Entire home

Whale Bay Bush Retreat

Photo gallery for Whale Bay Bush Retreat

Outdoor dining
Room
Living area
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Electric vehicle charging point

Explore the area

View in a map
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

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

Water filter in sink area for use in ice machine,kettle and drinking
Footprints in the sand - Hopetoun
Hopetoun
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
Footprints in the sand - Hopetoun

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 cycling.
View more Holiday homes in HopetounOpens in a new window
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

  • ‪Simon's Market Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toun Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mary's place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salty Sips Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Christine's Kitchen - ‬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 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whale Bay Bush Retreat on 1 Nov 2026 start from £195, 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 10:00 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay Whale Bay Bush Retreat. Cute set up, very clean and tidy and great communication with the host. Would highly recommend :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely approachable and answered my questions promptly.A lovely surprise was waiting for us in the fridge.We felt very welcomed and comfortable.We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 Mar 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

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 Mar 2023
Thank you lovely! A pleasure to have you, welcome back anytime ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 Dec 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

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 Mar 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

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

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 Feb 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

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 Mar 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

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

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 Apr 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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful place in a tranquil location just by the national park . Everything you needed and more for a family . The fire pit was a real treat along with our welcome gift of a chilled bottle of wine and chocolate ..Highly recommend if visiting the area .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a little Gem in the picturesque location. We would have loved more time to just sit and enjoy the area. Now we know it is here we will be back for longer. Bed very comfortable. Facilities awesome. Thank you for a lovely space. xxx
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 Jun 2026
Thankyou so much for staying with us John, Im so happy you enjoyed our sanctuary :) Warm regards, Venus
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback