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Ware's Retreat House

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Terrace/patio
Room
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Anglesea, VIC
  • Place, Point Roadknight
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Anglesea Surf Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Anglesea Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Ware's Retreat House

Accommodation: (3 Night minimum stay!)
The house has two bedrooms.
One room has a queen sized bed, the other one set of bunks and a king single. Doonas, blankets and pillows are provided but you will need to supply your own sheets & towels.
Heating/Cooling
Brand new Reverse cycle system has just been installed (2017)
There is an open fire that can be used. (not applicable over summer)
Kitchen
The oven is electric (not fan forced). There is also an electric fry pan, microwave. and all your need to make a family meal.
Bathroom
There is a shower. (no bath sorry)
Laundry
A washing machine is available. There is a clothes line strung behind two trees at the back of the house, and one attached to the side of the chimney outside. There is a stand up clothes horse as well.
Entertainment
In the living area there is a colour flat screen TV, a DVD, and a radio CD Player.
Decking
There is a small decking area at the front of the house
Chairs are kept in the laundry. As the sun shines in here it can be a lovely place to sit on a fine day.
Walks
The Anglesea beach, or the beach at Pt Roadknight, (a good beach for children) can be reached after an enjoyable downhill walk (not so good coming back!). The Angahook State Forest is accessible via a short walk up Harvey St. A few shops can be reached by foot, but the major shopping centre is a short drive back towards Geelong.
Some destinations worth visiting

• Point Addis: (5-10 minutes) has a magnificent view of the ocean. Turn off is located between T Torquay and Anglesea.

• Split point lighthouse Aireys Inlet: This is around a 10 minute drive beyond Anglesea on the Great Ocean Rd. Tours of the lighthouse can be arranged. There are also some good walks around the beach areas there.

• Lorne: 25-30 minutes along Great ocean Rd. A great place to visit and enjoy on a fine day—beautiful beach.

• Torquay: 15 minutes from Anglesea.

• Geelong: It is 25 minutes to the Southern end of Geelong, about 35 minutes to the City centre. It is well worth visiting Eastern Beach and the Botanical Gardens. For shoppers there is Westfield (Geelong City), Waurn Ponds and strip shops/KMart in Belmont.

• Bellarine Peninsula: Some places well worth visiting here such as Barwon Heads and Queenscliff.

Other information: There are other interesting bits of information that you will find in a folder that we have left in the house.

If there are any questions not answered here please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope you have a restful and enjoyable stay at the Warehouse.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please place the key in the key lock and tumble the numbers on departure. Thank you

Please remove all food from fridge and freezer, wash dishes and wipe down benches in kitchen.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

1. Please leave the house as you found it - Thank you 2. Please put garbage bins out for collection if appropriate. Dates are on the fridge.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9161696
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
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

About the area

Anglesea

Located in Anglesea, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Split Point Lighthouse and Memorial Arch at Eastern View are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Otway National Park and Coogoorah Park. Point Addis Marine National Park and Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Anglesea, VIC

What's nearby

  • Point Roadknight - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Anglesea Surf Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Anglesea Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Anglesea Heath Alcoa Agreement Area - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Coogoorah Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Waurn Ponds Station - 28 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oaks Bakery Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Laneway 73 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Morgan's Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aireys Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anglesea Fish and Chips - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ware's Retreat House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ware's Retreat House?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ware's Retreat House on 9 Sept 2026 start from AU$289, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ware's Retreat House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ware's Retreat House?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Ware's Retreat House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ware's Retreat House located?

Situated in Anglesea, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Great Otway National Park and Anglesea Surf Beach. Anglesea Golf Club and Point Roadknight are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daryl C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thanks for the review Daryl, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time staying at Ware's retreat. Great place and a short drive to beach and shops
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Great to have you stay again! May 2026 bring you lots of joy.
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good time at the property. We appreciated the upgraded beds from the previous year. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2026
Glad you enjoyed the new beds Joel! Very happy to have repeat guests 😀
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel D.

