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Whale Bay Bush Retreat

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Outdoor dining
Room
Living area
Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hopetoun, WA
  • Place, Hopetoun Everett Country Club
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Deck Treasures
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jim Mcculloch Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Whale Bay Bush Retreat

Take your time to unwind at Whale Bay Bush Retreat & drop into the quiet stillness of nature. Our timber built home makes you feel warm & cosy, and is perfect for a solo trip / romantic getaway or the whole family comfortably with out door patio & backyard to relax in the sun or have a bbq.

Our peaceful sanctuary is located right next door to the famous Fitzgerald biosphere & national park. Explore the park, take a short walk to the beach, go for a fish or drive to town 5 mins away.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Please contact me directly to Book events 👍
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number STRA63482SUGQANT
Property # 9742381
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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Please contact me directly to Book events 👍
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hopetoun

Located in Hopetoun, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on a river. While the natural beauty of Jerdacuttup Lakes Nature Reserve and Jim Mcculloch Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Hopetoun Everett Country Club. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.
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Map
Hopetoun, WA

What's nearby

  • Hopetoun Everett Country Club - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Deck Treasures - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Jim Mcculloch Park - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Four Mile Beach - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Barrons Beach - 10 min drive - 11.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Port Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toun Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary's place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salty Sips Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whale Bay Bush Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Whale Bay Bush Retreat?

As of 31 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale Bay Bush Retreat on 2 August 2026 start from NZ$250, 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 Whale Bay Bush Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Whale Bay Bush Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whale Bay Bush Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Whale Bay Bush Retreat located?

Situated in Hopetoun, this golf holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Hopetoun Everett Country Club and within 3 miles (5 km) of Deck Treasures and Jim Mcculloch Park. 12 Mile Beach and Four Mile Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stella M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location, and perfect accommodation to match. The wine & chocolates left in the fridge were a pleasant surprise and a lovely touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Peaceful stay near the beach

My dalmatian and I had a lovely stay here on our roadtrip around the southwest. We loved being able to run down to the beach and wander and only saw one other person there! A couple of minutes from Hopetoun town and bakery, cafe, beach, etc and a couple of hours drive to Esperance. Thank you for a peaceful stay 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 March 2023
Thank you so much Rachel for your kind feedback, I am so happy you enjoyed the stay & brought your beautiful dog with you. Your always welcome ;)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

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

A quiet spot near amazing coast!

Was the perfect spot with private walks to a beach all to ourselves. Nice big block and yard area. Everything you need in the home. Generous and accomodating host. Would love to get back there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2023
Thank you lovely! A pleasure to have you, welcome back anytime ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

hadrian F.

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

Perfect place

Surounded by blooming kangaroo paws within the warmth of this place and its people its a stand out. The Fizgerald National park is close with its wonders apparent as is Hopetoun and its welcoming people. Our host Venus is remarkable and warm - thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 December 2022
Thank you Hadrian for acknowledging the beauty of our sanctuary & the wonderful locals, it really is a special place, thank you for sharing! You were both so respectful & an absolute pleasure to host 🙏
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Had a very good time down in Hopetoun.

Very nice and clean, only thing needing is some ceiling fans in main bedroom and living room. Thank you Janine and Kevin
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2023
Hi Janine thanks so much! Im happy that you enjoyed Whale bay :) We will take this into consideration thank you, We opted for a premium air conditioning unit over fans but I will definitely look into some portable fans for sure! Thanks for the feedback, Im glad to hear everything was nice & clean for you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was a perfectly, cosy, well located property- exactly in line with its promises. No real negatives
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stefan D.

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

lovely clean property

nice property and very quiet. A suggestion: A house number would make it easier to find. Addition of a corkscrew would be nice. Luckily we had another bottle with a screw cap handy.🙂
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 February 2023
Thank you Stefan for the feedback Ill pop that down to action 🙏 Im so glad you enjoyed the sanctuary & I hope you liked the chocolates & bubbles we left for you too :) We look forward to seeing you again you are always welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eliza C.

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

Amazing

Absolutely loved my stay at this little gem! The house was styled beautifully, plenty of little touches. Loved the furniture. Well equipped stylish kitchen. Even a few surprises in the fridge ! Will definitely be back when I’m this way again. Seriously amazing!!! Great energy in this house. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 March 2023
Were so happy you received the beautiful gifts at Whale bay, such a pleasure to have you! You sre welcome back anytime x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mim J.

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

Such a wonderful space

We had such a wonderful time at Whale Bay Bush Retreat. We wanted someone quiet and relaxing to switch off and this was just that. It's a short stroll to 4 mile beach and the town centre is a quick drive down the road. We have a 6yo and he loved the park in town with a bouncy pillow. We also spent the afternoon exploring Fitzgerald River National Park, which was 10 minutes away. Venus' home is calming and very much has the vibe we were after. Thank you, Venus, for such a lovely trip. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debbie T.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

One night stay

Overall the house was fine. If I could make any suggestions first would be to put a street number on the road. Pets were allowed but it wasn’t specified that they were not allowed inside and though it had a enclosed yard there was no shelter for the dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 April 2023
Hi Debbie thanks for your feedback, all the information for dogs is specified in the rules section. The options for cover are to have the dogs on their beds in the undercover area outside the door. There is also an undercover area in the enclosed backyard area but we just filled it with fire wood for guests so there probably wouldnt have been enough space there I agree. Were always open to improving thanks for letting us know your experience! We hope you enjoyed our sanctuary, and all the sweet gifts we left for you to enjoy too 🙏 Hope to have you back again, Thanks Debbie enjoy your day ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent, a great place to stay for a holiday
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2026
Thankyou so much for staying with us John, Im so happy you enjoyed our sanctuary :) Warm regards, Venus
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Die Unterkunft ist ruhig gelegen und bietet nebst einem gemütlichen Aussenbereich auch im Haus viel Platz für bis zu 6 Personen. Die beiden Schlafzimmer haben einen direkten Zugang zu je einem WC, was sehr praktisch ist, allerdings haben beide WCs kein Lavabo, was sehr unpraktisch ist. Bei Wind knarrt das Haus ziemlich laut. Auch das Bett im kleineren Schlafzimmer quietscht bei jeder Bewegung, was einen erholsamen Schlaf leider nicht zuliess.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jodie

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We’re a couple who deeply value beautiful spaces, nature, and meaningful experiences. We’ve spent years creating environments that feel both grounding and inspiring — places where you can truly exhale, reset, and reconnect.

Hosting for us isn’t just about accommodation, it’s about offering a space that feels cared for. We love the little details — a well set home, thoughtful touches, and an energy that feels calm, warm and welcoming from the moment you arrive.

Whether you’re here to rest, explore, or simply enjoy slower mornings and long evenings, it’s really important to us that you feel at home.

Why they chose this property

There’s something really special about this part of the coast — it has a raw, untouched beauty that’s hard to find.

We were drawn to the feeling here. The ocean, the bush, the quiet… it invites you to slow down and be present. It’s the kind of place where you can start your day with fresh air and end it watching the sky change colour.

It feels spacious, peaceful and deeply connected to nature — perfect for anyone wanting to step out of the busy pace and into something more simple and real.

What makes this property unique

This space has been created with intention. It’s not just a place to stay — it’s somewhere to land, unwind, and feel held.

The home is surrounded by nature, offering privacy and stillness, while inside you’ll find a balance of comfort and simplicity. We’ve focused on creating a space that feels clean, open and easy to settle into.

It’s perfect for slow mornings, shared meals, ocean air, and time to reconnect — with yourself, each other, and the environment around you.

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