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Entire home·Private host

Dare Beach House Escape

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Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1056 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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.

Dare Beach House Escape

Perfect for a family get away Dare Escape Beach House is ideally located in a quiet location in old Ocean Grove, close to everything: a cute dog friendly café around the corner, a short 8 minute walk to Ocean Grove beach or 3 minute walk to the river, and cafes and shops close by. This home sleeps 10, so ideal for one or two families, It is child and dog friendly, with a secure yard.

With its clever and practical design of two living spaces, a big deck, Wifi, TVs and guests love that there is plenty of room for everyone, providing a relaxed, no-fuss and comfortable holiday.

We also offer full refunds if your booking is cancelled due to Victorian Covid metro or regional restrictions.

Dare Beach House has 4 bedrooms, accommodating up to 10 guests. There are queen beds in three bedrooms, and the 4th bedroom two sets of double bunks. The bedrooms are supported by two bathrooms. Linen is provided and towels can be booked at an additional cost.

The practical kitchen is well fitted out with crockery, cutlery, glasses, dishwasher and microwave. There are two separate living areas with WiFi, TV, DVD, air conditioning/ heating unit, and outside there is a gas BBQ and outdoor furniture.

This is a great beach house for a short week-end stay or an extended holiday break.

Dare Beach House is also a great location to explore nearby Barwon Heads, wineries and other attractions of the Bellarine or the Great Ocean Road.

Property manager

Murray Pavia

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 603 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs to be kept outside. NO cats.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property uses solar energy
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Dare House Escape Ocean Grove
Dare Beach House Escape Ocean Grove
Dare Beach House Escape Private vacation home
Dare Beach House Escape Private vacation home Ocean Grove
209347

About the area

Located in Ocean Grove, this holiday home is on a river. Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliff Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Barwon Heads Golf Club and Oakdene Vineyard. Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary and Bellarine Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Ocean Grove, VIC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Grove Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • 13th Beach Golf Links - 12 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 28 min drive - 28.6 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barwon Heads Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Red Park - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪River Mouth - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dare Beach House Escape pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Dare Beach House Escape?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Dare Beach House Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dare Beach House Escape located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Raffs Beach. Ocean Grove Beach and Frank Ellis Reserve Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Dare Beach House Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Great Family Holiday house

Great holiday house for whole family.We had grand parents, kids and ourselves stay and the layout and size was perfect.The grass area and deck are perfect for young children to play.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

Family friendly stay

Great location and fabulous for family get together
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Anita D.

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

Great location but had to vacate because of mice faeces found in bed.

We were disappointed to leave the house due to an infestation of mice. The locality of the house was ideal and it was comfortable and user friendly. The host was helpful and gracious about the situation in which we found ourselves.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

megan b.

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

Awesome place

Great locationHouse as described Owner a pleasure to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

A lovely holiday

Great property, quite and excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine H.

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

Quiet and family friendly!

Murray was a fantastic host. Check in was simple. We had plenty of room for 3 couples and 3 children, and one single! Quiet property 2 mins from ocean grove centre. Clean property with all necessary requirements for children and adults. Family friendly with plenty to do- the board games were a hit. Easy walk to the Garage Cafe! Thanks Murray!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Judy L.

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

Weekend Escape

Location excellent, clean and big enough forSeven people. We competed in the triathlon Barwon Heads and would try and book the same house in 2026.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica j.

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

great place for a family holiday

we wanted a place for our adult children to join us for a holiday. this place was fantastic for the following reasons- great central location, generous spaces for all of us and two living rooms and two bathrooms - really helpful for the six adults in our party. house is very well stocked with everything you could need and has space for dining and relaxing both inside and outside. Beds and couches are very comfortable and this property is an easy walk to shops , river and beach. communication with the host was excellent and entry to the property simple. This is a warm, comfortable holiday property with ample space to relax while exploring all the area has to offer.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

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

Private, homely and relaxing.

It was perfect for three generations of famiily. The two sitting rooms meant we could spread out and the little garden was safe and private for the little ones. We loved the close proximity of the beach and river.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Great location

Conveniently located with good access to the beach and Ocean Grove town centre. Well worth a stay with house well laid out, two living spaces and great north facing deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

A good few days away

Good for the price. Happy to return sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa C.

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

Ocean grove surfing trip

We had a great stay. The house is perfect for a bigger group, and in a great location - just a short walk to an amazing surf beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Great house Awesome location

This is the second time we have stayed here. Great house is an awesome location. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zorica V.

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

Mrs v

Lovely property, clean ans spacious. Close to everything we needed. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine E.

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

Wonderful property

Great location & secure for pets. Spacious , clean & tidy property. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Quiet and in a great spot

Great location, comfortable and roomy. Everything we needed for a lovely holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Janice M.

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

Wedding weekend

Perfectly located near the wedding venue, beaches and cafes! Accomodation was great for the extended family, comfortable and had everything we needed for an ideal weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great stay. The property was well kept, clean, spacious and well easy to live in. It was close to all amenities, easily walkable distance to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary C.

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

PERFECT FAMILY HOUSE

This was a perfect home for our extended family getaway. Particularly loved the large outdoor deck for socialising.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location and family home

Great place to stay for two families. Great communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

Happy family holiday home

Comfortable and relaxed home, very suitable for extended family. Great location being only a short walk to town or beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith W.

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

Would come again

Good location, well fitted out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

Great family getaway

Perfect house for a family holiday with grandparents. The size and layout of the house is perfect for a family holiday with grandparents or 2 familys. Location is perfect for easy access to beach, river and shops. Will stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa G.

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

Labour weekend visit

Had a nice weekend away with family for the long weekend. Nice and spacious and the two lounges was great, kids and one end and adults watch the footy at the other.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke and David W.

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

Great experience

Perfect house for families/groups with kids. Excellent location, great amenities throughout and the host was wonderful. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023