SLOW STAYS

The warm embrace of nostalgia wraps its arms around you as soon as you arrive at Miles Away Beach Shack in the heart of Ocean Grove on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula. Lovingly restored, this Mid Century shack is an ode to youthful summer holidays in an era when life was simpler. Consciously renovated and furnished with a collection of secondhand pieces paired back with sorbet-toned Smeg appliances, every nook and cranny provides a moment of adoration for interior design lovers (we love the vintage mirrors, buttery leather lounge and curated mini bar). Lose yourself in the gorgeous books as the sunlight pours in, let the kids run free in the private outdoor space, take a short 50m stroll to the river’s edge to watch the sunset, then return to a G&T on the deck for a slow evening in. Being in such a central location, you can leave the car keys in your bag and venture out on foot to winsome cafes and Ocean Grove Beach, all within five minutes’ walk.