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Reviews of Just 1 street from Beach. Relaxed holiday home, Ideal for family getaways.


Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 105 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 105 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Desiree s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Lovely locations
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Basic beach house
This beach house is pretty basic. It’s really all about the location, which is spot on. The house was neat and tidy. The owner has done some upgrades in the bedrooms and bathroom, which was nice. The kitchen is in desperate need of a makeover. The draws almost fell out onto people numerous times, the counter tops and stove are looking pretty old. Although the inside was clean, the outside was not. A bit of garden maintenance wouldn’t go a stray. The trees out back are overgrown, lawn needed mowing and cobwebs all over the siding of the house and windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach holiday
The property was great for adults and kids. Close to the beach. Backyard had lawn and fully enclosed for the dog. Location was great. Most enjoyable.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2024
Hi Robyn Thanks very much for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at our holiday home. We really appreciate you taking the time to post a review Hope to welcome you back soon Cheers Dave

6/10 Okay

kath p.

Average
This house is in a great location but is quite run down, and needs a lot of repairs (blinds broken, holes in flyscreens). There are a LOT of ants in the kitchen and bathrooms. Cooking facilities are poor - almost impossible to cook anything on the electric stove (oven was OK). The house was not very clean - the inside of the cupboards and shelves were filthy and the BBQ was so bad we didn't use it. There are better places to stay for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Chris E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs maintenance
Bath tap continues to run , I got locked in the downstairs toilet , cupbord doors falling off , Ant infestation, snake living in roof void I can’t recommend to friends and family
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2023
Hi Chris Thanks for your stay and taking the time to review. As I replied to your email at the time, there is NOT a snake in the roof, we are in a tree lined setting with a lake behind so we do get visited by the friendly neighbourhood possums on occasion, I was not aware that the bath tap was running thanks for pointing this out so I can try to get repaired in between guests stays, we are waiting on a handyman to attend to look at the toilet door etc. In regard to the ant infestation, ants can come into any home for many reasons, this did happen after a few days of your stay they could have come in looking for food left out etc. Once you notified me, I had our pest inspector contractor on site within 2 hours (they had conducted a pest treatment only 3 months ago) and they conducted a treatment for the ants. For the fantastic location and general standard of the property accommodating up to 6 and the fact that earlier this year had couches updated, completely painted inside, new window treatments, new bathroom vanities etc we feel the home represents very good value for money. Regards Dave

6/10 Okay

Trish R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs maintenance
Exterior of building dirty run down . Provided feedback to manager on dirty windows, kitchen cuboard hinges loose and one cupboard off hinges. 3 light bulbs blown, weeds growing out of gutter. Interior of building is dated but clean. Manager thanked me for feeback and said items would be addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Justine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful little spot
We loved staying here, close to everywhere and the house was lovely, clean, spacious, and quiet. I would have given 5 stars but there was no wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
Hi Sue Thanks for your review It’s good to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our holiday home We look forward to welcoming you again soon Cheers Dave

10/10 Excellent

sue i.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dunsborough stay
House is in great position and had everything we needed,
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2023
Hi Sue So glad you enjoyed your holiday at our holiday home Really appreciate you taking the time to write a review Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon Cheers Dave

10/10 Excellent

Brenton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and peaceful walk to the beach to catch some fresh fish and cook them on the veranda BBQ
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Nice location, dog friendly and had a great stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2023
Hi Lynne So glad you enjoyed your holiday at our holiday home Very happy to hear your fantastic review, thank you for taking the time to submit We look forward to welcoming you back soo Kind regards Dave

10/10 Excellent

Meagan s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Happy with our stay
Great family stay ! Short walk to beach and then town. Upstairs living was awesome. Very comfortable beds. We would love to stay again. Having some nice yard space was really good to with young active kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
Hi Meagan So glad to hear that you enjoyed your holiday. Really appreciate you taking the time to upload a review we look forward to welcoming you again soon Cheers Dave

8/10 Good

Phyllis C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quidalup Holiday
Overall, a really nice location, just one street back from the beach and within easy walking distance from Dunsborough town centre. House as described with all amenities needed. A very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
Hi Phyllis Thanks so much for choosing to stay at our holiday home, glad to hear that you enjoyed the home and its location. Thanks for sharing your review Cheers Dave

8/10 Good

marise l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dunsb stay
Great location and an easy house for an extended family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2023
Hi Marise So glad that you and the family enjoyed your stay at our holiday home. We look forward to welcoming you again soon Thanks Dave

