Accommodation
This delightful townhouse accommodates 6 people and has 3 bedrooms, main with queen bed and ensuite, 2nd with queen bed and 3rd with a queen bed. The bedrooms are supported by two bathrooms which include shower, bath and two toilets. The kitchen, dining, living area is well furnished and overlooks balcony with bbq and outdoor furniture. There is a small fenced yard out back. The living area includes tv, dvd, ipod, the kitchen is well equipped and includes microwave, dishwasher, and ample crockery, cutlery, glasses and platters to cater for your entertaining needs. The townhouse has gas heating and reverse cycle air conditioning and fans to cater for all seasons. Laundry has washing machine and dryer. The townhouse is well furnished and fitted out and is an ideal location for short week-end stays, or longer holiday breaks.
Doona covers, blankets and pillows provided. LINEN NOT PROVIDED - BYO Linen (bottom and top sheets, pillow cases, tea towels and towels/bathmats required)
IMPORTANT NOTE: As we try to provide as affordable accommodation as possible for everyone, some basic cleaning is required before vacating, allowing us to keep cleaning overheads to a minimum and our rates low. Your assistance would be greatly appreciated by everyone.
RESTRICTIONS
Double garage has a low ceiling 6' clearance - not suitable for 4WD with racks.
Sorry, No SCHOOLIES allowed.
NO party policy
NO pets allowed
NO Smoking is permitted inside the house.
(if smoking outdoors all cigarette butts must be discarded)
6/77 Dare Street is a wonderful 3 bedroom townhouse, ideally situated just minutes walk to the surf beach. One of the best locations in Ocean Grove, park your car when you arrive and walk everywhere. Dare Street is a 30 second walk to the main shopping precinct and restaurant/cafes. Ocean Grove is a short drive to the historic town of Queenscliff, Pt. Lonsdale, Torquay and the Bellarine wineries. Just a one hour drive to Lorne via the Great Ocean Road. Or you can just relax and enjoy this well set up property, dining on the balcony overlooking the coast line and Barwon River.
Bellarine Adventure Park is set in 52 acres of picturesque parkland, offering land and water based rides and activities for the whole family, plus several food outlets, BBQ and picnic areas. Activities include a 115-metre raft waterslide, go-karts, jumping castles, volleyball, a merry-go-round, paddleboats, the Big Bouncer, flying foxes, an archery range, Adventure Island mini-golf, aqua bikes, moon bikes, jumping jets and canoes, the Paddle Pop Express Train and the Adventure Playground.
A Maze ‘n Games offers fun activities for the whole family to stimulate your relaxation. Lose yourself or the kids in one of Australia’s largest timber mazes, relax and try a game of mini golf on the 18 hole mini golf course or try to solve some of the large range of puzzles. You can also relax inside the cafe with coffee and delicious home-made cakes or light snacks. A large covered BBQ area and playground for the kids makes it ideal for the family.e with coffee and delicious, home-made cakes or light snacks.
Learn how to “ride a wave”. Take a class with fully qualified and friendly instructors. Surf the right way, the fun way, first time. Offering surf lessons and hire of surfboards, body boards, kayaks and beach gear for visitors to the beaches of Ocean Grove. There’s only one way to get started and that’s to get in the water! However a few helpful tips, the right equipment and heaps of encouragement from your highly qualified and experienced instructor will go a long way to getting you hooked forever.
Ocean Grove Accommodation - Close to Everything
Ocean Grove is home to one of Australia’s best surf beaches with superb golden sands and protected dunes. There is also a sandy beach at the the mouth of the Barwon River, which is very popular with families looking for calmer waters for the children. There is also good beach fishing along the wide sandy strip. There are a range of events in the town, many featuring the beach with various surf life saving events, beach runs
The main street, The Terrace, is home to a vibrant cosmopolitan shopping area with good shopping, cafes, restaurants and trendy bars. Al fresco dining is all the go with many places offering food or refreshments outdoors or take-away. Thai Mekong does a magnificent spicy curry, the Ming Terrace has some lovely Asian style seafood dishes along with B3 Restaurant & Bar and 7th Wave. The Nectar Bar and Zebra Bar are a great spot to enjoy a quiet drink.
The Terrace is also home to many cafes, serving gourmet foods many with local ingredients and there is a great range of fast foods, tasty pizza’s, fresh fish and chips, chicken and kebabs.
