Skip to main content
Entire home

Shearwater Rise- Smith's Beach

Photo gallery for Shearwater Rise- Smith's Beach

Kitchen/living area
Street frontage
Decking- upstairs
Main bedroom with en-suite and balcony (upstairs)
En-suite

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

View map
Smiths Beach, VIC
  • Place, Smiths Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, YCW Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, A Maze'N Things
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2 downstairs between the two bedrooms

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Ensuite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Shearwater Rise- Smith's Beach

The property is located 0.8km, a short stroll to Smith's Beach. It has two storeys and has a large back yard with a native garden that attracts native birds. The house has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3 toilets. The main bedroom is upstairs and has an ensuite and balcony overlooking the area. The second bedroom has a queen size bed and the third bedroom has 2 sets of bunk beds. There is a shared bathroom between the two downstairs bedrooms. It has a large lounge area downstairs.

The kitchen and main living area are located on the first floor. This living area is complete with a lounge suite, TV, video, DVD player, stereo and dining area. The dining table seats 10 people comfortably. The home has a split system air-conditioned/heater for your comfort both upstairs and downstairs.

The kitchen is fully set up with with crockery, cutlery, gas hotplate, an electric fan forced oven, microwave and a dishwasher. There are a wide selection of condiments and basic cooking needs such as flour, sugar, tea and coffee.

The extensive decking off the lounge room has a gas BBQ available. The home is ideally suited for 2 families who enjoy spending time together, with separate living areas downstairs for kids.

We have a selection of board games to play and books to read, plus wifi for those who like to stream movies.

Locality

Smith's Beach is a popular family surf beach located on Phillip Island. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards over the summer periods and is ideal for surfing, body surfing, and boogie boarding. Great for families.

The Island Surf Shop also organises daily surf lessons if you are interested in trying something new. There are also many beautiful walks around the area.

Smith's beach is only a short drive to the Fairy Penguin Parade, The Nobbies and the Australian Motor Cycle Grand Prix Circuit.

Property

The property has a large back garden which is great for kids to run around in or for that family game of cricket or footy.

There is an external shower where you can quickly clean off after a swim in the surf, and a northerly facing outdoor entertaining area where you can kick back and relax.between the two downstairs bedrooms.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior
Seaside Chalet at Smiths Beach
Smiths Beach
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (96 reviews)
Seaside Chalet at Smiths Beach

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house is family friendly
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs must be kept outside. The property is fenced
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please leave the kitchen and living area tidy as you found them on arrival.
Empty the dishwasher if the cycle has finished.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9160942
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 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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Smiths Beach

Located in Smiths Beach, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Churchill Island Marine National Park and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
View more Holiday homes in Smiths BeachOpens in a new window
Map
Smiths Beach, VIC

What's nearby

  • Smiths Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • YCW Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • A Maze'N Things - 2 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Penguin Parade - 12 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Tyabb Station - 70 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chapel Lane - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silverleaves Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Water Brewery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shearwater Rise- Smith's Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Shearwater Rise- Smith's Beach?

As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shearwater Rise- Smith's Beach on 18 May 2026 start from AU$444, 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 Shearwater Rise- Smith's Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shearwater Rise- Smith's Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Shearwater Rise- Smith's Beach located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Smiths Beach, YCW Beach and A Maze'N Things. Surf Beach and Churchill Island Marine National Park 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.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqui G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect! Had everything we needed, plenty of space, great location, sunny deck and an awesome fire pit! Comnunication was excellent. Great value for money! Thank you Caroline for being a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was simply perfect and made it the best holiday possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2026
Thanks for your kind review. We are pleased to hear that your trip went well 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

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

Great place

Great location and exceeded expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2025
Thanks for your review. We are pleased to hear that you had a good time at our beach house and look forward to hosting you and your family again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here. Close to the track, plenty of garage and drowsy room to park. And room the house was great. We would definitely stay again. Easy communication with the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2025
Thanks Eve for your great review. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay and I look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

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

Great location, walk to beach, practical for families if all ages.

Highly recommend this property and host. Excellent house, everything a family needs for a relaxing beachside getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2024
Thanks for your review Alex! It was a pleasure having you stay and thank you for looking after the house so well.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Great stay

Great house, walking distance to the beach and the PI circuit. Agent was friendly and easy to deal with. I would happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, loads of kitchen equipment, close to beach and shops. Would come back. No wifi, could not find the network, services are not great in Phillip Island. A suggestion- memory foam mattress toppers would help with the bedding. Neighbours @no 10 were very helpful/friendlyThanks for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2026
Thanks for you review and suggestion for the memory foam toppers. Good Idea! The wifi router is in the kitchen just behind the couch on a little table. Sometimes we have power outages on the island and it may have turned off. Guests are always welcome to sms me via VRBO so that I can help with problems like this :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Island escape

We had a great stay, a lovely house and will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2023
Thanks for your feedback Richard. Looking forward to having you stay soon 😁
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Happy new year at smiths beach

We love our annual trip to smith beach kids are grown up and they still come with us . Love staying at Shearwater rise suits our needs perfectly
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Thanks for your review Helen. It’s always a pleasure to have you stay at Shearwater Rise.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaz H.

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

Keep this a Secret

Awesome property especially for families, a home away from home with everything you could ask for and more
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2021
So pleased that you felt at home at our beach house and had a good break away.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Smith’s Beach stay

We had a great stay - the house had everything we needed, was a short walk to the beach and overall definitely made our stay very relaxing and comfortable. Thank you Caroline for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2021
Hi Tiffany, I'm so glad that you enjoyed the location near the beach and that you found the house comfortable. Looking forward to having you stay another time soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Friends Getaway

Property was clean and had all appliances that we needed, just a short stroll to a beautiful beach. Had a great time and will definitely book this house again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2020
Thanks for staying with us and experiencing the beauty that Phillip Island has. We look forward to seeing you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

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

Great house and owner pleasure to deal with.

