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Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Dunsborough

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Outdoor dining
Fireplace
Fireplace
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dunsborough, WA
  • Place, Dunsborough Foreshore
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunsborough Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dunsborough Visitor Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Busselton

Dunsborough stay.At this Dunsborough vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Dunsborough Foreshore and Dunsborough Beach. Zin Zan Individual Art and Dunsborough Visitor Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dunsborough Foreshore - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Dunsborough Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dunsborough Visitor Centre - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Zin Zan Individual Art - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Busselton Jetty - 24 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Meelup Farmhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tokyo Classic - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House Bar and Kitchen - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Blue Manna Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bamboo Spice Dunsborough - ‬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.

Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat

Escape to a fun family haven nestled in the heart of Old Dunsborough, just a minute’s stroll from the crystal-clear waters of Geographe Bay. Amongst landscaped gardens, this home offers endless activities for kids and the young at heart, from a trampoline to a life-size chessboard. Unwind on the undercover deck, enjoy the cosy potbelly fireplace indoors, or paddle along the bay with the provided kayaks. Perfectly equipped for families, Dolce Vita promises relaxation & adventure in equal measure.
Step into Dolce Vita and feel instantly at home in its open-plan design, featuring a light-filled living area with a vaulted ceiling showcasing white exposed beams for a touch of character. The inviting L-shaped layout connects the living room, dining space, and kitchen seamlessly. Relax on the large modular sofa while enjoying the warmth of the built-in potbelly fire during winter or the cooling comfort of air-conditioning in summer.

The adjacent dining area includes a six-seater table, positioned near the fully equipped kitchen. Modern appliances, including a large fridge-freezer, electric cooker and hob, and a dishwasher, ensure effortless meal prep for your group.

All three bedrooms are thoughtfully appointed with air-conditioning, blackout blinds, and standalone wardrobes for your belongings. The two bathrooms include a family bathroom with a bathtub, perfect for winding down after a day of fun.

Step outside to the expansive alfresco area, complete with a ten-seater dining table, BBQ, and a wall-mounted outdoor heater for cool evenings. Overhead fans keep the space comfortable during sunny afternoons, while the landscaped gardens—enclosed for privacy—offer plenty to explore. A trampoline, life-size chessboard, and mature trees create a magical outdoor retreat.

Additional amenities include a washer and dryer, children’s books and toys, and parking on the premises.
During your stay, you and your group will have the entire house to yourselves. Please make yourselves at home!

Explore the nearby Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse for breathtaking views, Meelup Regional Park for pristine beaches and trails, or Ngilgi Cave for an underground adventure. Active travellers can enjoy cycling along the foreshore, paddleboarding on the bay, or seasonal whale-watching tours.
For dining, Blue Manna Bistro offers fresh seafood, Clancy’s Fish Pub provides family-friendly meals and live music, and Yarri Restaurant + Bar showcases gourmet, seasonal cuisine. Don’t miss a visit to the Dunsborough Bakery for its famous pies. Old Dunsborough blends outdoor adventure, great food, and peaceful beach days for an unforgettable getaway.

Due to local regulations, we can happily host you for up to 90 nights. Any bookings that exceed this duration will be cancelled by Vrbo.

School Leavers: We do not accept any school leavers bookings at any time of the year.

Exclusive Escapes wishes you an enjoyable vacation but we also ask for you to show consideration to the neighbours with respect to noise, especially after the hours of 10pm. Please be aware that noise complaints are a breach of our terms and conditions and may result in forfeit of your bond and / or possible immediate eviction from the property.

Council regulations allow holiday homes to be rented for accommodation purposes only and not as a function venue e.g. for a party or wedding. Functions and gatherings are not permitted and, if evidenced will be closed down immediately.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Unit size: 904 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number STRA62814Z3QA0ZB

Property is also known as

Dolce Vita Exclusive Escapes
DolceVita in Old Dunsborough
Dolce Vita - Exclusive Escapes Busselton
Dolce Vita - Exclusive Escapes Private vacation home
Dolce Vita - Exclusive Escapes Private vacation home Busselton
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 20.9 mi (31-min drive) away from the Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Dunsborough Foreshore and 2-minute walk from Dunsborough Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat to downtown Busselton?

