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The Headland Retreat - Curated & Contemporary Home

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Property grounds
Aerial view
Smart TV, fireplace
Miscellaneous
Microwave, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Headland Retreat - Curated & Contemporary Home

Perched atop the Wye Point headland, abutting the Great Otway National Park is ‘The Headland Retreat’ with its uniquely raw coastal outlook, surrounded 270 degrees by the rugged beauty of the southern ocean. With its panoramic bird’s eye view of the vast expanse of sea, waves breaking along the shoreline below and the undulating hills of the Great Otway National Park stretching towards Kennett River, this property truly has one of the best unimpeded views along the Great Ocean Road with not a building in your view line. On a beautiful day, from the cosy comfort of the lounge, listen to the rhythmic unending crashing waves while watching the sunset over the expansive horizon. Alternatively, with a hot drink in front of the fireplace, marvel at the rainbow and enjoy the breath-taking atmosphere of rain clouds rolling in from the west during a storm. This is indeed a house for all weather, all seasons.

The Space
The space is lovingly curated with a distinctly Australian feel that will surely delight guests with an eye for art and design. Featuring a number of original artworks by contemporary indigenous and non -indigenous Australian artists, the space has a homely and contemporary feel with a nod to mid-century modern design. The open plan living, kitchen and dining areas all offer spectacular ocean and coastline views. Curl up on the couch looking out to the views, bask in the warmth of the centrally located wood fireplace with your favourite book or watch Netflix on the wall mounted smart TV.

The house comprises three beautifully appointed bedrooms; the main and second bedroom come with queen sized beds and ocean views. The third bedroom has two single beds looking into the North facing garden. Every bedroom comes with a wall-mounted panel heater, block out blinds and all new beds and furniture. This house can sleep up to six guests in the three bedrooms. There is one bathroom with shower and vanity as well as a separate toilet. The laundry room has a washing machine and external access.

The kitchen has electric cooking with a Miele cooktop and oven, Nespresso coffee machine, microwave (no dishwasher), and access to the North orientated paved sitting area, lit with festoon lights. Outside spaces include an ocean side (South West facing) large balcony with day bed, and North facing sheltered paved courtyard with BBQ.

Beautifully designed and thoughtfully renovated throughout by the owners, be one of the first to stay at The Headland Retreat. Enjoy its unique location and sense of remoteness despite being only a ten minute stroll from the Wye Beach Hotel and the convenience of the Wye River General Store.

Pets
Please note this is NOT a pet friendly property.

Pricing
The initial rate is for up to 4 people, assuming 2 bedrooms being used (either 2 x queen bedrooms or 1 x queen and 2 x single).
If you are 4 people needing more than two bedrooms, please select the 5 person rate.
All pricing is based on the amount of guests staying, and beds/bedrooms used. Please ensure you book for the correct amount of guests, and confirm how many beds/bedrooms you will be requiring during your stay, so that we have accurate booking information prior to your arrival.

Important:
No parties, events or gatherings of excess people
No smoking, vaping or illegal activity
Quiet hours between 10pm - 8am
In the occurrence of any breakages, a minimum fee of $80 will apply.

Property manager

Sea Houses

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Food and drink

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

173_13

About the neighborhood

Map
Wye River, VIC

What's nearby

  • Wye River Coastal Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kennet River Coastal Reserve - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Kennet River Koala Walk - 26 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Lorne Beach - 26 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Erskine Falls - 28 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kafe Koala - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wye Beach Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wye River Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kafe Koala - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wye River General Store - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Headland Retreat - Curated & Contemporary Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Headland Retreat - Curated & Contemporary Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Headland Retreat - Curated & Contemporary Home?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Headland Retreat - Curated & Contemporary Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Wye River vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wye River Coastal Reserve and Great Otway National Park. Carisbrook Creek and Sugarloaf - San Jose Beach are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Headland Retreat - Curated & Contemporary Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerrin P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Ocean Road getaway
The house was in an absolutely stunning location! It was beautifully decorated and comfortably accommodated our family of five.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location and View
The property was very clean on checking in. The location was great with amenities and attractions accessible by only a few min walking. Gorgeous views greeted by wallabies and a wide variety of birds in the backyard.. if i had to knitpick, addition of a dishwasher would have made the stay even more enjoyable rather than spending time at the basin.. but overall very much satisfied with the property..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views from a comfortable perch
We had 2 lovely nights at this special home. Plenty of space, beautifully appointed, and views that were better than the photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Headland retreat
Name and house did not disappoint, it was very true to the photos , view is to die for , the property was very clean , beautifuly furnished & styled which added to the relaxed atmosphere, Loved sitting by the fire , looking at the view and enjoying a glass of wine and cheese platter , Kitchen well stocked , The Wye beach hotel and Wye general store are just down the road which serve great food with ocean views to, Found the host lovley to deal with , Whole experience from the time I booked was awesome Would highly recommend this gorgeous property I will certainly be booking again when we need to escape the bustle of city life
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023