well equipped with great features comfort and convenience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Classy, comfy and full of character!
$ days with a gruop of riders and all enjoyed, the house, location and facilities. Great value and a really good feel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Awesome!
We loved our girls weekend away. Every thing we needed and more. Comfy beds, open fire, plenty of room for everyone in a lovely homey house. The house had a great vibe and welcomed us in. Were all definitely wanting to go back in the warmer months. So close to the beach and the bottle shop on the corner. plus the rabbits running around the front yard on dusk. Simon was easy to communicate with and had everything there ready to go. Great place to stay!! :-)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

sARA g.

Fantastic warm home
When we arrived we found the homestead so charming, very comfortable and clean. Plenty of beds, so much room for large families who wish to spend time together. We loved the open fireplace, the large kitchen with all provisions, and beautifully kept surrounding gardens. We will be back soon!!! Sara and Allan
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Les R.

Great old homestead
Heaps of room, very clean, very comfortable and has great charm.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

Beach heaven.
We are return guests to the Homestead and love it. The property comfortably fitted 16 of us and the property had everything we needed and more. Clean and fresh and the location is fantastic.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

VANESSA G.

Relax by the beach.....
Wonderful homestead for our family getaway. Clean & comfortable, bedrooms galore, well appointed large kitchen to keep any cook happy. Vast gardens had the kids exploring for hours, whilst the adults relaxed on the verandah. 200m walk to a gorgeous beach, perfect for a swim or surf Loved the outdoor shower too. Gorgeous, character filled home. Loved it, hopefully we'll be back at some point! Thanks Simon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jill w.

the homestead
this is the perfect holiday house. Plenty of room for our family of nine plus our two Staffy's. The outdoor shower was a huge hit, all beds comfortable and we even tried out the open fire and toasted marshmallows.Great beach for all ages five minutes away. Really appreciated the big oven and stove. Thanks Simon,a very relaxing holiday
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Juliette G.

Perfect Weekender
We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at The Homestead. A beautiful house, amazing grounds for the kids to explore, vast verandahs for relaxing and only minutes walk from the beach. With no check-in or check-out times, what more could we ask for, for a perfect weekend? Thanks!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Olga T.

Fantastic !
Fantastic house, with plenty of room for a large group. Set on a large block that the kids and adults both enjoyed exploring. Large eating area and kitchen made meal preparations a breeze. Walking distance to the beach and the shop. The outside shower was a hit with all the kids too! Simon( owner) was prompt and easy to deal with in all booking matters, making the whole process that much smoother. Highly recommend and hope to stay again :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Outstanding character filled home
The photos do not do this property justice! We had a brilliant weekend away with extended family. This home had plenty of space for everyone and we all fell in love with the character of the house. The kids loved exploring the well kept gardens. I Would highly recommend for anyone wanting a nice relaxing getaway.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

Brilliant
Thanks heaps for having us. The homestead accommodated 12 of us very comfortably. It's very clean and tidy with a great kitchen, dining and outdoor areas. really close to the beach.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kirsti S.

Another fantastic long weekend at The Homestead
We are a group of 16 (8 kids and 8 adults), who visit every year to enjoy Surf Beach and its surrounds. We have been heading down to The Homestead for about 6 years and keep returning because we love the large, comfortable house and its outdoor space. The kids can play, roam and enjoy the front and backyard. They have made use of the fantastic trees by climbing and making cubby houses in them. There is plenty of room in both yards for kicking the footy too. Surf Beach is a short walk away and offers beautiful views, and amazing rock pools to investigate and discover. The Homestead provides us with everything we need to have a wonderful, happy and enjoyable long weekend year after year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

tania h.

Amazing!!!
Thank you so much for a wonderful trip. Late check in and a Late checkout worked perfectly for us. Knowing an even colder snap was heading towards the Island.... our host had left the heaters on for us to warm the house up..... and then left a note to warn us, that that the kids didn't burn their fingers. The kids had hours of fun exploring the gardens and climbing trees. The adults had hours of fun in front of the fire. The beach was a short walk to the end of the street. Thanks so much for a great stay. It was everything we imagine. Many thanks,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danny G.

Excellent property with pleny of room
We had 4 generations staying at the homestead, the place was well equipped with plenty of room for everyone.The location was excellent & everyone had a great time. We would definitely return.

About the host

Hosted by Simon Adams

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I love the beach. I love the ocean. I love the surf. I love nature. Thats why I live on Phillip Island and have so for many years.

Why they chose this property

This house is so unique. It stands out from the masses because of it's obvious character and charm. Everyone knows the house: "Oh yeah. The big house on the hill. What a beauty''.

The house also has space. Space inside and out. Guests often comment on how the house never feels crowded even with 14 people staying. So many different areas to eat and socialise.

Most common comment: "We'll be back".

What makes this property unique

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Languages:

English