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Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player, books, video library
TV, DVD player, books, video library
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10603 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Ocean Grove, VIC
  • Ocean Grove Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Adventure Park Geelong
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • 13th Beach Golf Links
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ocean Grove

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Raffs Beach. Also, Ocean Grove Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Frank Ellis Reserve Beach is within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Grove Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Raffs Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • 13th Beach Golf Links - 12 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 28 min drive - 17.8 miles

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 15 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mex - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Napona - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Beach Terrace Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪At the Heads Wine Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starfish Bakery - ‬4 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.

Dare Beach House Escape

Perfect for a family get away Dare Escape Beach House is ideally located in a quiet location in old Ocean Grove, close to everything: a cute dog friendly café around the corner, a short 8 minute walk to Ocean Grove beach or 3 minute walk to the river, and cafes and shops close by. This home sleeps 10, so ideal for one or two families, It is child and dog friendly, with a secure yard.

With its clever and practical design of two living spaces, a big deck, Wifi, TVs and guests love that there is plenty of room for everyone, providing a relaxed, no-fuss and comfortable holiday.

We also offer full refunds if your booking is cancelled due to Victorian Covid metro or regional restrictions.

Dare Beach House has 4 bedrooms, accommodating up to 10 guests. There are queen beds in three bedrooms, and the 4th bedroom two sets of double bunks. The bedrooms are supported by two bathrooms. Linen is provided and towels can be booked at an additional cost.

The practical kitchen is well fitted out with crockery, cutlery, glasses, dishwasher and microwave. There are two separate living areas with WiFi, TV, DVD, air conditioning/ heating unit, and outside there is a gas BBQ and outdoor furniture.

This is a great beach house for a short week-end stay or an extended holiday break.

Dare Beach House is also a great location to explore nearby Barwon Heads, wineries and other attractions of the Bellarine or the Great Ocean Road.

Property manager

Murray Pavia

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 603 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs to be kept outside. NO cats.

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
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 not indicated whether 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Dare House Escape Ocean Grove
Dare Beach House Escape Ocean Grove
Dare Beach House Escape Private vacation home
Dare Beach House Escape Private vacation home Ocean Grove
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Dare Beach House Escape to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.5 mi (50-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dare Beach House Escape have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Dare Beach House Escape to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 10-minute walk from Raffs Beach and 10-minute walk from Ocean Grove Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Dare Beach House Escape offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dare Beach House Escape?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Dare Beach House Escape?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Dare Beach House Escape?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Dare Beach House Escape have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Dare Beach House Escape have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Dare Beach House Escape to downtown Ocean Grove?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Ocean Grove.

Dare Beach House Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Anita D.

Great location but had to vacate because of mice faeces found in bed.

We were disappointed to leave the house due to an infestation of mice. The locality of the house was ideal and it was comfortable and user friendly. The host was helpful and gracious about the situation in which we found ourselves.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and family friendly!

Murray was a fantastic host. Check in was simple. We had plenty of room for 3 couples and 3 children, and one single! Quiet property 2 mins from ocean grove centre. Clean property with all necessary requirements for children and adults. Family friendly with plenty to do- the board games were a hit. Easy walk to the Garage Cafe! Thanks Murray!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A home away from home.

This holiday house was the absolute best! The 4 bedrooms gave the kids the space to chill out after spending too much family time together. The beach was so close you could hear it. Two living areas meant that the kids could play the Switch while I watched movies. The beds were comfortable, and the bedrooms were clean. Two toilets with so many bums in one house were very convenient. The location of the house was prime position, close to shops, Coles and the RSL (which had amazing meals and family friendly). The variety of games, books and DVDs was amazing. Even introduced the kids to some older board games which I hadn't seen in years. The main living room had plenty of space for us all to have a movie night and the couches comfortable. The outdoor area was secure for our dog and the fake grass was awesome for the kids to play barefoot. This whole week was fantastic and I will definitely be booking again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica j.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place for a family holiday

we wanted a place for our adult children to join us for a holiday. this place was fantastic for the following reasons- great central location, generous spaces for all of us and two living rooms and two bathrooms - really helpful for the six adults in our party. house is very well stocked with everything you could need and has space for dining and relaxing both inside and outside. Beds and couches are very comfortable and this property is an easy walk to shops , river and beach. communication with the host was excellent and entry to the property simple. This is a warm, comfortable holiday property with ample space to relax while exploring all the area has to offer.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Holiday house

Great holiday house for whole family.We had grand parents, kids and ourselves stay and the layout and size was perfect.The grass area and deck are perfect for young children to play.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Escape

Location excellent, clean and big enough forSeven people. We competed in the triathlon Barwon Heads and would try and book the same house in 2026.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

megan b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

Great locationHouse as described Owner a pleasure to deal with
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely holiday

Great property, quite and excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private, homely and relaxing.

It was perfect for three generations of famiily. The two sitting rooms meant we could spread out and the little garden was safe and private for the little ones. We loved the close proximity of the beach and river.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly stay

Great location and fabulous for family get together
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay plenty room

Nice place well presented and lots room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H., Melbourne, Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Conveniently located with good access to the beach and Ocean Grove town centre. Well worth a stay with house well laid out, two living spaces and great north facing deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A good few days away

Good for the price. Happy to return sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zorica V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mrs v

Lovely property, clean ans spacious. Close to everything we needed. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIETA C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The place is clean and everthing you need is on hand, close to shops and city centre. The area is quiet and great for family bonding. Outside area is secure and can let your furry family roam around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bevan W., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Murray was excellent

The house was in a great location and suited our needs well. The layout is good for groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ocean grove surfing trip

We had a great stay. The house is perfect for a bigger group, and in a great location - just a short walk to an amazing surf beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house Awesome location

This is the second time we have stayed here. Great house is an awesome location. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple Beach Living

We stayed for a week after Easter 2024 having previously stayed in 2023. Weather was not kind but we still managed some beach time. Property is well located - under15 min walk to beach or 10 min to city centre. Two bathrooms and toilets along with two lounge areas made for easy family living. Crockery and cookware is fine for simple meals but not for serious cooking. A modest home, secure yard, makes for a relaxing holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labour weekend visit

Had a nice weekend away with family for the long weekend. Nice and spacious and the two lounges was great, kids and one end and adults watch the footy at the other.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

Great location & secure for pets. Spacious , clean & tidy property. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Janice M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

Perfectly located near the wedding venue, beaches and cafes! Accomodation was great for the extended family, comfortable and had everything we needed for an ideal weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Peter T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location great for large family and dogs. Grass was very long at side of house could do with a bit of an update with furniture inside but comfortable. Kitchen cupboards very cluttered not much room for food storage for family for 4 days. Outdoor furniture bit rusted could be updated. Overall clean and suited us with family wedding locally.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Second Stay

This is the 2nd time we have stayed at this property and not only is the location ideal being close to the surf beach and main shopping strip but the property is ideal for a larger family and it is set back with a private yard where you can securely park multiple vehicles and has plenty of space for our furry friend to run around in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable, functional and relaxing 😊

The property is in an excellent location. Close to the beach and shops without being too close. Its very private, all rooms a good size and the kitchen well-appointed. Everything you need. We had an awesome time with family - at one stage three adult couples plus children. We also had two dogs, and the yard is very secure. The house is light, airy and very comfortable. We wouldnt hesitate to book a getaway here again. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024