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New Pet friendly home & very close to dog beaches & Old Dunsborough bay

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Dunsborough, WA
  • Dunsborough Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Meelup Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Yallingup Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Busselton

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Busselton, within a 10-minute walk of Dunsborough Foreshore and Dunsborough Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Zin Zan Individual Art and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Dunsborough Visitor Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Dunsborough Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dunsborough Visitor Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Meelup Beach - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Eagle Bay - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Yallingup Beach - 16 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunsborough Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Dunsborough Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Evviva - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Eagle Bay Brewing Co. - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Neighbourhood Social - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

New Pet friendly home & very close to dog beaches & Old Dunsborough bay

This spacious seaside holiday home is the perfect retreat destination for every season. Enjoy the Western Australian sunshine on the soft white sands of Dunsborough Beach, a leisurely 5-minute stroll from your doorstep. The winter months are just as wonderful cozying up for a night in, with a selection from our extensive DVD library, or watch the rainfall with a glass of wine from a local Margaret River vineyard, from the comfort of your own private deck lounge.

Retriever Retreat is an open plan house with all the modern comforts of home. A sure way to enjoy your down south experience. Ceiling fans adorn each room, and the A/C in the lounge area assures a comfortable stay in any climate.


Boasting 3 bedrooms this secure seaside escape can sleep up to six adults comfortably, making it ideal for families or large groups. The pet friendly fencing means any fury friends are welcome too. A family feast is a breeze with the kitchens fully equipped modern cooking facilities, backyard BBQ, and generous 8-seater dining table in one of the multiple entertaining areas.

The Master Bedroom fitted with queen-sized bed; private powder room and French door access to the deck makes it ideal for a romantic couple’s retreat also.
There’s so much to eat, see and do in Dunsborough - only a 1 kilometre easy stroll away is the towns centre.
A 10-minute drive will take you to the Surfing Beaches of Yallingup, Smiths Beach or Bunker Bay. The Margaret River Wine Region is all around you, with wineries, some with art galleries and restaurants in all directions.
Dunsborough has everything you’ll need to enjoy your escape down south.
Charging of Electric Vehicles is not available at this holiday home. Dunsborough has charging stations in town near the post office.

Parking is easy, with ample space even for boat owners & the nearest boat ramp is only 500 meters away.




FACILITIES

Fully self contained with all the modern conveniences
Large Master Bedroom with queen size bed, private powder room & French door access to alfresco area.
2 Guest Bedrooms with a double bed and built in wardrobe
Professional Cleaner contracted at end of every stay
Pet friendly property and fencing
Front & Rear entertaining areas
Cooking facilities, including microwave
Quality towels & bedding supplied
Washing machine & Ironing facilities
Large bathroom with powerful rain like shower - head
Separate toilet
Washing machine
Ceiling fans in each room and A/C in lounge room for -perfect summer/winter condition
Manicured gardens
Ample parking - Room for boat parking. Location close to boat ramp


UNIQUE FEATURES

new house
Dogs welcome - On application - max 2 dogs from same household permitted
Spacious open plan, Holiday vista
Surrounded by nature
Sleeps 6 adults comfortably
Jarrah decking in alfresco area
Stereo, DVD Player and extensive DVD library
Multiple entertaining areas inside and outside
8-seater dining table
Backyard BBQ
A completely non- smoking property
5 minute leisurely walk to the beach, country club, church, arts centre and boat ramp
Located only 1 kilometre from Dunsborough’s town centre
Surfing beaches only 10 minutes by car
South West Wine region only 30 minutes by car
We are unable to accomodate School Leavers over the November celebrations.
STRA62818CCG20WE
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: dogs never to be left unattended at property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Property Registration Number STRA62818CCG20WE

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

159644

New Pet friendly home & very close to dog beaches & Old Dunsborough bay Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved our stay. Great area, lovely for morning walks with the dogs and close enough to walk into town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retriever retreat

Well positioned, clean, tidy and comfortable house…..With all you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindie M., Kardinya, Western Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Just perfect

We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. All were able to relax and chill out; even the 4-legged member!We even had 2 youngsters of the blue-tongue lizards who are doing well with their fatty tail's visit daily. Day 1 we coerced them to safety, but next day they were back again where we discovered them If we don't get back to this place, then it will be another that Lisa manages.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy beach stay

Conveniently located half a block from Dunsborough Beach and near the boat ramp, excellent dog walks and comfort TV area, with sound system and lazy boys couch (perfect for Xmas eve and morning), beds and pillows for a good night sleep. I loved the theme of the beach house with little messages everywhere to help disconnect from daily stress and the city buzz. Absolutely pet friendly as advertised. The only two things to get to superb holiday mode are upgrading the BBQ grill and a dishwasher.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Wonderful house, beautifully presented. We had our 2 Labradors with us and the house caters for dogs with enclosed yard, water/food bowls etc. Love that it’s called “Retreiver Retreat”. It’s a short walk (5 mins) to the dog beach, 15-20 to town or 5 mins in the car. Has absolutely everything you need. Simply fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great down south trip with the kids and doggo

