4/10 Poor
Jashan K.
26 Oct 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Jashan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Entire home
Surf Reef - Apollo Bay
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Reviews
7.47.4 out of 10
Good
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Washing machine
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Barbecue
- Fireplace
Explore the area
Marengo, VIC
- Apollo Bay Coastal ReservePlace, Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve1 min walk
- Marengo Nature Conservation ReservePlace, Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve12 min walk
- Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal ReservePlace, Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve7 min drive
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About the area
Marengo
With a stay at this vacation home in Marengo, you'll be near the beach, just a 5-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and 6 minutes by foot from Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve and 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve.
What's nearby
- Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
- Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
- Great Otway National Park - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
- Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
- Avalon Airport (AVV) - 128 min drive
Restaurants
- George's Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - 4 min drive
- Apollo Bay Hotel - 4 min drive
- Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - 4 min drive
- Apollo Bay Seafood 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.
Surf Reef - Apollo Bay
Stay 3 Pay 2 May 1st - September 1st excluding long weekend and school holiday
Stay 7 Pay 5 May 1st - September 1st excluding long weekend and school holiday
Welcome to Surf Reef. Enjoy the sounds of the ocean from this homely Marengo beach classic.
Enjoy the sounds of the ocean from this homely Marengo beach classic. Offering split level living and ocean views from level 1 lounge, dining and deck. If your lucky you might even be greeted by the resident rosellas during your stay. This property is situated within walking distance of Marengo beach, great for a swim or surf and only a 10-minute drive into the township of Apollo Bay or you can walk/ride via the beach side footpath. Why not jump onto The Great Ocean Road walking path for a stroll, located at the bottom of the court only 50 meters from the property.
Ground level (Self-contained one bedroom unit):
- Fully equipped kitchen, 5-seater dining table, lounge with TV
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed, bedside tables, lamps
- Bathroom: Shower, vanity, toilet
- Downstairs carport with outdoor table and chairs, room to park a boat along with 2 cars, gas BBQ
Level 1:
- Open kitchen/living/dining: Fully equipped kitchen, 1 x 3-seater & 1 x 2-seater couch, coffee table, TV with DVD, gas-log fire, CD player with bluetooth, games, books, 6-seater dining table
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed, bedside tables, lamps
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed, bedside tables, lamps
- Bedroom 4: Bunk bed
- Bathroom: Shower over child sized bath, basin, separate toilet
- Laundry: Washing machine
- Balcony/deck with outdoor furniture
Free Wifi now available
Strict No Party Policy
Linen not provided - Hire Available
Pet friendly inside/outside (dogs only, yard not fully fenced but there is a small enclosed deck area)
Firewood is only supplied from May to October.
Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions
Stay 7 Pay 5 May 1st - September 1st excluding long weekend and school holiday
Welcome to Surf Reef. Enjoy the sounds of the ocean from this homely Marengo beach classic.
Enjoy the sounds of the ocean from this homely Marengo beach classic. Offering split level living and ocean views from level 1 lounge, dining and deck. If your lucky you might even be greeted by the resident rosellas during your stay. This property is situated within walking distance of Marengo beach, great for a swim or surf and only a 10-minute drive into the township of Apollo Bay or you can walk/ride via the beach side footpath. Why not jump onto The Great Ocean Road walking path for a stroll, located at the bottom of the court only 50 meters from the property.
Ground level (Self-contained one bedroom unit):
- Fully equipped kitchen, 5-seater dining table, lounge with TV
- Bedroom 1: Queen bed, bedside tables, lamps
- Bathroom: Shower, vanity, toilet
- Downstairs carport with outdoor table and chairs, room to park a boat along with 2 cars, gas BBQ
Level 1:
- Open kitchen/living/dining: Fully equipped kitchen, 1 x 3-seater & 1 x 2-seater couch, coffee table, TV with DVD, gas-log fire, CD player with bluetooth, games, books, 6-seater dining table
- Bedroom 2: Queen bed, bedside tables, lamps
- Bedroom 3: Queen bed, bedside tables, lamps
- Bedroom 4: Bunk bed
- Bathroom: Shower over child sized bath, basin, separate toilet
- Laundry: Washing machine
- Balcony/deck with outdoor furniture
Free Wifi now available
Strict No Party Policy
Linen not provided - Hire Available
Pet friendly inside/outside (dogs only, yard not fully fenced but there is a small enclosed deck area)
Firewood is only supplied from May to October.
Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. Your entertainment is provided with a video-game console and a DVD player. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a carport
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Toaster oven
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Living spaces
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Games
- Music library
- TV
- Video game console
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- 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)
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
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Surf Reef Apollo Bay VIC House
Surf Reef VIC House
Surf Reef Apollo Bay VIC
Surf Reef Apollo Apollo
Surf Reef Apollo Bay VIC
Surf Reef - Apollo Bay Apollo Bay
Surf Reef - Apollo Bay Private vacation home
Surf Reef - Apollo Bay Private vacation home Apollo Bay
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Surf Reef - Apollo Bay Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
8 - Good
5
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews
2 - Terrible
2
7.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mark J.
27 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity
Great beach house with a view of the waves. Perfect for the family
Mark J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Olivia D.
12 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great two-family house
Great house for a beach holiday for two families (and their different pets) with the separate downstairs unit. Gorgeous outlook and views from the main house, abundant birdlife (and a resident koala!), and easy walk to the beach and Great Ocean Road track. House is spacious, comfortable and not too fancy so makes for a very good stay with pets and kids. Lovely wrap around verandah.
Olivia D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
2/10 Terrible
Reza P.
11 Apr 2021
Disliked: Cleanliness
deficiency
No wifi connection
No dishwasher
No towels
Cleanliness
No recommendations at all
Reza P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Josephine G.
26 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
A pleasant and relaxing stay
We really enjoyed our stay at this Marengo property. It was roomy and comfortable with heaps to do for the kids. The views of the sea were fantastic and we were minutes from the beach and the Apollo Bay shopping strip. The property was perfect for us (2 families with 8 adults and 4 kids) with ample room. There was even a family of king parrots who came to visit us everyday. Would come back again definitely.
Josephine G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
8/10 Good
Crystal T.
16 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view and walk to the beach
It was lovely waking up each morning to watch the sunrise over the ocean before walking down to the beach. Kids particularly loved the resident parrots that came to say hello. Bedding was great for a family.
Crystal T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
JULLIE G.
14 Feb 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable house in excellent location
We loved our stay here. The house was clean and very well stocked with all the necessities. The beds were comfortable and the view was lovely. The location was perfect with the Great Ocean Walk at the end of the street. We brought our dog along and he loved the balcony that went all around the house. He also loved the walks. The bird life was lovely too. The separate little unit downstairs was also ideal as my son and his wife stayed for the weekend. We would definitely stay at this property in the future. Thanks.
JULLIE G.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020