Beach Cottage Torquay is a delightful, bright, cosy, 2-storey private beach house near the beach. First class furnishings throughout.
Torquay's magnificent beaches are only just a short stroll away. Beautifully appointed, fully self contained with private entrance, garden and off-street parking. Beach Cottage has up to 3 good-sized bedrooms available and sleep 2 to 6 people. Upstairs is the kitchen/dining/living area and one QS bedroom. Downstairs, is the main QS bedroom with ensuite plus another bedroom with 2 single beds and the main bathroom.
Beach Cottages are perfect for that intimate, romantic holiday and yet large enough for the family. Overnight, weekend or weekly accommodation. Please note, we do have a minimum of 2 nights on weekends, 3 nights on long weekends, 5 nights over Easter and 1 week bookings over the Christmas holiday period.
The best private beach house accommodation in Torquay! "Affordable luxury by the sea"
(Sorry, we don't take schoolies) (Sorry, we don't take pets)
Location
Beach Cottages Torquay complex is located on the corner of 121 The Esplanade & Aquilla Avenue, Torquay - just over the road from our magnificent beaches. Within walking distance to shops. Short stroll to free tennis courts, children's playground, Deep Creek walking track.
Located by the beach means that we enjoy the afternoon sea breeze on hot days with ceiling fans fitted. Reverse cycle aircon is also fitted.
Local Attractions
Endless beaches!! Tiger Moth World specialising in vintage, bi-plane (Tiger Moth) flights, aerobatic flights, skydiving, 12 Apostles Air Adventures and also Torquay Mini Golf for the whole family. Home to world famous surf shops - Ripcurl & Quiksilver and SurfWorld Museum. Torquay is also at the start of the Great Ocean Road - the spectacular must do drive!
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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
Torquay
Located in Torquay, this holiday home is on the beach. Torquay Central Farmers Market and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Point Danger Marine Sanctuary and Conewarre K47 Streamside Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Epic Surf School and Surf World Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Torquay Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Torquay Central Farmers Market - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Waurn Ponds Station - 18 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Fisho's - 2 min drive
Pond Cafe - 19 min walk
The Salty Dog Cafe - 14 min walk
Torquay Larder - 2 min drive
Pholklore - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunny, cosy, private cottage by the beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Sunny, cosy, private cottage by the beach?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunny, cosy, private cottage by the beach on 1 June 2026 start from AU$280, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Sunny, cosy, private cottage by the beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Sunny, cosy, private cottage by the beach?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sunny, cosy, private cottage by the beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sunny, cosy, private cottage by the beach located?
This family-friendly Torquay holiday home is located on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Torquay Beach and Epic Surf School. Surf World Museum and Front Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Loved Beach Cottage. Great location so close to the beach and a very pleasant walk to the town. It is well equipped, has comfortable beds and delightful gardens. A really relaxing home. Coffee at the Salty Dog early morning, meals at the Bowlo, the Torquay Hotel and Il Matto all very good. Sandra very quick to respond to any requests.
Had a lovely break in Torquay over New Years, great beaches, beautiful restaurants, especially The Kyn. Some lovely drives down Ocean Road, especially our visit to Cape Otway. Thanks for a stay
This place is in a fabulous location- close to the beach, a walk into town centre but far away to avoid the busyness of peak holiday season. The cottage had everything we needed and was a little oasis. Thanks.
Judy P.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Judy. It was a pleasure to host you and we would love to have you stay again in the future.
It was perfect, fantastic light lounge and kitchen, great mattresses and quiet at night for sleeping. Wonderful location just across the road from the beach and a short dive to the main shops.
We also loved the off road parking and relaxing in the bath and it's great having two bathrooms.
Everything you could need, thanks so much.
The house was fine but the stove top didn’t work too well. location was ok, nice and quiet and very close to the beach but not so close to other amenities.
A cosy property in a superb position. Upstairs heats up very readily <28deg days -not sure how the air-con would cope in hotter weather. Couches were very uncomfortable for us. Lovely garden setting. Great walking paths nearby with little need for the car once there.
