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Kenmaure -A cosy retreat

Wye River vacation home with kitchen

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Beach nearby
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wye River, VIC
  • Place, Wye River Coastal Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wye River

On river.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Wye River Coastal Reserve and 2 miles (3 km) of Great Otway National Park with a stay here. Kennet River Coastal Reserve is within 6 miles (10 km) and Carisbrook Creek is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wye River Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Great Otway National Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 26 min drive - 20.5 miles
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 28 min drive - 21.5 miles
  • Bell's Beach - 52 min drive - 41.1 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kafe Koala - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wye River General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kafe Koala - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The General - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wye General Store - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kenmaure -A cosy retreat

Kenmaure is a completely renovated 2 bedrooom family home which comfortably accommodates 7 persons

From all windows you enjoy wonderful views of the beach,ocean and surrounding trees and colourful feathered friends as well as numerous Koalas.

You can relax under the covered verandah on comfy lounges with a book or watch the waves roll in.

This fully insulated house with double glazed windows allows you to indulge yourself in front of the wood heater even on non-beach days.

Kenmaure is an easy 5 minute walk to the beach, Pub , General store and Cafe

You can even dine al fresco on the patio or feed the birds when they visit.

The property is suitable for children . The property is pet friendly








BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1- 1 Queensized Bed.
Bedroom 2- 1 Queensized Bed, 1 Bunk Bed(sleeps 2)



RENTAL RATES effective 1st January 2019
Minimum Rental is 2 nights
INCLUDES Bed linen,sheets,towels and tea towels

Off Peak ( June- November)
Weekends- Fri and Sat nights $540
Week nights-2 nights $480
Holiday Long Weekends- $870
Easter -$1160
Melbourne Cup - $1160

Full week
Summer holidays- minimum 7 nights-$2730
All rates are based on a maximum of 4 persons.
Check in from 3pm, check out by 10.00am
Late Checkout may be available subject to bookings
Prices for extra adult= $25 per night.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Living plant wall

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kenmaure -A cosy retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 78.7 mi (116-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kenmaure -A cosy retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Kenmaure -A cosy retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is 8 mi (12-min drive) from Carisbrook Creek and 8.3 mi (12-min drive) from Sugarloaf - San Jose Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kenmaure -A cosy retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kenmaure -A cosy retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Kenmaure -A cosy retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kenmaure -A cosy retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Kenmaure -A cosy retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Kenmaure -A cosy retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Kenmaure -A cosy retreat to downtown Wye River?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Wye River.

Kenmaure -A cosy retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
all was very good. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bronwyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location. You can hear the sea from the deck. Close walk to the beach, shop and pub.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Navec L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Communication was very timely. Home was clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable property walking distance to town. Would definitely stay again. Excellent communication from hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Property was lovely to stay at very clean everything we could of needed. Girl's loved their little room where they could all fit and enjoy there time together. Very close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marnie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxed and cosy

We loved our stay here! It is an amazing view and we immediately felt comfortable in the cosy and relaxed setting. Fire was a win for winter. We enjoyed playing games, doing puzzles and our regular outings to the general store for great coffee and the beach for walks. Our dogs loved it too although our little old one didn’t have a great time up the steps! But we all had a great time and will definitely be back if you’ll have us :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent weekend awau

This little house was a lovely, warm winter escape. The wood fire was a highlight, and it pumped out the heat! We weren’t cold at any stage. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds very comfortable (with electric blankets), and beautiful ocean views from both bedrooms. The back patio area can be blocked off to stop dogs wandering but the grassed area was unfenced. An easy five minute walk to the beach, and an extra minute over the bridge to the store or pub for dinner. We had such a lovely, relaxing stay…I look forward to another winter break there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Esther M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wye weekend getaway

What a spectacular view… we loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Has everything you need

A great holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sharon

Amazing stay. Comfortable with excellent views!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful veiws

Property was well stocked with essentials needed. Clean & tidy. Short walk to the beach and beautiful views. Only downside was property is stated as pet friendly but back yard is not fenced. Also the front balcony has a lean which felt a bit unsafe.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy stay with a beautiful view

The accommodation was cosy & comfortable and we had a very relaxing stay. We were unsure of where the off street park was located.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness

thumbs up!

very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family break

Fabulous ocean views and a quick walk to the beach, we had a fabulous few days of family time. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend in wye!

Perfect location and an excellent outlook from the balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Emily & Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy little cottage

Cosy little cottage with a spectacular view of wye Beach and only a 5 minute walk down to the beach and the general store. Maureen was lovely and easy to deal with and flexible with our check-in time. A great spot for a little family get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for a relaxed weekend away

Our family weekend away to catch up with friends was made all the better for staying here. Location is great with delightful sea views, the house is well presented with everything you need. The added bonus of being able to have our dog with us too was amazing. Thank you we hope to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penelope M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Cute and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACQUI B., Melbourne, Australia

Beautiful for the soul!

We had a wonderful stay, and were in daily awe of the view. The cottage is very conveniently situated, and you cannot move past the sound of the ocean and bird-life to rejuvenate the soul. Thank you Maureen for a lovely stay!!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view, cosy house

Thanks Maureen for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Kenmaure

We loved our stay at Kenmaure. Beautiful views. Authentic shack style from the past. Loved the photos on the walls from yesteryear. Suitable for the dogs we had with us. Lovely walks and close to everything :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma C., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely, old style holiday house

We stayed at Ken and Maureen's house for a long weekend with our two dogs and loved it. The house has been in Ken's family for 70 years and retains that basic, beach house vibe, but has been updated to be comfortable and cozy. It was a cold, wet weekend and the wood fire kept the whole house warm and it was great to hear the rain on the roof - we didn't use the outdoor spaces. The house overlooks the beach and is a short walk to the beach, shop and pub, and a less easy walk back up the hill, but most of Wye River is steep so that should be expected. Wye River was busy with families with young children and the beach is safe for swimming. Overall, we had a great weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

Beautiful views of the Wye River beach and location for our family of four
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022