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Cape Illawarra - Rural Retreat, 2 minutes to town

Vacation home in Margaret River with kitchen and patio

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Surrounded by 2.5 acres of towering trees, Cape Illawarra offers a serene retreat in the heart of Margaret River region. Relax in this architecturally designed holiday home with spacious open-plan kitchen and lounge, perfect for unwinding after exploring nearby wineries, fine dining spots, world-class surf beaches.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

Cape Illawarra - Rural Retreat, 2 minutes to town

Cape Illawarra is situated in the spectacular Margaret River region of South Western Australia. Where guests can relax in an architecturally designed holiday home.
Close to wineries, fine food, world class surf and pristine beaches.
Amidst 2.5 acres of towering trees, Cape Illawarra provides a perfect experience.
3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. Bedrooms consist of 3 x king size beds (3rd bedroom can convert to 2 x king single beds). Cot hire available ($40). Spacious open plan kitchen with dining area and lounge. 55" LCD Smart TV. Reverse cycle air conditioning. BBQ. Free WiFi

Well appointed quality accommodation

Experience a beautiful, relaxing setting with a unique combination of inside and outside space. The house is separated into 2 halves by a spacious covered Alfresco area. There are towering trees, natural birdlife, kangaroos and you are close to WA's premier wineries, restaurants, galleries and beaches.

The Neighbourhood

Quiet country retreat . Take a walk along the many walking trails through natural bushland to town for that well deserved coffee.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Garden

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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

Rules

Minimum age is 25
Children must be accompanied by an adult over25

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside.

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
Property Registration Number STRA62853HRTMPD8

Property is also known as

24146
Cape Illawarra - Architect's Bliss! Margaret River
Cape Illawarra - Architect's Bliss! Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
WA, Margaret River

What's nearby

  • Gloucester Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Margaret River Vistors Centre - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Jahroc Galleries - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Brewhouse Margaret River - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bramley National Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Busselton, WA (BQB-Margaret River) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Settlers Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪West Coffee Co. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Morries - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Swings & Roundabouts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Scarpetta Trattoria - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Illawarra - Rural Retreat, 2 minutes to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cape Illawarra - Rural Retreat, 2 minutes to town?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cape Illawarra - Rural Retreat, 2 minutes to town?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cape Illawarra - Rural Retreat, 2 minutes to town located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gloucester Park, Margaret River Vistors Centre, and Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park. Jahroc Galleries and Brewhouse Margaret River are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Cape Illawarra - Rural Retreat, 2 minutes to town Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Narelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing facilities and amenities were great.very comfortable and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra R.

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

Amazing Property

Beautiful location, lots of wonderful wildlife.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniella K.

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

A home away from home

A comfy home in a lovely, tranquil location very close to town. Definitely would like to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda E.

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

Great sized bedrooms

Lovely home and location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nola W.

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

Wine stay

Great property in great location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carys H.

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

Lovely place not too far from town

We had 6 adults and two children, and the property was a good size, with plenty of space to hang out. The surrounds were beautiful with regular visitors in the form of kangaroos.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luka P.

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

Very enjoyable stay

Lovely house, clean and well equipped. Great to look out of the kitchen window and see kangaroos.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

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

BEST GETAWAY

Great location and facilites at the house. Perfect for spot for a private getaway still close enough to everywhere you want to go for the day. House was clean great outside deck for breakfast and cocktail hour!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Terrific spot in the trees

We loved staying here. The house is in a lovely forest of trees full of kangaroos and bird life but 5 minutes from town. Clean, quiet, and everything you need for a relaxing stay. I wish I’d booked a week it was so good. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house in excellent location. Property is very well equiped, owners seem to have thought of

Beautiful house in excellent location. Property is very well equiped, owners seem to have thought of everything that you might require during your stay. Lovely property!

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

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

Great house in Margs

Lovely stay at this very lovely property. The place was very clean and had everything we needed. Fantastic design for a house too, with the two wings. Great communication from the owners too. Recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa S.

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

Peaceful

We had a wonderful time of rest and quality family time. A beautiful house, close to all the good spots and very friendly owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

relaxing break

very easy. lovely spot and great host
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nico M.

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

Look no further

You won't find much better than this in Margaret. Beautiful location with lots of wildlife around you
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran W.

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

A wonderful holiday home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Cape Illawarra, it had everything we needed to explore the local Margaret River region and hunker down in the warm at the end of each day. We spent most of our time in the main living area of the house, which was well appointed and had private views out across the bush setting in every direction. Everything was easy, great hosts, highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

CeCe S.

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

Beautiful property in lovely area

Geri was communicative and attentive without being overbearing or intrusive. The property was lovely and clean - exactly as pictured on the site. We didn’t end up needing the other half but the side we stayed in was comfortable and well equipped for all our needs. Would absolutely stay again and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah d.

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

Beautiful trees... and kangaroos

We had a wonderful stay here. The house was large, modern and very clean. But the highlight was the wonderful bush outside and the visiting kangaroos. Very special! Thanks Geri and Greg.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

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

A Little Me Time

A great house to relax and recover. Close to town and so beautifully quiet. Kangaroos on the lawn every afternoon. Well appointed with everything you'll need and the electric blanket was welcome. Great hosts too - good communicators. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl F.

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

Great place

Clean, comfortable and very well located
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayne F.

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

Beautiful Home, Amazing Location

Well designed property that suits many different uses / needs, and is in an amazing location. Communication from hosts was great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nirooshan R.

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

Peaceful and a great location

Really nice stay and lovely to see the kangaroos in the morning and evening. 20 minute walk to Margaret River town and an easy drive to Prevelly. Thank you to the owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

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

High quality house in a beautiful bush setting

Cape Illawarra is an excellent place to stay. It is kept very clean with high quality furniture and fittings; all well looked after. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need should you decide to eat in. The bush setting is perfect and in a quiet neighbourhood. Communication with the owners was very good - clear, prompt and efficient. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and had no complaints (other than that our stay wasn't long enough).

10/10 Excellent

Chloe B.

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

Very Impressed

Thank you Geri for making the weekend enjoyable. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

mark m., perth

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

peaceful break

An amazing property and location our 2nd stay and loved it again thank you Geri
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pauline m.

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

Relaxing stay

Beautiful property among the trees. Easy access to town and surrounds.