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Skibo House—A Family Retreat near Margaret River

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A modern living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a bean bag. There is a tripod and a camera on a table, and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with patterned chairs, and a view through large windows.
A house with a large porch, a wooden play structure, and a covered outdoor area.
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, logs, and a rustic wooden table.
A modern kitchen with a long island, bar stools, a dining table with chairs, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Witchcliffe, WA
  • Place, Bellview Shell Collection
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, A Maze'n Margaret River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Stella Bella Wines
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Skibo House—A Family Retreat near Margaret River

Summary:

Experience contemporary country charm at Skibo House, a serene retreat less than a 10-minute drive from Margaret River's farmer markets, cafes, bakeries and restaurants. Perfect for families, this spacious home is nestled on five acres with a cubby house, lawn games, and a seasonal fire pit. Relax in comfort with fully ducted air conditioning, a well-equipped kitchen, and three full bathrooms. Explore nearby wineries, the Wadandi Track, and the world-famous Leeuwin Estate.



The Space:

Nestled on five acres of picturesque grounds, Skibo House welcomes you with its expansive outdoor spaces, perfect for relaxation and play. The property is named after Skibo Castle in Scotland, reflecting its enchanting and family-friendly ambiance. Children can let their imaginations soar in the play area, pretending they are in a real Scottish castle, while parents enjoy lawn games or gather around the fire pit during winter evenings (seasonal restrictions apply).



Inside, the living area is filled with natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows and doors that open to let cooling breezes flow through during summer. The kitchen, designed for family cook-ups, features modern appliances, ample counter space, and an adjacent butler’s pantry for added convenience.



Bedrooms are warm and inviting, including a master suite with an ensuite offering twin basins and a luxurious soaking tub. Additional rooms and bathrooms are thoughtfully designed for comfort. A dedicated kids’ TV/playroom sits near the bunk rooms, providing a space for entertainment.



Fully ducted air conditioning ensures a comfortable stay year-round, while high-speed Wi-Fi and ample parking add convenience.



A starter pack of wood is provided during the winter months only (June – August). This includes kindling, firelighters, matches, and wood. Axes are not supplied due to safety reasons. Additional wood may be purchased from a nearby fuel station or hardware store.



Guest Access:

During your stay, you and your group will have the entire house to yourselves. Please make yourselves at home!



The Neighborhood:

Located on the edge of the Wadandi Track, Skibo House provides easy access to biking trails leading to Margaret River and beyond. Witchcliffe, just 2.2 km away, offers quaint charm and cellar doors like McHenry Hohnen. For family fun, visit Amaze’n, only 3 km away, featuring gardens, a maze, and mini-golf. Margaret River’s world-renowned wineries, such as Leeuwin Estate, are just a short drive or bike ride away, offering exceptional dining and wine experiences.



Getting Around:

Parking: Ample parking is provided on the driveway.



Airport: Margaret River Airport is a 15-minute drive away.



Public transport: There are no public transport options nearby.



Other Things to Note:

Please read and respect the house rules. This is very much appreciated, thank you! Before your arrival, we will also share a house guide that contains instructions on how to access the property, use certain appliances, and anything else you may need to know.



Please note that infants must be included in your TOTAL guest count, in compliance with the city regulations and STRA licensing.



Interaction with Guests:

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything or require assistance. We are always here to help, and we want to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STRA6286TMGRM53D
Property # 9625139
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 security system
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

Witchcliffe

Witchcliffe is home to this holiday home. Bellview Shell Collection and Jahroc Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Leeuwin Estate and A Maze'n Margaret River. Candy Cow and Margaret River Dairy Company are also worth visiting.
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Witchcliffe, WA

What's nearby

  • Bellview Shell Collection - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A Maze'n Margaret River - 3 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Stella Bella Wines - 6 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Margaret River Farmers Market - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Leeuwin Estate - 8 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Margaret River Bakery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Settlers Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Margaret River Brewhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The River - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪White Elephant Beach Cafe - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Skibo House—A Family Retreat near Margaret River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Skibo House—A Family Retreat near Margaret River?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skibo House—A Family Retreat near Margaret River on 29 Sept 2026 start from AU$2,570, 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.

