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The Great Escape - The Name Says it All

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

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

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Freezer
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video game console
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

Great Escape Name Says IT ALL House Apollo Bay
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Great Escape Name Says IT ALL Apollo Bay
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About the neighborhood

Map
Marengo, VIC

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 4 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Icaro Wholefood Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬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?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Marengo vacation 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 mi (3 km).

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Lisa D.

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.

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
Wonderful
Wonderful family getawqy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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.

8/10 Good

natalie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Anne M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Enayetul W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

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