A family-friendly stay in San Remo awaits you at this holiday home. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find San Remo Coastal Reserve and Griffith Point within a 20-minute walk. Highlights at this holiday home include a washing machine. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 1.5 bathrooms, a fenced private garden and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with amenities like a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .This smoke-free holiday home offers a games room and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this San Remo holiday home, you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Woolamai Beach and 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from Phillip Island Coastal Reserve.
Phillip Island Coastal Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Woolamai Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Cowes Beach - 18 min drive - 20.1 km
Penguin Parade - 23 min drive - 27.2 km
Getting around
Hastings Station - 63 min drive
Restaurants
Kilcunda General Store - 11 min drive
Phillip Island Panny's Chocolate Factory - 5 min drive
San Remo Fishermans Co-Op - 15 min walk
Tides of Rhyll - 15 min drive
Bang Bang - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Oceanview Family Retreat
About the home
“Oceanview Family Retreat” is a delightful double-storey family home in San Remo just a short drive or comfortable walk from the beach and supermarkets, restaurants & cafés of San Remo. Some of the many features of this lovely home are detailed below:
Indoor Areas
Downstairs is a central hallway providing access to a fully equipped Laundry (with washing machine & clothes dryer), Bedroom 4 (with BIR), a dual-access ensuite/Bathroom (with shower & toilet) and Bedroom 5 which has an adjoining Lounge/Kitchenette (with a stove, oven, bar fridge, sink, kettle & water filter).
Upstairs is the huge open plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Room (with smart TV & PS4 with some games) with stunning water views, that provides access out to one of the front Balconies, and Bedroom 3 which doubles as a TV Games Lounge (with smart TV, DVD player & Wii Games console). Bedroom 1 can be accessed through Bedroom 3, and has a WIR, TV and dual-entry ensuite (with bath & shower). A hallway provides access from the Living Room to Bedroom 2 (with BIR & workspace/study desk), a separate Toilet, the dual-access ensuite and the Stairs.
Outdoor Areas
The fully enclosed rear yard is perfect for children. There is space for 2 cars in the carport in front of the Garage, and space for another 2 vehicles (cars and/or a boat) in the driveway. The main first floor Balcony is accessed via the upstairs Living Room (with 8-seater dining table) and provides a lovely additional space to spread out and incredible water views. The Double Garage has been converted into an Alfresco Games Room (with couch, table tennis table, fusbol table & some foldup lounge chairs).
Kitchen
The fully appointed kitchen is equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, microwave, Nespresso pod coffee machine, toaster, kettle, etc. plus a double sink, fridge, dishwasher, electric oven and cook top. There are also an electrical portable BBQ grill and electrical portable cooker for outdoor cooking. The downstairs Kitchette in Bedroom 5/Lounge has a stove, oven, bar fridge, sink, kettle & water filter.
Heating/Cooling Systems
There is a wall mounted reverse cycle air conditioner in the upstairs Living/Kitchen/Dining room, plus five additional stand-alone heaters and fans which can be used where required.
Bedding Configuration
This home has 4 beds, and 3 sofa beds, accommodating up to 14 guests:
Bedroom 1 (Upstairs): One King bed Bedroom 2 (Upstairs): One Queen bed Bedroom 3 (Upstairs): Two Double sofa beds [doubles as a TV/Games Room] Bedroom 4 (Downstairs): One King bed Bedroom 5 (Downstairs): One Double bed
The Lounge (with Kitchenette) adjacent to Bedroom 5, also features One Double sofa bed, suitable for 2 adults or children.
Linen
It is common in the region for some linen to be provided for bookings, and some linen to be available as an optional extra. By default, a booking at this home does not include optional linen (top & bottom sheets, bath towels and pillowcases). What is included are doonas (quilts) with covers, pillows without covers, tea towels, hand towels and bathmats. If you would like the optional linen included in your booking, please let us know, including which beds you would like it provided for. The additional cost would be a one-off charge of $30 per bed (some sites add a service fee to these costs) - and we prefer 7 days' notice prior to your arrival to get that arranged.
Peak Periods
Please note that during the peak summer period and other peak times, check in times are set as 3pm unless by prior arrangement. Please also note that if you avail of the optional linen hire over these times, it may involve linen being left out but beds not being made up.
Functions, Celebrations and Schoolies
Please note that the home is not suitable for celebrations, parties or large events. The home also does not take bookings over Schoolies. All bookings are subject to approval, pending Guest verification process - Local council restrictions are in place for this property and compliance is mandatory.
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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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
Rules
This reservation is not confirmed until guest verification process has been completed. Strict local council regulations apply.
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
48_403
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Oceanview Family Retreat?
Yep, Oceanview Family Retreat is a short 17-minute walk from Griffith Point.
How much does it cost to stay at Oceanview Family Retreat?
As of 7 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanview Family Retreat on 12 Feb 2026 start from NZ$914.24, excluding 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.
Does Oceanview Family Retreat have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is Oceanview Family Retreat family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and travel cots, it's no surprise that Oceanview Family Retreat is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Oceanview Family Retreat?
No, Oceanview Family Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Oceanview Family Retreat?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Oceanview Family Retreat?
No, pets are not allowed.
Oceanview Family Retreat Reviews
Reviews
6.6
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Cleanliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Zeynab A.
22 Apr 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Ocean family retreat
This property is not good for family , quality is low, don’t recommend it, old house and it wasn't clean and we saw insects every where even, after sleeping in the beds we felt itchy, downstair hasn't air-conditioning, curtain