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The Great Escape - The Name Says it All

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Marengo, VIC
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Room 1

1 King Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Room 4

1 Queen Bed

Room 5

2 Single Beds

Room 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Great Escape - The Name Says it All

This property offers Stay 3 Pay 2 from February 1st – October 31st 2025, excluding long weekends & school holidays.
This property offers Stay 7 Pay 5 from February 1st – October 31st 2025, excluding long weekends & school holidays.

Please Note: The owners have gone to great lenghts to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. Please treat the property/contents with respect.

Wow, the name says it all. Nestled on a one acre block, situated between the beautiful townships of Apollo Bay and Marengo this property has it all. Beautifully presented, the owners have extended themselves in ensuring their guests have all the comforts you would expect on your well-earned break. From providing condiments and premium toiletries for guest use and ensuring all the other comforts/necessities are available to ensure a memorable holiday that you will long remember. Just a short 600 metre walk will see you on the Marengo beach where you can indulge your passion for swimming, fishing or just relaxing on the pristine beach. There is also the possibility to fly in/fly out as the property is located within close proximity to the Apollo Bay Airport.

The property is presented over 2 levels. The ground floor consists of a large open plan kitchen area with Miele & Ilve appliances, 2 x coffee machines (nespresso pods), reverse cycle air con, massive 3 metre long blackbutt table with seating for 16 people complete with living area with large wall mounted TV, which leads off to a large deck area with BBQ & Seating

This level also provides 2 bedrooms (1 x queen & 1 x queen), 2 bathrooms (1 x shower, toilet & vanity & 1 x shower, bath, toilet & vanity), separate laundry with front loader washing machine, dryer, 3rd large fridge with separate freezer & separate utilities room.

Want more, the ground floor also provides another wing featuring 2nd kitchen, large living area with 8-seater couch and chaise & additional seating available if required, 65 wall mounted LCD, DVD, free Wifi, Foxtel (premium package), Netfix, games, books, internal wall mounted gas log fire, split-system air conditioning, the list goes on. There is also a professional poker table with 6 chairs, together with a premium poker chip set and Bocci set to test your skill. There is also 2nd bedroom ( 1 x queen) that leads off from the 2nd kitchen area.

The 1st level provides the main bedroom with super king bed (large room) with 3rd bathroom (ensuite) with shower, toilet and vanity) with a further 3 bedrooms (1 x 2 tri-bunks, 2 x singles & 1 x queen)

With the addition of two outdoor areas and a massive front and rear yard there is plenty of room for all the whole family(s) to enjoy.

We would love to welcome you to The Great Escape on your next Holiday in beautiful Apollo Bay.

Free Wifi- (Please note that free to air TV is not available, please use streaming services)

Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc) See terms and conditions

Linen Provided

Not pet friendly

Please Note: The owners have gone to great lenghts to ensure guests have an enjoyable stay. Please treat the property/contents with respect.

Firewood is only supplied from May to October.

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

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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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. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary and Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Marengo, VIC

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Food Court - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Escape - The Name Says it All pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Escape - The Name Says it All?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Escape - The Name Says it All?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Great Escape - The Name Says it All located?

This family-friendly Marengo holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary. Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve and Apollo Bay Bowls Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

About the host

Hosted by Great Ocean Road Real Estate

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