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A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa set.
A building with a covered patio area, a small outdoor seating space, and a single-story structure.
A brick barbecue grill with a flat top and four burners, positioned against a brick wall with a wooden fence in the background.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, and two blue sofas.
A coastal beach with a wooden walkway leading to the shore.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Smiths Beach, VIC
  • Place, Smiths Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, YCW Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, A Maze'N Things
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Smiths Beach

This vacation home is a short stroll from Smiths Beach and YCW Beach. The vacation home includes conveniences like a kitchen.
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What's nearby

  • Smiths Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • YCW Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Koala Conservation Reserve - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • A Maze'N Things - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tyabb Station - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Trattoria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Water Brewery - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bani's Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SAYANG - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fork N Waffle - ‬7 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.

Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach!

Wheelie's Rest is run by Muscular Dystrophy Australia as respite holiday accommodation catered to those with physical disabilities, primarily wheelchairs and other mobility aids. The bathrooms are large, open spaces with handrails, with commodes provided. The house can cater anything from a single client and their carer to a large group, with the maximum sleeping capacity of 13.

The property also contains a side unit which sleeps three, and contains a kitchenette and full accessibility-friendly bathroom.

Wheelies Rest is perfectly situated on Smiths Beach Road, only minutes away from both the beachfront and the shopping and dining strip of Thompson Ave. The main areas for both eat-in and takeaway are located at the top of the island, about 6 to 8 minutes’ drive up Smiths Beach Road. While Wheelies Rest is intended to be a relaxing home away from home, there are tons of fun things to do around the island if you wanted to add a little sparkle to your respite! Nothing is more than 15 minutes away, such as the A Maze N Things theme park, Panny's Chocolate Factory, and the Antarctic Journey immersive experience.

The bedding arrangements are as follows:

HOUSE
1. 2x single beds
2. 1x bunk bed, 1x single bed
3. 2x hi-lo mobility beds
4. 1x bunk bed, 1x single bed

UNIT
1x bunk bed (single top bunk, double bottom bunk)

**PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO BEDDING PROVIDED - ALL GUESTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR OWN PILLOWCASES, DUVETS & BLANKETS, TOWELS, etc. There is a laundry on-site for washing bedding.**

There is a courtyard with barbeque facilities, and the house contains a fully-stocked kitchen with crockery and utensils and air conditioning in the living-dining space. The side unit contains air conditioning in the main bedroom area.

For bookings of more than five people, please get in touch directly on 03 9320 955 or info@mda.org.au.

MDA acknowledges the Boonwurrung people of the Kulin Nation who are the traditional custodians of the land on which Wheelies Rest is situated, and we pay our respects to their elders past and present.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

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.
  • Wheelchair 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 not indicated whether 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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Smiths Beach, a short 17-minute walk from A Maze'N Things and also 10 minutes on foot from Smiths Beach. You'll also find YCW Beach and Koala Conservation Reserve less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach!?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach!?

Amenities at this vacation home that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each house with a kitchen in some.

Are there hot tubs at Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach!?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach!?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach!?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach!.

Spacious disability-friendly respite property only minutes from Smiths Beach! Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was clean in a quiet area 2min walk to beach off street parking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Beachside Stay

I recently stayed at this lovely house near the beach and had a wonderful time. The house is equipped with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. The beach is just a short walk away, making it a perfect spot for a relaxing holiday.I’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Moto GP

Great accomodation for the moto gp
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

G

Good experience for Phillip Island holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wheelies Rest

Layout, design and feel is Institutional, and it is an older property. It would benefit from improvement on maintenance and cleanliness of property. That said suitable to needs with essential equipment and nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Dont book

We booked and paid for this property but did not receive any communication or access details so our holiday here did not go ahead. We were told by stayz that the host hadnt logged in for 8 months. Do not book this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The layout of the house was exactly what we needed and with ceiling hoist. The house had con webs everywhere in the house, crumbs in the kitchen draws, the power kept tripping. Lights didn’t work in all the rooms. The yard was not mowed or maintained at all. The beds had dirty marks on them and what i would say are dust and dirt on all beds. The ceiling fan was thick with dust. The bbq is not safe to use. The photos i have added are only the outside. But like i said early in the review the layout and the hoists were great. The bathroom is comode friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025