We had a lovely time at the property. It was very clean and well appointed. Location is great and it was awesome to have the ability to take the dog with us down south. Thanks again Lisa.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee S., Byford

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog Friendly holiday house

The house was fabulous, very clean, fully stocked with everything that we needed, very quiet location and close to the beach and easy walk to town. The dogs also had a fabulous time in a secure backyard and they had their own beds and bowls. I would definitely recommend and will come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damon W., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great dog friendly property

Great location and dog friendly which is fantastic. Had a great time and will be back 🙂
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Staying at Retriever

An awesome home that ticked all the boxes for us as we have two small Maltese dogs. Lisa was a wonderful host and only a phone call away. We loved it and wished we could have stayed longer. Thank you Lisa.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

House had everything we needed. Well presented and clean. Great location with an easy walk to the beach. Would recommend and happily stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annalisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway to destress and enjoy the town

The house is beautiful and the kitchen has everything you may need during you stay. There is a Family centre right across the street but if you are inside you are not going to hear a sound. Less than 5 minutes walk from the beach and 20-ish minutes walk from town centre: lots of things to see and do in max 20-30 minutes drive and you will receive a complete list of all the best spots after booking. We also got a bottle of great wine on the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorte K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retriever Retreat

The Retriever Retreat was ideal for a relaxing time away with our little dog. It was a short walk to the dog beach and to town for coffee and food.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Absolutely wonderful stay . Retriever Retreat was spotlessly clean , well equipped and very comfortable. We can’t wait to stay again .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and comfortable stay

This was our anniversary celebration and just wanted a restful and relaxing beachcation, we loved the house very comfortable large and spacious. We don’t have a dog but what a great place if you did have pets, walk to the beach and into Dunsborough. Very easy checkin process, house is so welcoming and easy to find. It is quiet which is exactly what we were looking for. We only stayed the weekend and we’re expected to take out the trash which was full, I thought that request was an unfair ask but we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you for sharing your space with us, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday with dog in Dunsborough

terrific house for people and their pets
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retriever Retreat

A quaint cottage style property; with quirky, inspirational quotes dotted throughout the house. Super quiet, everything we needed at the property, apart from a dishwasher! Short walk to the beach and quick bike ride into town. Lovely property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location, lovely, well-appointed holiday home.

We really enjoyed our stay at Retriever Retreat. The home was in a great location being on a quiet street in Old Dunsborough; 5-7 minutes walk to the beach and about a 15-20 minute walk into town. The home is designated "pet friendly" and was really well set up for our dog with tiled floors throughout and a secure back yard, fully enclosed with a colorbond fence. There were dog beds and bowls at the home, though we had already brought our own with us. The house was exceptionally clean (you would not know it was "pet friendly"), light and airy with all the doors having security screening. We found it to be very well appointed compared to many other homes we have rented. The kitchen pantry was full of various condiments, olive oil and coffee with a sign reading "Take what you need, replace what you feel" which was a nice touch- I would presume the availability of condiments would be entirely dependent on who had been there before you. There was also a "welcome" bottle of wine from a local vineyard. The kitchen had plenty of cookware, bakeware, crockery and cutlery so I found I was able to cook everything I ordinarily would at home. There was also a 4-burner bbq with 2 full gas bottles outside. The home had wifi, and a decent entertainment system that allowed you to watch streaming TV and blu-ray or use the Sonos system. The home is a really nice to relax both inside and out. We would definitely return in the future and recommend it to anyone else, with or without pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer house

Modern clean well-appointed home. Would like to come back in summer to enjoy it and the area better. Nice bottle of wine on arrival...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LANCE F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Everything was nice, clean and fresh - close to town and beach. Nice quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous pet friendly home

We had a wonderful stay at Retriever Retreat and can highly recommend it. Very close to shops and beach. Very clean. Great host. Everything you could need in the kitchen and lots of games and puzzles. Very relaxing visit and we felt very at home here. We can’t wait to come back as there is so much to see and do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nik M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rave about Retriever Retreat

Our stay at Retriever Retreat in Dunsborough was fabulous! The check in (and out) process was smooth and easy to follow. The house has everything one could ask for, is spacious, well-appointed, very well fenced (our dog loved it!) and perfectly located for walks to the beach or local bushland and even in to town (although the local bus runs nearby if you don't feel like walking both ways!). Easy travel distance to heaps of local attractions. We had a great time, thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sam I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely, but not as close to the beach as we wanted.... no black out curtains = no decent sleep

Lovely place. Great we could have our dog there. But if a bit of money was spent on Window coverings - ie blackout curtains, so we didn't all wake up at 4:30 am with the sun, it would have made a huge difference. Wish it was closer and easier access to the beach. Owner seemed nice and easy to communicate with. Oh and NO DISHWASHER - this was a biggie too, unfortunately.... you don't really want to be scrubbing dishes and pots and pans all day on your holidays :-(
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good

Great location Well set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dog friendly

We had a great 6 night stay recently. Clean, modern place with dogs very welcome. Beds and food bowls provided if needed. Only 5 minute walk down to the beach. 1.5km to the middle of town. Only small addition suggested would be a light over the BBQ but otherwise couldn’t complain. Would go back again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022