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Dunes on The Esplanade Surf Beach

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Surf Beach, VIC
  • Place, Surf Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Penguin Parade
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dunes on The Esplanade Surf Beach

2 minute walk to the beach, NOT 8 minutes as automatically calculated by Stayz/VRBO.
Idyllic location and outlook on The Esplanade. 80m to nature board walk through dunes to Surf Beach; not crowded like some of the other beaches.
Wonderful large and bright living room and well appointed kitchen all overlooking the dunes, with ocean and bay views. Expansive views including the bay from wide wrap-around decks with undercover BBQ. Ideal setting for a large family, or 2 families, or a group of friends. Good size back yard. Lots of parking space on property and outside.
Where practical, we try to offer early arrival and late departure.

*** NOTE - Linen is NOT provided - Please bring your own top and bottom sheets, pillow slips and towels ***

Located between San Remo and Cowes, handy to race track whilst offering a peaceful beach location.

Moto GP & Superbike guests; potential use of Double Lock-up Garage (for motor bikes) subject to negotiation with owner.

4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, 2 bathrooms, 2 toilets (1 in en-suite + 1 separate downstairs).
Main bedroom upstairs- queen with large en-suite
2nd bedroom downstairs - queen
3rd bedroom downstairs - queen with single above it (bunk), + single (i.e. sleeps 4 people)
4th bedroom (small) downstairs - bunk (2 single beds)
Beds for a total of 10 guest. Talk to us if you wish to have more than 10 people.

Unlimited free WiFi. Two flat screen TVs, one smart and one with DVD player.
Coffee pod machine and milk frother; lots of pods provided.

The house is generally available for minimum of 2 nights except for some special occasions where minimum nights is greater.

See the positive feedback in our Guestbook.

Security Deposit is fully refundable after inspection confirming property condition is same as on arrival, neat, tidy, clean, dishes washed and put away.

Not to be used as a party or event venue, see House Rules.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
House to be left neat and tidy as upon arrival, including dishes washed and put away. Charges may apply if excessive cleaning time is required.
Not to be used for parties or events or to have more than the number of people on the property than booked for.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9117681
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Surf Beach

Located in Surf Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. Churchill Island Marine National Park and Phillip Island Coastal Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include A Maze'N Things and Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Travelling with kids? Consider Phillip Island Wildlife Park and Phillip Island Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Surf Beach, VIC

What's nearby

  • Surf Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Phillip Island Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Cowes Beach - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Penguin Parade - 15 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Tyabb Station - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Remo Fishermans Co-Op - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Phillip Island Panny's Chocolate Factory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tides of Rhyll - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bang Bang - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Silverleaves Store - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunes on The Esplanade Surf Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dunes on The Esplanade Surf Beach?

As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dunes on The Esplanade Surf Beach on 26 June 2026 start from NZ$673, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dunes on The Esplanade Surf Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dunes on The Esplanade Surf Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dunes on The Esplanade Surf Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dunes on The Esplanade Surf Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Surf Beach holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Churchill Island Marine National Park and Surf Beach. The Colonnades and Forrest Caves are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay, property had everything we needed, clean and tidy, loved the location, beach just over the dunes, wonderful hosts, would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
Hi Danielle, Thank you for staying, looking after things, and leaving the house in excellent condition. We appreciated the clean up effort including vacuuming. Thank you also for the Easter eggs, yum. Kind regards Geoff & Pauline
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean K.

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

Great house for our family.

The house was great, everything we needed and more. Comfy beds. good showers.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 January 2025
Hi Sean, Thank you again for staying in the house and taking time to review you break. Regards Pauline and Geoff
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martyn C.

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

Wonderful place and location

The house is actually better than in the photos, with lots of room for a big family or multiple families. Heaps of amenities and everything you could need. The proximity to the beach is excellent and the beach itself is probably the best I have experienced. we will definitely be staying here again
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry F.

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

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Enjoyed our stay, beautiful house great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kylie P.

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

Surf Beach

We had a wonderful & relaxing holiday. Our hosts Geoff & Pauline, were very helpful, friendly & communicative. Their property was clean, welcoming & very house-proud. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & will most definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2021
Kylie,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya M.

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

👍

Beautiful spacious home in a perfect location for our visit to Phillip Island. Geoff and Pauline were wonderful to deal with. Would stay again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne P.

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

Perfect stay.

Can’t speak highly enough about our stay. Plenty of room, amazing location and seeing the short-tailed shearwaters (mutton birds) fly in from the ocean in their thousands every night was truly sensational and sets this place apart from the rest! Entire house was clean and well appointed, quality appliances and such a short walk to the beach! Geoff and Pauline are wonderful hosts!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2024
Adrienne, Thank you for staying. We are so glad you had such a great break. Thank you for looking after and leaving the house in excellent condition as you found it. Geoff and Pauline
Verified

10/10 Excellent

FLORENCE C.

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

Christmas Getaway 2019/2020

Great location, well appointed kitchen and very comfortable clean home. Geoff and Pauline were awesome with communicating and the chocs and champagne was a thoughtful well. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Florence, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Again, thank you forooking sfter the house and leaving it in excellent condition. Regards Geoff
Archival

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA D.

