10/10 Excellent
Leonie F.
Dec 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Beachfront Views
Leonie F.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2024
Entire home
Absolute Beachfront Views Apollo Bay
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Dryer
- Fireplace
- Outdoor Space
Explore the area
Apollo Bay, VIC
- Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve1 min walk
- Old Cable Station Museum11 min walk
- Cafe 15319 min walk
- Birregurra Station62 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Apollo Bay
With a stay at this vacation home in Apollo Bay, you'll be near the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and 11 minutes by foot from Old Cable Station Museum. .This vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Great Ocean Road Waterfront and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre.
What's nearby
- Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 15 min walk
- Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk
- Marriners Lookout - 19 min walk
- Apollo Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive
- Apollo Bay Harbour - 3 min drive
Restaurants
- George's Takeaway - 2 min drive
- Icaro Wholefood Cafe - 2 min drive
- Apollo Bay Hotel - 2 min drive
- Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - 3 min drive
- Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - 2 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Absolute Beachfront Views Apollo Bay
Perfect Short-Break Getaway
This original beach house offers beach access and ocean views. Airy and casual in summer; comfortable and snug in winter. There is a large deck area out front, and a peaceful garden out back. You can view the beach from the main bedroom, the lounge, the kitchen, the front deck, top of the back garden or the rooftop viewing deck. As an original house it offers separate spaces: 2 large bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom off the main hallway. Laundry and separate toilet with back garden views.
Park the Car and Walk to Town: Relax & Unwind - Back to nature - Back to basics
- Beach 1 min, across the road
- Cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants, 15 minute walk
- Wave views in the lounge by the log fire and sea spray on the deck.
- Equipped with all the amenities for a weekend getaway or week of relaxation.
The House
- 4 - 6 adults/ children
- Two bedrooms - each with a queen bed
- Bedroom One - queen bed
- Bedroom Two - queen tri-bunk bed (queen on bottom, king single above) & single bunk (2 x single bed)
- Kitchen - toaster, kettle, sandwich press, microwave, air-fryer, electric stove oven, BBQ and cooking/serving essentials.
- Lounge - log-fire, two large couches, Smart TV w/ access to all your streaming services, books, and games.
- Sheltered deck with large table, chairs, and benches.
- Bathroom - shower and single vanity (updated 2020)
- Laundry - washing machine and clothes dryer
- Outdoor Shower
- Portable heater and fans suitable for bedrooms.
Provisions
- Tea, coffee, sugar, basic condiments and cooking essentials
- Bathroom - shampoo, conditioner, body wash
- Toilet paper, tissues, cooking paper towel
- Dish detergent, washing detergent
- Wi-Fi
- Fishing Rods
- Firewood
- Torches (please don't light any candles in the house)
- Beds - each bed provided with a covered duvet quilt, a pillow with pillow protector, and all beds covered with mattress protector. (bring your own sheets and towels)
Firewood supplied May - October only
No linen provided (Hire available)
Sorry NO Pets
Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc) See terms and conditions
Noise restrictions between 10pm - 8am
This original beach house offers beach access and ocean views. Airy and casual in summer; comfortable and snug in winter. There is a large deck area out front, and a peaceful garden out back. You can view the beach from the main bedroom, the lounge, the kitchen, the front deck, top of the back garden or the rooftop viewing deck. As an original house it offers separate spaces: 2 large bedrooms, lounge, kitchen and bathroom off the main hallway. Laundry and separate toilet with back garden views.
Park the Car and Walk to Town: Relax & Unwind - Back to nature - Back to basics
- Beach 1 min, across the road
- Cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants, 15 minute walk
- Wave views in the lounge by the log fire and sea spray on the deck.
- Equipped with all the amenities for a weekend getaway or week of relaxation.
The House
- 4 - 6 adults/ children
- Two bedrooms - each with a queen bed
- Bedroom One - queen bed
- Bedroom Two - queen tri-bunk bed (queen on bottom, king single above) & single bunk (2 x single bed)
- Kitchen - toaster, kettle, sandwich press, microwave, air-fryer, electric stove oven, BBQ and cooking/serving essentials.
- Lounge - log-fire, two large couches, Smart TV w/ access to all your streaming services, books, and games.
- Sheltered deck with large table, chairs, and benches.
- Bathroom - shower and single vanity (updated 2020)
- Laundry - washing machine and clothes dryer
- Outdoor Shower
- Portable heater and fans suitable for bedrooms.