This vacation home is 14.6 mi away from Busselton.

Dolce Vita A Beachside Family Garden Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay in old Dunsborough - gorgeous property and beautiful location. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Caraline D.

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

Nice Spot to Holiday

Great location, clean, close to the beach, nearby shops, fab entertainment for kids, great place to relax and lovely venue to enjoyed great quality time with my son and mate.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronte M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday home. Very close to the beach. Although we went with teenagers it would be great for small kids but teens loved the beach nearby. Spotlessly clean and everything you need. We had a lovely relaxing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Peaceful and great location

A great house - owners have done a great job both inside and out. A great location to go for a swim, ride or coffee, and a house where you can spend a lazy afternoon guilt-free on a rainy day!! Plenty of room for mum, dad and 3 energetic boys. Would certainly recommend, and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lucy P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Compact holiday house near old Dunsborough beaches

A compact holiday house great for small families with young children, best suited for short stays near the beach. Lovely peaceful garden surroundings and fabulous location near beach. Small sized kitchen, bedrooms and living spaces were probably a bit limiting for longer stays or bigger/older kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Amazing property for kids, great location. Kayak to entertain kids in the bay :)

Great place, very kid friendly, highly recommended. I do find having to arrange linen separately a bit strange but regardless great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

Fantastic location

Great house for kids and a fantastic location, loved waking up in the morning and walking down to the silver bullet for coffee while the kids played. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn Y.

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

5 Stars

Amazing location and a perfect little holiday house.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra K.

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

Great setup for small children

On the weekend we were down in Dunsborough the weather and Covid limited our outings. However this was not a problem as the house was so well setup for staying in and entertaining the little one. Super impressed, already organising our next stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark R.

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

Great location families

The house was great for kids and a short walk to the nearest beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise T.

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

Great kid friendly house

We had a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amelia D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The property was lovely. Perhaps a little smaller than we had thought, but it was nice. We had an issue with the cooker while we were there but the company sorted it out, which was great. The location is amazing. Cannot fault it. Property could have done with a better clean but it was ok. Good for children- the garden is really secure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafal F.

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

Great!

Clean property, good location. Would come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

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

Wonderful family retreat

Loved everything about it. Perfect for a family with young children. Everything we wanted.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda G.

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

Perfect family escape

We wanted a quiet getaway with our toddler, before the arrival of our next baby and we cant fault this property. The location, cleanliness, facilities, space etc. was perfect. We had the best 5 days and will definitely be back. 10/10 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

thanh V.

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

Great family get together

Great location, great amenities within the area and the house itself lived up to all expectations. Will be back again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

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

5 night relaxing getaway

The house was just perfect for our family, lots of things for the kids to do and a safe enclosed garden for them to explore. The house is so close to the beach and the neighbourhood is very peaceful. The house is very well equipped for a family, even down to the toddler toilet seats! We had a wonderful stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ckaire P.

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

Great holiday house especially if your travelling with toddlers 👍🏻

Excellent
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Dunsborough house

The house was lovely to stay in. The photos online were fantastic however stepping into the house we found it a bit smaller than expected. Don’t get me wrong - it has been refurbished and renovated delightfully and we had a great stay. The kids LOVED the trampoline and the boat in the garden-amazing additions for the house. The proximity of the house to the beach was great too and we loved going for multiple walks along the promenade and beach. There were a few maintenance issues (admittedly we did not bring this up with the owners whilst we stayed) but hopefully they will be fixed to make the house even more comfortable. Great time of the year to visit too , with all the flowers out for spring !! Thanks very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019