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Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool

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Outdoor spa tub
TV, books, offices
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Outdoor spa tub
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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Ocean Grove, VIC
  • Ocean Grove Beach
    4 min drive
  • Raffs Beach
    4 min drive
  • Ocean Grove Education Area
    8 min drive
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    23 min drive

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About this property

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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 and more. 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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a private pool and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen and washing machine
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and a 4-minute drive from Ocean Grove Beach
Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

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

  • 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Cruickshank Retreat I Spa and Dip Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 4 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ka Te M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay with friends
The decks with wonderful views and the hot-tub were amazing. Extremely comfortable beds. Great communication. Zero complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Amdi J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a small group or families
Fantastic, well presented property, pool and hot tub were great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023