Title: Matching Green on The Parade. Walk to beach and shops - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Matching Green on The Parade. Walk to beach and shops ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87560000/87557500/87557444/01a4bc9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87560000/87557500/87557444/fbef88e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87560000/87557500/87557444/3b7988d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87560000/87557500/87557444/ea6d4b78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87560000/87557500/87557444/0ba8d2c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located just a stone's throw from the town center and main beach, Matching Green is a charming home that sleeps up to seven guests. With three spacious bedrooms, including one upstairs with ocean views from its balcony, this property offers plenty of space for relaxation and fun. Enjoy unlimited Wi-Fi, BBQ dinners on the large deck in the spacious yard perfect for kids to play while you unwind. 7.2 Good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Matching Green on The Parade. Walk to beach and shops This modest home is perfectly located just a stone's throw from the center of town, and the main beach is only a 5-minute walk away! Three spacious bedrooms, one upstairs with its own balcony with views of the ocean, this property sleeps up to seven guests. Spacious yard with large deck, ideal for a BBQ dinner, relaxing and plenty of space for the kids to play! Pet friendly with enclosed yard! On the ground floor you will find 2 bedrooms, kitchen, dining, lounge, sitting room that looks over the garden, laundry and main bathroom. Out the back is a huge yard with deck and outdoor dining space with BBQ. Bedroom 1 has a queen bed, bedroom 2 has two singles plus trundle bed. On the second floor, you will find a large bedroom with ensuite, queen bed, balcony with some views over the ocean. PLEASE NOTE: The garage is not available for guest use. \- Bed linen and towels provided, please BYO beach towels. \- Unlimited Wi-Fi \- Pets are welcome, please BYO pet beds, bowls etc \- Strictly NO PARTIES, HENS/BUCKS, SCHOOLIES. \- There is split system heating and cooling downstairs, upstairs has a free-standing fan, but no air-con. \- the spa function is the main bathroom does not work Matching Green is a great little older property and does come with a few minor aesthetic imperfections but nothing that will affect your stay! GENERAL: All bookings are accepted on the basis that you have read, understood, and agree to abide, and be bound, by the Terms and Conditions and House Rules. Please treat our home as if it were your own. Please be respectful to our lovely neighbors. Strictly NO smoking at this property. Our home is NOT suitable for Schoolies, hens or bucks parties. You must be over the age to 25 to make reservation at our property. Please follow parking guidelines where provided. CHECK IN/ OUT: Check-in time is not before 3pm on the arrival date and check out time is not later than 10am on departure date. Late departure is subject to prior arrangement/availability and extra charges will apply. Failure to check out at the agreed time will incur a fee of $110 per hour. Check in and check out, contactless check in will be provided with key safe codes. Keys must be returned to the key safe upon checking out. If the keys are not placed back in the lock box a management fee will apply for us to allow housekeeping staff access to the property and if required replacement of keys. COOKING: cooking of curries or other strong foods in this home will incur a $450 deep Cleaning fee due to the intense cleaning required to remove smells between short term stay guests. THIS PROPERTY DOES ACCEPT PETS- the rear yard is fully enclosed, you must pick up after your pet. Maximum 2 dogs upon agreement only. No Pets inside the home apart from the garage for sleeping and must not under any circumstances be left inside the home unattended or go upstairs at all , to protect the polished floorboards. You understand you are responsible for damages caused by your pet, extra cleaning charges if there is evidence of a pet inside the home or for cleaners required to pick up dog poo from the yard. UNAVAILABLITY: If the property becomes unavailable for your occupancy due to unforeseen circumstances (eg. fire, storm, damage, etc) then we will inform you immediately and endeavour to obtain suitable alternative accommodation for your stay, if we are unable to do so, all money paid will be refunded in full. Host on the coast will not be liable for additional accommodation costs in the event of these unforseen unavoidable circumstances. PARTIES & FUNCTIONS: Parties are strictly prohibited. Breach of this will result in immediate eviction without refund and extra charges will apply for any additional, cleaning, garbage removal, repairs which may ocurr. We have the right to evict any guest during their stay if WE deem them to be in breach of the house rules. THIS PROPERTY IS STRICTLY NO SCHOOLIES. There should be no disturbance to neighbors at anytime during your stay. LINEN AND TOWELS: We supply all bed linen and towels. They must be left where supplied in the bedrooms or bathroom on departure. Further linen may be hired upon request prior to arrival. Properties with pools will include pool towels for your stay. Any damage or stains requiring additional laundering or replacement of linen will incur a charge or replacement fee. Stays longer than 1 week may request a housekeeping service for cleaning and/or linen servicing charged at a fee. Stays longer than 2 weeks will incur a mandatory housekeeping service for an additional fee-please check what this is before booking. Failure to accept this after check in will be seen as a breach of the house rules and may result in termination of your booking without refund. YOUR OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: You are responsible for damage, breakages, theft and loss of the property and any part of it during your stay. You must notify us of this immediately if damages occur. We may recover from you repair or replacement costs. Occupancy must not exceed the agreed number booked for or the maximum listed as occupancy in the house description. Disturbance to our neighbors, including excessive noise at anytime (day or night), is prohibited and may result in termination and eviction without refund and extra charges may be made for security and other expenses. Noise should not be heard from outside the property after 10pm. Call outs: Lost keys/lock outs will incur a $100 call out fee for management to provide access plus the cost of replacement keys if required. Upon departure, all food must be removed from fridges, all rubbish put in the appropriate council rubbish bins provided, crockery and cutlery washed and packed away, dishwasher emptied. If there is a BBQ onsite, it must be cleaned after use, failure will incur a $100 fee. You are responsible for removing any excess rubbish that does not fit in the outside bins. Excess rubbish charges will apply for any rubbish that is left behind (exceeds rubbish bin capacity). The Property must be left in a clean and tidy condition. Extra cleaning charges will be incurred for the cleaning (but not limited to) of dirty dishes, dishwasher emptying, emptying the fridge, removal of excessive rubbish and so forth. All furniture and furnishings must be left in the position they were in when you arrived. Smoking is not permitted in the Property. A $400 fee will be applied to any property found to have been smoked in. No illicit drugs to be brought onto the property or persons under the influence to be allowed onto the property. You must allow repair/service access to the property during reasonable hours. Host on the Coast is not liable for any damage or loss of property during your stay. