Ironbark is a classic, low-key, single-level, Western Red Cedar beach house in a quiet street in Jan Juc Village, the more rural and treed area of Torquay. The interior of Ironbark is light with large windows and garden views. The home is furnished and decorated in a comfortable and relaxed beach style. There is interesting and fun artwork on the walls. It has a rustic, yet at the same time, modern ambience and modern conveniences. You will definitely feel you are out of the city and suburbs and the architecture and busy-ness of those environments and in the easy-going, relaxed atmosphere of the beach and countryside. See if you can spot the distant sea view on the horizon. This is a family beach house and is set in a large (668m2) Australian native bush-style garden with many trees. The property is secure with a high front fence and gates that can be securely closed for child safety. The home is much-loved and regularly used by the owner and is therefore well-maintained and kept clean and attractive and is very well-equipped. The spacious open-plan living area has a wood fire for Winter, a reverse cycle air conditioner/heater and includes a T.V. seating area, a second seating area that has views of the garden, a study desk, a full kitchen with dishwasher and adjacent dining area with Grandma’s charming retro 1960s kitchen dresser and dining table for six. There is a separate laundry with tub and washing machine and a clothes line and clothes airers. All the living areas receive the afternoon sunshine and there are outdoor blinds on north and west-facing windows for protection on hot Summer days. The comfortable bedrooms - two with the morning sun, the third with views of the front garden - are carpeted, have quality beds, built-in wardrobes, chests of drawers, quality sheets, doonas (feather & down in Winter), pure wool blankets, pillows and also electric blankets for the cooler months. The master bedroom has a King-sized bed and a semi-ensuite bathroom. Bedroom 2 has 2 Single beds and Bedroom 3 has a Queen-sized bed. The semi-ensuite bathroom has a full-sized bath, a separate shower, a new, modern vanity unit with basin and mirror and a toilet. There is also a separate second toilet and modern vanity unit with basin and mirror. For your outdoor relaxation amongst the trees there is a family-sized table with 6 chairs, an outdoor umbrella, a lounge chair, 2 bench seats with coffee table. There is a smaller table with chairs on the west-facing verandah for enjoying drinks at sunset. Enjoy a meal or a drink outside while listening to the native birds. All who stay at Ironbark enjoy the large garden, the spacious open-plan living areas and the understated charm and relaxing beach-style ambience!
MINIMUM STAYS 2 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS IN JANUARY Minimum age of primary renter - 25 years
CHECK-IN & OUT Contactless check-in & check-out. No back -to-back bookings Check-in - 1.00 pm Check-out - 1.00 pm
Best suited for families - children welcome Strictly up to 6 overnight guests only Strictly no pets due to previous damage No Smoking inside No Schoolies No events or parties
Deep Cleaning with sanitiser and antiseptic products currently being undertaken between each booking All bedding, towels & T-towels washed at high water temperature and with antiseptic liquid between each booking
FACILITIES
On-site parking for 2 cars
INTERNET - the owners use BLUETOOTH/PERSONAL HOTSPOTS from mobile phones for INTERNET CONNECTION to iPads/Tablets and the Smart TV as there is no WiFi.
BYO Chargers
BYO Games/Cards/Puzzles - a small selection available Books & Magazines to read
FOR SUMMER LIVING Air Con/Fans Outdoor Blinds on North & West-facing Windows Outdoor Umbrella Outdoor Table & 6 Chairs, 2 Bench Seats & Coffee Table and Lounge on the Large North-facing deck Table and Chairs and Lounge Chairs on West-facing verandah Weber BBQ on Deck Beach Towels available Light-weight Bedding
A WINTER SOJOURN Wood Fire Heater & Reverse Cycle Heater in living room Heaters in other rooms Kindling, Fire Starters and Wood provided Feather and Down Doonas Woollen Blankets Electric Blankets on all Beds Winter sunshine through large West-facing Living Room windows North-facing deck usable on sunny Winter days
FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
Storybooks Toy Box Plastic Crockery, Cutlery & Mugs Fruit Juice Icypole Moulds Egg Cups Popcorn Maker Sea theme ice trays Night Light ‘Fairy’ Lights Bathroom Step Bath Toys Secure, high front fence & gates
BED LINEN Beds are made up with quality sheets, doona covers and pillow slips.
