Cottage, Holiday house, Fibro weekender, Self-contained apartment, Back packer, Hostel, Cabins, Lodge, Bunkhouse/Dormitory
Congratulations to Ebb Tide Cottage: 2009 AUSTRALIAN WINNER "Best Budget Accommodation" - a beach holiday in a fun, neat and tidy home, close to everything for under motel rates. Ebb Tide is located next door to Spring Tide, & is air conditioned. Gas heating provides for a warm and cozy house in the colder months.This property has a new bathroom, new fences & deck in Aug 09. The perfect budget beach home.
This is a budget style home packed with extras: games room with 2 motorized arcade ride on toys (1 x car, 1 x turtle) & free for guests to use, an 80's style arcade machine, dart board, 10 game fooz ball table, surfboards, prams, his/hers golf clubs, full size pool table & ample smaller games, beach toys, balls and outside sporting equipment makes for a fun shed to explore for all. A partially new kitchen, new appliances, leather lounges, 2 TV's, Nintendo & games, indoor play room & a 2nd al fresco deck area are bonuses. A fully enclosed and welcoming back yard with designated private playground is a huge attraction. Relax on the hammock, walk to the river or beach. This home is pet friendly; 2 kennels, bowls & pet toys are on hand. Babysitting & in house massage services compliment this family home.
Spring Tide: A neat & comfy home set 400m from the Barwon River & Ocean Grove golf course. Air conditioned upstairs and down, gas heating provides a warm and cozy house in the colder months. Golf clubs, fully equipped games room with pool table, electric rocketship for kids, an enclosed back yard with playgyms, seesaw & cubby,+ undercover al fresco dining are just some of the reasons why this home is the most popular in Ocean Grove. This 'family bonding house' is jam packed with extras so that everyone from babies to the elderly can be entertained in the comfort of the house. DVD's and ample movies, LCD TV + 2 other TV's, magazines, toys, board games, luxury reclining leather lounges & a welcoming feel are just features of this popular retreat. High chairs & built in stair gates
Languages spoken: Afrikaans(Basic) French(Basic) German(Basic) Thai(Conversation)
"A perfect place for our family to come and relax at the beach, you have provided so much for the kids! Thanks Chris". "For a budget home, you have really squeezed a lot in, the kids had a ball with all the toys & climbing gear." "A budget price for a trip to Ocean Grove was great, but the house was so fully stocked with toys, games, and even a real cot for our baby". "For the average cost of a motel, your place is cheaper and we had the whole house, back yard, and could bring our beautiful dog"
Locality
Distances:
Melbourne CBD: 80 km
Barwon River - 400 metres
Main Ocean Grove Surf Beach - 1.5 km
Adventure Park - 4 km
Blue Waters Lake - 100 metres Playground and reserve - 100 metres
Local Shopping - 1.5 km
Great Ocean Road - 15 minute drive
Queenscliff - 15 minute drive
Torquay - 15 minute drive
Geelong - 15 minute drive
Ebb Tide Cottage & Spring Tide Family House are located right in the mdidle of the main tourist mecca of Ocean Grove with the Barwon River being only 400 metres away. The golf course, a beautiful family friendly restaurant, boat ramp and pier are also 400 metres away. The tranquil Blue Waters Lake with it's many and varied wildlife is across the road & a huge reserve and playground is 100 metres away. The shopping precint is only 1 km away.
The beautiful Great Ocean Road, Queensliffe, Point Lonsdale & Geelong are 15 minute drives.
Ocean Grove & surrounds is full of attractions, from skydiving, dolphin watching, beautiful walks along beaches, around lakes and along designated tracks, surfboard hire, nature reserves, wineries, the Blues Train, mini-train rides, indoor swimming adventure playground, The famous Adventure Park (Oct-April), Amaze-N-Games, ferry services, joyflights, Naval & Martime Museum, fishing charters, boat hire, Ford Discovery Centre, National Wool Museum, Fort Museum, and ample championship golf courses.
Discounts for guests: As a guest you are offered discounts to certain attractions, eateries and shops in the area. Full details will be emailed to you when you receive a comprehensive property report after making an enquiry from this site.
Once a booking is made, we will happily email or post you a detailed step by step guide of the best and most direct route to the property.
Testimonial: "We were very happy to be able to leave the car for the weekend and walk down to the lake. The kids loved to feed the pelicans. The walking track at the river was beautiful too" Clare Tony & Gracie, Aug 0
Property
Side by side budget houses! Ebb Tide Cottage & Spring Tide Family House: Accommodation for 2 families or larger groups. Book together or separately. Pet friendly - a fully fenced large back yard is ideal for pets and children to run and play. Family friendly: these homes cater especially well for families with commercial playgyms, indoor play areas, full size cots, high chairs, plenty of indoor and outdoor toys, games, Nintendo & games, DVD's and videos, cubby houses, see saws, sand pits, single double or triple prams, surfboards, boogy boards, and even children's bed linen.
