Title: The Willows Coastal Retreat in Old Ocean Grove 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 # The Willows Coastal Retreat in Old Ocean Grove Holiday home in Ocean Grove with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119890000/119880900/119880841/444eb131.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119890000/119880900/119880841/0a990e84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119890000/119880900/119880841/3d32af97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119890000/119880900/119880841/c9e47ba9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119890000/119880900/119880841/1fa2bce9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Willows Coastal Retreat in Old Ocean Grove provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Willows Coastal Retreat in Old Ocean Grove Private coastal retreat with two living areas, two bathrooms, remote access to the double garage to store your surf boards and a great outdoor shower to wash off after the beach. This house is easy living within 5 minutes drive of the beach! Internet access, two 75 inch smart TVs and quality linens including beach towels provided. Fully refurbished, really private space (not overlooked) with everything you need. The house has been set up to cater for one large family group or two smaller family groups. The kitchen is fully equipped and there is a north facing garden with a large decked area, fire pit and BBQ. All rooms have cooling air conditioners (except the queen bedroom which has a ceiling fan only). There are two 65 inch smart TVs in the living areas and an additional TV (not smart) in the queen bedroom. All rooms except bathrooms and bunk room have ceiling fans and the house is fully heated by gas central heating/split systems. Accommodation comprises: 1 King bedroom with ensuite 1 Queen bedroom 1 Double bunk room 1 Double sofa bed in second living area (in a separate section to the seating area) We love this house for its privacy - previous guests agree and we think you will too! Shu Ling said "Lovely retreat for our family holiday. Loved the layout. Two lounge areas, courtyard, deck and firepit. Well stocked kitchen. Very clean. It was great" Matter said "Lovely home that's well equipped and the fire pit was a lovely addition" If you are bringing infants, please BYO cot, high chair etc and note that they are counted as guests in the maximum occupancy count Most of the house is accessible - except the the unit outside which is blocked off for access. Parking and access to the house is available on Wiltons Road only. The garage is available for use but is only suitable for vehicles with high ground clearance (low suspension/chassis cars are NOT to use the garage). Parking is not permitted on the Thacker Street side of the property. The house borders the quieter end of Thacker Street on one side and is located on a bus route with the local bus going through Barwon Heads and on to Geelong. The road can get busy particularly during commute times. The property however is well shielded by a high, private fence and double glazed windows to the main living area which contributes to its private retreat feel. A motion recording security camera is in place over the footpath and gate entrance to the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 accessible parking spaces - In-room accessibility - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - 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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 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Ocean Grove is home to this holiday home. Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliff Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pilots' Cottages and Fort Queenscliff. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Australian Skydive or GMHBA Stadium. [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-38.25446%2C144.50768&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OCg15KuBmNCshf3rL38UV0xxQGc=) Ocean Grove, VIC ### What's nearby - Ocean Grove Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Adventure Park Geelong - 6 min drive - 4.7 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 - 13 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 49 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Mex - ‬3 min drive - ‪Nicko’s - ‬4 min drive - ‪Starfish Bakery - ‬7 min drive - ‪Red Park - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Willows Coastal Retreat in Old Ocean Grove pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Willows Coastal Retreat in Old Ocean Grove? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Willows Coastal Retreat in Old Ocean Grove? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Willows Coastal Retreat in Old Ocean Grove located? > Situated in Ocean Grove, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Ocean Grove Education Area. Ocean Grove Beach and Raffs Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Willows Coastal Retreat in Old Ocean Grove Reviews 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### No reviews yet Be the first to leave a review for this property after your stay.