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Dare St Beach Apartment

Family-friendly apartment in Ocean Grove with a water park

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Living area
Property grounds
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61457 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Ocean Grove Beach
  • Place, Adventure Park Geelong
  • Place, 13th Beach Golf Links
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Kids study room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Dare St Beach Apartment

Dare Street Beach Apartment is a great place for a family holiday or just a quiet retreat for a romantic weekend getaway. Just 1 minute walk will get you to the main street where you will find everything you need, from award winning restaurants, cafes, retail shops, post office, pharmacy, supermarket and more. A 2 minute stroll in the opposite direction will get you to Ocean Grove's surf beach where you can take a dip or walk or ride along the scenic paths to the Dunes Cafe or to the river at Barwon Heads.

This apartment offers 2 bedrooms on the first level. The main bedroom offers a brand new King Sized bed in a spacious room with ample bench space, a large wardrobe and TV with a DVD player. Sit outside on the balcony and enjoy the warm summer breezes with a view towards the main street, and Barwon Heads. Upstairs also host the bathroom and separate toilet. The Second bedroom contains a bunk bed with single on top, double bed on bottom and a pull out single trundle. Enough for the whole family. Check out the Ocean view from the back room and see if the surfs up!

Down stairs there is a north facing courtyard to catch the winter sun. A 'cosy' lounge with a comfortable couch and two large chairs. The lunge has a large flat screen TV, Blu-ray DVD player and Telstra TV with FREE Netflix and STAN. The brand new kitchen is small but functional so you can cook your own meals, with full size fridge and microwave.

The dining area offers seating for 5 adults over looking the rear courtyard and backyard. The dining room also includes a 'european' laundry with new washer and dryer. Relax outside on the deck, as the kids play on the grass in the fenced back courtyard.

Both floors have NEW split level heaters, air conditioners fitted for your comfort.

There are inbuilt twin USB docking stations on each level, so all you need is your cable to charge your smartphones, cameras, headphones, GPS's etc.

The apartment has NBN (National Broadband Network) WiFi supplied by Telstra for all your internet needs.

Cheers and Enjoy your Stay at Dare Street Beach Apartments.

Please note: Sorry no pets, 'schoolies', and bucks/hens nights.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

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
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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

About the area

Ocean Grove

Ocean Grove is home to this apartment. Queenscliff Maritime Museum and Fort Queenscliff Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mill Markets and Westfield Geelong. Travelling with kids? Consider Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary, or check out an event or a game at Australian Skydive. Windsurfing, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Ocean Grove, VIC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Grove Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • 13th Beach Golf Links - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 29 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 12 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Dare St Beach Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dare St Beach Apartment?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dare St Beach Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dare St Beach Apartment located?

This family-friendly Ocean Grove apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Grove Beach, Raffs Beach and Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve. Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary and Ocean Grove Education Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caz

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in an ideal position. Very clean and warm for a winter getaway. Close to the beach and easy access to the main shopping strip. Would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely clean place . Really enjoyed our stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eunhee Kate L.

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

Easy access to all

Close to beach, shops, restaurants, Great ocean trip and ferry and more.Clean and comfortable stay with family.Strongly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn N., Boulder

Perfect location. Super clean and super comfortable.

I would highly recommend this property. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Great town house close to town and the beach

Nice town house in great condition with all amenities short walk to town and also close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

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

Great location and space.

Everything you need and more. We’ll be visiting again next time we’re in the area. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

DJ P.

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

Beach getaway

We had an amazing stay at Dare Apartments. Beach access made it easy for us to get there without parking. The atmosphere was lovely and we will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus D.

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

Winter beach getaway

Great property, great location to shops and walk to beach. Really great communication with owner too. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

mr

great location, very clean, always pleasant, close to beach,
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Great location, clean and well equipped

Had everything - close to shops, beach, super comfy beds, Netflix, free wifi, just overall could not fault it. Definitely would stay again and would highly recommend. Janine as a host was very proactive and kept me well informed throughout the booking process - very professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Calogero A.

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

Dare St Apartment

Excellent communication and response time from the host Janine. The apartment was clean and close to everything you need in Ocean Grove.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances W.

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

Great apartment in perfect location

Clean and comfortable apartment with everything you need, including a balcony to enjoy the breeze. Location is perfect, within walking distance to the beach and main street but also very quiet. The owner responded immediately to our questions. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Byron S.

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

Stay in Ocean Grove

As per listing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Wow! Excellent location & fantastic setup

With 2 outside areas, a cute inside setup with gorgeous period features - this home is a true delight. There is nothing you could want extra - everything has been thought of. Its central to Ocean Grove an the beach and is a comfortable ovely place to stay. Much more than we were expecting - thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ella R.

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

Dare St Beach Apartment

We had a fabulous stay at Dare St Beach Apartment. The accommodation is spacious and has been nicely updated. It has everything you need for a great stay, including the fully equipped kitchen. The location is superb, 5 min walk to the beach and 2 mins to the main street. Janine was a very responsive host. We love Ocean Grove so much and also this accommodation. We hope to return very soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mal R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay. Comfortable and well equipped. Great location, close to shops and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Everything you need is in walking distance Geelong not to far away for extra things to do in colder weather. Would love to come back again sometime ]
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda M.

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

Couldn’t ask for more

Every convenience supplied. Including a huge washer/dryer. Our host even fitted safety gate to the stairs so our little one would be safe. The location could not have been better within walking distance to beaches and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Cozy Apartment in Brilliant Location

Loved our stay at Dare St. A very cozy apartment to take the family located close to the shops and the beach. The facilities include a well appointed kitchen and all the extras you need for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Lovely unit near the beach

The unit was newly remodeled and it was very good in every way: clean, modern beautiful king bed and lacked nothing for a he rest stay. Thanks Janineband I think we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Harold S.

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

Our stay

Good overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia M.

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

Fabulous stay

Hosts were lovely and great communication. Clean property and in a great location. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Y.

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

Lovely property close to town & beach

This townhouse has everything you could want for a family with young kids. It’s close to town and the beach, was really clean, & a good size for a family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jay p.

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

Great spot

Easy to find. Short walk to beach and places to eat
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzie B.

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

Perfect location

A lovely stay for our family of 4. Close to the beach, shops and the accommodation also had everything we needed. We hope to be back! Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Janine Melnyk

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