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Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special!

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Hardwicke Bay, South Australia
  • Place, Longbottoms Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Prince Alfred College Wambana Campus
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorke Peninsula Visitor Information Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special!

ROYSTON RETREAT is a lovely 4 bedroom holiday home that accommodates up to 8 guests with only a short walk to the beach. (203 steps from the front gate to the top of the beach stairs to be precise!)

Open plan kitchen with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, electric oven/stove top, microwave, kettle, toaster, Nespresso coffee pod machine (BYO pods), toastie machine, rice cooker, pura tap, slow cooker, butlers pantry. Dining with large dining table, stereo - blue tooth, lounge with large smart TV, Blue Ray player, reverse cycle split system air-conditioner, 2 1/2 seater lounge plus 2 seater lounge, bean bag area - book case with small selection of puzzles and books.

Bathroom with vanity, shower, bath, separate w/c. Laundry with top loading washing machine, dryer, laundry trough.

Large front deck with outdoor dining setting, 2 seater lounge with 2 single chairs and coffee table, hooded BBQ.

The shed has been transformed into a separate living space, kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities, bar fridge, sink, small round table and 2 chairs, split system reverse cycle air-conditioner, lounge area with 2 lounges, coffee table, combustion heater (BYO wood).
Bedroom with double bed, bathroom with vanity, shower and w/c. Games area with table tennis table and dart board.

Outdoor fire pit with seating (BYO wood, to be used in non fire danger season only). Lawned area. Fish cleaning facility

Bed configuration - bed 1 - queen, bed 2 - double, bed 3 - 2 singles, bed 4 (detached) - double bed
All linen/towels (excluding beach towels), pillows and quilts/covers are provided for all beds.

Hardwicke Bay is a small beachside settlement with beautiful beaches, reef and rockpools.

No smoking inside

Dogs allowed - Property is fully fenced - please note front fencing is rural wire fenced.

* OFF PEAK SPECIAL* (excludes school holidays and long weekends)
15% discount on off peak nightly tariff for bookings 4 nights or more

Nightly tariffs - cleaning, booking and refundable bond fees apply

Peak - 24th Dec to end of Jan school holidays and Easter: 4 night minimum stay
$230 per night
High - all other school holidays plus long weekends: 3 night minimum stay
$200 per night
Off Peak - school terms: 2 night minimum stay
$170 per night
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During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Longbottoms Beach. Laundry facilities and an arcade/games room are available. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Longbottoms Beach and 10 minutes from Warooka Golf Club
Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

2912-255602

Royston Retreat- Lovely 4 bedroom holiday home - Off Peak special! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly. Quite location. The property suited our needs. It could do with a really good clean. Outside of the windows are filthyThe bed frame in the second bedroom was rattled.Be aware you may have to make up the beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely property with everything you could need in a great location. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stafford M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely place to stay for our young family. The house is very well set out and the front deck is great - it's just got something about it - it's a very pleasant place to stay and relax in.Thank you to the hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house and excellent location

The house was beautifully presented and in such a perfect location. Cannot recommend highly enough! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

Had a memorable stay at Royston's Retreat. Far better than the description. Beautifully presented and very much a family home feel to it. Would recommend to anyone and will certainly visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay

Great location and plenty of space. Lots of little extras for our children to play with ! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024