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Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. Great for families- sleeps 8.

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Beach
Property grounds
Front sitting room
Dining
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ocean Grove, VIC
  • Popular LocationOcean Grove Beach17 min walk
  • Popular LocationAdventure Park Geelong7 min drive
  • Popular LocationBarwon Heads Golf Club8 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)92 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. Great for families- sleeps 8.

Nestled in a quiet family-friendly cul-de-sac, close to Ocean Grove's surf beaches, parks, restaurants and cafes, you will find Jack's Beach Shack.
Jack's is the perfect place for the family to retreat from the everyday, here you can quietly slip into that slow, summer pace that the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula are famous for.
This holiday home is light-filled and private, the north-facing indoor and outdoor living areas are connected by large sliding double-glazed doors, offering luscious garden views, perfect for sitting back and watching the children play in the tree-house, swings or jumping on the trampoline. Take advantage of the rustic yet serene hot/cold outdoor shower, the ideal way to finish off your day at the beach. Relax in the comfy chairs on the front porch after a hot day and watch the cool change come through.

Jack's Shack is ideally set up for young families, with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, main with large bathtub, zoned to potentially allow two families to enjoy time away together.
Boasting 3 livings areas- a large rumpus room for the kids and a separate sitting room for the adults, and an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge area, featuring high raked ceilings and timber floors will allow everyone to come together harmoniously.
Consciously air-con free, Jack's Shack preferences ceiling fans installed in all livings areas and bedrooms allowing you to enjoy the warmth of the summer, while relishing the cooler, evening sea breezes. External window blinds help to keep the summer sun at bay during the hotter days. Electronic south facing high-ceiling windows in the main living area can be easily opened to allow for ventilation and sea breezes.
The beautiful garden is fully fenced, suitable and secure for small children and your family pets (please seek prior arrangements). The outdoor living area provides the ideal spot for entertaining, with hand made Adirondack timber chairs, dining table, and Weber BBQ.
Light the chimenea and enjoy a cooler summer night toasting marshmallows in the glow of the fire.

Jack's Shack offers guests x 4 bedrooms and x 2 bathrooms, x 2 WC and private outdoor hot and cold shower.

Main bedroom - 1 x Queen bed sleeps x 2 with WIR and ensuite
2nd - 1 x Queen bed sleeps x 2
3rd - Single beds x 2
4th- Single bed x 1 (+ trundle bed if extra bed requested to cater for 8th guest)

All beds are supplied with fresh linen, lightweight quilts and pillows.

Main bathroom- double basins, large open shower and deep bathtub with separate toilet

Ensuite- shower, toilet and basin.

Both bathrooms supplied with towels, hand towel and bathmats (beach-towels not supplied).

Large family laundry with Meile front loading washing machine, Bosch dryer, ducted vacuum, iron and ironing board.

Kitchen- well equipped with all the usual utensils, crockery and glassware, pots and pans plus Meile dishwasher, sink with double basin, electric wall oven and gas hot plates, microwave, milkshake maker, sandwich press, blender and kitchen-aid, just in case you wish to bake a cake!

Jack's quiet location is just minutes from Ocean Grove's surf and main beaches, Barwon River, local supermarkets (Woolworths, Coles and Aldi) restaurants and cafes. Stroll to Ocean Grove's sporting precinct, which boasts the Aquatic Centre, gym, basketball courts, tennis courts, football fields, skate park and children's playground. Plenty of space to play on the oval, why not kick the footy, use the cricket nets or just let the dog (and kids) have a run. Just a short drive to the historic port town of Queenscliff, beautiful Point Lonsdale, and all of the Bellarine's many renowned wineries. Let's not forget the famous Geelong Adventure Park - great for the kids, loads of fun and just a 5 minute drive away.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES.
You must comply with all applicable house rules for the property concerning occupancy, property, health, safety and quiet enjoyment of the property and our neighbours.
You are responsible for damage, breakages, theft and loss of property during your stay. We ask that you notify us of this immediately.
Only the guests agreed to in the booking may stay in the property overnight.
Before departure, all perishable food must be removed from fridges and all rubbish put in the rubbish bins provided please.
Crockery and cutlery must be washed and packed away. The property must be left in a clean and tidy condition. Please load and run dishwasher on final day as necessary.
Extra cleaning charges may be incurred for the cleaning of dirty dishes, washing machine, dishwasher, emptying the fridge, removal of excessive rubbish, cleaning the BBQ etc. Should the cleaning fee be more than the usual cost for cleaning the property, you will be charged the additional costs over and above the normal cleaning fee, which will be deducted from the security bond or charged to your credit card.
We ask that all furniture and furnishings be left in the position they were in when you arrived.
The property should be vacated on time and secured. All doors are to be locked. All keys must be returned at the end of your stay.
You are responsible for the safekeeping and replacement of accommodation keys. Duplicate keys in the event of losing the keys will be provided at an additional charge of $100.
SMOKING IS STRICKLY NOT ALLOWED IN THE HOUSE.
PETS WELCOME BUT PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW THEM IN THE CARPETED ROOMS.
NO PETS PERMITTED IN BEDS.
Now you've agreed to all the necessary explained terms and conditions, we hope you enjoy your stay at Jack's Beach Shack.

