Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat - Skenes Creek

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Very good

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Apollo Bay, VIC

Great Ocean Road Waterfront
‪6 min drive‬
Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
‪6 min drive‬
Marriners Lookout
‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

Garden

About this property

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 on request only - please contact our office to enquire.

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)

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Amenities

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Skenes Creek

Located in Skenes Creek, this holiday home is near the beach. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

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Apollo Bay, VIC

What's nearby

Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
Marriners Lookout - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
Apollo Bay Harbour - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

‪George's Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
‪Icaro Wholefood Cafe - ‬6 min drive
‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬6 min drive
‪Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - ‬7 min drive
‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Old Cable Station Museum and Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.4

Very good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

6.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Angela S.

28 February 2023

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

Barca cottage

Third stay at this property. Quaint

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer a.

4 March 2022

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

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.

21 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

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.

15 January 2020

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

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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8/10 Good

Steve

13 January 2018

Fantastic Beachside Getaway

Barca View Cottage is a comfortably appointed holiday home, with a nice beachside vibe. The cottage is located uphill in a lovely lightly wooded area of Skenes Creek, allowing for fantastic views through the trees to the beach in the distance. There are no shops in Skenes Creek adding to the sense of seclusion. Apollo Bay is only a short distance away, allowing for shopping, restaurants and wide selection of take away food. The cottage is well laid out and appointed to allow for a relaxing stay. The kitchen is basic, but provides for all holiday needs. The large outdoor terrace makes great use of the views. We would highly recommend Barca View Cottage for a comfortable, beach-side holiday stay.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

2 October 2017

Beautiful cosy cottage & loads of special touches

Cosy cottage with all you could possibly need and more! Inviting deck to hear the waves and watch the parrots. Clean, beautifully decorated and very comfortable.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fk79

7 February 2017

Beach stay

We stayed at Barca View cottage for a 2 night stay during a family holiday exploring the great ocean road. The cottage is small but very comfortable for a small family, and tastefully decorated with lots of special little touches. The outside deck was a fantastic place to rest and relax, with an outdoor setting which was perfect for dining on warm evenings. The beach nearby has amazing rock pools, and we fell asleep to the sound of the waves at night. Skenes creek is an ideal location, close enough to drive in to Apollo Bay for dinner at night, but far away from the hustle and bustle of tourists. Would highly recommend this property to others!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Denise

13 December 2016

Relaxing Cottage for two.

Our stay at the Barca View was delightful and cosy. There was everything that we needed in the cottage. The views from the main room as well as the living room were quite beautiful. The Barca View accomodated us quite well, both during the hotter temperatures well as the colder. Our only critique would be that perhaps the place could be sprayed for insects and also for gaps in the building to be patched up. There were quite a substantial ammount of insects and huntsman spiders found throughout the cottage.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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8/10 Good

Angela S.

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Angela S.

10/10 Excellent

jennifer a.

Fabulous stay

jennifer a.

8/10 Good

Adam C.

Beautiful Skenes Creek

Adam C.

4/10 Poor

Shawn F.

Disappointing

Shawn F.

8/10 Good

Steve

Fantastic Beachside Getaway

Steve

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Beautiful cosy cottage & loads of special touches

Sue T.

10/10 Excellent

Fk79

Beach stay

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8/10 Good

Denise

Relaxing Cottage for two.

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