Bellarine holiday home managed by OGStays, sunset view over the deck and pool to the beach

Leaving the Bellarine for a summer holiday?

Let your home earn you thousands while you're away.

We style, list, host and clean your home for short stays while you're on holiday, so you come back to a spotless house and extra money in the bank. Without lifting a finger.

Get your free summer rental income estimate

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How it works

Turn your empty Bellarine home into a paid summer, in three steps.

All managed by your local OGStays team while you're away, relaxing and earning.

01

Book a quick call

Fill in the form below, or call 0493 757 020, for a free 10–15 minute chat about your home and holiday dates.

02

We set everything up for you

We visit your home, agree on house rules, organise styling and photos, and set your listing and pricing for the Bellarine market.

03

You head off. We host. You get paid.

We approve guests, manage every stay and clean after each one. You come home to a spotless house and a payout in your inbox.

The homes we look after

Homes we already host on the Bellarine.

Living room with fireplace and coastal view in an OGStays managed home, Ocean Grove Ocean Grove
Open-plan living and dining set for dinner in an OGStays managed home, Barwon Heads Barwon Heads
Spa and heated pool at dusk at an OGStays managed home, Ocean Grove Ocean Grove
Freestanding bath in an OGStays managed home, Barwon Heads Barwon Heads
Pool, umbrella and sun lounges at an OGStays managed home, Ocean Grove Ocean Grove
Undercover outdoor entertaining area with timber bar, Ocean Grove Ocean Grove
Pool and rear yard of a two-storey OGStays managed home, Ocean Grove Ocean Grove
Kitchen and dining area in an OGStays managed home, Ocean Grove Ocean Grove
Outdoor sauna in the garden of an OGStays managed home, Barwon Heads Barwon Heads

Why our owners choose us.

Short-stay only, while you're away. Handled end to end by a local team, so you come home to a spotless house.

55

Homes currently managed

A trusted local team, based right here on the Bellarine.

4.82

Average guest rating

An experienced cleaning and turnaround team behind every stay.

24/7

Guest management

Someone on call for your guests, so you never get the 11pm phone call.

6 yrs

Hosting on the Bellarine

We know what your street rents for, and when it books out.

Our average owner payout last summer, paid direct into their bank account was:

$11,600*

*Based on homes managed across the Bellarine 2025/26

Janell, founder of OGStays
Meet the Director

Hi, I am Janell.

I started OGStays so owners could switch off completely over summer, knowing their home was being cared for like it was still their own. 55 homes later, that's still the whole job. If you'd like to chat before you fill in the form, I'd love to hear from you.

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Guest reviews

What guests are saying.

Karen
Karen Melbourne

“Janell and Nathan were amazing hosts. The place was very tidy and clean, such a cosy space to just relax.”

Tori
Tori Deniliquin

“Wow! What a fantastic place! Easy check in, secure yard for the puppies, very private and pristine. Beautifully styled and had everything we needed.”

Janine
Janine Richmond

“Perfect to spend a weekend away by the beach. Impeccably clean, yet very welcoming for our two dogs. We would rebook again in a heartbeat.”

Kellie
Kellie Bacchus Marsh

“Janell would honestly be the best host I have ever come across. Nothing was too much trouble. I would 100% recommend this property and host!”

Sophia
Sophia Melbourne

“Such a lovely family weekend away in Ocean Grove! The house was comfortable, beautifully maintained and had everything we needed.”

Anna
Anna Thornbury

“The house was exactly as described, and we honestly felt right at home from the moment we walked through the gate. Excellent location, great value.”

Meagan
Meagan Elwood

“We absolutely loved our stay in Ocean Grove! Fantastic location, nice and close to the beach. Communication was seamless from start to finish.”

Tania
Tania Hoppers Crossing

“Great hosts who made us feel at home. Their communication prior and during our stay is outstanding. We had a fantastic break and would recommend it.”

Erin
Erin Portland

“Absolutely beautiful stay! House was peaceful, comfy beds, super maintained, super clean. We would stay again!”

Carleen
Carleen Newport

“Our family of 5 and 2 small dogs loved our long weekend stay. Super clean, spacious, comfortable and really well stocked with everything we needed.”

Samaa
Samaa Dandenong

“The house was lovely, clean, tidy and very homey. It genuinely felt like a home away from home. Everything was well organised.”

Helen
Helen Melbourne

“Janell and Nathan are very nice hosts, responsive and polite. This house was very cosy, aesthetically pleasing and in a great location. Made me want to live here.”

Anjelo
Anjelo Melbourne

“My group and I had a memorable stay at this house. The hosts were responsive, friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.”

Arna
Arna Bendigo

“We had a fantastic stay in Ocean Grove. Walking distance to the shops and the beach, with a great playground for the kids super close as well.”

Rory
Rory Bellarine Peninsula

“Had a great stay at Janell and Nathan's place! Only a 5 minute drive from all you can need and still feels like a nice beach escape.”

Suwanee
Suwanee Kew

“Sunny, filled with fresh air, light and bird song in the morning. Thoughtfully and tastefully designed. Location perfect.”

John and Adrienne
John and Adrienne New South Wales

“Beautiful home, very comfortable beds, extremely well equipped, clean and welcoming. Our dog was very comfortable too. Thank you!”

Helen
Helen Bendigo

“Great place with an amazing location across the road from the beach and next to a great cafe.”

Tess
Tess Strathdale

“Great and affordable stay. Comfy beds and neat and clean! Would rebook. Thanks!”

John-Ross
John-Ross Victoria

“Perfect place for a little get away. Very well presented and great communication. Will happily book again.”

Kelly
Kelly Victoria

“A wonderful family getaway. Close to beautiful beach walks. Spa was an awesome bonus.”

Jaxson
Jaxson Taylors Hill

“Amazing place to stay and very friendly host.”

Culum
Culum Victoria

“An awesome place to stay and Janell and Nathan were nothing but great to deal with.”

Free summer estimate

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