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Coastal Escape 400m to Beach,Café & Pub | Pet-Friendly | Spa & Netflix

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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Living area
Dining
Dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ocean Grove, VIC
  • Place, Ocean Grove Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Grove Education Area
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lonsdale Lakes Wildlife Reserve
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪49 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
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Coastal Escape 400m to Beach,Café & Pub | Pet-Friendly | Spa & Netflix

Linen and towels now included for all existing and new bookings.
The Sea Shells Beach House is located walking distance from the beach, Dawn Cafe and the Ocean Grove Hotel Bistro. The beach is 400 meters away at the end of the street. Dawn 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 large outside area which is great for summer.

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(in main bedroom as well as in lounge room). 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

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

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

No events allowed
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Pets

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

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you have been provided with linen please remove from beds and place in laundry.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Apologies but no schoolies or groups of young people

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.
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Ocean Grove, VIC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Grove Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ocean Grove Education Area - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Lonsdale Lakes Wildlife Reserve - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 32 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nicko’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Mex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Olive Pit - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Escape 400m to Beach,Café & Pub | Pet-Friendly | Spa & Netflix pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Coastal Escape 400m to Beach,Café & Pub | Pet-Friendly | Spa & Netflix?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Escape 400m to Beach,Café & Pub | Pet-Friendly | Spa & Netflix?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Escape 400m to Beach,Café & Pub | Pet-Friendly | Spa & Netflix?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Escape 400m to Beach,Café & Pub | Pet-Friendly | Spa & Netflix 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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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 341 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Reece H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home away from home!Everything we needed as a family and more. Easy and prompt communication with owner, highly recommend.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Great space, perfect for 3 adults. Bedroom each and a couch each plus a wood heater. Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay. Great beds, great location and everything we needed from a fully equipped kitchen, great house to relax in and the outdoor area was great. The wood fire all setup ready to go was a great surprise and very appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes. Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latisha L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our first air B&B holiday and everything was exactly how listed on the site. The house had its own wifi and Netflix we used and is perfect for families to ge away from home. My kids said it’s home can we live here Beautiful experience would 10000000% book and stay again
The cafe short walk away from the accommodation
The beach 400m from the accommodation
The beach
The beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous family home for a beach holiday!We’ll definitely be back. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

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

Dog and Family friendly

Perfect family holiday
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our second stay at this wonderful property, which has everything we need - wood fire, comfy bed, dog friendly, huge kitchen, and even a spa! Fantastic location near the pub and Dawn cafe, a short walk to the beach and a pleasant walk into town. Great communication from the host also. Thank you for having us in your home again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mat S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place. 3rd time there and won’t be the last
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Great House and location.

Had a wonderful winter weekend with our dogs and 5 month old daughter. Great walking distance to the beach and a great cafe. Great secure yard for dogs and kids and the wood fire in the house was great for
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meryl W.

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

Fantastic place to relax

Always love my time away here with my partner and my dog .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

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

Perfect for our dog and child!

Great place as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cass S.

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

Nice get away

We had a lovely time away in Ocean Grove. The house was exactly as pictured and conveniently located to everything. We had a great time and would book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

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

Great location and pet friendly

Great location - close to beach. Dog friendly with enclosed yard. Very clean and tidy accommodation. Our host was attentive and helpful. A most enjoyable stay. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

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

Fabulous beach stay

Great for all ages! A wonderful beach holiday!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

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

Really nice and close to everything

Lovely stay cafe down the road perfect for families and doggos
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe C.

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

Beach trip

Great trip
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin H.

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

Great location

Wonderful place and highly recommend
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Great location clean and comfortable

Loveley stay
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

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

Wonderful stay!

A fabulous place to enjoy Winter at Ocean Grove!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G., Ballarat

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

Lovely Stay

We had a great stay again! So grateful we can bring our dog to enjoy the beach with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosie G.

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

Fabulous

Spacious, clean, idyllic for kids, fabulous location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

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

Dog friendly and so close to the beach and great cafe.

The home was very suitable to our needs for a winter beach holiday and would suit larger family as well.Great secure yard and non carpeted indoor areas for our dogs, wood fire and enough firewood for a 5 night stay. We so appreciated that. House well stocked with everything we needed.Access to beach was only a few minutes walk away as was Dawn cafe.Hosts very flexible re check in and out times.Thanks Fiona and Tim.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma R.

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

Great place

We had a great weekend. Very close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

House stay

Everything we needed was a great place to stay to pend some time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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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