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IL Mare (expansive ocean views)

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
Dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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Apollo Bay/ Skenes Creek, VIC

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About the area

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬5 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.

IL Mare (expansive ocean views)

‘“IL Mare” is a private 4 bedroom two story beach house recently refurbished to create a sense of style relaxed living and tranquility.

Downstairs consists of two very large bedroom suites. A King and a Queen which enjoy ocean views and have their own bathroom/ ensuite. Each bedroom has a sitting/reading area . (The King and the Queen suite have a TV with free to air chanels . Upstairs has a smart TV

Up stairs consist of two further bedrooms . One with bunk bed and the other a trilogy bunk bed (single and double).
The living area features a large scale lounge room with comfortable lounges, a smart TV, wood heating, separate dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and microwave oven. Decking runs along the width of the home front and back , ideal outdoor spaces where you can enjoy sipping a glass of champagne or alfresco dining.

Indulge in a romantic getaway or ideal for two families

" Il Mare " can be enjoyed as a romantic getaway for couples that want to enjoy space and privacy but it is also ideal to accommodate two small families ,

The home is a short stroll to the beach (120 meters to G.O.R.) and a glorious 5 minute drive to Apollo Bay along one of Australia's premiere beaches.

The home has a laundry.

Private , peaceful and relaxing

Il Mare is only a very short walk beautiful Skenes Creek Beach. Enjoy watching surfers catch a wave from the extensive decking or walk down a grassy path to the beach , Skenes Creek Estuary and Stream.

The home is elevated enjoying lovely sea breezes in summer or light the slow combustion heater and watch the storms roll in in Winter.

Il Mare is a short drive to Apollo Bay or a pleasant 35 minute invigorating walk along the beach to the town center,

Enjoy a wonderful "Australian" beach holiday within sight of town in a relaxed and uncrowded environment.

A maximum of 9 guests are allowed on the property. A maximum of 3 cars are allowed on the property. Furniture is not to be moved. The house is to be left in a clean and tidy state upon departure. All dishes and utensils are to left clean and put away in draws and cupboards. Any breakages are to be reported to the owner.
Please note that a security camera operates in the driveway of the property.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A flat-screen television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • 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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

Property is also known as

IL Mare

Il Mare Expansive Ocean Views

IL Mare (expansive ocean views)

IL Mare (expansive ocean views) Private vacation home

IL Mare (expansive ocean views) Apollo Bay/ Skenes Creek

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IL Mare (expansive ocean views) Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Emilio F.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mark G.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kym B.

Fantastic view

Loves the views, short walk to Beach would recommend highly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emad C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Retreat

Lovely property situated close to the beach. Highly recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second time staying at IL Mare

Loved our second visit to this property. The views and sounds of the Ocean are lovely and a very short walk away if you want to swim. The upstairs living area is huge with plenty of room to cook, eat and relax. Having three bathrooms makes it easy for everyone to clean up ready for the next day's adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alby S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Break

The accommodation was wonderful and relaxing and a great place to unwind. Short stroll to the beach and just a 5 min drive to Apollo Bay for any shopping needs. The place had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular views

An awesome getaway in a highly functional and special home. Well located for Great Ocean Road itineraries. Great communication from the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter getaway

Amazing views and lovely house. Fireplace and multiple heaters so the whole house was warm even though it was very cold outside. Beds were comfortable, showers had good water pressure and kitchen had a good range of cooking equipment. The host provided good info about the house and some tips for things to do in the area. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sea views for miles

This is a lovely property which was very well presented. The upstairs living area and deck is a great place to lay around and enjoy the sea air. The downstairs bedrooms are lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Polly P.

Beautiful, relaxin and spacious

Views are heavenly, the accommodation is perfect in everyway. The house itself is on a quiet street and so your only noise is the ocean. Lovely way to fall asleep. 5 minute drive to Apollo Bay but with the balcony and full equipped kitchen you only needed supplies before you could hide away at this house. Max the host was very quick with responses and helpful on any questions asked. Would fully recommend this accommodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019