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Renovated 1950s beach shack. Private with magnificent ocean view
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7
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Wye River, VIC
- Place, Wye River Coastal Reserve1 min walk
- Place, Great Otway National Park9 min walk
- Place, Erskine Falls28 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Powder Room
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Renovated 1950s beach shack. Private with magnificent ocean view
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Property is only suitable for children over 5 yrs
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Wye River
Located in Wye River, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Lorne Sea Baths is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Otway National Park and Kennet River Koala Walk. Lorne Beach and Teddy's Lookout are two other places to visit that come recommended. Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.

Wye River, VIC
What's nearby
- Wye River Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Great Otway National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Lorne Beach - 16 min drive - 19.6 km
- Erskine Falls - 28 min drive - 31.2 km
- Bell's Beach - 52 min drive - 66.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kafe Koala - 6 min drive
- The General - 8 min walk
- Wye River General Store - 8 min walk
- Kafe Koala - 6 min drive
- Wye Beach Hotel - 10 min walk
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Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
16 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jaishil S.
5 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant Weekend Getaway
Jaishil S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jason K.
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Aussie beach shack
Jason K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Nick B.
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Great location with great views
Nick B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mayur K.
31 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mayur K.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mia S.
11 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy weekend away
Mia S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Lara T.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location
Lara T.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
9 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorably unique in a gorgeous location
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mani H.
20 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magic spot
Mani H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Katie A.
4 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Amazing views
Katie A.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Angela M.
29 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning views
Angela M.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jill C.
27 Apr 2025
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Short getaway
Jill C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sharon T.
3 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 nights of bliss
Sharon T.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daryl S.
2 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic fifties ….soul, fun,
Daryl S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Laura C.
5 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter 2021
Laura C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
4/10 Poor
Lane C.
10 Jan 2021
Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Disappointing and overpriced
Lane C.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emma F.
20 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sanctuary in a time capsule
Emma F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Azra D.
30 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Azra D.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jack B.
13 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great retro style and fantastic views
Jack B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deborah L.
10 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable
Deborah L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Joanne B.
26 Jan 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning Ocean Views
Joanne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily T.
10 Jan 2019
A stylish space with incredible views
Emily T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Mei-Ling C.
5 Jan 2019
Beautiful views, cosy and distinctly retro
Mei-Ling C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified
2/10 Terrible
emily n.
10 Dec 2018
Make sure you read the description properly. The set up is not a regular home.
emily n.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
James C.
29 Oct 2015
Like a movie set - totally unique beach house
James C.
About the host
Hosted by Louise Bedford
This house has been a passion project, as a lover of mid-century design and all things 50s/60s, I searched for years to find the perfect beach shack to house my collection of 1950s art and furniture started when I was in my early 20s and have been collecting ever since. I finally found the perfect original shack, in a prime location with no powerlines in front to spoil the ocean view and being as private as one could possibly get. This house is deeply personal named after my loved Grandmother, Kath. I’m thrilled to share it with those who seek and appreciate experiencing a unique step back in time.
Why they chose this property
Unique position with lots of privacy surrounded by the tallest gumtrees in Wye that still exist. The wildlife you see when staying is hard to describe, the birds, a mob of Grey kangaroos in the backyard and the gorgeous birdlife, particularly the Kookaburras that land on the deck. You never know what you’ll see or experience landing just metres away when sitting on the deck. It is not in the best interests of the bird life ie Cockatoos to feed them bird seed or meat. It maybe great for the kids and getting pictures but it takes away their natural instinct to source their own food. Please refrain from this urge for their welfare.
What makes this property unique
It is one of very few original beach shacks on the Great Ocean Rd that is still original in design and furnished as a time capsule of the 1950s. I’ve worked tirelessly on getting the house to where it is but there is still more I’d love to do and it will come in time....it’s the cosiest time capsule you’ll ever experience.
Many in my family where hoping it burnt in the 2015 Christmas Day bush fire so I could rebuild a modern beach house but I would have been devastated if it had gone. There are plenty of modern beach houses in Wye River but Kath’s View was built by legendary local builder Paddy Harrington in the 1950s and is one of a few remaining and that’s a precious thing to keep his legacy and this history in the town.
To appreciate his significance and contribution to Wye..... you can enjoy a walk along his honorary path from Wye to Separation Creek. Paddy’s Walk starts at the side of the CFA on the Boulevard just down the bottom of the hill from Kath’s View.
Many in my family where hoping it burnt in the 2015 Christmas Day bush fire so I could rebuild a modern beach house but I would have been devastated if it had gone. There are plenty of modern beach houses in Wye River but Kath’s View was built by legendary local builder Paddy Harrington in the 1950s and is one of a few remaining and that’s a precious thing to keep his legacy and this history in the town.
To appreciate his significance and contribution to Wye..... you can enjoy a walk along his honorary path from Wye to Separation Creek. Paddy’s Walk starts at the side of the CFA on the Boulevard just down the bottom of the hill from Kath’s View.
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