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The Great Escape - The Name Says it All

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Exterior
Dining
Living area
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Reviews
8.8

Excellent

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Marengo, VIC
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Waterfront3 min drive
  • Popular LocationApollo Bay Harbour4 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre4 min drive

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Room 1

1 King Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Room 4

1 Queen Bed

Room 5

2 Single Beds

Room 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Great Escape - The Name Says it All

Please Note: The owners have gone to great lenghts to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. Please treat the property/contents with respect.

Wow, the name says it all. Nestled on a one acre block, situated between the beautiful townships of Apollo Bay and Marengo this property has it all. Beautifully presented, the owners have extended themselves in ensuring their guests have all the comforts you would expect on your well-earned break. From providing condiments and premium toiletries for guest use and ensuring all the other comforts/necessities are available to ensure a memorable holiday that you will long remember. Just a short 600 metre walk will see you on the Marengo beach where you can indulge your passion for swimming, fishing or just relaxing on the pristine beach. There is also the possibility to fly in/fly out as the property is located within close proximity to the Apollo Bay Airport.

The property is presented over 2 levels. The ground floor consists of a large open plan kitchen area with Miele & Ilve appliances, 2 x coffee machines (nespresso pods), reverse cycle air con, massive 3 metre long blackbutt table with seating for 16 people complete with living area with large wall mounted TV, which leads off to a large deck area with BBQ & Seating

This level also provides 2 bedrooms (1 x queen & 1 x queen), 2 bathrooms (1 x shower, toilet & vanity & 1 x shower, bath, toilet & vanity), separate laundry with front loader washing machine, dryer, 3rd large fridge with separate freezer & separate utilities room.

Want more, the ground floor also provides another wing featuring 2nd kitchen, large living area with 8-seater couch and chaise & additional seating available if required, 65 wall mounted LCD, DVD, free Wifi, Foxtel (premium package), Netfix, games, books, internal wall mounted gas log fire, split-system air conditioning, the list goes on. There is also a professional poker table with 6 chairs, together with a premium poker chip set and Bocci set to test your skill. There is also 2nd bedroom ( 1 x queen) that leads off from the 2nd kitchen area.

The 1st level provides the main bedroom with super king bed (large room) with 3rd bathroom (ensuite) with shower, toilet and vanity) with a further 3 bedrooms (1 x 2 tri-bunks, 2 x singles & 1 x queen)

With the addition of two outdoor areas and a massive front and rear yard there is plenty of room for all the whole family(s) to enjoy.

We would love to welcome you to The Great Escape on your next Holiday in beautiful Apollo Bay.

Free Wifi- (Please note that free to air TV is not available, please use streaming services)

Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc) See terms and conditions

Linen Provided

Not pet friendly

Please Note: The owners have gone to great lenghts to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. Please treat the property/contents with respect.

Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions

Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Marengo

Located in Marengo, this holiday home is near the beach. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary and Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Marengo, VIC

What's nearby

  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 3 min drive
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 3 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 4 min drive
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive
  • Great Otway National Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • Apollo Bay Bakery - 4 min drive
  • George's Takeaway - 4 min drive
  • Icaro Wholefood Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar - 4 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Escape - The Name Says it All pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Escape - The Name Says it All?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Escape - The Name Says it All?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Great Escape - The Name Says it All located?

This family-friendly Marengo holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary. Apollo Bay Bowls Club and Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lisa D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice property but not the cleanest
The property certainly gave us all the space we needed and was a great location. 5 mins to the beach - walking. Lots of space. Property was grubby when we arrived. One mattress was very dirty and should be replaced in the bedroom of the second kitchen. Cupboards and drawers hadn't been wiped out. Bench's were tacky and I don't think the floors had been mopped. Bedrooms and bathrooms were clean. Only two tea towels were provided. One in each kitchen and this was difficult as the dishwashing tablets ran out early as only 6 were provided. We were a group of 12 so there were a lot of dishes. The second kitchen is not equipped with any dishes, cups, or glasses. There is a kettle and coffee machine but nothing else. This meant a lot of trips backwards and forwards with dishes. In saying this we had a great time and liked the house, but it needs a good clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

sophia s.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great stay but could be improved
The property was great loads of space for kids to run around and great location so close to the beach and Apollo Bay. Unfortunately the property wasn't the cleanest on arrival with a few items left lying around from previous guests which highlighted the lack of attention to detail spent cleaning. During the busy season the cleaners were obviously very busy and only did a rough clean as some areas like the stair case hadn't been vacuumed and all the bathrooms had some sort of bodily hair left behind in the shower/bath or toilet. Real Estate agents were great with their communication and did offer to have cleaners come back again and a handy man came very quickly as well to fix up some of the light bulbs that were blown too. Overall great stay. I would just be aware when booking in Summer that upstairs has no aircon and gets very hot. So it was a struggle if you have little ones who nap in the afternoon. Fans are supplied but only do so much in the height of heat in the afternoon.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leticya G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Wonderful family getawqy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
House was really nice. Kitchens and living spaces excellent. The single beds are in a landing space, but otherwise a great stay and holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thuy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
Thank you for a great stay. The kids enjoyed playing with Blake the neighbours dog. Location was great, we had morning jogs along the beach.

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