BATHROOM Bath Mats, Bath Towels, Hand Towels, Face Washers, Shower Cap & Soap provided. Hair Dryer Mini First Aid Kit - basic items
KITCHEN/DINING New Oven & induction Cooktop and a variety of quality cookware Miele Dishwasher Washing up Items Microwave Crockery, Cutlery and Glassware Family-sized Fridge Electric Kettle Toaster Coffee Machine Coffee Plunger Juicer Smoothie Maker Rice Cooker Electric Carving Knife Stick Mixer and Stand Mixer Baking Implements T-Towels Hand Towels Cooking Staples Air Fryer
LAUNDRY Washing Machine Laundry Tub Clothes Line and 2 Clothes Airers Iron and Ironing Board Washing Powder
Basic Kitchen supplies and basic Bathroom, Laundry and Cleaning requirements provided - some items for the settling-in period and some for the entire stay.
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Property Registration Number 7451805
Property # 7451805
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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
Jan Juc
Located in Jan Juc, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Point Danger Marine Sanctuary and Surf World Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Torquay Central Farmers Market and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. Point Addis Marine National Park and Epic Surf School are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 33 min drive - 42.6 km
Adventure Park Geelong - 34 min drive - 46.3 km
Getting around
Waurn Ponds Station - 20 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Doc Hughes - 4 min drive
Fisho's - 4 min drive
The Salty Dog Cafe - 5 min drive
Torquay Thai - 3 min drive
Pt. Danger Beach House - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is BEACH-STYLE AMBIENCE & RUSTIC CHARM pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at BEACH-STYLE AMBIENCE & RUSTIC CHARM?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at BEACH-STYLE AMBIENCE & RUSTIC CHARM?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.
What time is check-out at BEACH-STYLE AMBIENCE & RUSTIC CHARM?
Checkout is at 1:00 PM.
Where is BEACH-STYLE AMBIENCE & RUSTIC CHARM located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Jan Juc Beach and Torquay Golf Club. Front Beach and Point Danger Marine Sanctuary are also within 3 miles (5 km).
About the host
Hosted by Glenda
Ironbark has been in the Hansen family since it was built in 1989 as a traditional, Western Red Cedar, Jan Juc-style beach house. It was love at first sight! There are many happy memories of times spent with family and friends over the 30+ years of holidays at Ironbark. The family loves coming to Jan Juc and over the years the large native garden has been developed, there have been improvements, modernisations and renovations done to add to the facilities and make the house as comfortable as possible. The bustle of the city is easily left behind in the low-key comfort and restful simplicity of Ironbark. We hope our guests spend a comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable time at Ironbark during their stay and make many happy memories also. Glenda Hansen
Why they chose this property
If you want to be out of the city or the suburbs and the architecture and busyness that is typical of those environments then Ironbark will give you that warm, rustic, understated, relaxed beach-side haven feel while still providing the modern conveniences to make your beach holiday comfortable. It has attractive, light and spacious indoor and outdoor living spaces and is close to all facilities and beaches. It is at the commencement of the iconic Great Ocean Road and its forested hinterland. Bells Beach, the internationally-renowned Surf beach, is a short drive away as is spectacular Pt. Addis beach, voted by Good Weekender magazine as 1 of the top 5 beaches in Victoria. The Geelong Highway will take you to the regional city of Geelong with its beautiful waterfront. Another attractive drive is the trip to the Bellarine Peninsular with historic Queenscliff and from there you can take the car ferry across Port Phillip Bay to Sorrento and Portsea on the Mornington Peninsular.
What makes this property unique
A spacious open-plan living/dining/kitchen area with large windows for maximum light. Set in an attractive native bush-style garden with many trees. A large north-facing deck and a long west-facing verandah for outdoor living. A fireplace for cosy Winter ambience. In Jan Juc Village for a low-key, relaxed, quiet environment even in Summer. As well as the beautiful beaches, you can enjoy the wide variety of restaurants and cafes with outdoor seating in the area. There are lots of interesting playgrounds for the children. Plus wineries, golf courses, markets, a chocolaterie, pubs, bars, clothes and food shops. Enjoy walking trails such as the Surf Coast Walk, Ironbark Basin Walk and Jan Juc Creek Walk from Jan Juc Village to Torquay Surf Beach, bike riding and small plane adventures. All the facilities for a fun holiday!
Languages:
English, German
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