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

Nice relaxing stay

Good location and nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

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

Great location. Close to family friendly beach and town

Good location, very affordable for family weekend at the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thanks for the review Sean. Glad you enjoyed your stay. You had perfect weather!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kaz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, clear instructions and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Have a great year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, very clean and tidy, cute house in great location. Thank-you Tracey!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Great holiday

Second time staying at Ware's retreat. Great place and short drive to Anglesea beach. Love this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2025
Thanks for the review, Robert. So glad you had a lovely break. Have an awesome year.
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel G.

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

A lovely getaway

We had a fantastic time at this little house. It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2025
Great to hear you had a lovely time Joel. Hope you got to explore all the beauty of Anglesea. Have a wonderful 2025.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Clean and tidy

Enjoyed our stay. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2022
Thank you for your review Sharon much appreciated.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Quiet and comfortable

This house is perfect for an Angelsea break..quiet and comfortable with owners easy to deal with
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Thanks for the feedback Jane. Glad you had a lovely time.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joel G.

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

A cosy getaway

A classic beach house that was of an older style but we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise O.

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

Great Ocean Road beach hideaway

Very happy with the house, it had everything we needed. Very private and quiet area. The walk down to the beach has probably the best views in Anglesea. We have already booked to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2022
We agree Louise the views are awesome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Great holiday house at the Great Ocean Road

This holiday house was the perfect long weekend getaway for my family. It's a good location in Anglesea, the property description is accurate and the communication with the hosts was speedy and effortless. We really enjoyed the stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2022
Thank you Thomas Glad you enjoyed the stay at our family holiday house :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise O.

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

Beach house

Second time staying here. Close to the beach and mountain bike trails. House is very comfortable with everything we could have needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay Louise.
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl K.

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

Wares Retreat House

Great for us as an "overflow" house
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
So glad our family holiday house helped you with your extended family gathering Cheryl. Have a great year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Great cottage

Fantastic little cottage close to everything. Communication from Tracey was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2025
Glad you had a great time Rebecca
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly K.

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

Handy

The location of the property was very convenient for us close to the life saving club, the area is also very quiet which made sleeping very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

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

Clean and quiet

Was a perfect little location for our stay to get some beach time. Very clean and has all you need for a great getaway. Quiet, nice birds around and good feel to the place. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise O.

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

Anglesea retreat

This was our third stay at this property, and we have already booked another. The location of the house is perfect for a quick walk to Anglesea main beach or a scenic walk to Point Roadknight. It had everything we needed for a relaxing break from cooking equipment to books and board games. We can't wait to go back
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Thanks Louise - we are so glad you enjoyed the days you were able to be at Anglesea.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Great place, good value

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Property was set on a large block which the kids were able to run around and explore. Place was kid friendly with lots of games and DVD's to use during their stay. Check in/out process was well communicated. Thanks to Tracey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Thanks Robert, Glad you enjoyed your time at Anglesea and our family holiday home. Hoe you and your family have a great 2024!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adele H.

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

Thankyou so much Tracey. Made thus booking with short notice and nothing was too much trouble.

Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
Thanks Adele Glad you had an awesome time
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

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

Delightful, practical, clean, tidy beautiful beach house!

The Ware's Retreat house was firstly very easy to find. It was absolutely fabulous for us. It was practical, comfortable, extremely clean and tidy on a very quiet block. It is especially close to the picturesque Point Roadknight Beach. Tracey communicated with us straight away when it was necessary. It was perfect for our beach holiday! Thanks Tracey and David very very very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay Joanne :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole P.

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

Cosy house

Lovely neat house, everything you need, bit of a hike to the beach but a short drive if you didn’t want to walk. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2022
Thanks for the review Nicole.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel E.

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

Great beach holiday

We had the best time here, our kids exhausted themselves at the beach which was so close. We're coming back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2022
Thanks for the review Daniel.

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Hosted by Tracey Ware

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