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Dare Escape Beach House is a perfect haven for families, ideally situated near Ocean Grove beach and cafes. Enjoy the spacious big deck, two living spaces with WiFi and TVs, while kids play safely in the secure yard.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 1056 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs to be kept outside. NO cats.

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 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Ocean Grove, this vacation home is on a river. Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliff Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Barwon Heads Golf Club and Oakdene Vineyard. Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary and Bellarine Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding, fishing, and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Ocean Grove travel guide
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Map
VIC, Ocean Grove

What's nearby

  • Raffs Beach
    Raffs Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ferry
    Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    33 min drive - 32.5 km
  • Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Grove Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong
    7 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Groove Cafe
    15 min walk
  • Beach Terrace Cafe
    10 min walk
  • Barwon Heads Hotel
    4 min drive
  • The Mex
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dare Beach House Escape pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dare Beach House Escape located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation 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 mi (5 km).

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Dare Beach House Escape Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Availability of host, location and amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gemma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Murray's house was perfect for our group of 10 (4 adults, 6 kids), and bonus being able to bring our two dogs. Its walking distance to both the beach and the river, and a perfect front yard for the kids to play in. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

megan b.

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

Awesome place

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

A lovely holiday

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy L.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa F.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luisa C.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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

Family stay

Perfect house for adults and 4 kids age 11 to 3. Great location close to beach and shops
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine E.

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

Wonderful property

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

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hilary C.

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

PERFECT FAMILY HOUSE

This was a perfect home for our extended family getaway. Particularly loved the large outdoor deck for socialising.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice M.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JULIETA C.

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anita D.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke and David W.

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

Great experience

Perfect house for families/groups with kids. Excellent location, great amenities throughout and the host was wonderful. Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

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

Great Spot for Family and Furry Friend

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillipa G.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bevan W.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zorica V.

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

Mrs v

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agata J.

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

Great stay

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!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023