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Callahan - At Apollo Bay

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Dining
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Marengo, VIC
  • Place, Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

1 Queen Bed

Room 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony
Garden

About this property

Callahan - At Apollo Bay

Welcome to Callahan, the quintessential 1970's beach house offering sensational views over the Marengo beach and reef. This picturesque property is opposite the beach on the ocean side of the Great Ocean Road. Only 30m walk to Marengo Beach, it is an easy 2km walk into Apollo Bay's township, either along the popular walking/bike track or the beach itself.

This is an older home with a renovated kitchen and bathroom, and provides a central open fireplace in the kitchen and lounge area which opens into a north facing dining and sitting space. Unwind here and soak up the sun during the summer months or cosy up by the wood fire during winter.

Two of the 4 bedrooms face the ocean, enjoying the north sun, and the other 2 bedrooms are at the rear of the property. The main bathroom provides dual access from the master bedroom and hall. The second bathroom is accessible from just outside the rear entrance, making it great for rinsing off after a trip to the beach. The property has ample car parking and a large shed with plenty of space for the kids to play, even on those rainy winter days.

Linen not provided (Hire available)

Firewood is only supplied from May to October.

Not pet friendly

Strict No-Party Policy

Forced move-in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Marengo

Located in Marengo, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary and Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, while Apollo Bay Museum and Old Cable Station Museum are cultural highlights. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Marengo, VIC

What's nearby

  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fusion Space Cafe & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Callahan - At Apollo Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Callahan - At Apollo Bay?

As of 25 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Callahan - At Apollo Bay on 21 June 2026 start from NZ$452, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Callahan - At Apollo Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Callahan - At Apollo Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Callahan - At Apollo Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Callahan - At Apollo Bay located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary. Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve and Great Ocean Road Waterfront are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thoroughly restful

Great view; everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Old world charm - on the beach

Callahan is a gorgeous old family home with nice modern trimmings like skylights, bathrooms, downlights and kitchen. A stack of great board-games totally seduced the kids and the views of the beach and the seal colony did it for us parents. The open fireplace just made the whole place even more comfy and memorable. Marengo is wild and wonderful and the people at GORH were great too - really helpful and friendly.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Callahan

The Callahan is a home away from home for us. We have stayed a few times now. It has that old school rustic charm. The atmosphere of a family home comes at you as soon as you walk in. The views are phenomenal and the location to town is perfect for us not too close not too far. Access to the GOR is amazing you are in the middle of everything. If you are ok with the wardrobes being full and living out of your suitcase then you will love it here. For us the hominess and the views far out way the lack of storage for our clothing. We love our time in this part of the world and Callahan makes it more enjoyable. The games, firewood for the open fire in winter and binoculars available to use are a welcome touch. It gives that time to reconnect with your family without all the distractions of the modern world, which for me is invaluable these days. We will be back again. Love, love, love.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sally M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing

We were very disappointed with bedrooms 2,3 and 4. Curtains falling down in one room, and dark and depressing decor in all. Shabby looking quilt covers. A wet towel left on laundry floor. Attention to detail was poor: frozen over freezer, junky ' cupboard ' with glad wrap etc. A hair on the cupboard shelf and in the microwave made us feel like we had to sanitize all surfaces including the heavy plastic cover on the dining table. A very bad way to start a holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic winter escape!

Our week at Callahan, was far too short! From the moment you walked in it felt like a family home where all were welcome. The fire was amazing for doing puzzles by, the kitchen was family friendly and allowed us all to cook together and the huge dining table was the perfect place for making memories! With an amazing view and location to the beach it was the perfect winter escape!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A cozy get away by the beach

An older style but comfortable house with amazing views and instant access to the local beach. Open fire place is the only real source of heating and there is no dishwasher, but otherwise it is well appointed. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend Callahan to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Necati P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house. Amazing room from the deck. Double shower and double toilet was very useful.

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Delaram (Dela) S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

Comfortable house in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True beach house

This little piece of paradise was just what we needed. Beautiful views to Marengo beach and a short walk to the rocky reef, beautiful in the sun and the rain. The beds aren’t the most comfortable, clean bathroom and kitchen facilities, be sure you take your own frypan and sharp knives. We will come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

jessica w.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

stunning family house - not so friendly management staff

Morengo is such a fantastic place for families. It has a lived-in feeling which made it even more comfortable. Proximity to the beach without any major road crossings made it so easy for the kids to wander down on their own making for a fantastic holiday for us (2 families). The house has a fantastic layout for families. Notable absences are a bath, and reading lamps. The real estate managing the place were not very helpful and pretty defensive when enquiring about covid cleaning. Our holiday in the Callahan house was really fantastic. Thank you to the Callahan family for opening your lovely beach house to others.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning ocean views

House was warm inviting colours .history of house of the family was interesting to read about .so exciting to watch the sunrise from the bedroom window !!we were lucky in June had 3 days of sunshine !!we had been to marengo Apollo bay often in our past so reliving the lovely area !!the only negative took lots of time too get the open fire to give out heat !!but eventually perseverance and Malley roots mixed with red gum that was there for our use ,fire got warm as we there 4 days . Bed was comfortable .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

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