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Ware's Retreat House

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A small, single-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a fenced yard.
A living room with a black leather sofa, a wooden dining table with chairs, and a window with a view of a fence.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a view of a parking area.
A room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a black leather couch, and two doors with framed pictures.
A kitchen with a white refrigerator, a kettle, and a coffee maker on the counter.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 5 guests, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It offers activities such as surfing, bodyboarding, and fishing. The patio provides outdoor space for relaxation. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy the nearby golf course. Attractions include Point Roadknight and Anglesea Surf Beach.

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
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Deck or patio
  • 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

About this property

Ware's Retreat House

Cosy Anglesea Beach House 🌊🌿

Escape to our cosy family beach house in beautiful Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road.

Perfect for families or small groups, The house is a relaxed and comfortable base for a beach holiday, a coastal getaway or exploring everything this spectacular part of Victoria has to offer.

🏖️ Beaches • Bushwalks • Surfing • Wildlife • Great Ocean Road

🏡 The House has two bedrooms and comfortably caters for families or small groups:

* Queen-size bed in one bedroom
* Double bed with single bunk above, plus a king single in the second bedroom
* Doonas, blankets and pillows provided

Guests bring their own sheets and towels

Reverse-cycle heating and cooling
Cosy open fireplace for winter stays
Bathroom with shower
Washing machine and outdoor clotheslines

🍳 Everything You Need

The kitchen is equipped for easy family meals with an electric oven, electric frypan, microwave and cooking essentials.

The living area has a flat-screen TV, DVD 

Out front, there’s a small deck with chairs — a lovely sunny spot to enjoy a morning coffee, read a book or simply relax.

🏖️ Beach & Bush at Your Doorstep

Take an enjoyable downhill walk to Anglesea Beach or a short drive to family-friendly Point Roadknight Beach

The Angahook State Forest is also accessible on foot, with beautiful bushland waiting to be explored.

Local shops, supermarket, cafés and eating spots are all within a 2 minute drive.

🚗 Explore the Great Ocean Road

Perfectly positioned for exploring the coast:

Point Addis– 5–10 minutes
Torquay – 15 minutes
Aireys Inlet & Split Point Lighthouse – around 15 minutes
Lorne– 25–30 minutes
Geelong– 30 minutes
Barwon Heads & Queenscliff – great Bellarine Peninsula day trips

And, of course, you’re surrounded by the spectacular beaches, coastal scenery and natural beauty of the **Great Ocean Road

❤️ Come & Relax

Whether you're spending your days swimming, surfing, walking, sightseeing or simply enjoying the fresh coastal air, we offer a wonderful place to slow down and enjoy Anglesea.

A guest information folder is provided with plenty of local tips and ideas to help you make the most of your stay.

We look forward to welcoming to a relaxing Anglesea getaway!

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Please place the key in the key lock and tumble the numbers on departure. Thank you

Please remove all food from fridge and freezer, wash dishes and wipe down benches in kitchen.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

1. Please leave the house as you found it - Thank you 2. Please put garbage bins out for collection if appropriate. Dates are on the fridge.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9161696
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
  • ‪Morgan's Bar & Grill - ‬4 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

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

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: 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
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

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

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

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

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

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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