Louise E.
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2022
Thank you for your positive review, Louise. We are in a superb location with a private garden setting. The upstairs is bright and sunny which is perfect for most of the year. The aircon does work well in hotter weather. In addition, the joys of living by the beach mean that we also get to enjoy the sea breeze in the afternoons by simply opening up the doors and windows. The couches are soon to be replaced but thank you for your feedback.
Would recommend this rental great location walkable distance to beach with kids.
Great little house provided with everything plus lots of little extra’s shampoo, dish washing liquid salt pepper.
Would like to see dead lock on front door as we had child with special needs.
A a lock on driveway gate that locks , but otherwise couldn’t fault accommodation will be back, we loved our short stay.
Sandra is a good host and her property is clean and spacious enough for the 5 of us. Close walking distance to the water but I was disappointed with the lack of water views. I would certainly recommend to other families.
We had a weekend stay here for two of us to participate in the Great Ocean & Otway Classic Ride. Sandra was great with information prior to our arrival, and was happy for us to check-out a little later than usual. The house was spotlessly clean upon arrival.
The property is quite private, but close to The Esplanade and beach. The living space is not huge, but was fine for 3 adults and 1 child. A well-appointed kitchen made meal preparation easy. The only minor hassle for residents in the upstairs bedroom is that the toilets and bathrooms are all downstairs.
We very much enjoyed our short stay, and plan to return during slightly warmer weather to make the most of the proximity to the beach!
The property was beautifully presented and looked exactly like the photos in the listing. We even had an unexpected peek at the ocean through the kitchen window.
Our stay in the Beach Cottage was very relaxing as our host Sandra left no detail unattended, so clean and lots of supplies provided. Location perfect close to beach front and a nice walk to main shops. Thankyou Sandra for an enjoyable stay, will defiantly be back for a longer stay next time. Amalia. L
Amalia L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2021
Thank you Amalia for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you stay at Beach Cottage and we look forward to you coming back again.
Sandra was helpful and prompt in her replies to my enquiry’s. Booking was simple. The location was 20 minute walk to town centre and cafes and a 4 minute drive. Beach was across the road so 2 minute walk. House was lovely, peaceful clean and well equipped. We had a lovely stay and would book again.
Perfectly positioned - two minute walk to the beach and around 5 minutes to the main street. Very comfy all round with a beautiful garden to sit in and enjoy. Will definitely be back. Thankyou Sandra.
Sandra was very helpful and the house was perfect for a short stay. Lovely and clean and literally 50m from the beach. We would definitely like to stay again.
It was just what we needed for our short stay away in Torquay. Within walking distance to town. Had all of the facilities to stay in if we wanted to as well.
Excellent accommodation, easy to book and pay online, contact details for owners available and easy to access, easy to find in a quiet street with ocean views from top floor, a 5 minute walk to the beach, everything you need in the accommodation for a family holiday, immaculate house very clean so we could let our baby crawl around, lovely yard with lush lawn for the kids to play on, all the comforts of home in a convenient location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return soon and make it our regular holiday accommodation.
Danni C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
About the host
Hosted by Sandra Walsh
Why they chose this property
Beach Cottage is located only a short stroll to one of the many beautiful beaches in Torquay. Torquay is unique in that it has endless beaches to explore. The beaches along The Esplanade (Whites Beach, Fisherman's Beach, the front beach and cosy corner) are more protected and perfect for swimming, walking or just relaxing. But if you prefer something a bit more exciting/surfing, the Torquay back beach is only 2km away. Just out of Torquay, you'll find the world famous Bells Beach for serious surfers.
Torquay is the start of the Great Ocean Road - a magnificent coastline.
What makes this property unique
Beach Cottage is close to the beach, yet it is very private. Located on its own private property, surrounded by gardens and trees. It has a lovely, bright sunny aspect with views over the surrounding gardens.
We personally clean/disinfect the property between stays to ensure the highest possible cleaning standards.