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Surfers Shack - a surfer's paradise

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A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area, a TV, and a balcony with a view.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area with a TV, and a view of the ocean.
A hallway with a mural featuring surfing and cityscape designs, a staircase with a metal railing, and a small shelf with books.
Stairwell
A living room with a red sofa, wooden chairs, a TV, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Jan Juc Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Jan Juc, VIC
  • Place, Jan Juc Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Torquay Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Torquay Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Jan Juc

Located in Jan Juc, this apartment is by the sea. Point Danger Marine Sanctuary and Point Addis Marine National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Surf World Museum and Epic Surf School. Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Coogoorah Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.
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Jan Juc, VIC

What's nearby

  • Jan Juc Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Torquay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Torquay Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 13 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 34 min drive - 42.9 km

Getting around

  • Waurn Ponds Station - 21 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doc Hughes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Torquay Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bomboras Cafe Bar & Pizzeria - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pt. Danger Beach House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surfers Shack - a surfer's paradise pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Surfers Shack - a surfer's paradise?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Surfers Shack - a surfer's paradise?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surfers Shack - a surfer's paradise?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Surfers Shack - a surfer's paradise located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Jan Juc Beach and Torquay Golf Club. Bell's Beach and Point Addis Marine National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location with a variety of eating options, beaches and walking trail nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr, 2026
Thanks Megan, glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, easy walk to the beach with a short drive to Torquay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2026
Thanks Greg, glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay in an amazing location. Kerrie was great, accommodating and communicated really well.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2026
Thanks Tom, so glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, fresh and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2025
Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Proximity to the beach, pub, lovely cafes. The apartment is small but sweet, perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely pizza restaurant next door and close to beautiful cliff top walk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec, 2025
Thanks Caroline so glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach stay

Compact, clean, close to the beach and close to eateries.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Dec, 2024
Thanks Jacqui glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was perfect. Everything is walking distance. Definitely check out Birds Nest for dinner and Swell for brekkie.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay

Great little apartment , pizza restaurant right next store and cafe bar , great location close to beach , would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar, 2024
Wonderful, glad you enjoyed your stay Stevie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect accomodation for a short break

Great apartment
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Quick trip to Jan Juc

We enjoyed our short stay in Jan Juc for a family reunion.The apartment was clean and had everything we needed. It was very convenient for the shops and the cliff walk.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Great location and comfortable stay. Would stay again. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2025
Thanks Brayden glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The place was neat and clean. TV had a broken antenna which was fixed promptly but at times the TV pixelated badly. The place was advertised as a two bedroom but one bedroom was locked making a small apartment even smaller. Location was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surf Shack

Property was exactly as described, warm, clean and comfortable with interesting surfing themed decor. Pizza place next door served us well. Happy to recommend this accommodation to others
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2025
Thanks Richard, glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overnite Wonderland

Fab location and apartment ticks all the boxes
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2023
Thanks Mark glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Feb 2024 2 nights

Great location - very comfortable and well Presented - very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

Very nice and clean place to stay. Really loved the balcony look out. Great range of games and DVDs as well. Thank you so much Kerrie, would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2023
Thanks Natalie, so glad you enjoyed you stay at the Cosy Surfers Shack
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Surf's Up

Fantastic location, just wish I had longer there. Will definitely be back and next time I'll bring the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun, 2024
Thanks Kerry so glad you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy clean and well appointed

We have an awesome stay at Surfers Shack. The apartment was super clean with everything we needed. Right near the beach and cafes. Bed super comfy. AAA+
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec, 2023
Thank you Karen, glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great accommodation, well located and accommodating host

This property is as its stated, a pretty and well-equipped surf shack positioned at the main complex of shops and a stones through from the beach and amazing views. The accommodation is clean, has beautiful views and has everything you might need for your stay. The host is very accommodating and quick to communicate if you need anything. I'd stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2023
Thanks Nikki, so glad you enjoyed your stay and the surroundings of the Surfcoast. Welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend break.

Very clean and comfortable. Great location. ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2023
Thanks Llynley glad you enjoyed your stay at Surfers Shack
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Surfers shack

Great for our overnight stay, unfortunately the dining chairs & side table had been damaged previously
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2024
Thanks for your review Derek, I was not aware of the damaged furniture you are referring to so will ensure this is checked over.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jan Juc Central

Great location, everything is just outside the front door. Apartment was clean and well appointed, wanted for nothing except perhaps tv reception to watch footy, loved the DVD options though
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2023
Thanks Rod glad you enjoyed your stay. The apartment does have TV reception, unsure why it wasnt working for you. Would have been happy to assist if I had known.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and awesome

Such a lovely place and area. two story home/ bathroom laundry at the entrance/ bedroom kitchen lounge up the stairs. lovely surf deco and lots of DVDs books kids games for families. Totally cool
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2024
Thanks Jules so glad you enjoyed your stay at Surfers Shack
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Close to the beach and some good cafes close by with great coffee. The apartment was listed as 2 bedrooms and we believed we had booked and paid for 2 but the second bedroom was locked and inaccessible.The TV is really old and doesn't have all the free to air channels. There is no wi-fi so no options for streaming.The owner had someone CLIMB OVER THE BALCONY to attempt to close the balcony door when we were inside the apartment. The person did not identify themselves. We found this to be a huge invasion of privacy and it felt really creepy, like they were watching us.The bathroom needs some attention to fix the mould in the shower.The check-in was easy with the lock box at the door.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2026
Thanks for your feedback Jacqui. The listing clearly notes that a booking for 2 guests allows access to one bedroom. If the second bedroom is required, an additional fee is charged. The listing also clearly notes there is no wifi. The "incident" involving the balcony doors was a result of the glass doors being left wide open during a large hail storm (noticed by me when I was driving past). A message was sent to you which you didnt respond to and no car was evident at the apartment, so to ensure the apartment remained secure and dry, we were trying to address the issue. I explained that to you when I spoke with you on the phone. Sorry to hear your stay did not meet your expectations.
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