10/10 Excellent

Ali S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable house in great location
We loved the location and the house was perfect for our family and dog. It was clean, comfortable and relaxed and an easy walk to town or down to the beach for a dip. Dave was really responsive with his communications, thanks again, we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2023
Hi Ali Really appreciate you taking the time to review your stay at our holiday home. So glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the location. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon Thanks Dave

8/10 Good

Monique L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic old holiday house of Dunsbouragh
Surrounded by peppermint trees, its a great classic old school Dunsbouragh holiday house. Relaxing backyard that is nice and quite, great to bbq on the veranda, short stroll to the water, everything you need at a reasonable price for the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2023
Hi Monique So glad you enjoyed your stay at our holiday home and the location Appreciate your time to post Looking forward to welcoming you again soon Dave

8/10 Good

Keryth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and provided everything we needed.
Host was very helpful with any queries. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2023
Hi Keryth Thanks very much for your review, so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you again soon Cheers Dave

2/10 Terrible

ann d.

Don't Stayz
Way over priced for this back packer style accomodation The part about no towels and linen was in the second section of the blurb which I didn't read as the rest sounded ok. The place is old and run down and no wifi. Position is great. But for the money go elsewhere Stayz needs to have inspectors on the ground .I won't use Stayz again my property in Noosa will be removed from their portal
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Tracey F.

Liked: Cleanliness
No towels or bed sheets
Was not told to bring towels or bed sheets there photos show towels on the bed , was not happy because we had a wedding to go to and couldn't have a shower , what a joke you have to bring sheets and towels.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2023
Hi Tracy Thanks for taking the time to post a review It is very common to bring your own personal linen to holiday homes in the southwest. We also state this in our online ad and in our welcome letter Kind regards Dave

10/10 Excellent

gabrielle s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Enjoyable stay, kids had the downstairs which was a bonus. Great location, close to the beach. Cleaning fee is a bit steep especially as we are taking our own linen.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2023
Hi Gabrielle So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at our holiday home Appreciate your time to write a review In regards to the cleaning fee this is the fee we are charged we don’t put any markup or extra onto this just passing on raw costs Thanks again for your stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you again soon Thanks Dave

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Light & airy
Older property with lots of light. Windows catch sea breeze that cools rooms down in evening. Well equipped kitchen and laundry.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2023
Hi Donna So glad that you enjoyed your holiday at our beach house Really appreciate you taking the time to review Hopefully we can welcome you again soon Thanks Dave

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love Dunsborough
Great holiday house close to beach and town, good times.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Hi Ben So glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our beach house, thanks for taking the time to review we appreciate it. We look forward to welcoming you again soon Thanks Dave

8/10 Good

Zoe C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, true beach house
Fantastic location, good clean accommodation which has had a facelift since our last stay. This is definitely not a flash beach house- rather somewhere you can kick your shoes off at the front door and relax. Beach is a 2 minute walk and is great for kids to fish and swim
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2023
Hi Zoe Thanks so much for staying with us again and for taking the time to review your stay. So glad you enjoyed it and the style of home you describe is exactly what we hope guests enjoy. Hope to welcome you again soon Thanks Dave

8/10 Good

Teresa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Fantastic location . Shame not better fencing for having a pet with you. Shame outside wasn't cleaner .good space for everyone to chill great lawn area at back to play . Great hot water system . Enjoyed great family time. Great fridge and kitchen equipment . In general could have some maintence done around
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shona G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday house
This is a lovely holiday property - just perfect for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meagan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay and Location
The house was an enjoyable place to stay in a great location by the beach. Simple and comfortable and so great to be able to bring our dog along on our holiday. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay close to everything
Getting key was easy, clean and easy walk to the beach and short drive to shops and a bit further to wineries and other local attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Odna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location nice and clean place.
It was nice and clean close to the city and the beach. Everything was available tools, etc Thank you ok u
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tarryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely beach meets forest vibe
House had great amenities. Easy stroll to beach. Very peaceful. Owner very responsive to texts. We’ll be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey N.

