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Jan Juc Surfcoast Retreat. Sleeps up to 13. Pet friendly. Ocean views.

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A modern two-story house with a covered patio and a fenced backyard.
A narrow pathway leading to a brick building with a small window and a door.
A modern house with a large glass window, a wooden deck, and a fenced backyard.
A modern two-story house with a garage, brick exterior, and a wooden deck.
A two-story brick house with a garage, a paved driveway, and a well-maintained lawn.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Torquay Golf Club

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Jan Juc, VIC
  • Place, Jan Juc Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Torquay Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Torquay Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1 - Master downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 - Trio bunk downstairs

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3 - Master upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Trio bunk upstairs

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4 - Separate toilet upstairs

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 5 - Separate toilet downstairs

Toilet

Bathroom 6 - Hot outdoor shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Jan Juc

Located in Jan Juc, this holiday home is 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Point Addis Marine National Park and Epic Surf School. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Jan Juc, VIC

What's nearby

  • Jan Juc Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Torquay Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Torquay Beach - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 32 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

  • Waurn Ponds Station - 20 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Doc Hughes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Torquay Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Hotel - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pt. Danger Beach House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jan Juc Surfcoast Retreat. Sleeps up to 13. Pet friendly. Ocean views. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 999 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Jan Juc Surfcoast Retreat. Sleeps up to 13. Pet friendly. Ocean views.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Jan Juc Surfcoast Retreat. Sleeps up to 13. Pet friendly. Ocean views.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jan Juc Surfcoast Retreat. Sleeps up to 13. Pet friendly. Ocean views.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jan Juc Surfcoast Retreat. Sleeps up to 13. Pet friendly. Ocean views. located?

This family-friendly Jan Juc holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Jan Juc Beach and Torquay Golf Club. Point Danger Marine Sanctuary and Front Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy communication with host.Clean house and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our stay, everyone loved the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Perfect for large family groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host Brett was so great and so commutative with meWalked me through everything our dogs where happy my kids where happy my kids are in their 30yrs and my grand kids where happy they ranged from 2 to 12 years Just be respectful of the place it was so great close to the beach parking was great and close to the shops and things to do other than beach was great Go and enjoy the lovely house and area of Jan Juc We loved it 🥰 Thanks Brett
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very good communication.Beds comfortable. Having 2 kitchens was great.Enjoyed sitting around the fire pit and with a really wet rainy day we rnjoyed the pool room!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation

The house was incredibly clean and well equipped for our stay. The host was extremely accommodating and extremely lovely. Would strongly recommend this accommodation for a weekend away with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house that provided every comfort that we needed. Brett the host was very easy to work with and very friendly and accommodating. Great accommodation to take your dogs - they enjoyed it too! They especially loved the walks to the beach.We plan on returning. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location. Several new upgrades to the kitchen enhanced the beautiful space. W head eight adults and there was plenty of room and space. From the pool table, fire pit to covered deck outside it was a great stay. Brett made it very easy. Answering pre-stay questions quickly and super easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Great house for our adult children, spouses and 4 grandkids and dog to stay for weekend. Spacious, comfortable, well set up and quiet. Jan Juc a great spot
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday bash

The property is better in person than the photos Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Weekend

The property is amazing and host os very very good communicator. The property has everything you need for a relaxing weekend getaway. Kids enjoyed playing pool and adults had various areas to hang out and chit chat. Dogs have a good size backyard to roam around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

70th Birthday

Èverything about the property was perfect for our stay. There were 13 of us and we had plenty of room. The pool table was very popular with the younger ones. Couldn't have wished for a better place to stay for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing property split over two levels. Bedrooms and kitchens on both floors allowed our family to spread out, with an expansive deck and BBQ area. The place is very well furnished, with everything you could need for a weekend away or longer. Pool room with TV, dartboard and fridge was a great place to hang out with the kids. Plenty of toilets, showers and close to the local attractions. We would recommend this to any large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for large group

Had a wonderful time at the JJSC retreat. The house was spacious and as described. Ideal for a large group of friends or family. There is a downstairs area which has its own kitchen which was ideal for food prepping a large meal. The upstairs area had the open plan kitchen/lounge amd dining room with outdoor eating area and bbq, all brilliant to hang out around. Beds were comfy and the neighbourhood quiet. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Thanks for your lovely review Mike. Really appreciate it and glad you all enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family fun and space...

