Title: Dare St Beach Apartment 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 apartment # Dare St Beach Apartment ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33974900/33974831/6a743d19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33974900/33974831/f69f8f12.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33974900/33974831/17da494e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33974900/33974831/ef32cf7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, Netflix, DVD player, streaming services](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33980000/33974900/33974831/0f9abd28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Dare Street Beach Apartment, a haven for families and couples alike. Enjoy the warm summer breezes on the balcony with views of Barwon Heads, or relax in the cozy lounge with Netflix and STAN. Take a short stroll to Ocean Grove's surf beach, or explore award-winning restaurants and cafes just minutes away. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 615683 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dare St Beach Apartment Dare Street Beach Apartment is a great place for a family holiday or just a quiet retreat for a romantic weekend getaway. Just 1 minute walk will get you to the main street where you will find everything you need, from award winning restaurants, cafes, retail shops, post office, pharmacy, supermarket and more. A 2 minute stroll in the opposite direction will get you to Ocean Grove's surf beach where you can take a dip or walk or ride along the scenic paths to the Dunes Cafe or to the river at Barwon Heads. This apartment offers 2 bedrooms on the first level. The main bedroom offers a brand new King Sized bed in a spacious room with ample bench space, a large wardrobe and TV with a DVD player. Sit outside on the balcony and enjoy the warm summer breezes with a view towards the main street, and Barwon Heads. Upstairs also host the bathroom and separate toilet. The Second bedroom contains a bunk bed with single on top, double bed on bottom and a pull out single trundle. Enough for the whole family. Check out the Ocean view from the back room and see if the surfs up! Down stairs there is a north facing courtyard to catch the winter sun. A 'cosy' lounge with a comfortable couch and two large chairs. The lunge has a large flat screen TV, Blu-ray DVD player and Telstra TV with FREE Netflix and STAN. The brand new kitchen is small but functional so you can cook your own meals, with full size fridge and microwave. The dining area offers seating for 5 adults over looking the rear courtyard and backyard. The dining room also includes a 'european' laundry with new washer and dryer. Relax outside on the deck, as the kids play on the grass in the fenced back courtyard. Both floors have NEW split level heaters, air conditioners fitted for your comfort. There are inbuilt twin USB docking stations on each level, so all you need is your cable to charge your smartphones, cameras, headphones, GPS's etc. The apartment has NBN (National Broadband Network) WiFi supplied by Telstra for all your internet needs. Cheers and Enjoy your Stay at Dare Street Beach Apartments. Please note: Sorry no pets, 'schoolies', and bucks/hens nights. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Netflix - Smart TV - Streaming services - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Water park - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ### General - Unit size: 15,683 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 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 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 first aid kit 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 Dare St Apartment Ocean Grove Dare St Beach Apartment Apartment Dare St Beach Apartment Ocean Grove Dare St Beach Apartment Apartment Ocean Grove 170309 ## About the area ![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-38.26899%2C144.52504&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gQJk0vApfEF_p70390giar3aKbY=) Ocean Grove, VIC #### What's nearby - Ocean Grove Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Barwon Heads Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles - Adventure Park Geelong - 10 min drive - 6.4 miles - 13th Beach Golf Links - 13 min drive - 5.2 miles - Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 29 min drive - 18.0 miles #### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 12 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Mex - ‬3 min drive - ‪Nicko’s - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive - ‪Red Park - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dare St Beach Apartment pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dare St Beach Apartment? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Dare St Beach Apartment? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dare St Beach Apartment located? > This family-friendly Ocean Grove apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Grove Beach, Raffs Beach and Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve. Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary and Ocean Grove Education Area 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 ## Dare St Beach Apartment Reviews 9.8 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 9.0 Eco-friendliness ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 125 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eunhee Kate L. 6 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easy access to all Close to beach, shops, restaurants, Great ocean trip and ferry and more.Clean and comfortable stay with family.Strongly recommend. ##### Eunhee Kate L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### mr great location, very clean, always pleasant, close to beach, ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caz 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Lovely property in an ideal position. Very clean and warm for a winter getaway. Close to the beach and easy access to the main shopping strip. Would book again. ##### Caz Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason B. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Apartment in Brilliant Location Loved our stay at Dare St. A very cozy apartment to take the family located close to the shops and the beach. The facilities include a well appointed kitchen and all the extras you need for a weekend away. ##### Jason B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane 10 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Excellent location & very comfortable ##### Jane Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. 30 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location location! Really great place! Perfect location everything we needed for out family get away. ##### David M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Calogero A. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dare St Apartment Excellent communication and response time from the host Janine. The apartment was clean and close to everything you need in Ocean Grove. ##### Calogero A. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzie B. 7 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location A lovely stay for our family of 4. Close to the beach, shops and the accommodation also had everything we needed. We hope to be back! Thank you for a lovely stay! ##### Suzie B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jay p. 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Easy to find. Short walk to beach and places to eat ##### jay p. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura Y. 3 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property close to town & beach This townhouse has everything you could want for a family with young kids. It’s close to town and the beach, was really clean, & a good size for a family of 4. ##### Laura Y. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Terri 11 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely clean place . Really enjoyed our stay thank you ##### Terri Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anneliese 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The property was family friendly cute and comfortable and had everything we needed including games and some condiments which we appreciated. Location was excellent. ##### Anneliese Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles S. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely unit near the beach The unit was newly remodeled and it was very good in every way: clean, modern beautiful king bed and lacked nothing for a he rest stay. Thanks Janineband I think we will be back ##### Charles S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joel B. 19 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and space. Everything you need and more. We’ll be visiting again next time we’re in the area. Thank you. ##### Joel B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Harold S. 4 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our stay Good overall. ##### Harold S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amelia M. 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay Hosts were lovely and great communication. Clean property and in a great location. Thanks for having us! ##### Amelia M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Lovely home with an easy walk to the beach and main road for shopping and cafes/restaurants. ##### Angela Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JOCELYN F. 18 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family stay Great little unit in an awesome location. Would recommend Janine's place ##### JOCELYN F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthea T. 4 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location and very clean. Everything you need for a relaxing getaway ##### Anthea T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Joanne W. 20 Jan 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday stay The location was excellent-close to branch and shops so could walk everywhere ##### Joanne W. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim C. 26 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely amazing Absolutely loved staying at thebdare street apartment, Janine was Absolutely amazing with communication her apartment was so welcoming cosy and clean it felt like home definitely will be back again 😀 ##### Kim C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DOMENIC C. 25 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Not a problem would stay again ##### DOMENIC C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mick g. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Your able to walk to the shops and to the beach, which is great. Also the apartment has everything you need, very comfortable, a great place to stay. ##### mick g. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen C. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spontaneous Getaway Great location to shops and beach. House is set up really well to suit families. Baby safety gates for the stairs and portacot and high chair really convenient. ##### Karen C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Awesome stay thank you so much!!! We will be back for sure. Close to everything. 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