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Kenmaure -A cosy retreat

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Beach nearby
Interior
Dining
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wye River, VIC
  • Place, Wye River Coastal Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Wye River Coastal Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬

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About the area

Wye River

At this holiday home you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Wye River Coastal Reserve and 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Great Otway National Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features a balcony, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Wye River holiday home include Kennet River Coastal Reserve and Carisbrook Creek.
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What's nearby

  • Wye River Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Wye River Coastal Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 28 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 30 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kafe Koala - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wye Beach Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The General - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wye River General Store - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kafe Koala - ‬6 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.

Kenmaure -A cosy retreat

Kenmaure is a completely renovated 2 bedrooom family home which comfortably accommodates 7 persons

From all windows you enjoy wonderful views of the beach,ocean and surrounding trees and colourful feathered friends as well as numerous Koalas.

You can relax under the covered verandah on comfy lounges with a book or watch the waves roll in.

This fully insulated house with double glazed windows allows you to indulge yourself in front of the wood heater even on non-beach days.

Kenmaure is an easy 5 minute walk to the beach, Pub , General store and Cafe

You can even dine al fresco on the patio or feed the birds when they visit.

The property is suitable for children . The property is pet friendly








BEDROOMS
Bedroom 1- 1 Queensized Bed.
Bedroom 2- 1 Queensized Bed, 1 Bunk Bed(sleeps 2)



RENTAL RATES effective 1st January 2019
Minimum Rental is 2 nights
INCLUDES Bed linen,sheets,towels and tea towels

Off Peak ( June- November)
Weekends- Fri and Sat nights $540
Week nights-2 nights $480
Holiday Long Weekends- $870
Easter -$1160
Melbourne Cup - $1160

Full week
Summer holidays- minimum 7 nights-$2730
All rates are based on a maximum of 4 persons.
Check in from 3pm, check out by 10.00am
Late Checkout may be available subject to bookings
Prices for extra adult= $25 per night.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding 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)

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Living plant wall

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses a grey water recycling system. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Kenmaure A Cosy Retreat
Kenmaure -A cosy retreat Wye River
Kenmaure -A cosy retreat Private vacation home
Kenmaure -A cosy retreat Private vacation home Wye River
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Kenmaure -A cosy retreat?

The closest beach to Kenmaure -A cosy retreat is Lorne Beach (13.3 km).

Does Kenmaure -A cosy retreat have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Kenmaure -A cosy retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that Kenmaure -A cosy retreat is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kenmaure -A cosy retreat?

No, Kenmaure -A cosy retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kenmaure -A cosy retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Kenmaure -A cosy retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Dale S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice home for a get away in Wye River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Bronwyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location. You can hear the sea from the deck. Close walk to the beach, shop and pub.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable property walking distance to town. Would definitely stay again. Excellent communication from hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wye weekend getaway

What a spectacular view… we loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

STACEY C.

Great property

We had a great stay at Kenmaure perfect weekend getaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Beautiful views of the Wye River beach and location for our family of four
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Property was lovely to stay at very clean everything we could of needed. Girl's loved their little room where they could all fit and enjoy there time together. Very close to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family break

Fabulous ocean views and a quick walk to the beach, we had a fabulous few days of family time. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rod T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in wye!

Perfect location and an excellent outlook from the balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great pace to stay with amazing views

Great property for family’s with all ages of kids. Easy to get to an a great set up
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Has everything you need

A great holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sharon

Amazing stay. Comfortable with excellent views!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anneke V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay in perfect location

Kenmaure was perfect for our family of four! First holiday with our new pup too. Excellent location and the fireplace was great for the cold rainy days. Would def stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a relaxed weekend away

Our family weekend away to catch up with friends was made all the better for staying here. Location is great with delightful sea views, the house is well presented with everything you need. The added bonus of being able to have our dog with us too was amazing. Thank you we hope to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Navec L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was very timely. Home was clean and tidy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
all was very good. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy stay with a beautiful view

The accommodation was cosy & comfortable and we had a very relaxing stay. We were unsure of where the off street park was located.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily & Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy little cottage

Cosy little cottage with a spectacular view of wye Beach and only a 5 minute walk down to the beach and the general store. Maureen was lovely and easy to deal with and flexible with our check-in time. A great spot for a little family get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views at a gorgeous Wye River Getaway

Fabulously situated home with amazing views of the Wye River beach. Just a short walk to the beach, shops and cafe. So lovely to sit on the front veranda and look at the ocean. Well appointed kitchen, comfortable beds and wood fire with wood provided. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views

Amazing cozy little cottage, stunning views of the beach from all main windows. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JACQUI B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful for the soul!

We had a wonderful stay, and were in daily awe of the view. The cottage is very conveniently situated, and you cannot move past the sound of the ocean and bird-life to rejuvenate the soul. Thank you Maureen for a lovely stay!!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wye river haven

We had a great time in Wye river and the property was setup perfectly for us travelling with kids and dog. Backyard with totem tennis a bonus and well kitted out for dogs. Loved our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bryony m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and lovely

We loved Kenmaure. It was great to be able to take our dogs. It was cosy and unpretentious, has a wonderful ocean view, particularly from the dining table, and has everything you need for a holiday away.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Views

Great place. Beautiful view of the Ocean, cosy living area with the Coonara fireplace and very comfortable beds. Loved it!! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kenmaure Wye River Central

This cottage is a short walk to the beach, the General Store and the Hotel. The view of the beach is spectaular. Thoroughly enjoyed this stay. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019