A fabulous weekend, in a home so well suited for 14 people of all ages. Although the weather was not the best, there was so much we could all do without even leaving this beautiful home. Special thank you to Brett who could not have done more to ensure we were comfortable and not needing anything. Looking forward to another family celebration at No 19.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The house was everything and more. The man cave with TV, pool table and darts board was great to enjoy, and the BBQ on the decking was perfect for a Saturday afternoon. The house was clean and had everything you could need - including some board games which we indulged in! Brett was a super host - easily contactable and made us feel welcome. Would definitely recommend and looking forward to booking again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2024
Thanks so much for your review Jackson, it’s really appreciated. Come stay again anytime 👍.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family holiday

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The home was in a quiet location which allowed for a relaxing and enjoyable break. The location was within walking distance to parks, shops and beach. There was a mixture of ages (three generations) and the house accommodated us so well. The grandchildren loved the games and backyard. The outdoor shower with hot water was an added bonus. Brett was very easy to contact with and returned messages within a short time. In short a beautiful home and location
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Break

There were 13 of us. Grandparents, plus 3 families including 2 teenage young ladies and 3 children 6 - 8. The house had 6 double bedrooms, 4 toilets, 2 kitchens, a very large family area and a games room. It was just as described. And Torquay and Jan Juc were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jan Juc Surf Coast Retreat

This property was very deceptive from the front as it did not appear large enough to accommodate 11 people and 2 dogs! However when we walked inside there was bedroom after bedroom, 2 kitchens, 2 washing machines, 3 bathrooms, a large indoor living area and a fabulous space outside as well. It was very clean and comfortable and within close walking distance to a playground and park to play cricket. The safe Torquay beach with shade on the sand was a short drive away. It was a fabulous weekend and I can recommend this place to large groups. Beth
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great place for a big group / family!

The house is big with plenty of space & rooms for an extended family. We had grandparents with their 3 adult children, plus partners and kids staying at the house. Plenty of bathrooms, two kitchens & comfy beds. The area is quite suburban but the park was great. They were doing some work on the water pipes when we were there so there was heavy machinery and holes in the road, plus larges hoses across the driveway, which was a bit of a shame as it impacted the impression of our stay a little, but the house is great. It has everything you need. We brought games and toys but we didn't need to. There is heaps there. The most used room in the house was the pool room which is a fantastic asset for a big family on holiday together. Communication with the host Brett was FANTASTIC and he let us check in early which was so so appreciated. Thank you Brett!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2024
Thanks for the lovely review Bianca. Yes we (owners & neighbours) only found out very recently that the local water authority were upgrading the water network pipes in our (plus adjacent) streets. Were informed of minimal disruption to our homes but agree is a bit unsightly so apologies for that. Essentially a case of a little pain for long term gain (we trust). Thanks again for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious Home

We had a family get away with 8 adults, 3 children under the age of 5 and a dog. There was plenty of room for all of us. The garage has been converted into a billard room and it got a lot of use. Downstairs there is a self contained unit which is lovely and a good place to go to if you need some me time. The house is only a very short drive to Torquay for retail therapy, the beach, food shopping and eatries. If you want to eat closer to the house there is the Jan Juc Village shops that has a coffee shop and a pub. It's a 2 minute drive or you could walk it and enjoy the fresh air, peaceful surrounds and look at some of lovely homes in the area. There is the peaceful JanJuc beach where my younger granddaughter had a great time. If you don't want to take the kids to beach there is a small park at the end of the street. As I headed towards the Jan Juc Village shops, I noticed there were a few little parks and a bigger park just before the Jan Juc caravan park. Definitely recommend this house for a large gathering. You'll find something to do even on a rainy day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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