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Ware's Retreat House

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A deck with two turquoise wicker chairs and a small table, a parked SUV, and a wooden fence in the background.
A kitchen with a window, a stove, and a bowl of fruit on the counter.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with a view of trees and a building.
A living room with a brick fireplace, a black leather sofa, a television on a wooden stand, and a large sliding glass door leading to a backyard.
A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a kettle, and a mug tree on the countertop.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Great Otway National Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Anglesea, VIC
  • Place, Point Roadknight
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Anglesea Surf Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Anglesea Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Anglesea

Located in Anglesea, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Split Point Lighthouse and Memorial Arch at Eastern View are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Otway National Park and Great Otway National Park. Coogoorah Park and Point Addis Marine National Park are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Anglesea, VIC

What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Point Roadknight - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Anglesea Surf Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Anglesea Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Anglesea Heath Alcoa Agreement Area - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Waurn Ponds Station - 28 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laneway 73 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Anglesea Fish and Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Yo! Asian Fried Chicken - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Coast Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse Tea Rooms - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ware's Retreat House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ware's Retreat House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ware's Retreat House?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Ware's Retreat House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ware's Retreat House located?

Situated in Anglesea, this golf holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Great Otway National Park and Great Otway National Park. Anglesea Surf Beach and Anglesea Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thanks for the review Daryl, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice relaxing stay

Good location and nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location. Close to family friendly beach and town

Good location, very affordable for family weekend at the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thanks for the review Sean. Glad you enjoyed your stay. You had perfect weather!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time staying at Ware's retreat. Great place and a short drive to beach and shops
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Great to have you stay again! May 2026 bring you lots of joy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a good time at the property. We appreciated the upgraded beds from the previous year. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2026
Glad you enjoyed the new beds Joel! Very happy to have repeat guests 😀
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday

Second time staying at Ware's retreat. Great place and short drive to Anglesea beach. Love this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2025
Thanks for the review, Robert. So glad you had a lovely break. Have an awesome year.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great, clear instructions and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Have a great year.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A lovely getaway

We had a fantastic time at this little house. It was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jan 2025
Great to hear you had a lovely time Joel. Hope you got to explore all the beauty of Anglesea. Have a wonderful 2025.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and tidy

Enjoyed our stay. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2022
Thank you for your review Sharon much appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication, very clean and tidy, cute house in great location. Thank-you Tracey!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and comfortable

This house is perfect for an Angelsea break..quiet and comfortable with owners easy to deal with
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Thanks for the feedback Jane. Glad you had a lovely time.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

A cosy getaway

A classic beach house that was of an older style but we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Ocean Road beach hideaway

Very happy with the house, it had everything we needed. Very private and quiet area. The walk down to the beach has probably the best views in Anglesea. We have already booked to stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2022
We agree Louise the views are awesome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday house at the Great Ocean Road

This holiday house was the perfect long weekend getaway for my family. It's a good location in Anglesea, the property description is accurate and the communication with the hosts was speedy and effortless. We really enjoyed the stay. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2022
Thank you Thomas Glad you enjoyed the stay at our family holiday house :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach house

Second time staying here. Close to the beach and mountain bike trails. House is very comfortable with everything we could have needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay Louise.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wares Retreat House

Great for us as an "overflow" house
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
So glad our family holiday house helped you with your extended family gathering Cheryl. Have a great year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and quiet

Was a perfect little location for our stay to get some beach time. Very clean and has all you need for a great getaway. Quiet, nice birds around and good feel to the place. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

Fantastic little cottage close to everything. Communication from Tracey was excellent. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan 2025
Glad you had a great time Rebecca
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anglesea retreat

This was our third stay at this property, and we have already booked another. The location of the house is perfect for a quick walk to Anglesea main beach or a scenic walk to Point Roadknight. It had everything we needed for a relaxing break from cooking equipment to books and board games. We can't wait to go back
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Thanks Louise - we are so glad you enjoyed the days you were able to be at Anglesea.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Handy

The location of the property was very convenient for us close to the life saving club, the area is also very quiet which made sleeping very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, good value

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Property was set on a large block which the kids were able to run around and explore. Place was kid friendly with lots of games and DVD's to use during their stay. Check in/out process was well communicated. Thanks to Tracey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2024
Thanks Robert, Glad you enjoyed your time at Anglesea and our family holiday home. Hoe you and your family have a great 2024!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thankyou so much Tracey. Made thus booking with short notice and nothing was too much trouble.

Fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
Thanks Adele Glad you had an awesome time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful, practical, clean, tidy beautiful beach house!

The Ware's Retreat house was firstly very easy to find. It was absolutely fabulous for us. It was practical, comfortable, extremely clean and tidy on a very quiet block. It is especially close to the picturesque Point Roadknight Beach. Tracey communicated with us straight away when it was necessary. It was perfect for our beach holiday! Thanks Tracey and David very very very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2022
Glad you enjoyed your stay Joanne :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cosy house

Lovely neat house, everything you need, bit of a hike to the beach but a short drive if you didn’t want to walk. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2022
Thanks for the review Nicole.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach holiday

We had the best time here, our kids exhausted themselves at the beach which was so close. We're coming back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2022
Thanks for the review Daniel.
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