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Whites Retreat (The Esplanade)

Holiday home in Torquay with kitchen and balcony

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Perched on Torquay's famous Esplanade, this beautifully styled three-bedroom property boasts ocean views and a north-facing courtyard perfect for entertaining. With Wi-Fi, reverse cycle heating/air conditioning, and all the creature comforts you need, enjoy the convenience of an open-plan living area leading to a spacious second living space upstairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Whites Retreat (The Esplanade)

Holiday home in Torquay with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and barbecues. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a dishwasher. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers air conditioning. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
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Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

Whites Retreat
WHITES RETREAT (THE ESPLANADE)
2845-219777

About the area

Map
Torquay, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Torquay Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torquay Sands Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Epic Surf School - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Front Beach - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Marshall Station - 17 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Torquay Larder - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe El Nido - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fisho's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whites Retreat (The Esplanade) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Whites Retreat (The Esplanade)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whites Retreat (The Esplanade)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whites Retreat (The Esplanade) located?

Situated by the ocean, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Torquay Beach and Torquay Sands Golf Club. Epic Surf School and Front Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Whites Retreat (The Esplanade) Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mads K.

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

Great location

Great location. Great view. Spa did not work but communication was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil F.

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

Weekend away

Great plc to stay clean and tidy recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Happy humans and canines.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed here with our daughter, and our beach loving dogs. We all had a relaxing time, enjoying the accommodation, and the beach proximity. Hope to return again.
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy-Anne F.

Perfect spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfectly located for a family getaway with our pup, opposite the dog beach. The house is incredibly well-set up with everything you could need. It’s very clean, and well maintained. The booking process and contact with Steph was easy, prompt and professional. This was our second stay and we’ll be planning another stay next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Cathy-Anne F.

Perfect getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House is perfectly located across from Whites Beach, and a longer walk into cafes and restaurants. Our whippet loved the beach!The house is so well appointed for a stay; there was nothing we needed and didn’t find provided. Well done!We were only able to stay for a short 4-night break in July, but are very keen to return again.
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8/10 Good

Braydon A.

Another great stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We love this house and the location. Across the road from the beach. Close to the action but far enough away that you can get peace and quite whenever you like.
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

Great dog friendly accommodation

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very happy with our stay at this lovely home (couple and 1 dog). Plenty of room to have a larger group stay over. Doggy beach nearby and secure back yard for our small dog. Only negatives were the doggy door was very stiff and our dog was unable to use it. Very negative experience with the real estate managing the property-it took many phone calls to get our $500 bond returned. This was very disappointing as we passed the cleaning inspection, having left the home as we would our own. The staff at the real estate agency reception were very pleasant and helpful in all our dealings. It was simply a management issue with the return of our bond. If I was the owners, I would be looking for a new agency to manage your great property.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

A Wonderful Weekend Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had another lovely restful time at White's Retreat walking the dogs on the beach, finding nice places to eat in Torquay, and catching up on reading.Humans,and dogs,were happy!
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8/10 Good

A guest from East Bentley, VIC

Recommend

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely home and well provided forSuper appreciated catering for dogs, dogs loved the dog bed provided with great location opposite park and dog beach
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Ashburton , Victoria

Easter @Torquay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic as always! Everyone had a great time.
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10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Great stay in great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect stay with our 2 teenagers and small dog . Fantastic dog beach opposite the property . Everything you could need supplied
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Whites retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have had another fabulous family holiday at this propertyWe can even bring our dog Great amenities, everything you need Will go back again
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Ashburton , Victoria

Complete Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved it!
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10/10 Excellent

Braydon A.

A great location and plenty of space.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great location just a short walk to the beach.House was clean and modern with plenty of space inside and out.
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8/10 Good

Louise D.

Whites retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great property, fantastic situation

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

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

Superb location

Delightful home and what a location! Minor gripe would have been handy to know that the home was more well equipped than advertised re: linen, condiments, etc. We only wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Torquay beachfront

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great location, fantastic house, all-round perfect stay. Agents were great except they needed prompting 2 weeks later to return bond - this was done within 2 days.
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8/10 Good

Louise D.

Whites retreat

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was great as was the location.
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Yeppoon, Queensland

Prefct Place for the family and fur-babies

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic. The accommodation was perfect for our stay with family and our fur-baby. It was opposite the lead free park and beach - just 30 secs and we were there :). The place had everything you needed, you just needed to bring yourself. Everything was labelled so you knew exactly where to find things and of course return things when you had finished with them. We were also allowed to access the property early - which was fantastic. If you want the perfect stay and not have to worry about a thing - I recommend this place.
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10/10 Excellent

Ralph P.

Great for a holiday escape by the sea

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Relaxing and refreshing getaway in a comfortable house within a stone-throw from Whites Beach
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10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Great location and dog friendly

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were really happy with our stay. Two doors down is a lovely park, and directly across the road is a great dog-friendly beach. Very comfortable and will absolutely be staying here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberlene R.

Great place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful well maintained home
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Whites Retreat- loved it

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had the best time in Torquay - especially our golden retriever who loves the yard and nearby beach. Whites retreat had everything we needed and was like a home away from home We have already requested another booking
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10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Great place to stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was everything we expected and more.A very clean and well equipped property that met the needs of our family, dog included.
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10/10 Excellent

Braydon A.

A great location and plenty of space.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great location right across the road from the beach. Close to the action but away from the hustle and bustle. Two living areas is great (one for the kids and one for the adults). Very clean and highly recommended.