Title: Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113398580&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby Apartment in Torquay with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby ![Beach nearby - Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby (Torquay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113400000/113398600/113398580/e8a254e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby (Torquay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113400000/113398600/113398580/989b2641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby (Torquay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113400000/113398600/113398580/e6533f4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby (Torquay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113400000/113398600/113398580/4abfc8ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby (Torquay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113400000/113398600/113398580/8ff186c1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby and take advantage of golfing on site, a garden, and a playground. Adventurous travelers may like the bicycling at this apartment. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby The Space Your Coastal Treasure Awaits Step inside and settle into easy, laid-back coastal living. Torquay Treasure has been thoughtfully set up to feel relaxed, comfortable, and effortlessly functional — the kind of place guests love returning to after a beach day or coastal walk. Light-Filled Living & Dining The open-plan living space is bright, welcoming, and designed for unwinding together. \* Two comfortable sofas to stretch out on \* Smart TV for easy streaming \* Natural light throughout, creating a calm, beachy feel \* Open dining area flowing directly to the private courtyard for effortless indoor–outdoor living Kitchen – Made for Easy Holidays The updated, well-equipped kitchen makes holiday cooking simple: \* Quality appliances, clean and spacious benchtops \* Open shelving and generous storage \* Coffee pod machine to start your mornings right \* Well stocked with cookware, utensils, and essentials Perfect for casual breakfasts, shared meals, or prepping beach picnics. Sleep Soundly, Wake Happy After a day of salt air and sunshine, enjoy a restful night in two peaceful bedrooms: \* Main bedroom: Queen bed, quality linen, built-in robes \* Second bedroom: Twin singles with air conditioning (king configuration available on request) Both rooms feature block-out blinds, soft styling, and plenty of storage. All bed linen and bath towels are provided — just bring your beach towels. A porta-cot and high chair are also available, making family travel easy. Bathroom & Laundry Designed for guest convenience: \* Central bathroom with full-sized shower and separate bathtub \* Fresh towels and hair dryer provided \* Separate toilet for added privacy \* Dedicated laundry with washing machine, iron, ironing board, pegs, and essentials Your Private Outdoor Escape A standout feature is the fully fenced, sunny courtyard — a rare find in central Torquay. \* Timber deck with outdoor dining table and bench seating \* Sun loungers for relaxing afternoons and sunset drinks \* BBQ and garden courtyard — perfect for relaxed dinners after the beach Quiet, private, and ideal for soaking up the Surf Coast vibe. Location – Walk Everywhere Set back from the street for privacy, yet right in the heart of Torquay, you’re an easy walk to: \* Fishos Beach (approx. 12 minutes) \* The Esplanade cafés, bars, and restaurants \* Gilbert Street boutiques, grocer, pharmacy, and local shops \* Taylor Park Trail for coastal walks and morning strolls \* Surf shops, factory outlets and the surfing museum Local favourites nearby include Surf Break Café, Pond, The Salty Dog, Fisho’s, Ginger Monkey, Bomboras, Roku Den, and more. Comforts & Extras \* Fast Wi-Fi \* Smart TV (Netflix-ready – log in to your own account) \* Two split systems for heating and cooling (living area + bedroom) \* Tea, coffee pods, milk, olive oil, salt & pepper \* Cleaning essentials supplied \* Off-street and on-street parking (no garage) — park once and walk everywhere Guest Access You’ll have full private access to the home, courtyard, deck, and laundry. Self check-in via digital lock allows flexible arrivals, and your local hosts are always just a message away — happy to share insider tips and Surf Coast itineraries. • No smoking inside the house • No parties, events, or extra guests • Please be mindful of our lovely neighbours—quiet hours from 10pm • Please close and lower the umbrella when not in use and do not use during strong winds. • Kindly bring in sun lounge cushions when not in use to protect them from weather damage. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Golf - Optional golf privileges - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110920000/110916900/110916852/ff24008c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity on Sunningdale Jan Juc - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=110916852&PinnedHotelID=110916852&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106030000/106021700/106021619/a8ea6c55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Swell Apartment - Pet Friendly! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 368977 ## About the area Located in Torquay, this apartment is near the beach. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Australian Skydive or GMHBA Stadium. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby. [Visit our Torquay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Torquay.dx180386) [View more Apartments in Torquay](https://www.expedia.ca/Torquay-Apartments.d180386-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.32774%2C144.31900&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JKqVMj4wvDVqSwu7y-GYODKIDq4=) Torquay, Victoria ### What's nearby - ![Hello sparkly sunny Victorian day! Fishermans Beach in Torquay is the perfect expansive stretch of coast for a long walk on the beach and parts of it are dog friendly and dog off lead so its a great stop if your travelling with pets! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11207/56602452-7ff6-4192-8401-fd343996d9fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Torquay Beach 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Surf World Museum 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Torquay Visitor Information Centre 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Front Beach 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Torquay Central Farmers Market 12 min walk \- 1.0 km ### Getting around - Waurn Ponds Station 17 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) 43 min drive ### Restaurants - The Salty Dog Cafe 9 min walk - Doc Hughes 16 min walk - Fisho's 13 min walk - Torquay Larder 13 min walk - McDonald's 5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby? ### What time is check-out at Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby? ### Where is Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bright Torquay Retreat | Beach & Shops Nearby Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhyll B. Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect stay!! Easy check in, great communication, lovely place and the location can’t be beat. 5/5 stars in every way. Would highly recommend. ##### Rhyll B. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah A. Jan 18, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had an amazing stay. The unit was impeccably clean, and we had everything we needed, including thoughtful extras like washing powder, glad wrap, cooking oil and even a box of chocolates. Excellent communication with hosts. It's in a perfect location with access to shops and the beach within walking distance. We had such a lovely stay and would definitely return. ##### Sarah A. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malcolm F. Oct 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed a 3 week stay in Torquay Treasure and found it clean, comfortable, quiet and convenient for a holiday in Torquay and the Surf Coast. The house is very well equipped and we had everything we needed. We hope to return again next year. ##### Malcolm F. 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