"Oh, how wonderful!" is what you will say when you arrive at the Wilsons Prom Retreat holiday house.  

The architect designed house will impress you, but the uninterrupted, 180 degree view over Corner Inlet to the Prom, Snake Island and the Strzelecki Ranges will take your breath away.
When you step inside, you will know immediately that you will be comfortable in the large, four bedroom house.  But you can see a problem looming: with such fantastic views, maybe you won't actually want to go out and enjoy the features of the area.

 
Note: The house is MUCH closer to the water than it looks - just a few minutes walk
But wait, the gates to the Wilsons Promontory National Park are just a few minutes drive away, and the beach on Corner Inlet is just a few minutes walk away.  

You know that you could go fishing, walking, bird watching, swimming, and so much more... But that couch looks so inviting, and the view so engrossing...  

Never mind - that's the type of problem you like to have!

Views, and more views
Spectacular views abound at Wilsons Prom Retreat.  We are on Duck Point, so the views wrap around the house.  You can look North over farmland toward Foster.

Or take in Doughboy Island with the Strzelecki Ranges beyond.
   
Duck Point, just a few minutes walk away, is in the foreground as you gaze toward Port Welshpool and Snake Island.
Or you can look across to the Prom itself, from Mt. Singapore to Mt. Vereker, it is all laid out before you.  Bring your binoculars, because no matter what the time of day, or the weather, there is always something to see.

Of course, in the morning you will see golden sunrises over the Prom, and at night, watch for spectacular moonrises. 

And if there is no moon, prepare to be amazed!  There is so little "light pollution" that the stars form a glowing ceiling above your head, with the entire Milky Way in view.

If you like sunsets, you will not be disappointed.  Just walk up the driveway and look West over hundreds of acres of farmland, and some of the best sunsets you could hope for.

The house
Wilsons Prom Retreat has four bedrooms, a large living/dining room, a bathroom (with one toilet and shower/bath), plus a laundry with shower and toilet.

The living/dining room is very bright with floor to ceiling windows facing east and north.  If the sun does not warm the house, the wood heater and gas heater will.

Note: You get the whole house to yourself.
Bedrooms:
1: Queen-size double
2: Queen-size double
3: Queen-size double
4: Two single beds and a bunk bed

Kitchen:
Fridge, electric stove with hotplates and oven, microwave, dishwasher, and toaster

Laundry:
Washing machine and dryer

General:
LCD TV, CD/radio, VCR, DVD, large Coonara wood heater, gas heater, fan/evaporative cooler, large gas BBQ, electric BBQ
Note:  Although the house is capable of sleeping eleven, we only accept bookings for up to eight people (in order to keep the noise to a minimum).

Note: We provide blankets, doonas and pillows, but not linen.

Features

By now you should be convinced that we have excellent views.  But why else would you stay at Wilsons Prom Retreat?  

First, the house is on 1.2 ha (about 2.5 acres) and it is surrounded by bush, and is in close proximity to the beach and a variety of walking tracks.  Corner Inlet is known for its abundant bird-life and other wildlife, and you can expect the occasional furry visitor. 

Second, we are five minutes drive to the gates of Wilsons Promontory National Park.  There are fantastic walks and beaches.  You can climb mountains, visit beautiful valleys, go swimming or surfing, and watch the emus, kangaroos, wombats and more.

Third, there is a boat ramp at the bottom of the hill, which is the gateway to Corner Inlet and the open sea.  

Corner inlet has some of the best fishing in Victoria.  Snapper, gummy shark, whiting, and flathead are generally plentiful.  You can also fish from the beach, and you can fish on Shallow Inlet.

Tariffs
 

Check availability

Period

1 Night#

2 Nights

3 Nights

4 Nights

5 Nights

6 Nights

1 Week

Summer School Holidays (December 15 until end of January)

$500

$850

$1,250

$1,600

$1,900

$2,200

$2,500

Other School Holidays

$360

$600

$850

$1,100

$1,300

$1,450

$1,600

November, December, February, March

$360

$600

$850

$1,100

$1,300

$1,450

$1,600

April through to October

$320

$500

$720

$840

$960

$1,080

$1,200

Australia Day Long Weekend

Three nights

$1,200

Easter

In on Thursday afternoon, and out on Monday morning

$1,500

Labour Day Long Weekend

Three nights

$1,200

 

Melbourne Cup Weekend

Four nights

$1,500

Other Long Weekends

Three nights

$900

* Prices subject to change without notice

# We reserve the right not to accept single-night bookings
 

Availability Calendar:

 


Details and "regulations"

Check-in time:
Weekly booking: 5 pm
Weekend booking: 3 pm

Check-out time:
Weekly and weekend booking: 11 am

Bookings and payment details:

  • Prices include GST
  • 50% deposit is required upon making the reservation
  • The remaining 50% must be paid two weeks before your stay
  • Please make cheques payable to "Jason Tranter", or we can accept VISA, MasterCard or BankCard credit card payments.
  • Cancellations earlier than two weeks prior to arrival - full refund less 10% cancellation fee
  • Cancellations (or change of dates) within two weeks of arrival will be charged 50% of the total.  If we are able to re-book the entire period, then only 10% will be charged.
  • A $200 bond will be charged.  If you pay by credit card, we will simply hold the credit card details until after your stay and reserve the right to charge $200.  If you pay by cheque, please provide an additional $200 cheque which we will return to you after your stay.
  • No refunds for non-arrivals or early departures

Regulations:
Please respect that this house is owned and loved by a family, and that it is located in an area with farm animals and abundant wildlife.  For these reasons:

  • Smoking is not allowed inside the house
  • Pets are not allowed

 

Location:

Wilsons Prom Retreat is located at 30 Dalgleish Road, Yanakie.  

Drive towards Wilsons Promontory, and approximately 4 km past the Yanakie General Store you will see Foley Road on your left (there will be signs for Singapore Deep, Yanakie Caravan Park, and Vereker House).  Turn left and follow it almost to the end.  Just before the road drops down to the water you will see Dalgleish road on your left.  You will pass two houses and then find ours - we have a sign on the fence, so you can't miss it.

 
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Contact, bookings and availability

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Contact details:

For more information, or to make reservations, please call Jason Tranter or Georgina Breedon on
03 5989 7224, or send an e-mail to stay@wilsonspromretreat.com. 

Our fax number is (03) 5989 7393, and our mailing address is:

RMB 5795
Myers Road
Merricks North
Victoria, 3926

 

Important information about the house

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