Our Ocean Grove holiday home Cruickshank Retreat is just 3.5kms from Ocean Grove Main Street and 3km to the Beach. Featuring an outdoor dip pool, spa, plenty of outdoor entertaining space and sleeping up to 10 guests comfortably, this home is the perfect holiday home for families or groups. Oh, your furry friend is also most welcome!
The Space:
Cruickshank Retreat is a beautiful 4-bedroom home in Ocean Grove accommodating a wide selection of guests (including their pets), perfect for adults, children* and corporate groups. This holiday house is fully equipped to make you feel at home, including gas ducted heating and an air conditioner upstairs to keep you comfortable during both Summer and Winter stays.
Take in the expansive views over Ocean Grove, the Barwon River and across to the Barwon Heads Bluff. You can watch ships cruise past in the distance from the front balcony and the sunset over Connewarre Reserve.
The home is in a convenient location, being 3kms from OG Main Beach, 1.5km to OG Golf club, boat ramp and river precinct, 1.2km from good coffee and food at Groove Cafe, 900m to Blue Waters Lake reserve and adjacent adventure playground, 3.6km to OG Main Street (The Terrace), 5.7km to Adventure Park, 21km to Geelong.
The property sleeps 10 guests over 4 bedrooms. On the ground floor, as you enter the home, is the 4th bedroom with a Queen bed and 2 singles. The room includes a wall-mounted TV, couch, children's toy corner and its own powder room with vanity and toilet. Heading upstairs, you will find the other 3 bedrooms off the hallway at the rear of the home. All three bedrooms have Queen beds. All linen and towels are supplied for your stay.
The main bathroom is located upstairs with a shower over bath setup. The main bedroom has access to its own private ensuite with shower, vanity and toilet.
The generous kitchen, dining area is filled with natural light from the large windows looking out towards the outdoor entertainment area and pool on one side, with views over Ocean Grove on the other. The kitchen is equipped with gas cooking, wide breakfast bar, a dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee machine and more. The coffee maker is a De'Longhi Coffee machine which is compatible with any Nespresso Original Pods. Please Note: Pods are not provided, you will need to bring your own. Additional cooking facilities include the outdoor BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven.
There is an array of living/entertainment options available, including multiple outdoor entertainment/dining areas, FREE Wi-Fi , Smart TV upstairs ready for you to stream all your favourite channels, & TV with Chromecast downstairs, fuse ball table and a bunch of board games. Outside, you have a patio area with a dip pool and spa.
PLEASE NOTE THE SPA IS HEATED BUT THE CONNECTED DIP POOL IS NOT.
YOU WILL NEED TO BRING ALONG YOUR OWN POOL/BEACH TOWELS.
Ensure you wash off beach sand from your body and bathers before going to the spa.
*Please note that there is a large staircase in the property and several balconies that could pose a risk to toddlers. Whilst a baby gate is provided, the property is best suited for children > 5yrs of age. Please always supervise toddlers.
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About the area
Ocean Grove
Located in Ocean Grove, this holiday home is on a river. Westfield Geelong and Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ocean Grove Education Area and Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Adventure Park Geelong, or check out an event or a game at Australian Skydive.
Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Ocean Grove Education Area - 4 min drive - 1.6 km
Ocean Grove Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Raffs Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 27 min drive - 34.3 km
Getting around
Drysdale Station - 14 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Groove Cafe - 14 min walk
Beach Terrace Cafe - 3 min drive
Barwon Heads Hotel - 6 min drive
Starfish Bakery - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool?
As of 8 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool on 21 Jan, 2027 start from S$726, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool located?
This family-friendly Ocean Grove holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Raffs Beach and Ocean Grove Beach. Ocean Grove Education Area and Frank Ellis Reserve Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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House was lovely location and had everything we needed. When needing to communicate with property manager they were available, helpful and responded in a timely manner.
We stayed for a family birthday, everything you needed was provided with lovely clean linen and beach towels. 4 of the older children stayed in the downstairs bedroom, thoroughly enjoyed their own space as did the adults. Great enclosed back yard good for games for the children.
Liked this place but there were a few problems. Spar bath did not heat up enough so did not use it. Toilet seats all loose. My son had to fix an exit door as it was broken and when we arrived the cupboard door in the kitchen was detached and leaning on the brick wall in the kitchen. The beds were comfortable and the location was not to bad. View was spectacular. Just dissapointed the spar did not work as we payed for this.