An affordable pricing structure allows families and singles to get away for a holiday without breaking the budget. These homes are budget priced, but are filled with so many extras making them the most sought after homes on The Bellarine.
What makes these homes special for kids? Ebb Tide has a private playground – it is packed with climbing frames, a cubby house, see saw, sand pit with sand toys, oversized balls and a tunnel. An exciting addition to this is our swing set which is being erected mid-October 2009. The homes each have motorised ride on amusements that do not require money - simply press the button. Ebb Tide has a car & turtle, Spring Tide has a rocketship & car. They each have an 80's arcade game & a packed games shed unless being repaired. Relax and watch as kids play happily in the comfort of the backyard. Cozy Coupe trikes, scooters, trucks & toddler bikes are also available, and another feature that makes these holiday home special. Bed rails, potties & baby monitors, or perhaps you would like Ben10, Barbie, Wiggles or Bratz adorning your children’s bed’s? That’s easy. Extra touches like these give children a welcoming & soothing experience.
Festive Season: A Christmas tree, adorned with decorations, a giant Santa (yes, life size) and giant wall Santa’s are available if you are travelling in the festive season. We only supply these items if requested by you.
Holiday experiences
Beach, Close to Public Transport, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Motor Bike Friendly, Pet friendly, Schoolies Welcome, Student Accommodation, Winter Holiday
Facilities
Accept MasterCard, Accept VISA, Air conditioning, Baby Cot, Babysitting, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Children's Playground, Continental Breakfast Available, DVD, Fans (ceiling/standard), Games room, Highchair, Kitchen, Lake nearby, Laundry facilities, Linen supplied, No smoking, Pets Welcome Indoors, Pets Welcome Outdoors, Seniors Card Accepted, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, Undercover or off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied
Beach
Less than 5 minutes walk to the beach, Less than 5 minutes drive to the beach, Some beach gear provided - see description for details
Close to Public Transport
Public transport within 10 minute walk, Transport can be arranged from closest public transport facility at no extra charge, Bus service.
Arrangements for collection from public transport to house is to be from public transport in Ocean Grove or Barwon Heads and should be pre arranged.
Family Friendly
Portacot available, Plastic crockery and cutlery available for children, Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Games room, Fenced/safe outdoor play area, Children's playground equipment, Kids Club available, Babysitting services can be arranged, Kids meal options available.
This home has: a games shed, arcarde games, pool table, full size cot, high chair, indoor games room, outdoor play equipment galore including commercial playground, enclosed yard, plenty of DVD's, kids TV room, kids doonas and bed linen, ride on turtle and car, kids kitchen and cubby and so much more. This place is geared to kids and the photos are testament to this.
Fishing
Fishing spots available nearby, Local fishing knowledge available, Located less than 5 mins walk to water, Located less than 5 minute drive to water, Boatramp within 5 minute drive, Boat storage/parking available onsite
Gay & Lesbian friendly
Operators well-informed of gay and lesbian-friendly activities and attractions in the area, All guests welcome
Golf
Golf course located nearby, Golf clubs available
Motor Bike Friendly
Motor bike riders welcome, Motor bike parking available, Lockable parking facilities for motor bikes, Property is located on a sealed road
Pet friendly
Cats are permitted, Small dogs (less than 11 kg) are permitted, Medium dogs (11 kg to less than 34 kg) are permitted, Large dogs (34 kg or heavier) are permitted, Pets are permitted inside, Secure, fully fenced running area, Food and water bowls provided, Bedding/sleeping area provided.
Can I bring my pet? Pets are also welcome indoors and out, with 2 kennels, dog bowls, please BYO doggy bags. A brand new high fence has just been erected at Ebb Tide. Ebb Tide and Spring Tide are completely separate homes each with enclosed yards. We have a map at the house that you can follow to ensure beautiful relaxing walks with your pet/s. We ask that you let us know if your pet will be inside the house so that we can arrange for carpets to be steam cleaned during the changeover period, thus ensuring a crisp, clean environment for incoming guests.
Pets are welcome. A fully enclosed large backyard, dog kennel and sleeping mat are provided but kept discrete if you do not have a pet. If your pet is an inside pet, please let us know prior to arrival so that we can organize to steam clean the carpets as part of our changeover process.