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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
2nd bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Futon
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Main bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Jan Juc Riviera Coastal Retreat - Made for Families
Wonderful home to share with friends and family. Light-filled living area opens onto spacious north-facing deck with views of Jan Juc's hills and overlooking backyard. Extremely child friendly - backyard with large basketball court, trampoline, and large lawn area plus a kids bedroom with toys, games & books included. Living area separate from bedrooms so kids can sleep while entertaining. Renovated to a standard for owner's regular use. Famous clifftop coastal path, surf break, cafes/pub, ovals/playground & tennis courts all within 600 metres.
The open living area is orientated to capture sunlight from morning to late afternoon. The deck is private and sheltered from the wind so you can relax, entertain and overlooks backyard so you can supervise young kids in comfort. Dining area has an 8-seater dining table, large 7-seater modular leather couch and smart TV. House is fully air-conditioned and has ceiling fans in the living area and 3 of the 4 bedrooms. Throughout the entire house are spectacular professional photos of the surrounding beaches and hills. The kitchen is fully equipped so you can have a great dinner party or BBQ. The bathroom has a bath, separate shower and toilet. There is also second bathroom attached to the laundry.
Very comfortable outdoor deck with large table seating 10 people, plus some comfy relaxing chairs to enjoy the afternoon sun. Deck is covered by commercial quality roofing so you can sit and relax even when it is sunny and hot.
Our place is great for young kids with all the fun stuff in the backyard, and toys / books. The basketball court has an inground basketball ring and proper tiling - all you need to bring is a basketball to play with (we may provide but often it does not get returned!)
Portacot, high chair, protective rails for beds and steps all provided at no extra cost.
We use regularly so look after it as best we can for our own use.
The neighbourhood is full of local families and very kid friendly.
Parking is in the long driveway, and enough for 4 cars (completely off the street).
*Bed set-up and other options There are 4 bedrooms: - Bedroom #1 with 1 queen bed - Bedroom # 2 with 1 queen bed - Bedroom # 3 with king single bunks (plus a single pullout mattress) and a work station - Bedroom # 4 with two king singles
All 4 bedrooms are sizeable with beds for 8 adults, plus a single pullout mattress to accommodate a 9th. Beds are extremely comfortable with high quality mattresses.
There is also a portacot and a young kids pull out mattress (large enough for a 4 and under). Pricing is for 4-6 people. Discounts apply for groups of 3 or less. Enquire within
Pillows and quilts are provided. Linen can be provided for a separate charge (please email request directly, see linen charges below). High chair and kids furniture provided.
Pricing is for the minimum stays as follows: - two nights on weekends (Friday-Saturday) - 3 nights during week (Sunday-Thursday) Enquire for pricing for shorter stays
Note there is a $75 surcharge for arrivals on public holidays. This is the additional cleaning costs charged by my the cleaner. The $75 will be added to the cost of the stay and charged after booking.
*Pets You must add pets to the booking form if you wish to bring
*Public transport We are 400 metres from the bus stop (Bus route 51) which goes to the V-Line train station Marshall (that takes you to Melbourne) and neighbouring coastal towns
Note the following: - The house is not available for Schoolies or similar groups. - The outdoor heaters pictured are for owners use only. Registered guest must be in attendance at all times - The booking must be in the name of a guest who is in attendance at all times and is verified by Stayz/VRBO
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Groups with people under age of 26 not permitted to use instant book - must enquire. Strictly no schoolies / similar groups
Deck and backyard is to be a quiet zone after 10pm. No profanities/swearing tolerated. Entire bond lost if breached and required to leave immediately
There is a $75 surcharge for arrivals on public holidays charged by my cleaner. This will be added to cost of the booking manually post booking.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 9122917
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
Note from host: Entire bond lost if rule broken
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Jan Juc
Located in Jan Juc, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Torquay Golf Club and Bellbrae Estate Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Torquay Central Farmers Market and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Point Addis Marine National Park, or check out an event or a game at Australian Skydive. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 35 min drive - 44.1 km
Getting around
Waurn Ponds Station - 22 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Doc Hughes - 5 min drive
Il matto - 5 min drive
Torquay Thai - 4 min drive
Surfcoast Wholefoods - 5 min drive
Torquay Hotel - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Jan Juc Riviera Coastal Retreat - Made for Families pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Jan Juc Riviera Coastal Retreat - Made for Families?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Jan Juc Riviera Coastal Retreat - Made for Families?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Jan Juc Riviera Coastal Retreat - Made for Families?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Jan Juc Riviera Coastal Retreat - Made for Families located?
