Situated 1.8 km from Fisherman's beach, Torquay Homestay Guesthouse offers accommodation with a patio, as well as free bikes and a garden. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The property features barbecue facilities and parking on-site. Each unit has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster, fridge and stovetop. A terrace with an outdoor dining area and quiet street views is offered in all units. At the guest house, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Torquay Front Beach is 2.3 km from the guest house, while South Geelong Station is 20 km from the property. Avalon Airport is 42 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

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    Leanne
    Australia Australia
    The property was amazing, very homely Lisa met me outside and gave me a tour
  • Lawrie
    Australia Australia
    In our hectic weekend schedule we settled for simple breakfasts, but had we more time we would have happily accepted out hosts offer of a cooked breakfast and other extras. The property offered all that we needed for a short stay; it was great for...
  • Anne
    Ireland Ireland
    Lovely homestay. Great hosts who made us feel very at home. Free use of kitchen & range of food offered for breakfast. Spotlessly clean
  • Rowsell
    Australia Australia
    Overall the facilities were superb - after a days drive it was very welcoming to be greeted and have a very homely feeling
  • Gary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Friendly and helpful. Their home was well appointed with great kitchen facilities.
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The host, Stuart, was so friendly and helpful. The location is great, probably best to have a car but otherwise can walk to the beach in 25 minutes or so. The property is Stuart and Lisa’s lovely home and they’ve cultivated a welcoming and warm...
  • Lisa_c7
    Germany Germany
    Wonderful host who made us really feel at home within a home. Casual, fun, clean and just such a cosy environment. Met a lovely couple from France who were also staying there. We were there with our 2 year old and au pair and it was just the...
  • R
    Rosalie
    Australia Australia
    Had a lot of options for breakfast Quiet location
  • Jacqueline
    Australia Australia
    I arrived late at night. Stu still met me and gave me a run down of the place. He is friendly, helpful and generous. The home is beautiful. I was only staying for one night, I would have preferred to stay longer if possible!
  • Ciara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Firstly, the bed was super comfy and after a day on the road it was needed :) Secondly, the bathroom was superb. Clean and a lovely shower. Finally and most importantly the host were amazing. Lovely couple who are willing to assist if having any...

Hosted by Stu

9.8
9.8
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Stu
My place is a three bedroom guesthouse, with comfortable, quiet, private rooms and shared kitchen, lounge and bathrooms. It is a home stay. We live on the premises, so it is essentially an old-fashioned bed and breakfast. Close to Torquay town centre, surf beaches, you’ll love my place because of It's a quiet, relaxed spacious beach house, newly build and very comfortable. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travellers. It is set up like a three bedroom guest house, with comfortable, quiet, private rooms and shared kitchen, lounge and bathrooms. The space A large room with plenty of wardrobe space (built in). There's a comfy queen-sized bed. Full access to all the great amenities of the house. No food to be prepared OR consumed in the bedroom please! Guest access Shared areas include a lounge room with a gas log fire and wide screen TV, and a large galley kitchen and adjoining dining area. A large, new bathroom with bath and shower, for the exclusive use of guests, is located opposite the main guest room. There is also a large outdoor patio, BBQ area for shared usage.
Hi I'm Stu; a 65 year old father of three grown up boys. I have lived in Torquay for 30 years and recently finished building this house, with the idea to rent three rooms on Airbnb. There's nothing I like better than going surfing with my boys at our favourite breaks along the Surf Coast, and meeting new people with interesting stories of travel and life. I also enjoy gardening, the odd hit of golf; cooking, reading and movies. I work part-time driving the airport shuttle between Geelong and Melbourne Airport. In my spare time I write fiction. I Stay at our place if you like a relaxed beach holiday atmosphere. Your accommodation is modern, clean, comfortable and private, with plenty of freedom to choose how you will enjoy your stay. You might end up joining us for a family dinner or BBQ, or maybe enjoy a night out at one of the many cafes and restaurants along the foreshore. Because I work nights, you might even have the whole place to yourselves, to treat as your own for the night. The most important thing is - enjoy your stay.
World-famous Bell's Beach is just 15 minutes away. Visit this iconic natural amphitheatre, home of the Bells Easter Classic surfing competition. Watch local surfers shredding the big gnarly waves. Point Addis Beach Lookout Just five minutes down the Anglesea Road, from Bells Beach, picturesque Point Addis - do the Koori Cultural walk, with magnificent views from the high cliff. Or go for a wild untouched beach walk (Park at the main car park on the end of the point and go down to the beach on the right - walk the pristine beach all the way up to Crayfish Point (45 min return) Anglesea Beach Just 20 minutes down the coast - Anglesea is one of the most picturesque towns on the Great Ocean Road. Edit Great Ocean Road Do a day trip all the way down the world-famous Great Ocean Road (which starts right here in Torquay).... all the way to the Twelve Apostles. Lorne Stop at Lorne Point for fish and chips under the gum trees over-looking Lorne Point and watch the surfers. (35 min south along the picturesque Great Ocean Road) Great Otway National Park Visit the Otway Rain Forest - do the Otway Fly Tree-top walk; visit the Redwood Forest; do the rainforest walk at Maits Rest.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of Torquay Homestay Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
      Additional charge

    Entertainment and family services

    • Books, DVDs, or music for children

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers

    General

    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • French

    House rules
    Torquay Homestay Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 21:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Torquay Homestay Guesthouse

    • The prices at Torquay Homestay Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Torquay Homestay Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Bicycle rental
    • Torquay Homestay Guesthouse is 750 yards from the centre of Torquay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from Torquay Homestay Guesthouse. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Torquay Homestay Guesthouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Torquay Homestay Guesthouse include:

      • Double