Title: Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. Great for families- sleeps 8. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. Great for families- sleeps 8. Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre ## Photo gallery for Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. Great for families- sleeps 8. ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels - Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. Great for families- sleeps 8. (Ocean Grove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44960000/44955200/44955169/9c684bdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. Great for families- sleeps 8. 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(Ocean Grove)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44960000/44955200/44955169/718954a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Jack's Beach Shack, nestled in a quiet family-friendly cul-de-sac near Ocean Grove's surf beaches. Light-filled and private, this holiday home offers luscious garden views from the north-facing indoor and outdoor living areas. Relax in the comfy chairs on the front porch or unwind with an outdoor hot/cold shower after a day at the beach. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 92583 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Gym ## 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. ### Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. Great for families- sleeps 8. Nestled in a quiet family-friendly cul-de-sac, close to Ocean Grove's surf beaches, parks, restaurants and cafes, you will find Jack's Beach Shack. Jack's is the perfect place for the family to retreat from the everyday, here you can quietly slip into that slow, summer pace that the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula are famous for. This holiday home is light-filled and private, the north-facing indoor and outdoor living areas are connected by large sliding double-glazed doors, offering luscious garden views, perfect for sitting back and watching the children play in the tree-house, swings or jumping on the trampoline. Take advantage of the rustic yet serene hot/cold outdoor shower, the ideal way to finish off your day at the beach. Relax in the comfy chairs on the front porch after a hot day and watch the cool change come through. Jack's Shack is ideally set up for young families, with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, main with large bathtub, zoned to potentially allow two families to enjoy time away together. Boasting 3 livings areas- a large rumpus room for the kids and a separate sitting room for the adults, and an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, featuring high raked ceilings and timber floors will allow everyone to come together harmoniously. Consciously air-con free, Jack's Shack preferences ceiling fans installed in all livings areas and bedrooms allowing you to enjoy the warmth of the summer, while relishing the cooler, evening sea breezes. External window blinds help to keep the summer sun at bay during the hotter days. Electronic south facing high-ceiling windows in the main living area can be easily opened to allow for ventilation and sea breezes. The beautiful garden is fully fenced, suitable and secure for small children and your family pets (please seek prior arrangements). The outdoor living area provides the ideal spot for entertaining, with hand made Adirondack timber chairs, dining table, and Weber BBQ. Light the chimenea and enjoy a cooler summer night toasting marshmallows in the glow of the fire. Jack's Shack offers guests x 4 bedrooms and x 2 bathrooms, x 2 WC and private outdoor hot and cold shower. Main bedroom - 1 x Queen bed sleeps x 2 with WIR and ensuite 2nd - 1 x Queen bed sleeps x 2 3rd - Single beds x 2 4th- Single bed x 1 (+ trundle bed if extra bed requested to cater for 8th guest) All beds are supplied with fresh linen, lightweight quilts and pillows. Main bathroom- double basins, large open shower and deep bathtub with separate toilet Ensuite- shower, toilet and basin. Both bathrooms supplied with towels, hand towel and bathmats (beach-towels not supplied). Large family laundry with Meile front loading washing machine, Bosch dryer, ducted vacuum, iron and ironing board. Kitchen- well equipped with all the usual utensils, crockery and glassware, pots and pans plus Meile dishwasher, sink with double basin, electric wall oven and gas hot plates, microwave, milkshake maker, sandwich press, blender and kitchen-aid, just in case you wish to bake a cake! Jack's quiet location is just minutes from Ocean Grove's surf and main beaches, Barwon River, local supermarkets (Woolworths, Coles and Aldi) restaurants and cafes. Stroll to Ocean Grove's sporting precinct, which boasts the Aquatic Centre, gym, basketball courts, tennis courts, football fields, skate park and children's playground. Plenty of space to play on the oval, why not kick the footy, use the cricket nets or just let the dog (and kids) have a run. Just a short drive to the historic port town of Queenscliff, beautiful Point Lonsdale, and all of the Bellarine's many renowned wineries. Let's not forget the famous Geelong Adventure Park - great for the kids, loads of fun and just a 5 minute drive away. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES. You must comply with all applicable house rules for the property concerning occupancy, property, health, safety and quiet enjoyment of the property and our neighbours. You are responsible for damage, breakages, theft and loss of property during your stay. We ask that you notify us of this immediately. Only the guests agreed to in the booking may stay in the property overnight. Before departure, all perishable food must be removed from fridges and all rubbish put in the rubbish bins provided please. Crockery and cutlery must be washed and packed away. The property must be left in a clean and tidy condition. Please load and run dishwasher on final day as necessary. Extra cleaning charges may be incurred for the cleaning of dirty dishes, washing machine, dishwasher, emptying the fridge, removal of excessive rubbish, cleaning the BBQ etc. Should the cleaning fee be more than the usual cost for cleaning the property, you will be charged the additional costs over and above the normal cleaning fee, which will be deducted from the security bond or charged to your credit card. We ask that all furniture and furnishings be left in the position they were in when you arrived. The property should be vacated on time and secured. All doors are to be locked. All keys must be returned at the end of your stay. You are responsible for the safekeeping and replacement of accommodation keys. Duplicate keys in the event of losing the keys will be provided at an additional charge of $100. SMOKING IS STRICKLY NOT ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE. PETS WELCOME BUT PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW THEM IN THE CARPETED ROOMS. NO PETS PERMITTED IN BEDS. Now you've agreed to all the necessary explained terms and conditions, we hope you enjoy your stay at Jack's Beach Shack. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Fully-fenced - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Gym - Water park - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,583 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73070000/73067800/73067783/dc7d5e6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BRIGHT TOWNHOUSE, WALK EVERYWHERE Ocean Grove - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=73067783&PinnedHotelID=73067783&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122630000/122629400/122629383/76437580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bluff Vista - Ocean Grove Ocean Grove - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=122629383&PinnedHotelID=122629383&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122630000/122629300/122629300/75adfe45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceans 10 - Ocean Grove Ocean Grove - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=122629300&PinnedHotelID=122629300&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112950000/112943800/112943761/8d13f077.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Beach and shops, Spacious, Ocean Views Ocean Grove - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available £433 includes taxes & fees 25 Dec - 26 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=112943761&PinnedHotelID=112943761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107510000/107501100/107501029/e5ae7d70.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Pool Retreat with Epic Bay Views, Fire Pit and Games Room Curlewis - Pool - Breakfast included - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=107501029&PinnedHotelID=107501029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101770000/101769800/101769793/c9a8e44c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seafarers Horizon Ocean Views Retreat Ocean Grove - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-20&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=101769793&PinnedHotelID=101769793&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92330000/92320800/92320794/71db00c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'The Grove' Beach Home. 5 min walk to the beach! 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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 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 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## 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-38.26231%2C144.54086&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nMp2iRyfeikxufYWghWW5LrszEo=) Ocean Grove, VIC #### What's nearby - Ocean Grove Beach \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Ocean Grove Education Area \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Adventure Park Geelong \- 8 min drive \- 5.9 miles - Point Impossible Nudist Beach \- 31 min drive \- 19.7 miles - Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal \- 31 min drive \- 23.2 miles #### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 13 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Nicko’s - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Mex - ‬14 min walk - ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk - ‪Groove Cafe - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. 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