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IL Mare (expansive ocean views)

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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In a tranquil setting, Il Mare offers a serene beach house experience. With ocean views from downstairs bedroom suites, expansive decking for alfresco dining and sipping champagne, this home is perfect for couples or two small families looking to unwind in comfort.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

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

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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 suite has a TV best suited for use with a HDMI cable to your device. the Queen suite has a TV with free to air chanels )

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
67098

About the neighborhood

Map
Apollo Bay/ Skenes Creek, VIC

What's nearby

  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 11 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 14 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 9 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 13 min drive - 9.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Vault Chinese Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is IL Mare (expansive ocean views) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at IL Mare (expansive ocean views) ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at IL Mare (expansive ocean views) ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is IL Mare (expansive ocean views) located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Old Cable Station Museum and Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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