This was a great property with room for everyone to have their own space. We will definitely be back - for longer next time! Owner was a pleasure to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2021
Thanks for your review. I'm so happy that you all had a great time at the beach house. Looking forward to your next stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Fantastic long weekend

Had a great holiday, loved that the beach is only 800 metres down the road. Comfortable and best of all our dogs could come with us!! We will be back....thankyou!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Hi Anne, Thanks for letting us know that you and your family enjoyed your stay at our beach house. Your feedback is much appreciated. We look forward to you staying again with us soon. Regards, Caroline
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sijith M.

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

Excellent family house for short stay

Really enjoyed our stay !! The house has great homely vibe with loads of facilities. Large space to easily accomodate two families with kids. We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at Philip Island. Relaxing backyard, excellent kitchen facilities, barbecue and the outdoor deck are perfect for family fun time. Caroline was super fast in responding to any queries. Strongly recommend !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2023
Thanks for your review. So glad that you had a good time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexsandra S.

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

Perfect for families

I saw an earlier review which said this property was everything that it promised which is absolutely true. We’ll equipped for families with everything you need. Fencing and yard perfect our dog. And position to beach so convenient. The owner was easy to deal with and very responsive. If it wasn’t Christmas (plus it was booked :)) we would have extended our stay. Will be booking another stay next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2022
Thanks for your kind review Alexandra. We are so happy to hear that you had a great time away this year at our beach house. We look forward to your next stay 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Sand surf family and friends

Another fabulous stay at smiths beach. We love this property it suits our needs perfectly. Feels like our home away from home. Been a regular holiday destination for our family for over 5 years . Secure backyard for the dogs, and great teenagers retreat downstairs whilst the adults chill out upstairs. Kitchen is well equipped and it is easy to keep clean. Caroline is great to deal with and responds quickly.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2023
Thanks for your review. So happy to hear that you had a great time at the beach house and that it suits your family’s needs. Hope to host you all again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DANE T.

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

Great place!

We really enjoyed this property for our MotoGP holiday. Fantastic property with all the essentials, accomodating 5 adults with plenty of room to spare. Great kitchen and bbq located on the spacious deck. Only about a 30min walk to the track made it the perfect location. Great memories made here and would love to return to this property again one day. Thanks to Caroline for everything, it was a pleasure dealing with you. Thanks Dane.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2022
Thanks Dane for your kind review. I’m glad your stay in the house went well for you all and you had a good time at the Moto GP. I look forward to having you stay another time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

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

Another Great stay

Been our regular destination for over 5 years our kids have grown up holidaying with their friends at smiths beach and love this house. We feel right at home and the dog loves lounging around the deck and big secure back yard . Big part of how we reset for the year ahead. Easy house to keep clean has everything you need beds are comfy great air con. Neighbours are great and give us a warm welcome every year.. Caroline is great to deal with as well very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2025
Helen, thank you for your lovely review. It is a pleasure having you and your family stay at our beach house and it’s wonderful to hear that you all had a good holiday. All the best, Caroline
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor W.

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

Stoked!

We loved our stay at Smiths Beach. Perfect for two families with young kids - the kids loved being in the bunk room together! Perfect yard for our dogs too, huge and secure. Had everything we needed and close walk to Smiths Beach. Only think we would have loved was an indoor clothes horse for drying clothes when it’s wet outside and also the gas tank under the bbq was empty, but otherwise LOVED it and want to return next year!!!! Thank you :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

ng c.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Improve cleanliness

Overall everything is ok except the cleanliness. There are spider webs in both bathroom ceiling. And also insect droppings on the ground floor sofa and floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2022
Hi Carol, Thanks for your feedback, I will certainly take note of that and pass the info on to our cleaner.
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious house in a great location, about a 10 minute walk to the beach and a short drive to Cowes. The BBQ wasn’t clean on arrival, due to it being left that way by previous guests, which was a minor disappointment. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

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

Schönes, ruhig gelegenes Haus

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Sauber, ruhig, geräumig!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter R.

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

Loverly

Nice spot. Very comfortable and relaxing. Great spot, central to everything, good atmosphere. Would stay again easily. Loved attention to detail. Rug must go.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2022
Hi Peter, thanks for your review and feedback. It helps us improve our facilities for other guests. We look forward to having you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Great place for family and pets.

Great place. Had everything we needed. Owners provide above and beyond in the kitchen. Excellent backyard space for our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Turewicz

Host profile image
Our family loves being by the beach, we love swimming, surfing and going for long walks in the nature of Phillip Island. Phillip Island is also a great place for cyclist and those who enjoy a bit of excitement at the Phillip Island Grand Prix race track.

Why they chose this property

We chose the house in Smith's Beach as it is ideal for large families. With the two living areas, it gives the parents and children space to do their own thing. Smith's Beach is a relatively safe beach that is ideal for young and old. The beach is patrolled by Lifesaving Victoria from Boxing Day 26th of December until February. Nearby is the Penguin Parade & The Moto GP circuit.

What makes this property unique

Smith's Beach has a great General Store that is within an easy walk of the house and beach. They make awesome Fish & Chips and sell quality food, yummy bread and make good coffee!
Island Surfboards at Smith's Beach offer surf lessons most days for those that want to give surfing a go. All wetsuits and boards are supplied.
The Shearwaters nest at Smith's Beach in September and eggs hatch around January. The birds migrate each year 30,000 kms away to the Bering Sea, Alaska and the migration can take 4-6 weeks

Languages:

English, German

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback