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Happy Days - Family fun

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view
Smart TV, fireplace, table tennis
5 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

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

Happy Days - Family fun

Welcome to "Happy Days" in Apollo Bay - Where the ocean meets luxury, creating the perfect seaside haven. Nestled amidst the pristine beaches and tantalizing seafood, our holiday home is a blend of luxury and comfort, set amidst a tranquil green landscape away from city hustle.

Living and Entertainment:
Step into a haven where the sea breeze mingles with fresh air. A spacious living area adorned with plush couches, a modern fireplace, and a sunlit dining space awaits you. Relish the views through expansive windows, and why not a game of ping-pong? Or maybe serenade the evening with the piano? With Wi-Fi and Smart TVs, you're connected yet detached.

Kitchen:
A spacious teal-themed modern kitchen beckons the chef in you. Every appliance you'd need is at your fingertips, ready to help you whip up a delightful meal.

You will arrive to ready-made beds featuring professionally laundered crisp, white linen with nothing to do other than to relax and settle in.
Bath Towels are included however if you are planning a trip to the beach, please BYO Beach Towels. Hand Towels, Bath Mats and Tea Towels are included.

• Please note: If available, bunk beds will have linen provided however will not be made due to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 11):

Bedroom 1: Queen bed with built-in robe.
Bedroom 2: 2 Bunk beds with built-in robe.
Bedroom 3: Queen bed with built-in robe.
Bedroom 4: Single bed and study desk.
Bedroom 5: Queen bed with built-in robe.

Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1: Shower, toilet, vanity.
Bathroom 2: Shower, bathtub, separate toilet, vanity.

Outdoor Dining:
Relish a homemade woodfired pizza under the stars in our expansive backyard. Or perhaps a BBQ evening overlooking the ocean.

Amenities Galore:
Linens & towels provided (BYO beach towels).
Internal laundry with essentials.
Outdoor shower.
Boat parking (4 off-street spots; no garage access).

Pet Policy:
Pets are welcome (by request and approval only), please contact us if you wish to bring your pet along. Dogs under 20kg only please. A pet fee of $50 will be payable if you are approved to bring your furry friend away too.

Experience Apollo Bay:
After relaxing in the idyllic Happy Days holiday home and wanting to stroll around, there are many spots and beaches you can visit in Apollo Bay. The nearest beach, Marengo Beach is literally just across the road. Apollo Bay is known for its fresh seafood and local produce, so drive, ride or walk down to the Fresh Fish on Pascoe, Apollo Bay Foreshore Market (every Saturday- weather depending) or Apollo Bay Farmers Market (third Sunday of every month). Go shopping at the Apollo Bay Township, around 2.1kms away.

Guests have exclusive access to the home (sorry there is no access to the garage)

Otway Retreats are a local management company, so we will be close by and only a message away if you need us, otherwise we will give you the space you need to relax and enjoy.