A little further out there are some more excellent eateries. The Dunes Cafe and Bar next to the Surf Life Savings Club nestled amongst the sand dunes. Napona, just off the main street away from the crowd. Expect to find fine food featuring both Asian and Mediterranean influences in a relaxed atmosphere. Across the river there is At the Heads Bar and Restaurant, Barwon Heads. A one of a kind dining experience with unique stunning views, a great menu and friendly staff.
Fun, Adventure and Bellarine Wineries at your doorstep
Bellarine Adventure Park is set in 52 acres of picturesque parkland, offering land and water based rides and activities for the whole family, plus several food outlets, BBQ and picnic areas. Activities include a 115-metre raft waterslide, go-karts, jumping castles, volleyball, a merry-go-round, paddleboats, the Big Bouncer, flying foxes, an archery range, Adventure Island mini-golf, aqua bikes, moon bikes, jumping jets and canoes, the Paddle Pop Express Train and the Adventure Playground.
A Maze ‘n Games offers fun activities for the whole family to stimulate your relaxation. Lose yourself or the kids in one of Australia’s largest timber mazes, relax and try a game of mini golf on the 18 hole mini golf course or try to solve some of the large range of puzzles. You can also relax inside the cafe with coffee and delicious home-made cakes or light snacks. A large covered BBQ area and playground for the kids makes it ideal for the family.e with coffee and delicious, home-made cakes or light snacks.
You're spoiled for choice of wineries on the Bellarine Taste Trail. With a large range of cool-climate wines, including: pinot noir, pinot gris, pinot grigio, chardonnay, riesling, sauvignon blanc, zinfandel, gewürztraminer, shiraz, viognier, merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Some only have half an acre under vine, while others export all over the world and count themselves among the largest privately owned vineyards in Victoria. Many have excellent inviting cellar door outlets, some award-winning restaurants and you can even stay at one of them (Oakdene). Plan your next winery weekend.
BELLARINE ESTATE WINERY - Bellarine Estate's cellar door welcomes visitors to try their exciting range of sparkling, red and white wines produced from estate-grown fruit. Our staff are on hand to help you distinguish the character of each wine and suggest suitable wines for particular menus. After your wine or beer tasting, kick back and enjoy a sumptuous lunch in our restaurant, or enjoy a glass of wine or beer with a nibble platter overlooking the vineyard - the perfect venue for a lazy Sunday afternoons with live music from 1pm.
CURLEWIS WINERY - Curlewis Winery is an iconic boutique vineyard and winery situated in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. Known for making highly rated cool climate wines over the past 14 years, the winery has had ongoing high ratings from the James Halliday Wine Companion.
JACK RABBIT VINEYARD - A stable of sophisticated cool climate wines guarantees to provide a truly brilliant regional experience. Patrons can't help but delight in the ‘to die for’ views stretching across the bay to Melbourne, the You Yangs and Geelong. But the view isn’t the only thing that excites. At the Jack Rabbit restaurant the stunning a la carte menu - featuring an abundance of local produce - satisfies even the most discerning palate.
LEURA PARK ESTATE - "5 Star Halliday Wine Companion 2011" - Leura Park Estate is a funky, boutique vineyard with a mighty reputation for exceptional cool climate wines and fun. A cellar door experience will delight – enjoy the rustic chic ambience or ‘Cirque de Soleil-esque’ POD and feast on stone-based pizzas, yum cha, platters and cheeses. Plus live 60s, 70s and 80s music every Sunday.
MCGLASHANS WALLINGTON ESTATE - McGlashans produces award-winning cool-climate wines from 100 per cent estate-grown grapes. The maritime climate and sandy loam over buckshot clay is fast becoming renowned for producing high-quality wines.
OAKDENE VINEYARD - Oakdene wines are made in small quantities, from excellent quality fruit, produced in low yields using meticulous vine management and crafted by proven winemakers. There is also an award-winning restaurant on site and a new quirky cellar door/cafe.
TERINDAH ESTATE - As you drive down McAdams Lane to the entrance of Terindah Estate, you'll see glimpses of the breathtaking views awaiting you. Terindah is a boutique vineyard offering award-winning wines, delicious food and stunning architectural event spaces. The floor-to-ceiling glass walls of The Shed @ Terindah Café inundate guests with spectacular vistas across the bay and over the vineyard. Terindah Estate is open daily from 10am to 4pm for brunch, lunch and wine tastings.