Family beach holiday
Great location for a beach break with the family. Quiet area with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and nice to be able to take our dog.
Enjoyable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was as stated in the ad
Basic house in a great location. Not the Ritz but a good beach house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place great location
Really happy with everything 👍
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Colin G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Ok location great
Property very old needs to be modernised. Not enough seating round the tv. A dishwasher would have been nice, very dangerous getting out of the shower upstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenden H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Great place to stay. Good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Liz F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Early winter break
Spent 3 nights here the property is located in a great spot would be fabulous in summer, we had a wonderful time for our early winter break and would recommend to family and friends
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Ned A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quindalup on Dunsborough border
Property presented as clean and conformable, dog friendly back yard, walking distance to Dunsborough centre along Geograph Bay. Building showing age but with fresh paint. An enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quindalup stay
A nice rental in a great spot. Neighbour was friendly and the house had everything we needed. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Hi Tracey So glad to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed the home, yes the neighbors are amazing Looking forward to welcoming you again soon Thanks Dave

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house
Perfect house for weekend away with friends. Host was great and everything was very easy dealing with Dave.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Hi Benjamin Very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. T for taking the time review. We look forward to welcoming you again soon Thanks Dave

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location and Comfortable
Great location, 1 street back from the beach and away from the business of the town centre, but still close enough to grab a coffee. We felt like it was a true beach house holiday stay. The place was very clean and tidy and we found the booking process really easy. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2022
Hi Steve Thanks very much for your great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your getaway at our holiday home and we’re able to relax. We look forward to welcoming you again soon Cheers Dave

10/10 Excellent

Kristie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our time here, was very relaxing and enjoyable. What you see is what you
We enjoyed the close proximity to the beach, the relaxed atmosphere of the house and the beach lush lawns and gardens. A little tired and run down but has wonderful character and charm, this is reflected in the price. If you want somewhere relaxing and enjoyable for a family, this is the place it’s not stuffy or stuck up in any way, and we weren’t afraid the kids would damage anything. Beds and couches were very comfortable. And the little visits from the mumma and baby possums were a bonus. We will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2022
Hi Kristie Thanks for your review of our holiday home. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and are very happy to welcome you again when you are ready Thanks again for your accurate assessment of our home, it is exactly as we intended it to be Thanks Dave

6/10 Okay

marise l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Jan holiday
Location was great and general layout of the house was good. However crockery was badly chipped and needed replacing. There were only 2 wineglasses- we had to buy some. Bathroom and kitchen in need of upgrading. A dishwasher would be a necessity!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2022
Hi Marise Thanks for writing your review glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. That is frustrating about the crockery and glasses I came in straight after you to meet with a cabinet maker to arrange for the install of new vanity to the ensuite we could of brought some replacements down I appreciate you letting me know so we can replace these Thanks again for booking your getaway with us and we look forward to welcoming you again soon Kind regards Dave

8/10 Good

Zoe C.

Great location
Perfect spot for a fuss free family holiday. Great location. Owner very easy to contact and extremely accommodating.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2022
Hi Zoe Thanks so much for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at our relaxing holiday home. Thanks for your booking for next year we look forward to welcoming you again Thanks Dave

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., Perth Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Holiday
Great beach holiday house, no fuss, no stress, walking distance to the beach and town. We had a great time thank you David
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan 2022
Hi Amy Thanks very much for taking the time to review our holiday home. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and the home. As discussed we look forward to welcoming you again soon Cheers Dave

10/10 Excellent

Peter R., Perth

Liked: Cleanliness
Xmas Holiday
Location Location. Such a wonderful place to stay. Walking distance to the beach a nice clean and tidy property with great communication with owner. All good all round.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2022
Hi Peter Thanks so much for staying at our holiday home, we are so glad you enjoyed the home and we really appreciate the positive review Looking forward to welcoming you again soon Cheers Dave

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely beach getaway
Host was nothing short of being amazing and responsive. I had read reviews before coming and I was a bit nervous. But upon arriving I could not see where the negative reviews came from. The house is old but is perfect. Well maintained, very clean, kids loved playing the checkers left there. Hooded BBQ looks to be brand new. New outdoor setting. Did get visits at night by the possums, but absolutely loved the visits and spotting them. (See them running on the balcony railing). If you are looking for a lovely getaway, in a spectacular location. Look no further. Honestly can not fault this place especially for price and location. Sure if glamorous 5 Star is what you looking for, this may not be it. But for our family of 4, with our puppy. This place was more than adequate and look forward to staying here again. Will be recommending to friends and others to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2022
Hi Meagan Thanks so much for your review of our holiday home. Your description of our home is perfect and I couldn’t have said it any better So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to your next stay Cheers Dave