This family-friendly Jan Juc holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Jan Juc Beach, Point Addis Marine National Park and Bell's Beach. Point Danger Marine Sanctuary and Surf World Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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The house is absolutely beautiful and well equipped and in a quiet location. It was great for our dog, being fully fenced and also with the ability to close off the balcony area. We had a wonderful holiday. Our only issue was we misunderstood that there was only an EV charger point which required an adaptor. Bunnings was unable to supply one but it was ok as we found fast chargers at the RACV resort in Torquay. Definitely the nicest house we’ve stayed in.
Enjoyed our stay with our young family. Property has everything needed to make the stay comfortable. The back yard, nearby park and proximity to the beach made it a great place to stay. Communication was great as wellbeach
Perfect for kids and the house and location is fantastic.
The owners were great to deal with. The house was exactly what we were after, it was perfect. The property has everything you need. The location was fantastic, close to everything. I would recommend this property and we would certainly stay there again.
Throughout the booking process and the stay, the host was attentive and generous. Lots of household supplies laid on (dishwashing powder, soap, glad wrap, etc, etc) with new or near new mattresses (all super comfortable), ample pillows and cushions, couch, tv, good stove and oven, all rooms had sheer and blackout blinds, I could go on (e.g. outdoor shower great for sandy feet and kids after beach).
Felt well cared for and appreciated.
Would be hard to think of something that could have been done better.
Lovely quiet location just a short walk to ocean walking path, large park with playground and sporting facilities or local shops, and a short drive to patrolled beach.
Six adults and three chn under 12 unanimously enjoyed our stay.
A very relaxing break.
There was everything that you needed for a family with young kids at this house, including a great selection of kids books and toys. There was a good TV and a heater in each room. There was a playground around the corner.
We really liked our stay at Jan Juc, the parks, beaches and locality were on point. The beds were great and just what we needed after a big day exploring. The living/dining was perfect for meal times and outside was great, nice and secure for the little kids. The house itself was a great size and made us feel secure as all the locks and doors were suitable to maintain safety while on holiday. The cooling in each room was amazing especially on the hotter nights. We will return.
It was a very homely place to stay with everything provided, convenient to all the amenities and beaches. The only "negative" was after a big Sat night wedding party we needed to rest but workmen came to do work on both Sun and Mon making a lot of noise on the roof and the side fence even though it was not emergency work. That was disappointing because the purpose of most holidays is to have a bit of r & r
We had a wonderful 4 days spent here in Jan Juc, the home was fantastic also catered for our pooch and had a great back yard for them as well as for young children. lots of spices and oils in the pantry, sugar salt and pepper etc.... We felt so at home here and was so close to all the main areas great walks to the park and Beach.
Thanks you so much we will be back :-)
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house, facilities and communication with the owner were all fantastic. The kids loved the trampoline and monkey bars and we loved the house. We had everything we needed to have a comfortable stay. The neighborhood is excellent with the beach and playground within a few minutes walk. Definitely recommend and we will stay again for sure!
This home was close to beaches, shops, and a wonderful walking trail. The kitchen had everything a large family needed to prepare meals. Our younger kids were thoroughly entertained in the yard! We loved it!
An excellent property. Perfectly equipped and clean in a quiet part of Jan Juc away from the bustle
(1) Immaculate property
(2) Easy to deal with owner
(3) Clear instructions
(4) Perfect for young children with quality toys and books (our daughter loved the Fancy Nancy books, our son loved the garbage truck and magnetic shapes)
Naomi L.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Good guests.
About the host
Hosted by Sumit Parikh
We are a family with two kids - 13 year old boy and 11 year old daughter - who spend all our summers and school holidays and long weekends in Jan Juc. We love Jan Juc because it allows us to connect with nature all year round. We have hosted over 250 stays at this property and our guests enjoy their time.
Why they chose this property
Jan Juc is a hidden gem on the surf coast and does not suffer the crowds of its neighbouring towns. It has beaches to suit everyone whether it be walking the dog, surfing, body surfing or for very small kids. There are stunning walks along the clifftop coastal walk in both directions, and there is a large park which is a sanctuary for all. Our place is set in the heart of Jan Juc and is perfectly set up for an extended holiday with plenty of modern creature comforts, a backyard that provides a full day's entertainment for kids, and a north-facing expansive deck protected from wind provides refreshing views and a unique entertainment area.
What makes this property unique
Avoid the crowds of Torquay, Anglesea and Lorne Access to many beaches to suit all - surfing, flat beaches, body surfing beaches, rock pools, ocean swimming Great local shops less than 10 mins away with cafe, pub, restaurant, fish'n'chips, pizza, milk bar Large park with tennis courts, oval, soccer pitch, 2 play grounds, little bmx pump park Clifftop walk