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The Headland Retreat - Curated & Contemporary Home

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Wye River, VIC
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wye River Coastal Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About this property

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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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Wye River Coastal Reserve. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Wye River Coastal Reserve and a few minutes from Great Otway National Park
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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The Headland Retreat - Curated & Contemporary Home Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lincoln S.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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