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Amaroo | Coastal Stay with Ocean Views

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A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a hilly landscape.
A modern building with a covered outdoor area, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A modern two-story house with a balcony, large windows, and a stone retaining wall.
A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a stainless steel refrigerator, a large window, and a bar area with stools.
A spacious living area with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a wooden staircase, and a flat-screen TV on a stand.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

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About the area

Marengo

Marengo is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve and Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, while Apollo Bay Museum and Old Cable Station Museum are cultural highlights. Wildlife Wonders and Otway Fly Treetop Adventures are also worth visiting.
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Marengo, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Crumbs - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amaroo | Coastal Stay with Ocean Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amaroo | Coastal Stay with Ocean Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amaroo | Coastal Stay with Ocean Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amaroo | Coastal Stay with Ocean Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amaroo | Coastal Stay with Ocean Views located?

Situated in Marengo, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve, Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary. Wildlife Wonders and Great Ocean Road Waterfront are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location and nice and clean

Awesome place in a beautiful location. Has plenty of room and great if you have a pet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks for reviewing Amaroo! We so glad to hear that you enjoyed this pet friendly property which is only a few minutes drive to the beach or the Apollo Bay township. We would love to welcome you back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Pet Friendly Option!

Had a lovely stay at this Marengo property - very peaceful with lovely views and only a short walk to the beach. Definitely amoungst the nicer pet friendly properties available in the area - very comfortable and my pup loved the garden which was fully fenced
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 April 2024
Thank you Sally for being terrific guests and for providing your feedback, much appreciated. We look forward to hosting you again in the future. Kind regards,
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

We love staying in Marengo, and this house is walking distance to the beach. We loved feeding the daily bird visitors, koala watching, paddle boarding, swimming and walking on the beach. Perfect way to end the school holidays!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2024
Thank you Priscilla for providing your feedback, greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic views

We had a great long weekend. It’s such a beautiful area. Short walk to the beach. Communication pre and during the stay was great. Would definitely stay again if I was in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2022
Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amaroo

A very clean property with everything you need in a beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely relaxing stay

We had such a relaxing time at Amaroo. The views were amazing and the house was very comfortable. It was really nice to have things like a dishwasher and a washer dryer. The bed was comfy too. We missed out on seeing the koala but hopefully next time. There were plenty of birds out the front and the house was a nice short drive to the beach. Thanks again for a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spacious and clean

Lovely spacious property with lots of room for up to 8. We were just 2 and used only the top floor. Modern kitchen, well-equipped (although would have liked paper towels to be supplied) and lovely view from the upper level.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Thank you Lauren for providing your feedback, much appreciated. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon, apologies re the paper towel. Kind regards
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very roomy accommodation for family

Lovely spacious accommodation with great views. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Views and relaxation

A beautiful house, with lovely views of the surf. The accomodation was spacious and set in a quiet spot among trees. Apollo Bay was a 25 minute walk away, with 2 supermarkets and a choice of great cafes, restaurants and takeaway places. The communication from the rental group was clear and welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 January 2022
So glad to hear you had a lovely stay at Amaroo, we hope to have you come back again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Lovely spot, shame about the details

This was a beautiful property but we were disappointed to find it wasn't as clean as you might expect for a holiday rental. The carpets in the lounge room and bedroom were covered in dog hair and I found myself sneezing throughout the entire weekend as a result. It was also really surprising that there was no WiFi at the property, which is not something you expect in rental accommodation in 2021.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities, communication
The property had a lovely view and was comfortable. However it lack all the little touches that makes good accommodation, GREAT. Simple things like oil, salt and pepper in the kitchen, a clothesline and wifi would have made our stay much more enjoyable. The expected cleaning upon departure was also a little excessive considering a clean fee is charged. To expect that no sand to be left behind at a beach house seems a tall ask. It was nice but I would not rave about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Stay

Great location. Well appointed and comfortable beach house. We had a lovely stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Amaroo, a two storey house situated in a native tree setting close to the ocean. We hope to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, great location

Amaroo was a terrific location for our GOR holiday. Close enough to all the sites yet in a quiet and sereje location with loads of birdlife!The property was well presented and very consistent with what was advertised. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Listen to the ocean at night

Beautiful views and you can hear the waves crash at night. Merengo has a great beach and is only a short walk to the house.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks Mark for your great review of Amaroo! We are glad to hear you enjoyed Marengo beach. We would love to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stunning house with ocean views

I loved Amaroo. It's tucked away in a quiet street with access to the Great Ocean Road. It's super close to the GOR but due to all the gorgeous trees and ferns you can't hear the cars go by. We spent much of our time out on the deck enjoying the gorgeous view. There's all the appliances and utensils you could need so it's a wonderful home away from home. Our pup loved staying there with us, running around in the back garden and sitting on the deck lazing in the sun. We will definitely be back soon! :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brilliant but a few things which can be fixed to enhance the overall property

Overall the property was really awesome, so close to everything and felt right at home. The only improvements I would say are first the lock on the flyscreen door as once it locked us out on our stay due to unknown reasons which is quite dangerous as I almost could not get back in (the hole in the door was already there too and have photos if required). In addition it would be smart to tell the customer where the AC remote is kept as it took a while for me to find it being on next to the TV in the corner. The leftmost power outlet closest to the fridge, the left electornic point in the two power outlets is broken when you flick it on and needs to be fixed as it tripped the entire house's power outlets and we could not fix this on the last morning. Furthermore if it is possible,cutting down the trees a little on neighbouring properties would work wonders as it would provide a fantastic view to the beach on top of the one that was already there which was ok. Also an investment in some non stick fry pans and or some new kitchen cooking appliances would be awesome as some of the items were very old and one pan even still had black dirt on it from the last time people used the place. However the rest of the stay was perfect and would come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks for taking the time to review our property. We are glad you enjoyed the property and all it has to offer. We appreciate your suggestions for improvement as we strive to provide a high quality service.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Overall we enjoyed our stay.

Amaroo is a nice place to stay. We enjoyed the abundance of beautiful birds and the friendly koala in the tree outside the front door. The accommodation was clean and tidy and comfortable. The let downs were all the outside lighting on the deck was not working except 1. No lights working in the range hood. Beds down stairs were comfortable but cold. General maintenance of the exterior of the property around doorways patio areas was dirty.If these things were maintained then we would rate our stay 10/10. Beautiful view, peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great relaxing atmosphere with view of coast line relaxing outdoor deck very peaceful 😀

Great place for family's to enjoy a peaceful holiday in apollo bay good kitchen and seperate living areas .great views
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
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