House in Ocean Grove, VIC

Walk to beach & cafe

Walk to beach & cafe

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Dining out on the deck
Beach
Living area
Private kitchen
Bathroom

Overview of Walk to beach & cafe

9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Ocean Grove, VIC
  • Popular LocationOcean Grove Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationAdventure Park Geelong8 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoint Lonsdale Beach11 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)93 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Jetted bathtub

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Walk to beach & cafe

The Sea Shells Beach House is located walking distance from the beach, the Cheeky Cow Cafe and the Ocean Grove Hotel Bistro. The beach is 400 meters away at the end of the street. The Milky Cow Cafe has outside tables with water bowls for your furry friend and excellent coffee. A lot of customers comment on how great the cafe is. The Ocean Grove Hotel is also walking distance and includes a family bistro with a playground with trampolines.

The house is a very comfortable 3 bedroom home that sleeps 8 people (maximum 6 adults or a combination of adults and children making up 8 people). The house includes an undercover outdoor entertaining area with a full size BBQ, a spa bath in the bathroom and a wood fired heater for those cold wintery nights. A reverse cycle air conditioner is great for the warmer weather, and heats in the winter. The queen bedrooms are fitted with ceiling fans above the beds.

Free unlimited internet access with Fetch TV and Netflix. The lounge room includes 3 comfortable leather couches, a large flat screen LED TV, Blu Ray/DVD player and an mp3 compatible stereo. One Queen bedroom also includes a large smart TV and Blu Ray player so the kids can watch DVD's in the bedroom while the adults relax in front of the fire. The fully equipped kitchen is a very generous size and includes a dishwasher.

The property has undercover parking and a very secure yard for children or pets. The front of the property has a high fence with gates, so children or pets are able to safely roam right around the property. For the kids there are toys and books in the bunk room, and in the backyard there is a good quality swing set, and wooden cubby house set up with table and chairs and a play kitchen. For those with babies there is a porta cot, quilt for play time on the floor, a bouncer, a baby bath and a change mat.

Ocean Grove shops (including shoes, homewares and ladies fashion shops) cafes, large supermarkets and the main patrolled beach are a short drive away. For those who enjoy a hit of golf, there are 7 quality courses within half an hours drive.

Apologies but we do not accommodate schoolies groups.

Sleeping Arrangements

All three bedrooms are very large and have plenty of room for suitcases and other items such as toys or porta cots. There are two Queen bedrooms and one large bunk bedroom with two bunk beds (bunk room sleeps 4). All bedrooms include oil fin heaters for the chilly nights, and fans for the warmer nights.

Beds are supplied with a mattress protector, uncovered doona's, protected uncovered pillows and an extra blanket. You can choose to bring your own sheets, doona covers and pillow cases, or we can make up the beds with our linen for $50 per QB and $30 per SB.

Local Attractions

- Surfing/Kayaking/Stand-up Paddle Boards - lessons & hire
- Golf - within half an hours drive of 13th Beach Golf Links, Barwon Grove, Barwon Heads, Point Lonsdale, Port Arlington, Portsea and Queenscliffe Golf clubs.
- Mini golf (one of the best in Victoria)
- A Maze'n'Games
- Family Adventure Park (waterslide, go-karts, jumping castles, flying fox etc) - 15 mins drive away
- Fishing
- Horse riding
- Vineyards & Wineries
- Nature reserve walking tracks & bird watching
- Queenscliff/Sorento Ferry
- Markets
- Doorway to a drive down the Great Ocean Road

Property manager

Fiona Maher
Premier Host
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Fine for children of all ages

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets allowed inside on hard floors

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Apologies but no schoolies or groups of young people

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

About the area

Ocean Grove

Located in Ocean Grove, this holiday home is near the beach. Queenscliff Maritime Museum and Fort Queenscliff Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pilots' Cottages and Fort Queenscliff. Travelling with kids? Consider Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary and Bellarine Adventure Golf. Scuba diving and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Ocean Grove Beach - 9 min walk
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 8 min drive
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Point Lonsdale Beach - 11 min drive
  • 13th Beach Golf Links - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 11 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mex - 3 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Ocean Grove Hotel - 4 min walk
  • KFC - 2 min drive
  • Garage - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walk to beach & cafe pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Walk to beach & cafe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walk to beach & cafe?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walk to beach & cafe located?

This family-friendly Ocean Grove holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ocean Grove Beach and Lonsdale Lakes Wildlife Reserve. Ocean Grove Education Area and Raffs Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for our family, including our dog
Fiona's place was exactly as it said; a short walk to the beach and cafe with great coffee. The high chair, change mat and cutlery made it feel like a home away from home, and so much easier with our 10 month old. The fact our 12 year old Beaglier could join us made this place one of our favourites.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEIKE K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There’s no better place around.
What a wonderful place to stay at! Great and quiet location, just walking distance to the beach, even for the oldies at 75+ and over. The houses had everything you needed, even more. Modern appliances, great Wifi, clean and beautiful inside and out. We will certainly be back. Thanks heaps for your hospitality, Fiona and Tim.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Happy Home
As usual, we are so comfortable in this home, including our dog who knows this is her holiday home as well. Easy check in, fabulous location & all the the ammenities you need to make your stay comfortable. Love, love, love this place. Be back soon
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tami C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous for a little staycation!
Very comfortable, clean and great for families and those with dogs. Great communication with Fiona. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
short visit to ocean grove
The property was perfect for our needs, especially a secure yard for our dog, and it was easy to spend 2 days there, and appreciated that there was no owner clutter inside. The dog did bark at a few people and dogs going past the gate. we were surprised that the OG pub would not allow dogs on leash in the quiet beer garden for dinner. Local beach is great. Was surprised that signage said dogs on leash for many metres either side on stairs, but this was not local practice , nor was it enforced. The property photos on line looked brighter/smarter than the property. But it was OK. Liked the deck. The bath mat was hanging in laundry, and was very wet. so we went and purchased a bath mat. should have brought our own. Enjoyed the ever present bird song.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Maher

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We are a family of 5 from Melbourne. We both work in the IT industry and have 3 kids. We try to get to the house every so often, which means we experience the house ourselves and try to ensure that everything required is provided. Prior to buying the house I had a pet hate when I arrived at accommodation to 1 bin liner, enough dishwashing liquid for one lot of dishes and no salt and pepper. Who wants to go and buy this sort of stuff when you first arrive at accommodation??? For this reason I supply those tid bits in the cupboard you never think to bring - salt and pepper, glad wrap, tin foil, olive oil, paper towel, plenty of bin liners, washing powder etc. When packing for the house its always good to know I don't have to worry about these types of things.

Why they chose this property

Growing up my husband and I spent a lot of time in Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads and wanted to share this great location with our own kids. Our 'kids' includes our fur baby - Wilson. He loves the beach walks and gets so excited when we start packing the car that he gets into the car as soon as we open the back and won't get out!! We like the fact our beach house is very relaxing for all of us. No need to stress about the dog or kids wandering out of the driveway (the property is gated), plenty of room for the kids (and dog) to run around and play, and entertainment to keep them busy while we relax. The Ocean Grove beach is beautiful. We spend hours at the beach, then come back for spa and a drink on the deck. We love how the bistro and the cafe are walking distance. It's makes for a more relaxed pace and no deciding who is driving home after dinner.

What makes this property unique

What we love about our house is the spaciousness. It's hard for the photos to do the room sizes justice. We love it's simple design. Little things like the beamed cathedral ceilings in the living areas, and the inset stones in the bathroom floor edging makes it feel different from home. On winter nights sitting on the leather couches and the fire going I seriously struggle to stay awake!!

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