Property manager

Scott and Kim

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ocean Grove

Located in Ocean Grove, this holiday home is near the beach. Queenscliff Historical Museum and Queenscliff Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pilots' Cottages and Fort Queenscliff. Travelling with kids? Consider Bellarine Adventure Golf and Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Ocean Grove, VIC

What's nearby

  • Ocean Grove Beach - 17 min walk
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 7 min drive
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 8 min drive
  • Point Lonsdale Beach - 10 min drive
  • 13th Beach Golf Links - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Mex - 14 min walk
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Ocean Grove Hotel - 3 min drive
  • KFC - 16 min walk
  • Garage - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. Great for families- sleeps 8. pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. Great for families- sleeps 8.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. Great for families- sleeps 8.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jack's Shack - Spacious eco-friendly beach house. Great for families- sleeps 8. located?

This family-friendly Ocean Grove holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ocean Grove Beach and Ocean Grove Education Area. Raffs Beach and Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Relaxed home from home well located
Had a great relaxed stay at Jack’s Shack. Loved the beautiful backyard, the outdoor shower to rinse off, all the things that kept the kids busy - swings, trampoline. Games, pool table. Plenty of space to spread out - books for everyone and we’ll located for everything. Set up to stay cool in the heat with fans in eavery room to help create a beautiful breeze through the home. Would love to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing break
Jack's Shack was the perfect place for a relaxing break. All the rooms were clean, bright and comfortably furnished with a well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed breakfast, lunch and dinner on the deck area overlooking the garden and also watching TV and playing pool on the small pool table with our young adult son. We ran our dog on the dog beach and my husband fished along the Barwon River. Would have liked to stay longer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
What a delightful place to stay. Located in a quiet court just a couple of minutes drive to the beach. The house is lovely, light-filled and homely. Plenty of comfy beds, great living spaces (the favourite furniture was the snuggle chair the kids fought over!), everything you could need is there. Great family room with fuseball table, toys and an amazing library of books. Great fully enclosed backyard which is kid and pet friendly with trampoline, sandpit and cubby. Lovely outdoor area for meals and relaxing. Outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach. Probably our favourite thing was our host Kim and Scott!! Awesome communication, very personal service. They asked the age of our kids so they could make sure there were age appropriate toys, offered to arrange a portacot etc and left a lovely welcome basket on the table. Would definately recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A most relaxing and happy space
Dear Kim and Scott, We had a wonderfully relaxing stay at your lovely beach house. We enjoyed the different spaces both inside and out. Your home was beautifully presented, had everything we needed, and the piano was a special delight. We would love to return one day, as would our dogs who enjoyed your garden nearly as much as the beach. Sue and Greg.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Zo B., Middle Park, Vic, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic, relaxing family getaway in the perfect family friendly home.
From start to finish this was the perfect, relaxed, family getaway for myself, my husband, our four year old son and small dog. Communication with the property owner was very easy, check in was drama- free, the home was immaculately presented, and our son and dog played outside from morning til night, enjoying everything the yard had to offer, only stopping to play with all the toys, books and games in the games room. The house is located in a very quiet cul-de-sac so there was no noise from traffic, and the neighbours were very quiet. We had friends and family come to visit and/or stay during our holiday, and the space lent itself perfectly to having a few friends and kids all together - always able to see whatever the kids were doing and enjoying a lovely indoor/outdoor lifestyle while cooking/bbqing/eating and socialising. The outdoor chiminea was a lovely addition every evening - we’d light the fire, roast marshmallows and spend hours sitting around it enjoying a glass of wine while the kids jumped on the trampoline and ran around. The beds and bedrooms were very comfortable and gave us so much space to spread out. Our son couldn’t help himself and slept in a different bed every night. The renovation on the main bathroom and toilet is gorgeous and makes for a beautiful shower and bath experience. The full laundry was very handy and the kitchen has so much storage and they provided everything we could have needed to cook and clean up after ourselves. The gardens are full of beautiful plants and fruit trees and the back yard, with trampoline, sandpit and cubby house is a child’s dream. I loved throwing the ball to our dog in the mornings while I sipped my coffee and our son jumped on the trampoline. The house was about a 4 minute drive to a kid and dog friendly beach and everything we needed was no more than a 5 minute drive away. If you’re looking for a quiet family vacation where you can relax at the house all day without the kids getting bored, or even want to get out and about to the beach and beautiful surrounds everyday with only a short drive to all the local attractions, then I really recommend this place. It won’t disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Scott and Kim

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Jack’s is a private family home for the majority of the year, but during your stay we hope it feels like your beach home, somewhere to relax and enjoy family time.

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