Provisions
- Tea, coffee, sugar, basic condiments and cooking essentials
- Bathroom - shampoo, conditioner, body wash
- Toilet paper, tissues, cooking paper towel
- Dish detergent, washing detergent
- Wi-Fi
- Fishing Rods
- Firewood
- Torches (please don't light any candles in the house)
- Beds - each bed provided with a covered duvet quilt, a pillow with pillow protector, and all beds covered with mattress protector. (bring your own sheets and towels)
Firewood supplied May - October only
No linen provided (Hire available)
Sorry NO Pets
Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc) See terms and conditions
Noise restrictions between 10pm - 8am
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a refrigerator and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features surfing/body boarding nearby, hiking/biking trails nearby, and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 0.5 bathroom
- Shower
Living spaces
- Fireplace
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Free firewood
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Things to do
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
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)
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 not 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 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
Breathtaking Ocean Views House Apollo Bay
Breathtaking Ocean Views Apollo Bay
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Absolute Beachfront Views Apollo Bay Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
Andrea L.
Mar 16, 2023
Odd house of disappointing quality but in a great spot
Not a great experience with this one. A weekend away as a wedding present for my sister and new brother in law, and it wasn’t what I’d hoped for.
Old 1940s place with some superficial renovation and decorations but not what I’d expected for over $550 a night.
When it says 2 bathrooms - it’s a toilet and then a shower room in a separate part of the house. The third bedroom is a converted garage and you have to walk through overgrown garden and spiderwebs to get to house and toilet (occupant was cold, slept badly and was not happy).
Gas heater is in corridor, not inside the lounge. To heat loungeroom you need door open internally into the lounge in front of the couch so no one can sit there or else can’t see TV for the door.
No WiFi.
No wood provided inside. Tried lighting fireplace using wood stored outside and it leaked and smoked badly.
Beds were comfy and nice linen (as per website - it looks pretty). Shower room been given a good makeover but I didn’t like the toilet being separate. No toiletries.
Only sheer cheap curtains so we woke early. In 2nd bedroom the bedside lamps shown in picture didn’t plug into anything (no power point or extension cord). So no reading in bed for me if charging phone. (Buy a power board!)
Lovely front deck (across from the beach, great location) but outdoor furniture is pretty tired and garden and driveway pretty rough.
The ‘modern’ frontage added to the house is odd and the paint is peeling.
Didn’t cook so not sure about kitchen supplies.
Positives - right on the Great Ocean Road. Walk on the beach. Visit the coffee cart in the Pisces caravan park (great egg and bacon muffins).
In short though …. I think it needs either a proper renovation and some decent money spent on it or bring the price right down.
We’ve rented on the coast for decades and we are happy to pay a fair price but the pricing for holiday rentals has gone bonkers - people getting greedy after the lockdown years, but it is just not value for the money. You can stay at a Sofitel or the RACV club for much less than this. I think after this disappointing experience we are heading to motels and cabins when going to the coast.
I never write negative reviews but feel like I needed to give others this perspective.
Andrea L.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Sharilyn P.
Jul 30, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Just what we needed
Great views and cosy lounge with fireplace..
a perfect spot to unwind and relax with my hubby and dog!
Sharilyn P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
6/10 Okay
Susan, Mosman
May 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Apollo Bay
Fantastic views. Fantastic location. We could walk to cafes and the beach is beautiful. House a little tired and in need of a facelift but overall a nice place to stay
Susan
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Angelia T.
Feb 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location
We loved the location and the house crockery needs review and replacement however we managed well good if you can clearly state no dishwasher the washing machine and dryer were great not having a font gate our puppy did run across to the beach a couple of times Our family and puppy had an awesome time thank you so much
Angelia T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
8/10 Good
Fiona B.
Jul 9, 2021
Apollo Bay was a great Winter getaway.
This property is in a great location right across the road from the beach. Whilst a little way from the Main Street, it is a lovely walk along the beach or along the path into town. The property is an older style house with an older kitchen. The third bedroom can only be accessed from outside which meant we didn’t use it as our kids were too little. The gas ran out whilst we were there which meant we didn’t have hot water for a few hours but the Real Estate agent was very accommodating in sorting it out as quickly as possible. The fire was a little temperamental due to its age but fire wood was supplied and it was nice during the Winter evenings. As this is a pet friendly house, it was not completely free of dog hair, which was evident on clothes etc. There was no dishwashing detergent or dish clothes supplied, so that is something to remember to bring to the property. Driveway is steep and narrow which was tricky to navigate as we had a boat, however this is something we should have asked about before booking. Note there are no cupboards in bedrooms so if staying for a few days there was no where to hang clothes. Overall an older house in great locations.
Fiona B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Jonathon P.
May 23, 2019
Awesome location
Nice house, great location, furniture needs a little updating.
Jonathon P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019