What time is check-in at Skibo House—A Family Retreat near Margaret River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skibo House—A Family Retreat near Margaret River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Skibo House—A Family Retreat near Margaret River located?

Situated in Witchcliffe, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Bellview Shell Collection and within 3 miles (5 km) of Leeuwin Estate and A Maze'n Margaret River. Swallows Welcome Winery is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

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. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed staying here
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, and we’d love to welcome you back again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our best breaks to date. We had such a lovely stay! Kids loved the bunk beds and outdoor space and we could truly switch off for the weekend. The communication was great as well. Thank you for a lovely experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We appreciate your kind words and are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house in a beautiful location. House and gardens are lovely and so much space to enjoy. Cannot wait to book again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2026
Peter was a nice guest, polite and friendly. They left the property in a perfect state and will always be happy to see them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property for groups and families, great location for exploring the area, so much available within half an hour drive. Fabulous historical pub in Witchcliffe. Property had so much space inside and out. Enjoyed the Pétanque area for family fun. Extremely well provisioned for kitchen utensils. Would book this property again.
Pétanque area, balls provided
Comfy sofas
Big table for card and board games and meals
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
Audrey was a nice guest, polite and friendly. They left the property in a perfect state and will always be happy to see them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

Perfect accommodation for large family - we would definitely book to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is very well equipped & check in was really easy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Lovely house in a great location. Well appointed inside and out for all ages, with a beautiful and secure garden setup for younger children/pets too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
bottle of wine was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Beautiful house, so much room! And fantastic location for exploring Margaret River.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome family getaway house!

Our weekend away was perfect in this well presented property. Everything we needed to entertain the adults and kids for the weekend. The location is perfect, just out of Margs but still close enough for a quick drive into the beaches, caves etc. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Great stay in a great location - one complaint would be the floors were not very clean and there was a lot of white dog hair everywhere. We would still recommend staying here though.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic property

The house was great and easily accommodated 6 adults 3 kids. The outside yard and kids playground kept the kids entertained and was big enough that we didnt have to worry about them too much. The location to Witchcliffe was a short 10 minute drive with lovely quaint shops. Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feedba k

Was perfect property is lovely and spacious inside and out. We had 5 adults and 2 children and 3 dogs......no complaints. We had a great weekend and made the most of the property. The old skol video game table was a highlight. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow

This place is just amazing … perfect house , perfect area , perfect everything … couldn’t fault this lovely home … Thankyou Skibo House !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Nice home, however the cleanliness was average, kitchen was poorly equipped with cooking utensils.BBQ was dangerously faulty. besides that, that home is super spacious and has a nice feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect

My family and I (8 adults, 2 small children and a dog!) all had the absolute best stay at Skibo House. Everything was as pictured, in fact some pictures don’t do the property justice. We started each day by visiting a different beach - all within a short drive and ended most days in town which is also only a short drive away. The outdoor space was perfect for our 3 year old and 1 year old. Our dog also enjoyed the freedom to sniff and explore the fenced grounds. Thank you a wonderful stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

Beautiful house in a quiet location. Perfect place for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

Absolutely beautiful home with amazing views! 5 kids aged from 6 to 10 loved it! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

Some minor issues, we could hardly get the tv, Netflix etc to work not even free to air. It would have been nice to know we needed basics like salt, pepper oil The light switch in the main bedroom didn’t stay on. As I say minor things, the property was perfect for us as a family of 3 generations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Perfect

Well appointed spacious house perfect for relaxing, yet close to Town, wineries and restaurants. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

Very peaceful, great for kids, beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Exclusive Escapes

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We’re Exclusive Escapes - part of Hometime, Australia’s largest collection of professionally managed holiday homes. We handpick our homes and offer our guests on-the-ground support from people who live, work and support tourism in their community.

The southwest coast of Western Australia is home to the world’s most spectacular scenery, not to mention our luxurious collection of holiday properties. Stretching from Busselton to Yallingup, and including the famous Margaret River, there’s a reason guests are booking our homes 12 months out every summer. We’re a premier operator showcasing the best this region has to offer, led by general manager Dane and our exceptional team. We can’t wait to host you and your guests soon.

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