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Casuarina Coast Family Beach House
Summary:
Enjoy a family holiday in this beautifully presented home with stunning rural views, sleeping up to 8 guests in 4 bedrooms. Boasting a sunny west aspect and a vista that regularly includes kangaroos and native birds in the area’s casuarina and gum trees, you will love the feeling of space that this open plan home enjoys. Multiple living areas provide space to relax, plus an alfresco area that includes outdoor furniture and a ‘kids zone’ with play equipment.
The Space:
Named after the Australian native she oak trees, or casuarina’s, that surround this beautiful property, Casuarina Coast Family Beach House offers a unique opportunity to holiday in a lovely family-friendly neighbourhood, whilst having extensive views of Spring Valley’s rolling hills and brilliant sunsets.
This home is in a great location a short drive to shops, parks and beaches, equipped with everything for the perfect family getaway. The west-facing deck provides a great observation point to appreciate the natural panorama of Spring Valley.
Designed to accommodate families or couples, kids will love playing on the turfed area in the fully fenced, secure backyard, complete with cubby house, trampoline, sandpit, swing set. Kids will love being able to come and go from the backyard for outdoor play, and parents will appreciate the dedicated areas and toys that are provided for their entertainment. Then head off on adventures to nearby Spring Valley Reserve and Bike Park, and nearby pristine beaches via the riverside trail.
Quietly tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Torquay, this single storey home with no stairs is tiled throughout, with carpet to the second living area and all bedrooms. Full height sliding glass doors frame the views, all combining to create a light, bright zone that’s conducive to relaxing and enjoying life.
The kitchen is a great layout for communal activity, conversation and casual dining. A large stone island bench is the hub of all the action, with quality stainless-steel appliances including 900mm electric oven, gas cooktop and dishwasher, plus all crockery, cutlery and cookware (including plastic items for kids) making holiday cook-up’s a breeze. A stunning hardwood 10-seater dining table sets the scene for memorable family meals.
Chill out in the main living room on comfortable reclining lounge suites, where you can enjoy watching movies. A DVD player and library of DVD’s, plus a CD player, is also available for use.
A second living area is visible from the open plan living and kitchen area, ideal for a kids’ retreat, providing an additional area for the little ones to play, with another TV. A chaise lounge suite, board games, children’s toys are all ready for your children. High chair and portacot are all on-site to make family holidays a breeze.
The 4-bedroom home sleeps up to 8 guests, zoned for easy, enjoyable holidays and beautifully appointed with luxury white hotel quality sheets and bath towels, making your stay as pleasurable as possible.
The east-facing master bedroom with en suite, walk-in robe and TV (free to air channels only) gets the morning sun and is located away from the minor bedrooms. The second bedroom (single plus trundle bed) is located adjacent to the second living room. Beyond the laundry and family bathroom (with bath, shower & separate toilet) are two more rooms; the pink ‘galah’ room has two single beds, while bedroom 4 has a Queen bed and oceanic decorator tones, with views to the alfresco area and rural vista.
Bedroom Configuration Summary:
Master Bedroom: Queen bed with ensuite
Bedroom 2: Single bed with trundle bed (children’s beds)
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single Beds
Bedroom 4: Queen bed
The BBQ, outdoor table and bar setting will be ‘the place to be’ for summer meals on the large covered deck, offering more opportunities to take in the uninterrupted vista and relax while entertaining. The garden is surrounded by bamboo screening.
Many native birds are attracted to the area, so keep your eyes peeled for Black cockatoos (who like the she oak cones), and finches and rainbow lorikeets who seek out the seeds. Willie Wagtails, Pee Wees and Butcher birds all favour she oaks for nesting too, so look out for a myriad of species in the surrounding trees from the deck.
This home is cosy and comfortable with a combination of split system heating/cooling, ducted gas heating and ceiling fans. If a place with amazing countryside views in a family-friendly street is your idea of a great holiday base to explore Torquay and The Great Ocean Road, then this property is for you.
Escape the busy world around you, and make yourself at home. We welcome the family pet (well-behaved pets welcome by request, and subject to House Rules and extra $50 pet fee. Dog kennel is on-site).
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the whole property except the locked garage.
The Neighborhood:
Beaches - Our beautiful local beaches are just 5 minutes away, with family friendly patrolled swimming & surfing in summer months.
Jan Juc Beach and all the reef breaks towards Bells Beach offer waves for advanced surfers.
Spring Creek caters to family fishing, SUPing, kayaking, and walking the boardwalks and pathways.
Plenty of cafes and restaurants locally, with many restaurants, wineries & breweries around the region.
Adventure Park is a great day out with the kids - just 45mins drive away.
Explore day trips along The Great Ocean Road.
Getting Around:
Our beach house is within walking/riding distance to Spring Valley Playground & Bike Park, shops and beaches. Off-street and on-street parking available.
Buses to and from Ocean Grove/ Barwon Heads / Geelong.
Closest train station 25km away (Marshall station) for V/Line train Geelong- Melbourne.
Torquay is 1 hour 20 mins by car from Melbourne.
Other Things to Note:
*You must be over the age of 25 and agree to our terms and conditions to book this property.
**Covid-19 Travel Related Refunds: If Australian government travel restrictions are in place at the time of your booking, we (Ocean Edge) as a company are refunding all monies paid to us in full, minus UP TO 5% of a payment processing fee, as that is outside our control.
***Well behaved pets welcome by approval at the time of booking, and subject to a $50 pet fee.
-Firepit only to be used on non-fire-risk days. See CFA website. No hot ashes in the bin, please wait til it's 100% cooled.
Interaction with Guests:
Ocean Edge Holiday Rentals proudly manages this property and are available if needed.