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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) ### General - Garden ## 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 ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### 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 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 302761 ## About the area Ocean Grove is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve and Ocean Grove Education Area, while Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliff Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary and Bellarine Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ocean Grove travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ocean-Grove.dx181699) [View more Vacation homes in Ocean Grove](https://www.expedia.ca/Ocean-Grove-Private-Vacation-Homes.d181699-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.26643%2C144.52075&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gZlGBHS_StpDDuv5dOT6GbcZnU0=) Ocean Grove, VIC ### What's nearby - Ocean Grove Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Barwon Heads Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.2 km - Adventure Park Geelong - 9 min drive - 9.8 km - 13th Beach Golf Links - 12 min drive - 8.3 km - Point Impossible Nudist Beach - 29 min drive - 29.0 km ### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 12 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Mex - ‬3 min drive - ‪Nicko’s - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive - ‪Red Park - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Matching Green on The Parade. Walk to beach and shops pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Matching Green on The Parade. Walk to beach and shops? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Matching Green on The Parade. Walk to beach and shops? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Matching Green on The Parade. Walk to beach and shops located? > Situated in Ocean Grove, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Ocean Grove Beach, Lake Connewarre Wildlife Reserve, and Raffs Beach. Ocean Grove Education Area and Frank Ellis Reserve Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Matching Green on The Parade. Walk to beach and shops Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H. Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great homebase Great location, plenty of space, nice place for a bit of down time ##### Mark H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gayle P. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family getaway House was well situated; handy to shops and beach. Furnishings and fittings a little tired but functional. Quiet and peaceful and love the views to the beach from the upstairs bedroom. ##### Gayle P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Helen B. Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Helen It had the conveniences we needed, secure backyard for our dog, good shower, 3 bedrooms, TV and walking distance to the beach, all the rest was very ordinary. ##### Helen B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Sarah O. Apr 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great location but dated Big house but everything was very dated. No fan upstairs as was indicated and it was too hot to sleep there. Beds were so uncomfortable. Time to upgrade your furniture. But great location ##### Sarah O. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc Q. Dec 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, spacious and nicely located Very nice and quiet place fully furnished with plenty of space in a nice surrounding. Beach at 500m and shops at 100m. Deserves a recommendation ##### Marc Q. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Hayley M. Jan 9, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location! But the house is tired and needs a lot of TLC. People write a review for a reason. To Give feedback. There is no point doing reviews if the host doesn’t fix or take on board customer feedback. Have stayed in many accomodation and this wasn’t up to satisfactory condition. ##### Hayley M. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### penelope l. Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Get some new furniture. The beds were terrible. The couches dirty. The shower screen was broken. Basically the place contains old dirty furniture that should have been thrown out. ##### penelope l. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Trevor G. Dec 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Great location Upstairs showed screen in poor condition Downstairs double bed creaky and uncomfortable Internet code didn’t work However everything else to do with this property was 10/10 Location,clean,value for money and friendliness for dogs were outstanding ##### Trevor G. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Bronte B. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Disappointing and left early The listing states "a few minor imperfections, but nothing that would affect your stay"We found matters that included ...Dishwasher wasn't working correctly- soap container didn't open during the cycle, and the rail for the top tray was broken, making it very difficult to load.There was peeling paint in the kitchen,particularly around the sink with accompanying mouldThere was a water leak in the downstairs toilet.A blind in the main living room had no cord so had to be manually rolled up and down.Old food was found on the floor of the living room.The couches were stained, covered up with throw rugsThe carpet on the stairwell and main bedroom were stainedThe shower screen door in the ensuite is broken, and jammed when I tried to get out of the shower recessThere were no towels for the main bedroomThe gauze door to the back verandah doesn't slide and is difficult to operate ##### Bronte B. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark C. May 14, 2025 ##### Mark C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025