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The Great Escape - The Name Says it All

Family-friendly stay with laundry facilities in Marengo

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Shower, hair dryer
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Marengo, VIC
  • Place, Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Marengo

Close to the beach.You'll find Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary within a 15-minute walk of this Marengo vacation home. Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve and Great Ocean Road Waterfront are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Marriners Lookout - 10 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Hotel
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Great Escape - The Name Says it All

Stay 3 Pay 2 May 1st - September 1st including long weekend, school holiday & Marathon Season
Stay 7 Pay 5 May 1st - September 1st including long weekend, school holiday & Marathon Season

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.

Firewood is only supplied from May to October.

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video game console

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

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
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Great Escape - The Name Says it All to the airport?

This vacation home is 92.2 mi (127-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Great Escape - The Name Says it All have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Great Escape - The Name Says it All to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 14-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and 4.1 mi (10-min drive) from Shelly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Great Escape - The Name Says it All offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Great Escape - The Name Says it All?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Great Escape - The Name Says it All?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Great Escape - The Name Says it All have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Great Escape - The Name Says it All have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Great Escape - The Name Says it All to downtown Marengo?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Marengo.

The Great Escape - The Name Says it All Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Birthday Celebration

The house was large as were the surrounds. Plenty of room for different activities. My only issue was with the bedrooms. It is advertised as 6 bedrooms, it is only 5 with extra beds in a walkway between two bedrooms. With 6 couples staying, this meant one couple had to sleep in a room with no privacy, very disappointing. Needs to be advertised as 5 not 6 bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leticya G.

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

Wonderful

Wonderful family getawqy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

natalie c.

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

Super cute place!

The property is set in a calm and relaxing place where walking to the beach was close enough for a relaxing stroll. There is a wide variety of kitchenwear. Apart from some minor issues such as finding the bins being completely full from previous visitors and having to take my rubbish home, the upstairs lights not working well, and the creaky stairs, that doesn't stop me from recommending this lovely property. Thank you for the wonderful stay and experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great for a large group

Perfect size for a large group. Great facilities overall. Wonderful backyard and porch for indoor / outdoor entertainment. Amazing kitchen with great cooking equipment. Plenty of crockery etc..... Recently renovated and some fine touches required to polish it up. Leaking shower head, broken toilet, no lights upstairs , but dusty upstairs. Bunk Beds upstairs were creaky. King room amazing and linen very fresh and clean. Reasonably priced for long weekend and number of guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enayetul W.

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

Beautiful house for group holiday

Booked this property for five families so my son could enjoy the school holiday with his friends. Very clean and well equipped. Best holiday rental we ever stayed. My friends are also impressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Miranda N.

Great service! Staff member are very helpful!

Really enjoy the place, so close to shops and restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019