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TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ocean Grove, VIC
  • Adventure Park Geelong
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • 13th Beach Golf Links
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ocean Grove

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Raffs Beach, this vacation home places you within a few miles (5 km) of Ocean Grove Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Ocean Grove Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Barwon Heads Golf Club - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • 13th Beach Golf Links - 13 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 30 min drive - 18.8 miles

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 11 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Mex - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Napona - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Terrace Cafe - ‬4 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.

Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove.

Modern coastal 4 BR home sprawling over two spacious levels, culminating in stunning ocean views of the Barwon River, The Bluff and the blue waters of Bass Strait. A fully equipped kitchen with quality appliances and 3 metre dining table that easily allows you to entertain up to 12 people.
4 bedrooms (2 upstairs & 2 downstairs), queen sofa bed in front lounge and 2 luxurious bathrooms (one with bath and one with spa). Hotel quality towels, linen, pillows & doonas provided. Central heating and split system air conditioning throughout.
Amazing expansive split level decking - perfect for entertaining and relaxing outdoors.
Games room complete with pool , table tennis, darts and TV.
Large garage can accommodate a boat and there is room for up to 4 cars. We know you will feel truly at home staying at our "Castle on the hill"!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Stretch out in the jetted tub. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

Karen

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
On The Hill, Ocean Grove
Castle on the Hill Ocean Grove
Castle on the Hill Ocean Grove.
Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove. Ocean Grove
Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove. Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Ocean Grove, close to Adventure Park Geelong, 13th Beach Golf Links, and Ocean Grove Beach. You'll also find Raffs Beach and 13th Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

Is Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove. a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this riverfront vacation home include a fireplace and a jetted bathtub in each accommodation with some featuring ocean views.

Are there hot tubs at Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove.?

No, but all accommodations at this vacation home have jetted bathtubs.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Avalon Airport (AVV), which is about 15.8 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove.?

Yes, every accommodation at Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove. comes with a balcony with some featuring ocean views.

Castle on the Hill, Ocean Grove. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house

Very clean and nice house and very easy hosts to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Accommodation

Great view, nice clean property with great services.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway girls

The house is comfortable, spacious, and clean. We had everything we needed and we didn't want to leave!. The location is perfect. The owner even posted my speaker U left behind for free and without any hassle. We will definitely stay there again. Thanks, Karen
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

This house was fantastic for what we required, amazing area upstairs and the outside area is perfect. We didn’t use the games room but it would be fantastic if you had teenagers. Communication with the owner was great. Cannot fault this wonderful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Castle on the hill - with a view!

Property was excellent for our family stay and Karen was such a help and easy to contact would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Positive

Well designed for larger group, spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fern L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Our stay at Castle on the Hill was faultless. Communicate with Karen was efficient. The house is so well equipped from beautiful linens, games room, beach stuff etc. The house is so spacious and lovely. Karen even provided a sweet compliment of bottle of wine and chocolates!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property

We stayed at the property as a get together family Christmas. The property is very comfortable and extremely well resourced. The weather was poor but it didn’t faze us as we had plenty to do at the property. Karen was fabulous to deal with. Big thanks for the availability of your house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family gathering

Spacious, comfortably home, perfect for our family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

karyn

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property. Great home with lots of space. Very clean. Great views and could relax and enjoy our stay with nothing to worry about.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

Everything you could possibly need was on site. Short drive to shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great holiday beach home

Great place. First impressions was lovely place, lovely decor, lovely touches. Everything impressed us with this place. We forgot our bogey boards ... they had them. We forgot to bring beach chairs ... they had them. And we remember most of the other stuff (aeroguard, sun screen, etc. etc.) ... but they had it just in case. Fabulous place for a week stay. Beach, cafes, restaurants, river, ... will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best stay ever!

This is our second time staying here and I didn't think it could get better! The attention to detail is amazing. The house is beautiful and communication couldn't be better. All beds are extremely comfortable, the outdoor deck is beautiful and the games room is great fun. Highly recommended this place 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful property. We were blown away how much thought and care had gone into making our experience easy and relaxed. Our family had a ball 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Levelynlou G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommended

We had an amazing birthday celebration at the Castle On The Hill accomodation.My husband had a blast as he celebrated another year with our friends.It is just he ever wanted; the view, the drive and the sand. Thank you to Karen and Trevor for sharing your home to us and providing us all the basic stuff that we need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

MD SOHEL M.

Liked: Cleanliness

The house is very nice and cleaned we have enjoyed to stay in the house!!

Overall excellent experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacinta F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A majestic holiday!

A royal experience was had when we stayed at Karen's lovely property. We were simply in awe of the amazing house, living spaced and views. Was absolutely wonderful to get away and relax on the castle on the hill. We abandoned our plans to go out for dinner and stayed in because it was just too cozy to leave. Thank you so much Karen. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular views

Such a beautiful spacious property with amazing views. Karen is a wonderful host who provides lovely bedding and amenities. Comfortable for large groups. Will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Time of refreshing!

Back again at Castle on the Hill and another amazing time. With excellent communication from Karen and Trevor to everything as promised, my family and I thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. We’ll be back….again!😜
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jigar P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to stay in Ocean Grove

Absolutely stunning property, we would love to stay again in this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway

The house was fantastic for our family of five. Loads of space, beautiful furnishings and an amazing view.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Damian P., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic family beach house

This property was amazing. Large and spacious and well provisioned. There are amazing view form the top level across Ocean Grove all the way to Barwon Heads...awesome on a balmy summer evening. It has an amazing entertaining area and a games room for the kids. Communication and check in was quick and easy. It is on the edge of town, but its still a very short drive to the main street. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous large home to accommodate the whole family.

Three generations stayed in this lovely large home over Christmas for 5 nights. Beautifully equipped house, everything needed was provided, and the host Karen was great to deal with. Highly recommend staying at Castle on the Hill. The Stockdill/Newman Family.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021