Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Torquay vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Torquay Beach and Torquay Sands Golf Club. Also, Epic Surf School is within half a mile (1 km) and Front Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
Conveniently located close to Whites Beach is this superbly elevated three bedroom property with coastal views.
Walk in to an impressive entry leading to an open plan living, meals and kitchen area with stainless steel appliances with electric oven, gas cooktop and the convenience of a dishwasher. Beautifully styled the well-appointed meals and lounge area opens out onto a north facing paved courtyard and fully enclosed rear yard perfect for the kids, your four legged friend and entertaining in the summer. The bottom level also features a master bedroom with queen size bed & private ensuite with spa bath. A fully equipped separate laundry and powder room is also available for guest use.
Upstairs comprises two additional good sized bedrooms, main bathroom, separate toilet, study area and spacious second living leading onto a tiled outdoor entertaining area capturing both ocean and wetland views.
This lovely property provides a double automatic garage, reverse cycle heating/air conditioning, Wi-Fi and all the creature comforts you need.
Fancy an early morning swim or a walk with your four legged friend on Torquays glorious Whites beach, or just sit back and relax while admiring all the ocean has to offer. This deceptively large double storey home is situated on Torquays famous Esplanade, opposite Whites beach and close to The Sands Clubhouse, golf course, driving range and restaurant.
Please be advised that linen is not supplied or included in the advertised price however is available to hire through an external provider for an additional cost. Please advise our friendly staff should you wish to hire linen during your stay.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL BOOKINGS WITH THIS PROPERTY ARE REQUEST BASIS. ONCE YOU HAVE PUT A BOOKING REQUEST THROUGH, OUR FRIENDLY STAFF WILL BE IN TOUCH REQUESTING FURTHER INFORMATION.
SORRY NO SCHOOLIES OR PARTY GROUPS
PETS WELCOME
Booking for Xmas/New Year Period? From the 19th December 2025 to the 16th January 2026, we will be running 7 night minimum bookings with arrival and departure dates being Friday to Friday. The weeks will be as follows:
o Week 1 – Friday 19th December to Friday 26th January o Week 2 – Friday 26th January to Friday 2nd January o Week 3 – Friday 2nd January to Friday 9th January o Week 4 – Friday 9th January to Friday 16th January
If you are looking for a shorter stay period within these dates (min 4 nights), please email your request directly to Surf Coast Getaway for consideration.
Need short term accommodation? Ask Surf Coast Getaway about the holiday rentals we have available!
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals 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
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
Whites Retreat
WHITES RETREAT (THE ESPLANADE)
2845-219777
Frequently asked questions
How close is Whites Retreat (The Esplanade) to the airport?
This vacation home is 26.7 mi (39-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Whites Retreat (The Esplanade) have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Whites Retreat (The Esplanade) to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Torquay Beach and 1.5 mi (3-min drive) from Front Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Whites Retreat (The Esplanade) offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Whites Retreat (The Esplanade)?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Whites Retreat (The Esplanade)?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Whites Retreat (The Esplanade)?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Whites Retreat (The Esplanade) have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Whites Retreat (The Esplanade) have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Whites Retreat (The Esplanade) to downtown Torquay?
This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Torquay.
Whites Retreat (The Esplanade) Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Mads K.
Jan 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location. Great view. Spa did not work but communication was great
Mads K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Neil F.
Apr 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
Great plc to stay clean and tidy recommended
Neil F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melinda M.
Sep 20, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Melinda M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Celina M.
Nov 2, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location from the beach
We loved this property and would stay again. Had everything you need and was close to the beach. We had bikes and rode into town but you could walk if you were happy to take your time.
Celina M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Fiona B., Creswick, Victoria, Australia
Jul 16, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home for beach getaway
Very clean and comfortable home. Everything you could need - great kitchen, laundry, comfy beds. Teen kids were happy to chill out in the upstairs lounge area. Small enclosed back garden for our little dog. A 5 minute walk to the beach. Heating in every room was great for our winter break. Very happy with our visit.
Fiona B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tina F.
Feb 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great large house.
Great large clean and comfy house. Added bonus to bring our dogs. Great secure backyard. Just a short stroll to a off leash beautiful beach.
Tina F.
10/10 Excellent
Amy L.
Dec 2, 2020
Relaxing family weekend
A great house, with all the homely comforts including great matresses on beds and everything we could need. House definitely big enough to comfortably fit a large family/group.
Dog friendly which meant my dog could come along and enjoy the beach which she absolutely loved. Dog friendly beach straight over the road too.
Great location to the beach and only a 30min walk into Torquay main area.
Would definitely stay here again
Amy L.
10/10 Excellent
Tess G.
Oct 31, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Torquay getaway!
This was the perfect beach holiday with our golden retriever. Location was great!