Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ocean Grove vacation home, you'll find Raffs Beach and Ocean Grove Beach. Ocean Grove Education Area and Frank Ellis Reserve Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 30 min drive - 18.8 miles
Getting around
Drysdale Station - 14 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
The Mex - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Napona - 3 min drive
Beach Terrace Cafe - 3 min drive
Starfish Bakery - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool
Summary: Our Ocean Grove holiday home Cruickshank Retreat is just 3.5kms from Ocean Grove Main Street and 3km to the Beach. Featuring an outdoor dip pool, spa, plenty of outdoor entertaining space and sleeping up to 10 guests comfortably, this home is the perfect holiday home for families or groups. Oh, your furry friend is also most welcome!
The Space: Cruickshank Retreat is a beautiful 4-bedroom home in Ocean Grove accommodating a wide selection of guests (including their pets), perfect for adults, children* and corporate groups. This holiday house is fully equipped to make you feel at home, including gas ducted heating and an air conditioner upstairs to keep you comfortable during both Summer and Winter stays.
Take in the expansive views over Ocean Grove, the Barwon River and across to the Barwon Heads Bluff. You can watch ships cruise past in the distance from the front balcony and the sunset over Connewarre Reserve.
The home is in a convenient location, being 3kms from OG Main Beach, 1.5km to OG Golf club, boat ramp and river precinct, 1.2km from good coffee and food at Groove Cafe, 900m to Blue Waters Lake reserve and adjacent adventure playground, 3.6km to OG Main Street (The Terrace), 5.7km to Adventure Park, 21km to Geelong.
The property sleeps 10 guests over 4 bedrooms. On the ground floor, as you enter the home, is the 4th bedroom with a Queen bed and 2 singles. The room includes a wall-mounted TV, couch, children's toy corner and its own powder room with vanity and toilet. Heading upstairs, you will find the other 3 bedrooms off the hallway at the rear of the home. All three bedrooms have Queen beds. All linen and towels are supplied for your stay.
The main bathroom is located upstairs with a shower over bath setup. The main bedroom has access to its own private ensuite with shower, vanity and toilet.
The generous kitchen, dining area is filled with natural light from the large windows looking out towards the outdoor entertainment area and pool on one side, with views over Ocean Grove on the other. The kitchen is equipped with gas cooking, wide breakfast bar, a dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee machine and more. The coffee maker is a De'Longhi Coffee machine which is compatible with any Nespresso Original Pods. Please Note: Pods are not provided, you will need to bring your own. Additional cooking facilities include the outdoor BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven.
There is an array of living/entertainment options available, including multiple outdoor entertainment/dining areas, FREE Wi-Fi , Smart TV upstairs ready for you to stream all your favourite channels, & TV with Chromecast downstairs, fuse ball table and a bunch of board games. Outside, you have a patio area with a dip pool and spa.
PLEASE NOTE THE SPA IS HEATED BUT THE CONNECTED DIP POOL IS NOT. YOU WILL NEED TO BRING ALONG YOUR OWN POOL/BEACH TOWELS. Ensure you wash off beach sand from your body and bathers before going to the spa.
*Please note that there is a large staircase in the property and several balconies that could pose a risk to toddlers. Whilst a baby gate is provided, the property is best suited for children > 5yrs of age. Please always supervise toddlers.
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,583 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Onsite 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool to the airport?
This vacation home is 39.6 mi (52-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool to the beach?
This vacation home is 1.8 mi (4-min drive) from Ocean Grove Beach and 1.9 mi (4-min drive) from Raffs Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool to downtown Ocean Grove?
This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Ocean Grove.
Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kylie S., Pakenham
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend
House was lovely location and had everything we needed. When needing to communicate with property manager they were available, helpful and responded in a timely manner.
Kylie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Bernice J.
Feb 9, 2025
Great spa & pool
Had a lovely time , a few issues but overall we would stay there again
Bernice J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zac M.
Dec 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Zac M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Ka Te M.
Mar 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with friends
The decks with wonderful views and the hot-tub were amazing. Extremely comfortable beds. Great communication. Zero complaints.
Ka Te M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Amdi J.
Feb 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good place but spar does not get hot enough
Liked this place but there were a few problems. Spar bath did not heat up enough so did not use it. Toilet seats all loose. My son had to fix an exit door as it was broken and when we arrived the cupboard door in the kitchen was detached and leaning on the brick wall in the kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the location was not to bad. View was spectacular. Just dissapointed the spar did not work as we payed for this.
Amdi J.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adam H.
Nov 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a small group or families
Fantastic, well presented property, pool and hot tub were great
Adam H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ann G.
Oct 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Ann
We stayed for a family birthday, everything you needed was provided with lovely clean linen and beach towels. 4 of the older children stayed in the downstairs bedroom, thoroughly enjoyed their own space as did the adults. Great enclosed back yard good for games for the children.