Fabulous house

We loved this house and found it was well equipped and had lots of provisions. Only noticeable problem for us was we had a toddler and had to watch him with the stairs. Maybe an optional gate across the top for families? Also, some fans in the bedrooms. Great views and proximity to the boardwalk/stairs to the beach. Would recommend this house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kerry v.

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

excellent

large kitchen living areas, very comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Cosy and warm

Thank you Geoff and Pauline for letting us stay at your house. The house was clean and cosy. We appreciated the space and the little nooks that allowed the older teenagers to have some space of their own for a while. Would definitely return and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

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

What an outlook!

A good property in a wonderful location. Beach house vibes. Lovely sitting out on the upstairs deck through the day and evening. So close to beach access. Would definitely stay again. Hosts were great communicators.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lianiva S.

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

Perfect stay

Views and experience were amazing. Communication was great with the owners. Perfect location right next to beach
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle I.

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

Relaxing family weekend

The property was very clean had everything we needed, very comfortable beds location was excellent. We loved our stay and would recommend the property to anyone that wanted a relaxing family break away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona R.

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

Relax on the Esplanade

We have just spent 5 wonderful nights on the Esplanade at Surf Beach, the house comfortably accommodated 9 of us. The location is serene and perfectly located for access to the surf beach, less than a minute and your on the beach. The house has a great verandah which is partially covered so you can be protected from the weather and still spend time outside, there is also a good sized yard for the kids to run about and kick the footy. Geoff and Pauline were fantastic hosts and I would not hesitate in recommending this house to my friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren S.

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

Flawless enjoyment

Thanks again Geoff and Pauline. Your property and your hosting are above and beyond other properties. We highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a relaxing and comfortable getaway, that is close to the beach and nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place. Well equipped. Close to the beach

Very clean and well equipped. Nice Big-Wide Oven. Enough of Pans and Pots, one Dutch oven for the Lamb Roast, double wall coffee mugs (my favorite as I was considering taking my DW coffee mugs), and lots of other glasses, plates and cutting boards. Some cooking spices, sauces and oils at random in the pantry. In Sink Water Filter and Jug filter, make the water taste good. Close to the beach. Place to Relax We would like to get there again Next Year BB
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Dunes on the Esplanade Surf Beach

The property was great, spacious for a big family or holiday group. The property was well kitted out with everything you could imagine. The location was amazing with the quiet, beautiful surfers beach a few meters across the road in a quiet neighborhood. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 March 2020
Hi Donna, Than you for taking the time to provide feedback. Kind regards Geoff & Pauline
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myra T.

Great home, suitable for families with older kids

We had a wonderful two night stay and The Dunes on the Esplande. The home was spacious enough for two families and being a two story home the stairs were no problem for our kids that were 5 and up. The table tennis table and the fireplace were a hit with our group and being so close to the beach kept the kids occupied even in the cold weather. A well appointed kitchen made cooking a breeze and the location was close enough to everything. We will definitely be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2020
Dear Myra, Thank you for taking the time to provide the review. It is wonderful to hear the pleasure guests experience with the house, its facilities and the location beside the secluded beaches. Kind regards Pauline and Geoff
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Simon K.

Large modern comfortable house

We stayed with another family - four adults and four kids altogether - and the house was big enough for all of us to stay in comfort. The house is a few minutes drive from the main road, but also in a peaceful and quiet street right next to the beach. We would certainly stay here again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Great family holiday location

We had a wonderful family break here. The location of the house to the beach was terrific for all members of the family, from my elderly parents to the 4 teenagers and ourselves. The house was beautifully equipped and well layed out with plenty of space for everyone to live. The views of the ocean and Western Port were ever changing and the sound of the waves to lull you to sleep at night. What can I say lovely!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Deb R.

Fantastic Family Getaway

Our two families stayed here over the labour day long weekend. Owners lovely with great communication prior to stay. Property was clean and had everything we needed for a great stay. Loved the sparkling and chocolates on arrival!! Used this place as a base for surf lessons at Smiths Beach which was only a 5 min drive away. We had some gorgeous walks along the beach, and kids enjoyed the waves for bodyboarding...so great having the beach SOOO close by. We would definitely come here again as it accommodated all of us with ease.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Great family getaway

We stayed over the Easter weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The owners were very helpful; the kitchen was well equipped with all the equipment you might need to cook; the house was perfectly clean, and the living space upstairs was beautiful. The main bedroom and ensuite is upstairs; the other three bedrooms are downstairs, with a seperate bathroom, TV room and laundry. There's a pingpong table and BBQ. The view of the dunes is very pretty. There was a good selection of games and books to entertain us, and the beach is right at the doorstep. Thanks for the lovely time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Wonderful Stay

Huge home, lots of room for big family. Immaculately clean, extremely well equipped. Could not have asked for more. We will definitely stay again!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Minna W.

Good!!!

We stayed two nights here at Dunes, the room is very nice and cosy. It is spacious easily accommodating three families. The kids love it so much since it is soooo close to the beach. To our surprise, the owner is very nice and considerable. We were greeted with a nice bottle of Champagne. A must to stay if you seek family friendly trip in Philip Island!!

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Hosted by Geoff Parker

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