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Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat

Vacation home in Skenes Creek with balcony and fireplace

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
Outdoor dining
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay, VIC
  • Place, Skenes Creek Beachfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Skenes Creek

Located within a 5-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. The vacation home includes a fireplace, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Great Otway National Park - 7 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fusion Space Cafe & Restaurant - ‬6 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.

Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat

This property offers Stay 4 PAY 3 & Stay 7 PAY 5 deals from 11 February to 22 December 2025 excluding long weekends & school holidays.
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This is the perfect escape, nestled amongst a tranquil bush setting with filtered views of the ocean and located just a short 250 metres from the Skenes Creek Beach, this property offers exceptional value for the budget conscience holiday seeker.

The property offers open plan kitchen, dining (table with 2 chairs + 3 kitchen bar stools) and living areas (Coonara wood heating & reverse cycle air con) with sliding doors that open up onto a wonderful deck area complete with BBQ, table and chairs, outdoor gas heater & outside shower. There are two bedrooms (1 x queen & 1 x double) one of which offers a safe for valuables, separate laundry and bathroom. There is also provision for two cars onsite.

While you are enjoying your holiday why not visit Beacon Point Restaurant, located only minutes from your holiday home, where you can enjoy fine food and exceptional wines with the ultimate in elevated views looking across the ocean and the Great Ocean Road.

You are also based just a short drive (4 kms) from Apollo Bay where you can indulge in one of the many cafes/restaurants that dot the foreshore, take advantage of the many retail outlets that offer unique clothing and giftware, stock up on all the essentials at one of the supermarkets or just simply enjoy the beautiful environment that is Skenes Creek.

Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc) See terms and conditions

Linen is not provided (Hire available)

Firewood is only supplied from May to October.

This property is pet-friendly - suitable for one small dog only.

Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions

*Additional Features*

Added patio heater to deck area ( lpg gas bottle type)

Added Gazebo with lazerlite roof to portion of deck area where external deck dining table is

Added extra seating to deck area

Installed new upgraded external fire pit on grounds near external deck stairs

Installed safe (located in broom cupboard area inside house)
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a balcony and space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a microwave.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • 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)

General

  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Skenes Creek is within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. You'll also find Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a fireplace, fireplaces in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat?

Yes, every accommodation at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat comes with a balcony.

Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Barca cottage

Third stay at this property. Quaint
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous stay

We had a wonderful stay, the house had everything we needed. Very comfortable beds. Short walk to the beach which has fabulous rock pools. Hope to go back one day. Only slight gripe was needing to go back to Apollo Bay to drop the key off, a little locked drop box at the house would have been better. All in all though, an excellent stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Skenes Creek

Very nice little beach house in a wonderful part of Skenes Creek, among tall eucalyptus trees bursting with bird life. Cute and comfortable, though we didn’t quite get the hang of the wood fired heater. Beach is an easy walk down the hill, but be aware it is no longer viewable from the deck, as a big new house is being constructed right next door. Online listing didn’t say anything about that so we were initially disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Shawn F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

As soon as we walked in, we noticed ants crawling all over the kitchen and sink. There was so much of dust under the furniture. Hard to believe this place was professionally cleaned between visits.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020

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