2/10 Terrible

Lindsay W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beware - Unhygienic and unsafe property
When we arrived for our stay we found the property to be a in a state of disrepair and unhygienic. There were multiple issues including: - broken beer bottles and glass littered over the backyard (we have a 3yo!) - Vermin infested with feces over balcony areas - Mould and mildew on ceiling in bathroom - Mould and mildew on bedroom blinds with other stains - Strong chemical fumes in master bedroom - Marks and stains all over walls and windows - Unable to lock doors - Holes in ceilings - BBQ not cleaned and covered in vermin faeses We communicated early with the owner of the property but he continuously denies there are issues. Have a look at previous reviews and comments - I best describe this owner as an unscrupulous operator. I would highly recommend staying away from this property as he gives self accommodation services like Stayz a bad name.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

jo r.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Shabby
We read a couple of bad reviews from September so I contacted the owner with my concerns. He reassured me that it was a great place, clean and tidy etc. The repairs and maintenance needed on this property detract from the sheer pleasure of arriving on a rare holiday away from work. A tap fell off in the bathroom when we turned it, the boards on the balcony were lifting dangerously as were the uprights on the balcony railing. The interior needs paint, new cupboards in bathroom upstairs, proper tiling in kitchen and bathroom and a damn good clean. I’m not sure who is cleaning for him but under the main bed we’re masses of dog hairs and thick dust. Outside cobwebs seem to hold the place together. In the advert there is little detail about what to expect in terms of amenities but we noticed a DVD player and a CD player. Please at least let people know (if anyone even uses cds these days). There is no WiFi we kind of worked that out beforehand and that was ok. The garden is untidy with a terrible washing line that is useless as it is collapsed. We looked forward to a comfortable getaway but felt like we had to disinfect everything. Owners of these rentals have become arrogant in assuming people want to pay 1400 for this level of accommodation just because it’s in Dunsborough. It’s less than average and needs some of that growing pile of rent put back into it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Nov 2021
Hi Jo Thanks for your stay with us and taking the time to review your stay. I appreciate the fact that you have pointed out the 2 loose struts on the balcony so I can get these addressed. There are a few points in your review that I feel are an unfair reflection of our holiday home. The cleaners we have are amazing and do a fantastic job cleaning the home and dis-infecting everything to ensure a clean home, the fact that you felt you needed to do this is your impression and I feel that you may of booked the wrong style of home. We offer a relaxed holiday home environment and whilst the cupboards are old they are functional we are preparing to replace the vanity cupboards in the near future, but these are clean. If you compare our property on price for its location of 1 street from the beach in a very quiet peaceful location offering 4 bedrooms with a fully grassed lawn area out the back we feel it represents great value for money and we have priced the rates with the style of accommodation in mind it is not a new luxury home which the photos represent as does the price point. This is a holiday home rented on short term basis and during non peak times the home can be vacant for regular periods mid week etc which means we are not raking in $1400per week/$200 per night consistently as you mention, yes your stay cost that amount which again for 4 adults in a 4 bedroom home is great value it would cost similar to stay in a motel or caravan park. To say that we are arrogant to charge this amount is offensive, owning a property in Dunsborough is not cheap and homes are expensive to buy and maintain I can assure you that there is no growing pile of surplus rent, the amount of nights that the home is rented has definitely increased over the recent period, however this does not cover the mortgage many homeowners are in the same position. Thanks again for staying with us.

6/10 Okay

Penny J.

Great location - accurate listing
This was a fantastic location and great price. The listing reflects the property. Some maintenance issues however this is reflected with the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2021
Hi Penny Thanks very much for your review. Very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our relaxed holiday home and enjoyed the location Hopefully we can welcome you again soon Kind regards Dave

2/10 Terrible

Katelyn H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Would not recommend
Location was good, landlord was easy to get in touch with. We noticed some mould in the bathroom and the taps either wouldn’t budge or fell off. Some items in the kitchen were dirty so we pre washed before using. The BBQ had possum poo on it, so we had to thoroughly clean before use. Overall this accomodation in very basic and pretty shabby - it really needs some TLC especially considering its being rented out on stayz? Definitely not worth $400+ for a one night stay including the cleaning fee that’s for sure. Did not particularly enjoy our stay and wouldn’t recommend to family or friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

4/10 Poor

Kirsten S., Perth, Western Australia

budget beach accommodation
this property is tired and is in desperate need of some TLC. on the down side leaking taps in both bathrooms and showers. The BBQ couldn't be used as dirty and covered in possum dung, (the resident possum will also pay you a nightly visit looking for any left over grub), the wooden railing next to BBQ has been burnt so needs attention - safety hazard. Best to dump it and replace with new one that has a hood. There are 4 pavers near the front door that are a trip hazard, so beware - the rear of the property has weatherboards missing. on the up side - the location is 2min walk to the beach, lovely quiet neighborhood, plenty of parking, good heating for night time when temp drops. Overall - this property is very weather beaten and worn in some areas, but has potential if given the TLC it needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021