Dare Beach House Escape
About this house rental
Nestled in Ocean Grove, this attractive house for R 3,500 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. 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, 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Ocean Grove
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(67 Reviews)
8.0
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.
5.0
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!
5.0
Great beachhouse. Quite rustic so you could relax but very comfortable. Excellent location, walked to beach, shops, easy cycle to Barwon Heads. Everything worked well. Comfy beds. Air con in main areas and fans in every other room in wardrobes. Great to have a second lounge and outdoor space for sitting and BBQ. Nice street and very quiet. Would love to stay again!
5.0
This is a great property. Well located and appointed. The only downside was that the BBQ did not work well. Otherwise it was a great stay!
5.0
This is our 2nd stay here. Will definately return again next year. Thank you Murray!
5.0
This was a perfect home for our extended family getaway. Particularly loved the large outdoor deck for socialising.
5.0
Perfect house for adults and 4 kids age 11 to 3. Great location close to beach and shops
5.0
Perfect house for families/groups with kids. Excellent location, great amenities throughout and the host was wonderful. Definitely recommend
5.0
Great location close to Surf Beach and Town Centre with the Property in a quiet street with a private front yard to soak up the Sun. Clean and tidy with plenty of space for all.
5.0
We had a great stay. The property was well kept, clean, spacious and well easy to live in. It was close to all amenities, easily walkable distance to the beach.
4.0
Great getaway house. We fit two families comfortably. The location to beach, shops and restaurants is all within walking distance. Communication with the property manager was excellent.
5.0
Great place to stay for two families.
Great communication.
5.0
For a unit it is very spacious. There were 10 of us and we loved the a accommodation. Very clean especially bbq was great. Definitely be back.
5.0
Perfect house for a family holiday with grandparents.
The size and layout of the house is perfect for a family holiday with grandparents or 2 familys.
Location is perfect for easy access to beach, river and shops.
Will stay again.
5.0
Fantastic home with plenty of facilities. Ideally located and well designed home. Plenty of space for 2 families. Secluded and safe for the kids. Would book again.
5.0
Comfortable and relaxed home, very suitable for extended family. Great location being only a short walk to town or beach.
5.0
The property is well appointed with all needs for a family. Walking distance to shops, river and patrolled beach to swim in the ocean. Very quite as located at the back of a shared block of two residences. Murray our host was easy and timely with communication and arrangements. We recommend!
5.0
Great location, comfortable and roomy. Everything we needed for a lovely holiday
2.0
The location of the property & the layout & privacy of the house we’re excellent.
Unfortunately the following issues existed as at 14 January 2023.
Dear Murray
We left your property today & would like to provide you with some feedback.
The property has many great features - location, layout, comfortable chairs & sofa in main lounge, dining table, good fridge, good stove, good bbq.
Unfortunately, we found a few significant issues that really pulled our stay down. As owners of a holiday rental ourselves, we understand that you don’t necessarily know about issues unless tenants tell you. While there were many good features to the property, our review will include mention of the following.
Mattresses
All mattresses are very poor quality & very uncomfortable. You can feel the springs in all of queen mattresses, especially the queen bed next to bathroom. My husband & I had to sleep on two of the single mattresses on floor. These still weren't great but were better than the queen bed option.
Cleanliness inside
There were many surfaces especially in the kitchen that were not clean. Dirt & hair in all of the kitchen draws & some of the cupboards.
Cleanliness of glass
The filth on the windows & doors was very noticeable. We cleaned the windows & sliding door that look onto the deck so we could see out of them.
Pots & pans
Other than the small fry pan, the Teflon coated pot, frypan & wok are unsafe to use due to severe damage.
Drainage
Drainage in both bathrooms is poor.
Key box
We couldn't get the front of the key box back on so couldn't use the key box at all. Therefore only one key between us all.
If the above issues are rectified, the property would receive 5 stars from us.
5.0
Vwry good
5.0
Spacious, quiet, easily accessible, fully equipped and close to the beach. Our family has been holidaying on the Bellarine Peninsula for several years an this holiday home is the best we have stayed at. Highly recommended.
5.0
House was perfect for our extended family group. Even though it is not large, it is so well designed that we felt we had plenty of space. Particulary appreciate the two showers, with 3 teenage girls in our group! Short walk to both main beach and shops, and host was very responsive. Very enjoyable stay.
