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Overlooking the Barwon River, The Bluff and Bass Strait, Castle on the Hill offers a warm welcome. Unwind in this modern coastal home with an equipped kitchen for effortless entertaining, games room with pool table and split-level decking perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

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

Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove.

Modern coastal 4 BR home sprawling over two spacious levels, culminating in stunning ocean views of the Barwon River, The Bluff and the blue waters of Bass Strait. A fully equipped kitchen with quality appliances and 3 metre dining table that easily allows you to entertain up to 12 people.
4 bedrooms (2 upstairs & 2 downstairs), front lounge and 2 luxurious bathrooms (one with bath and one with spa). Hotel quality towels, linen, pillows & doonas provided. Central heating and split system air conditioning throughout.
Amazing expansive split level decking - perfect for entertaining and relaxing outdoors.
Games room complete with pool , table tennis, darts and TV.
Large garage can accommodate a boat and there is room for up to 4 cars. We know you will feel truly at home staying at our "Castle on the hill"!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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On The Hill, Ocean Grove
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About the area

Located in Ocean Grove, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Pilots' Cottages and The Black Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary and Adventure Park Geelong. Travelling with kids? Consider Bellarine Adventure Golf, or check out an event or a game at Australian Skydive. With surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Ocean Grove travel guide
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Ocean Grove, VIC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Grove Education Area
    Ocean Grove Education Area
    2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Ferry
    Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    31 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Bell's Beach
    Bell's Beach
    35 min drive - 29.0 miles
  • Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Adventure Park Geelong
    5 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station
    11 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Groove Cafe
    15 min walk
  • Beach Terrace Cafe
    4 min drive
  • Barwon Heads Hotel
    6 min drive
  • Starfish Bakery
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove. located?

This family-friendly Ocean Grove holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Raffs Beach. Ocean Grove Beach and Ocean Grove Education Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

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

Beautiful Accommodation

Great view, nice clean property with great services.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trent N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and spacious property. great outdoor area and heaps of condiments etc left in the kitchen for convenience. If I was to be super picky I would have loved if the water pressure was increased a little in the showers, and aircons in the bedrooms especially for the summer months but i'm being incredibly picky with that. Overall we absolutely loved the property and would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse T.

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

Lovely house

Very clean and nice house and very easy hosts to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Z.

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

Family gathering

Spacious, comfortably home, perfect for our family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

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

Great stay

This house was fantastic for what we required, amazing area upstairs and the outside area is perfect. We didn’t use the games room but it would be fantastic if you had teenagers. Communication with the owner was great. Cannot fault this wonderful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Getaway girls

The house is comfortable, spacious, and clean. We had everything we needed and we didn't want to leave!. The location is perfect. The owner even posted my speaker U left behind for free and without any hassle. We will definitely stay there again. Thanks, Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fern L.

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

Amazing property

Our stay at Castle on the Hill was faultless. Communicate with Karen was efficient. The house is so well equipped from beautiful linens, games room, beach stuff etc. The house is so spacious and lovely. Karen even provided a sweet compliment of bottle of wine and chocolates!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

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

Excellent property

We stayed at the property as a get together family Christmas. The property is very comfortable and extremely well resourced. The weather was poor but it didn’t faze us as we had plenty to do at the property. Karen was fabulous to deal with. Big thanks for the availability of your house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property with full of everything we need to had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Castle on the hill - with a view!

Property was excellent for our family stay and Karen was such a help and easy to contact would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

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

Happy times

We had a wonderful time. The house is lovely, very clean and has everything you could possibly need. Communication was great and would highly recommend.Thanks for having us and take care.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the property. Great home with lots of space. Very clean. Great views and could relax and enjoy our stay with nothing to worry about.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Family get together

Everything you could possibly need was on site. Short drive to shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

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

Positive

Well designed for larger group, spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just returned from the most wonderful weekend at Castle on the Hill in Ocean Grove, and we’re already planning our next visit! The home itself is stunning, perched high with breathtaking views, beautifully styled interiors, and a truly unique charm that sets it apart from anywhere else we've stayed.Our family (three generations!) had more than enough space to spread out and relax. The bedrooms were incredibly comfortable, the kitchen was perfectly equipped for big family meals, and the multiple living areas gave everyone their own space to unwind. The outdoor area was a highlight, spacious, private, and perfect for BBQs while watching the sunset over Ocean Grove. It was just a short drive to the beach, shops, and cafes, but honestly, we loved just spending time at the house soaking up the views and enjoying each other’s company.Our hosts were friendly, responsive, and clearly care about making the guest experience special,every little detail was thought of.Castle on the Hill is truly a gem, luxurious yet warm, grand yet welcoming. Highly reccomend for your next family getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Great holiday beach home

Great place. First impressions was lovely place, lovely decor, lovely touches. Everything impressed us with this place. We forgot our bogey boards ... they had them. We forgot to bring beach chairs ... they had them. And we remember most of the other stuff (aeroguard, sun screen, etc. etc.) ... but they had it just in case. Fabulous place for a week stay. Beach, cafes, restaurants, river, ... will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Best stay ever!

This is our second time staying here and I didn't think it could get better! The attention to detail is amazing. The house is beautiful and communication couldn't be better. All beds are extremely comfortable, the outdoor deck is beautiful and the games room is great fun. Highly recommended this place 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

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

Family getaway

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful property. We were blown away how much thought and care had gone into making our experience easy and relaxed. Our family had a ball 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Levelynlou G.

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

Highly Recommended

We had an amazing birthday celebration at the Castle On The Hill accomodation.My husband had a blast as he celebrated another year with our friends.It is just he ever wanted; the view, the drive and the sand. Thank you to Karen and Trevor for sharing your home to us and providing us all the basic stuff that we need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MD SOHEL M.

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

The house is very nice and cleaned we have enjoyed to stay in the house!!

Overall excellent experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta F.

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

A majestic holiday!

A royal experience was had when we stayed at Karen's lovely property. We were simply in awe of the amazing house, living spaced and views. Was absolutely wonderful to get away and relax on the castle on the hill. We abandoned our plans to go out for dinner and stayed in because it was just too cozy to leave. Thank you so much Karen. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Spectacular views

Such a beautiful spacious property with amazing views. Karen is a wonderful host who provides lovely bedding and amenities. Comfortable for large groups. Will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

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

Time of refreshing!

Back again at Castle on the Hill and another amazing time. With excellent communication from Karen and Trevor to everything as promised, my family and I thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. We’ll be back….again!😜
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jigar P.

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

Excellent place to stay in Ocean Grove

Absolutely stunning property, we would love to stay again in this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Wonderful getaway

The house was fantastic for our family of five. Loads of space, beautiful furnishings and an amazing view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022