Find the Space to Think
Swap the home office for an owner-operated clifftop retreat with fast Wi-Fi, inspiring ocean views and the freedom to focus while enjoying the Great Ocean Road.
Swap the home office for an owner-operated clifftop retreat with fast Wi-Fi, inspiring ocean views and the freedom to focus while enjoying the Great Ocean Road.
Designed for professionals, couples and families who need to stay connected while enjoying the Great Ocean Road.
Modern work gives us plenty of communication, but not always enough time to think. Between emails, notifications and back-to-back meetings, uninterrupted focus has become increasingly rare.
Marengo Views offers something different.
Whether you’re planning a midweek escape, extending a family holiday or simply looking for a change of scenery, it’s a place where you can stay productive without giving up everything that makes the Great Ocean Road so special.
For me, the biggest difference is the quiet. No traffic. No open-plan office noise. Just the sound of the Southern Ocean in the background.
Most mornings begin with a walk into Apollo Bay and back, a run along Marengo Beach, or a walk along the Great Ocean Walk towards Shelly Beach before work.
One of the things I love most is watching the day begin. Even in winter, it’s not unusual to see people of all ages heading into the ocean for an early morning swim or dip, while others practise yoga beside the beach as the sun rises.
There’s something about this coastline that draws people outdoors, whatever the season.
If I’m up early, I’ll often take my coffee onto the covered east-facing balcony off the master bedroom and watch the sunrise spread across the Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary, the rock pools and the Southern Ocean.
By the time I sit down at the upstairs workspace, I’m ready to focus on what matters most.
One of the things I enjoy most is that I naturally move between different workspaces throughout the day. Rather than sitting in the same chair from morning until evening, I choose a space that suits the task, the time of day and even the light.
Start the day with coffee and a clear mind.
Your primary workspace overlooking the Southern Ocean.
It’s where I do my best thinking.
Ideal for technical work and a second screen.
Finish the day outdoors with the sound of the waves.
Both levels have split-system heating and cooling, so whether it’s a warm summer afternoon or a wild winter’s day on the coast, there’s always a comfortable place to work.
Whenever I need a five-minute break, I’ll usually wander downstairs to make a coffee.
Looking out across the deck and the Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary, there’s always something happening.
Australian Fur Seals: resting on the reef below
Surfers: catching waves at Marengo Point when the swell is right
Walkers: beginning the Great Ocean Walk
Divers and anglers: often seen around Harrison Beach
Bay activity: cargo ships, fishing boats and jet skis occasionally passing through the bay
Rock pools: families exploring at low tide
Every tide brings something different. Five minutes later, I head back upstairs refreshed and ready for the next meeting.
One of the biggest things I’ve noticed is how much easier it is to find genuine focus here. The quiet surroundings, fresh sea air and the freedom to move between different workspaces throughout the day help me clear my head and concentrate without the usual distractions.
I often finish the day feeling like I’ve done better work—not because I worked longer, but because I spent more time thinking clearly, solving problems and doing the kind of deep, uninterrupted work that’s becoming harder to find.
One of my favourite routines is walking the Great Ocean Walk to Shelly Beach. Sometimes I’ll head out before the workday begins. Other days I’ll finish a little earlier and walk there an hour or two before sunset.
The changing light, the sound of the waves and the fresh sea air are the perfect way to clear my head before returning home for dinner.
Clear your head: fresh sea air and the sound of the waves
Change the rhythm: replace the daily commute with sunrise over the reef
Better breaks: swap phone scrolling for seals, surfers and ocean views
End refreshed: finish the day feeling recharged instead of drained
Marengo Views is equally suited to couples who both work remotely. One person can take Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Webex meetings upstairs while the other works downstairs using the ultrawide monitor, giving both people the space to concentrate without competing for the dining table or working around each other’s meetings.
Travelling during the school holidays? It’s just as practical. Join your morning meetings, close the laptop, then spend the afternoon exploring Marengo Beach, Apollo Bay, the Great Ocean Walk or the Otways together.
Entire home: 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home exclusively yours
Four workspaces: sunrise balcony, upstairs workspace, downstairs office and main ocean deck
Reliable Wi-Fi 6: suitable for Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Webex meetings
Comfort year-round: split-system heating and cooling on both levels
Winter comfort: cosy gas log fire downstairs
EV charging: 7kW Type 2 EV charger
Coffee: Breville Barista Touch coffee machine
We regularly offer exclusive direct-booking promotions for remote workers, midweek escapes and extended stays.
These offers are only available when booking direct with Marengo Views and are not available through Airbnb, Vrbo or Booking.com.
View our current Special Offers page to see what is available for your dates.
Do your best work.
Then step outside and enjoy everything the Great Ocean Road has to offer.
