Situated in Torquay, this lovely condo for $167 per night is a great option for your next trip. Summary: Beachfront living at its best. Ocean Views is a beautifully presented seaside apartment with an outlook that takes in the Norfolk Pines along Torquay’s foreshore & Fisherman’s Beach. Directly across the road is pristine White's Beach accessible from the beach tracks. Enjoy a walk along the beach into town for coffee then back again to relax in luxury and watch nature at it's finest. Sleeping quarters are below, light & bright living & kitchen upstairs, with a balcony to enjoy the ocean vista. The Space: Located in a front row position on The Esplanade, Torquay, this apartment offers enviable foreshore access from beach tracks across the road, and an entry point to the Great Ocean Walking Trail. Upstairs, the double sliding doors open to a glass-fronted balcony with views across the beautiful dunescapes to Zeally Bay and the horizon line. Looking along the coast from the upper level balcony, some of Torquay’s most iconic sites can be enjoyed, from the Angling Club at Fisho’s Beach, to the distant Norfolk Pines... With convenient access to the best of the Surf Coast region, and the beach on your doorstep, a stay here at Oceanviews will delight from the moment you arrive. The stunning location, modern design and contemporary finishes offer a relaxing atmosphere so you can stay, unwind and experience all that Torquay has to offer. The spacious open plan living with split system heating & cooling, incorporates a well-equipped kitchen and meals area for 4 people. The immaculately clean kitchenette has high-quality appliances including electric oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher, small fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle & coffee plunger. This room takes full advantage of the view to Torquay’s foreshore, landscape & ocean. Relax in the lounge room with a good book on two comfortable lounges, watch a movie or chill out on the balcony and do nothing but enjoy the views. An additional area downstairs has a Weber BBQ & garden setting for alfresco meals. Don’t feel like cooking? Do as locals do, and take a stroll to The Salty Dog Café for your morning coffee and a bite to eat! Carry on and discover all the eateries and the Gilbert St shopping precinct. The apartment is fully self-contained, with 2 carpeted bedrooms downstairs accommodating up to 4 guests - beautifully appointed with luxury white hotel quality sheets and bath towels. The bathroom has a large shower, stone benchtop and toilet, plus a washing machine for guests to use. The master bedroom has a Queen bed with built-in robes & enjoys sea breezes from the east. A 2nd bedroom has 2 Single beds and both bedrooms have electric wall heaters. Bedroom Configuration Summary: Master Bedroom: Queen bed Bedroom 2: 2 x Single beds Cosy and comfortable, upstairs living area has heating and cooling split system A/C. Bedrooms have wall mounted panel heating to keep you comfy and warm. Superbly presented throughout with quality furniture and décor, treat yourself with family or a group of friends to a stay at this holiday home with sparkling water views. Guest Access: Our property comprises 2 Apartments positioned side by side, they are completely individual, separate and fully self contained. Guests have full access to their own apartment. Each apartment has 1 car park space which is off street directly in front of apartment. The BBQ area is shared between the 2 apartments. You may see your neighbors when on the Balcony. See photos. The Neighborhood: Beaches Our beautiful local beaches start literally across the road, with family friendly patrolled swimming & surfing in summer months, less than 1km away. Jan Juc Beach & all the reef breaks towards Bells Beach offer waves for advanced surfers. Surfboard hire available in Bell St. Spring Creek caters to family fishing, SUPing, kayaking, and walking the boardwalks and pathways. Windsurfing and Kite Surfing off Point Danger, and swimming, snorkelling, & fishing all off Torquay beaches. · Walks Enjoy leisurely walks along Torquay’s beautiful beaches: Fisherman’s Beach, Whites Beach, Torquay Front beach (Cosy Corner) and Torquay Back beach (surf beach). Walk to shopping centre along beach; the stairs at Fisherman’s Beach cliffs will take you up to shopping centre. For longer walks continue from Torquay back beach along track through cliff edges to Jan Juc beach then even further all the way to Bells Beach and beyond. Walks & Trails: Surf Coast Walk Deep Creek Walk Torquay Foreshore Trail Spring Creek Walk · Food + Wine Plenty of cafes and restaurants locally, with many restaurants, wineries & breweries around the region. Local Wineries to enjoy include: Longboard Wines, Bellbrae Estate (Bellbrae), Mt Duneed Estate, Saint Regis Winery (Waurn Ponds), Minya Winery (Connewarre) - just to name a few! · Attractions Surf World Museum – recognized as the world’s largest Surfing & Beach Culture Museum and houses the Australian Surfing Hall Of Fame as part of its comprehensive surfing displays - open daily 9am – 5pm – except Christmas day. Adventure Park is a great day out with the kids - just 45mins drive away. Explore day trips along The Great Ocean Road! · Shopping Loads of places available from shopping centre, shopping plaza to surf shops, with Baines Beach Surf Outlets a favourite. •Day Spa Indulge yourself at one of Torquay’s day spas for a massage or facial at Saltair Spa, Endota Spa, RACV One Spa · Adventures & Activities Golf - These golf courses are nearby for the golf enthusiasts – Torquay RACV Golf Course and The Sands Links Golf Course, designed by Stewart Appleby. Horse Riding - group tours available in Bellbrae - trail ride through bushland tracks Tiger Moth fights - scenic flight available along the Great Ocean Rd coastline, and something for the adventurer – mid to extreme acrobatics – Sky Diving, bookings necessary. Adventure Park – amusement and water park in Wallington Geelong. Victoria’s biggest theme park, the kids will love a fun day out!!! Playgrounds for the kids are all along the foreshore trails Play tennis at local public tennis courts (bring your tennis rackets) a short stroll from the apartment For more details of all of the above go to the Torquay Visitor Information Centre - Located at Surf World Museum, Beach Rd Torquay, behind Quiksilver off the Surf Coast Highway. Getting Around: Superb location, On The Esplanade apartments are only a leisurely walk away from Torquay shopping centres, restaurants, cafes, boutiques or a short drive to golf courses and of course Torquay’s world renowned surf beaches. Torquay is the official start point and gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy day trips along the Great Ocean Road to explore the beautiful coastline and coastal townships. ‘On The Esplanade’ is only a 20 minutes drive away from Geelong city centre, and an 80 minutes drive from Melbourne CBD. Other Things to Note: NOTE: *Strictly no parties or smoking permitted at this property. Interaction with Guests: Our property has been dually designed as a home for our family along with 2 apartment for guests to enjoy the beautiful Torquay beach coastline. Guests enter their fully self contained apartment from beach front road 'The Esplanade' allowing guest their own space to come and go as they please without interaction. Our entry is completely separate and private from the Apartments, creating a happy environment for all to enjoy there privacy. We are only a phone call away....please note if you don't get me on the phone straight away, please send a message so I don't miss you!!