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Kenmaure -A cosy retreat

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Wye River, VIC
  • Wye River Coastal Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Lorne Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Erskine Falls
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Wye River

Located in Wye River, this vacation home is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Wye River Coastal Reserve and Great Otway National Park. .This vacation home is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Kennet River Coastal Reserve and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Carisbrook Creek.
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What's nearby

  • Wye River Coastal Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lorne Sea Baths - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Kennet River Koala Walk - 25 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Lorne Beach - 26 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Erskine Falls - 27 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kafe Koala - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wye Beach Hotel - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wye River Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Kafe Koala - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wye River General Store - ‬8 min walk

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Maureen Nicholls

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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

  • Garden

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

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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

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Kenmaure A Cosy Retreat
Kenmaure -A cosy retreat Wye River
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Kenmaure -A cosy retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wye weekend getaway
What a spectacular view… we loved our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Has everything you need
A great holiday!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sharon
Amazing stay. Comfortable with excellent views!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful veiws
Property was well stocked with essentials needed. Clean & tidy. Short walk to the beach and beautiful views. Only downside was property is stated as pet friendly but back yard is not fenced. Also the front balcony has a lean which felt a bit unsafe.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
thumbs up!
very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rod T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend in wye!
Perfect location and an excellent outlook from the balcony!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Emily & Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Penelope M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Cute and peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACQUI B., Melbourne, Australia

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view, cosy house
Thanks Maureen for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Kenmaure
We loved our stay at Kenmaure. Beautiful views. Authentic shack style from the past. Loved the photos on the walls from yesteryear. Suitable for the dogs we had with us. Lovely walks and close to everything :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emma C., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely, old style holiday house
We stayed at Ken and Maureen's house for a long weekend with our two dogs and loved it. The house has been in Ken's family for 70 years and retains that basic, beach house vibe, but has been updated to be comfortable and cozy. It was a cold, wet weekend and the wood fire kept the whole house warm and it was great to hear the rain on the roof - we didn't use the outdoor spaces. The house overlooks the beach and is a short walk to the beach, shop and pub, and a less easy walk back up the hill, but most of Wye River is steep so that should be expected. Wye River was busy with families with young children and the beach is safe for swimming. Overall, we had a great weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jordan O.

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L., Northcote

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage fabulous view
This is a great house for a family of four. Very comfortable and with a terrific view of the beach. Close to everything. Well stocked with cooking gear and all the essentials and the Wye shop has everything you need. We had a lovely stay and host was very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonya R., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic view
Classic beach house stay, the location is just a short walk to beach, cafe, pub and the views are amazing (dog loved the front verandah too).
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Nice weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meagan S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely with views
We felt at home at kenmaure. It’s compact but we’ll designed has everything we needed and beautiful views. The gate set up for our dog was great. Beds were comfortable too. Lovely family memories made here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
Great cosy house, beautiful views, short walk to beach/town. Thanks you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyndon V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Rose S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful holiday home.
Such a wonderful and cosy holiday home. Very warm and comfortable. Lovely views, and only a short walk to the beach and shop/pub. Our dog was very happy, and so were we.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021