Title: Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95120700/95120685/w1196h800x4y0-64211b24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, books, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95120700/95120685/95fc29cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95120700/95120685/d6ea1f9e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95120700/95120685/e3051bf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95130000/95120700/95120685/d88e438d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub at Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102583 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Beach view - Washer - Pool - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool Summary: 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On a lake - On a river ### 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 - Unit size: 2,583 square feet ## 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 ### Rules REGIONAL ESCAPES General Booking Terms and Conditions We appreciate you considering a Regional Escapes property. Our team will do everything t... ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Free ### 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 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 647fe1d629678e00561cdbf6 ## About the area Located in Ocean Grove, this holiday home is on a river. Mill Markets and Westfield Geelong are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Ocean Grove Education Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Adventure Park Geelong, or check out an event or a game at Australian Skydive. [Visit our Ocean Grove travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ocean-Grove.dx181699) [View more Holiday homes in Ocean Grove](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ocean-Grove-Private-Holiday-Homes.d181699-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.25470%2C144.50587&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8u3SX9dnkzfg4Hu72mFcfxSwSNs=) Ocean Grove, VIC ### What's nearby - Ocean Grove Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Adventure Park Geelong - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles - Barwon Heads Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles - 13th Beach Golf Links - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles - Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 30 min drive - 18.8 miles ### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 14 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 52 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Mex - ‬3 min drive - ‪Starfish Bakery - ‬6 min drive - ‪Barwon Heads Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Gilligan’s Fish and Chips - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this 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 Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve, Raffs Beach and Ocean Grove Beach. Ocean Grove Education Area and Frank Ellis Reserve Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam H. 10 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property for a small group or families Fantastic, well presented property, pool and hot tub were great ##### Adam H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Ka Te M. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay with friends The decks with wonderful views and the hot-tub were amazing. Extremely comfortable beds. Great communication. Zero complaints. ##### Ka Te M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann G. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ann 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. ##### Ann G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Amdi J. 12 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Good place but spar does not get hot enough 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. ##### Amdi J. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Bernice J. 9 Feb 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication #### Great spa & pool Had a lovely time , a few issues but overall we would stay there again ##### Bernice J. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zac M. 22 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Zac M. 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