5.0
My family, some friends and the hound enjoyed a wonderful 9 days at Dare Beach house. Great central location, close to river, beach, surf club, OG shops, an easy walk to all these, and easy scenic runs to beach, or along the river, to the Heads and further afield. The OG Parkrun start is literally at the (river) end of the street, 3 of us enjoyed participating in that as well as breaky afterwards at the Garage Cafe around the corner.
The house uses its space well, with plenty of accommodation, 2 bathrooms and 2 living areas. We also enjoyed some Bocci on the new (synthetic) turfed area at the front.
Our second stay here.
4.0
The home was well suited for our family group of 5 adults & 3 young kids. The kids enjoyed playing on the turf and the 2 lounge rooms were handy. Everything was not too far on foot so location was handy.
5.0
Overall a great getaway with family while dealing with pre wedding set up at a nearby property. Private areas for adults… room for kids to be kids… the excellent Library was a bonus… a highly enjoyable stay.. thank you .. Bobbi
4.0
Plenty of room for our 2 families. Unfortunately the grass was being replaced so the 3 kids had limited play area & we didn't have a nice outlook but everything else was exactly as pictured. Communication with Murray was excellent.
4.0
3 adults and 5 children- great accommodation which suited our needs. Bit disappointed with landscape not completed but they were not to know we had a special needs boy who needed outside play but could have told us at time of booking. Host excellent
5.0
Comfortable and surprisingly spacious house that had everything the 9 of us (6 adults, 3 kids) needed for our stay. The unexpected bonus was the awesome shower pressure and a seemingly never ending supply of hot water! Great location in a quiet street but within easy walking distance to the town centre, beach and river. The host responded very promptly to any questions. Would recommend.
5.0
Good location, well fitted out.
10.0
Good location, well fitted out.
5.0
We had a lovely time here, good communication with the property manager and the house was larger than we expected. Heating was great on a very cold, very wet weekend, we appreciated the large table for playing games and doing puzzles. Lots of dvds and books. Thanks.
10.0
We had a lovely time here, good communication with the property manager and the house was larger than we expected. Heating was great on a very cold, very wet weekend, we appreciated the large table for playing games and doing puzzles. Lots of dvds and books. Thanks.
5.0
Great for 1 or 2 families. Plenty of room and 2 bathrooms. Easy walk to both river and beach.
5.0
This was a perfect property. Much larger and more spacious than expected with everything you could want supplied right down to sensor night lights in hallways and bathrooms. Even picnic sets! Perfectly clean and very well presented. Great location. Great communication with our host. Would definitely stay again!
5.0
Amazing value for a 4 bedroom petite house. Just right for a short stay. Bedrooms have enough space to move around. Kitchen’s fully equiped.
We had a great stay. House amenities can be improved as there are no aircon in any of the bedroom. Aircons are both from the living rooms. TVs are small. There’s an unpleasant, old wood smell in the bedrooms, maybe from the carpet, but can be easily fixed with aroma or deep clean, perhaps with windows open. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay. Everyone in the family enjoyed.
5.0
We had a fantastic stay at Dare Beach House. It's in a fantastic location, loved popping around the corner for coffees and/or brunch at The Garage. A close walk to the beach, river and to town and it was great being able to have our dogs with us. We also walked to Barwon Heads along the river a few times, which was nice.
The house is very comfortable and has everything you need to relax. We loved sitting out on the deck and had sun and shade available to suit all tastes.
Communication with Murray was good, with quick responses to our queries.
Thanks - loved our time in Ocean Grove
5.0
Stayed with a group of friends, 2 bathrooms and 2 living areas was great . House was clean had everything we needed. Great location short walk to beach and shops would definitely stay here again.
5.0
We had a very pleasant weekend the location was great the house very clean. Would definitely recommend.
4.0
Quiet secure location, plenty of room inside, spacious decked area, and good Wifi. Lovely shade from the tree but limited yard area due to the daisy type ground cover. Great for my family consisting of adults. Third stay here and hope to return again.
5.0
We had an amazing time at the House.
It is extremely well suited for a family, sparkling clean, lots of beds and space for everyone, 2 living areas was awesome with kids, garage for all the beach toys and bikes, inside is very well prepared with games, books and every kitchen item you could need. We enjoyed sitting on the deck, cooking a bbq and having a drink after a busy day at the river or beach. Loved it!! Hopefully back again next year.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Ocean Grove?
The average price for a rental in Ocean Grove is R 3,426 per night. This rental is R 74 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dare Beach House Escape. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Dare Beach House Escape pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Dare Beach House Escape?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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