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A park with picnic tables and a large tree in the center.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a sofa, and a large window with blinds.
A living room with a grey sofa, a white armchair, and a patterned rug. There is a dining area in the background with a table and chairs.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace. There are large windows with blinds, a bookshelf, and a fan on the ceiling.
A small, single-story house with a brick chimney, a window, and a staircase leading to a deck.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Skenes Creek

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. The vacation home includes a fireplace, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Great Otway National Park - 8 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

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

Classic Aussie Beach House - Apollo Bay

Stay 7 Pay 5 May 1st - September 1st including long weekend, school holiday & Marathon Season

Welcome to Classic Aussie Beach House!

This classic Australian beach shack has no frills, but a lot of charm and everything you actually need.
Enjoy the cosy wood fire in the lounge room which opens onto the deck with filtered views to the ocean. You will find polished floorboards, separate kitchen area and 3 bedrooms accommodating a total of 7 guests. Sit amongst the gum trees in the native garden and paved outdoor setting. Just a few minutes’ walk to Skenes Creek Beach and if you’re lucky you may even see a resident Koala!

Property Features

Bedroom 1: 1x Double bed
Bedroom 2: 1x Double bed, 1x Single bed
Bedroom 3: 1x Set of bunks
Lounge room: Couches, coffee table, TV (no reception), DVD player, board games, books, wood fire, dining table with 6 chairs
Kitchen: Gas stove/oven with cooking essentials, breakfast table with 4 chairs
Bathroom: Shower, vanity & toilet

Please Note – there is no TV reception but the property has a TV/ DVD, board games and terrific book collection.

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

Linen not provided - Hire available

Firewood is only supplied from May to October.

Pet friendly - inside and outside (Yard not enclosed)

Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions
The vacation home is heated and features a balcony and space to spread out with 3 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

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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 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.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Ocean Escape Apollo Bay VIC House
Ocean Escape VIC House
Ocean Escape Apollo Bay VIC
Ocean Escape VIC
Ocean Escape Apollo Bay
Classic Aussie House Apollo
Ocean Escape Apollo Bay VIC
Classic Aussie Beach House - Apollo Bay Skenes Creek
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Frequently asked questions

What can I see around 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 Marriners Lookout within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Classic Aussie Beach House - Apollo Bay?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with 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 do couples enjoy most about Classic Aussie Beach House - Apollo Bay?

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

Are there hot tubs at Classic Aussie Beach House - Apollo Bay?

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

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Classic Aussie Beach House - Apollo Bay?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at Classic Aussie Beach House - Apollo Bay?

Yes, every house at Classic Aussie Beach House - Apollo Bay comes with a balcony.

Classic Aussie Beach House - Apollo Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great spot for a short getaway

Ocean escape is a nice simple cottage for a good old fashioned beach holiday
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute retro old beach house

Cute little retro place. Basic, old-school amenities. Nothing flash, but sweet & convenient. Could probably do with a bit of a deep clean, but was ok. We loved waking up to the sound of the kookaburras. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ros G.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Unsafe house

Electrics are illegal and had to reset power after tripping twice in 3 days. Gas explosion in very old stove which caused personal bodily burns
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kathryn P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Skenes Creek experience

Mostly, it was a pleasant experience: Being able to have our small dog with us and plenty of room to spread out in a peaceful location was exactly what we wanted. We didn't care that it wasn't modern or exceptionally clean. However, we did feel deceived: in the promotional material there are pictures of the stove/oven - and yet there was no gas supplied for this appliance. We were hoping to save money by doing our own cooking and not have to go out for every meal: Yes, there was a number to phone in the event that both gas cylinders were empty. But clearly, from the evidence, there was no intention of supplying this to us: because no plates or bowls are located within their accommodation - This assumes they don't believe we will have use for these items because they think we won't be cooking! The empty gas cylinders were enormous and heavy: We weren't about to somehow lug these into the back of our car and get them filled in Apollo Bay and then simply hope our host will reimburse us for the cost. Likewise, there is an assumption that, should you contract Covid, you will do a deep-clean before you leave: This does not consider the fact that you could be gravely ill or dying with this illness and therefore not in a position to do any kind of cleaning. The only way of ensuring guests are happy is by directly talking with them, instead of relying solely on automated messages. We won't be staying there again unless they rectify these issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krystalla P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Does the job

Perfect simple beach stay - easy walking distance to the beach, comfy beds, stocked kitchen, comfy hammock and fire pit, lots of dvds and no wifi!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect get away.

A gorgeous little house, perfect for relaxing and spending time with our family in beautiful surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for classic beach holiday

We have stayed here twice now - the family enjoyed a classic beach holiday in a simple beach house in a nice “treed” environment close to Skenes Creek beach. Reminded me of my childhood summer beach holidays ..
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michelle M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good for a short stay

The property was good for a short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

JESSICA M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

retro getaway

Great little retro shack on the beach - nothing pretentious here just a warm fire, hot shower, everything you need to cook plus the added bonus of a great video/dvd/book collection. Nestled in the trees a short walk to the beach, perfect for families wanting an affordable break. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

EMMA W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The simple things in life...

No pretension, just a cosy beach shack. An open fire, the roar of the surf and a comfy bed at the end of the day. What more do you want?