BOND: Please note the bond is held as a pre-authorisation on your credit card, this is taken within 48 hours of your arrival and held until 7 days post stay. We require that the bond is simply an amount we "hold" on your card. If there are issues or damages, we will contact you post stay to discuss with a view to resolving before the hold is released.
The booking price displayed for online bookings includes a processing fee of 3% per booking.
If a refund or cancellation takes place, please note the refunded amount will not include the 3% processing fee as this will be retained by Otway Retreats to cover the original transaction.
HOUSE RULES
1.   Check-in time is 3:00pm on the day of arrival and check out is 10:00am unless specified and agreed otherwise.
2.  A keysafe code will be provided to you to access the property via email at 9am the morning of arrival.
3.   Keys should be returned to the key safe location no later than the agreed checkout time on the day of departure. Failure to depart on time may result in extra charges and failure to return keys in the lockbox will result in extra charges.
4.   Early Check-ins and Late checkouts are subject to availability and may incur additional costs at the host discretion.
5.    Guests are responsible for their choice of accommodation. Otway Retreats is not responsible if the style of property does not live up to guests’ expectations, therefore guests should view property listings online carefully before selecting and booking their preferred property.  Please call our office if you require clarification on any aspect of a property prior to booking. Our properties have accurate photos showing the property inclusions and the layout of the properties.
6.   Please respect the privacy of our local community and neighbours. If a guest's behaviour or noise level is unreasonable, a warning will be given and ignoring this will result in the cancellation of the booking without refund.
7.  There is a strict non-smoking policy inside the home, failure to comply will result in a minimum $300 fine. Guests may also be liable for the loss of owner's income from any future bookings affected by their actions. Guests can smoke outside, ensuring they dispose of all cigarette butts and leave no trace.
8.  Excess Rubbish Removal fees of a minimum of $90 may apply if the amount of rubbish left at the property is deemed over and above what should be reasonably expected for the length of stay and number of guests. For guests staying at Eco properties with no council rubbish collection, they will need to carefully read the rubbish and waste policy and ensure they remove rubbish in accordance with the property rules. 
9. Should pets be found in accommodation not classified as pet friendly, guests may be requested to vacate their property immediately with no refund and will be liable for additional cleaning fees at a minimum of $200.
10. Rates apply for any additional guests staying at the property that were not included as part of the original booking. Please advise Otway Retreats and make necessary payment for additional guests. Should additional unpaid guests be found, the booking may be cancelled, and you will be asked to vacate. No refund will be given.
11.   Otway Retreats properties are offered based on private, residential usage only. Large events, functions, parties and gatherings are not permitted at any Otway Retreats property under any circumstances. Should this occur, you will be requested to vacate the property immediately and your booking will be cancelled without refund. We do not accept any schoolies bookings.
12.   Guests are expected to leave the property in a neat and tidy manner on departure. This includes washing and putting away dishes, returning all items to their original position, all food items removed from fridges, barbecues cleaned, ovens and microwaves wiped out and rubbish placed in appropriate bins. Additional cleaning fees (minimum $90) may apply if the property is not left in a presentable condition.
13.   Guests are required to turn off lights, appliances and lock doors and windows upon departure. Guests must ensure all heating and AC units are off, if they are left on, guests may be charged for excess power.
14.   A minimum key replacement fee of $150 will apply if property keys are not returned on departure. Additional locksmith fees may also apply if locks require replacement due to the loss of keys and if bookings are impacted guests may be liable for loss of booking income.
15.    All properties include a full linen package including: sheets, towels, pillow cases, bath mats, hand towels, tea towels, quilts + covers for each bed. Beds will be made on arrival (excluding bunks).
16.   Otway Retreats will not be held responsible for failure of utilities, essential services or appliances such as electricity and water should they cease to function based on issues with the supplier that are beyond the control of Otway Retreats. 
17. Wifi  (where available) is provided complimentary for guest use. Guests should note that internet connection speeds vary widely according to local area availability and connection type and in many cases, data may be limited. Whilst every endeavour will be made to ensure Wi-Fi is working as intended, we cannot guarantee an available or consistent connection due to network, data or speed issues beyond our control. Outages do occur and whilst we will always try to have the connection restored, this will not always be possible. Compensation will not be considered in these circumstances as Wi-Fi is provided on a complimentary basis.
18. We recommend all guests arrive prior to 9pm given check in is via a lockbox, whilst we have an after-hours service in place, it is generally only periodically checked after 9pm and guests run the risk of not having prompt support if there is an issue with their check in process after 9pm, if guests arrive after 9am and have issues getting into the accommodation, Otway Retreats will not be liable to pay for compensation for failed access.
19. At Otway Retreats, our focus is on holiday home and Airbnb accommodations, moving away from the usual hotel setups. In line with our commitment to offering an authentic holiday home experience, we kindly advise our guests to bring along their own toiletries, beach towels, preferred food items for cooking or dining, coffee pods or beans (we're happy to help with coffee machine compatibility), sunscreen, and paper towels, as these are not provided. Additionally, feel free to bring along your favourite books or games to add to your enjoyment during your stay. It's important to remember that you're immersing yourself in a holiday home atmosphere, where our services are tailored to enhance this unique experience. While we provide essentials such as toilet paper and tea to start you off, please note that you'll need to replenish these items if they run out during your stay or you can book and pay for extra services and replenishments via our concierge.
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Property manager

Mikhala McCann

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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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

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 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

189074

About the neighborhood

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Marengo, VIC

What's nearby

  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 2 min drive
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 3 min drive
  • Great Otway National Park - 4 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Icaro Wholefood Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Days - Family fun pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Happy Days - Family fun?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Days - Family fun?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Days - Family fun located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary. Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve and Great Ocean Road Waterfront are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Happy Days - Family fun Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr Smith
Awesome spot on the coast
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024