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Belle Retreat by the River & Ocean (Pet Friendly)

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Room
Private kitchen
Room
Living area
Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ocean Grove, VIC
  • Place, Ocean Grove Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Raffs Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Grove Education Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Belle Retreat by the River & Ocean (Pet Friendly)

Enjoy this complete family holiday unit that is walking distance to the Barwon River, Ocean Grove Beach and The Terrace Street cafes and shops. This private and secluded unit offers a quaint living area and complete kitchen with pub style seating that is complimented by two large bedrooms perfect for couples, two couples or a family of five.
The large and private courtyard is perfect for afternoon barbecues and entertaining while keeping your pets safely housed.
Bella Retreat is located a quick walk to cafes, a short drive to nearby wineries or maybe you fancy an adventure venture down the the Great Ocean Road.
Your hosts are Ocean Grove locals and are just minutes away to help with any of your needs.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
*No electric car charging at this property allowed. There are multiple charging spots nearby instead.

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 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

About the area

Ocean Grove

Located in Ocean Grove, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a river. Barwon Heads Golf Club and Oakdene Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Westfield Geelong and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre. Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary and Bellarine Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Parasailing, power boating and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Ocean Grove, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Grove Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Raffs Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ocean Grove Education Area - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 30 min drive - 35.8 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Terrace Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Mex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Olive Pit - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Belle Retreat by the River & Ocean (Pet Friendly) pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Belle Retreat by the River & Ocean (Pet Friendly)?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Belle Retreat by the River & Ocean (Pet Friendly) on 29 May 2026 start from AU$223, 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 Belle Retreat by the River & Ocean (Pet Friendly)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Belle Retreat by the River & Ocean (Pet Friendly)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Belle Retreat by the River & Ocean (Pet Friendly)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Belle Retreat by the River & Ocean (Pet Friendly) located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Raffs Beach and Ocean Grove Beach. Frank Ellis Reserve Beach and Ocean Grove Education Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Paula G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very welcoming, everything we needed was there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location and had all the ammenities we required for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Riannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick O.

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

Quick Comfortable Stay

Clean, good location and dog friendly tucked all the boxes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ophelia W.

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

Nice little place

Overall tidy and neat. Suitable for small family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

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

Lovely mini break

This little unit was perfect for two adults and 2 small dogs. Lovely little yard, very neat. Very comfortable. Hosts accommodated early check in. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ania S.

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

Cosy weekender

We had a great time staying in this comfortable and conveniently located unit. Perfectly equipped in all the necessary appliances to make our stay away from home just right. Only a 10 minute walk from great coffees, even shorter walk to a great lunch place and a quick drive to the dog beach. Communication with the hosts was very straightforward and prompt.We absolutely enjoyed this weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Clean and comfortable but overpriced

Clean and comfortable but unit on a main road and quite small. Inside nice but outside not what we expected . Felt that very overpriced for this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tracey M.

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

Unpleasant

The unit was tucked away and immediately we could see some creative photography was used in the promotion. The unit was grubby, the rug in the lounge area needs replacing, the bathroom included shampoos etc of previous tenants, but of most concern was the bites my sister received sleeping in the lower bunk. We did not use the supplied towels as these needed a ‘hot wash’ and taking responsibility for my dog I took my own vacuum to ensure I cleaned up after her, but was disappointed when I was actually cleaning the unit. We would not stay again and now are reconsidering future accomodation options when travelling.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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