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Callahan - At Apollo Bay

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
A coastal view with a boat on the water, trees in the foreground, and a signpost.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Marengo

This vacation home places you next to Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and within a 5-minute walk of Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Great Otway National Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a fireplace and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Callahan Apollo Bay VIC House
Callahan Apollo Bay VIC
Callahan At Apollo Bay
Callahan Apollo Bay VIC
Callahan At Apollo Bay Marengo
Callahan - At Apollo Bay Marengo
Callahan - At Apollo Bay Private vacation home
Callahan - At Apollo Bay Private vacation home Marengo
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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

Located steps from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, this vacation home is in Marengo, and within a 10-minute walk of Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary and Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve. You'll also find Great Otway National Park and Great Ocean Road Waterfront within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Callahan - At Apollo Bay?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Callahan - At Apollo Bay?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does Callahan - At Apollo Bay have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Callahan - At Apollo Bay have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Callahan - At Apollo Bay?

Yes, every house at Callahan - At Apollo Bay comes with a balcony.

Callahan - At Apollo Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debbie B.

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