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*Relax and unwind - ocean views, pet-friendly, walk to the beach, unlimited wifi

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Drinks with a view from our deck!
Living area
Plenty of space to spread out and relax in our open plan living area.
Living area
Breakfast bar with a view!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Skenes Creek, VIC
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Marriners Lookout
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

*Relax and unwind - ocean views, pet-friendly, walk to the beach, unlimited wifi


Beautiful architecturally designed, split-level beach house overlooking Skenes Creek beach on the spectacular Great Ocean Road.

With ocean views from the house you can watch the waves break on the beach from inside or from the large deck wrapping around the living area. Watch Mother Nature at her finest from sunrise to sunset. Feed visiting king parrots and rosellas, watch surfers take to the waves and ships pass on the horizon.

Skenes Creek beach is a popular swimming, surfing and fishing beach only 5kms from Apollo Bay and a short drive to town and the local shops, supermarket and restaurants.

This much loved family beach house accommodates up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms and with 2 bathrooms including master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe.

2 x Queen bedded rooms
1 x Twin Single bedded room

Main bathroom has shower over bath and separate toilet. Ensuite has walk-in shower.

A large open-plan lounge and dining area adjoins the well-appointed kitchen, all with ocean views. Outdoor dining table and a barbecue give you the option to dine alfresco on sunny days and warm evenings or in Winter you can light the Aga stove and enjoy a cosy night in with the smell of wood smoke in the air.

The kitchen has all of the necessary amenities including microwave, pod coffee machine, blender, wall over, gas hotplates, dishwasher and is well equipped for cooking, baking and entertaining.

A laundry with large washing machine adjoins the kitchen.

Well stocked with digital TV, Netflix, DVDs, books, magazines and board games the house is the perfect setting for unwinding with family and friends. High speed WIFI also makes working from home a breeze, stay longer than a weekend and bring your laptop with you to have the ultimate office with a view!

Pet-friendly accepting small to medium house-trained dogs (no puppies sorry). The garden is not fully secured but the deck is gated, secured and weather protected.

*2 night minimim stay on weekends (other than public holiday weekends)
*No schoolies or party groups sorry
*Family friendly and pet friendly

*A full linen service is included on all bookings (other than beach towels, guests must supply their own)

Property manager

Karen Hitchings

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Skenes Creek, VIC

What's nearby

  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Marriners Lookout - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeaway - ‬5 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 *Relax and unwind - ocean views, pet-friendly, walk to the beach, unlimited wifi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at *Relax and unwind - ocean views, pet-friendly, walk to the beach, unlimited wifi?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *Relax and unwind - ocean views, pet-friendly, walk to the beach, unlimited wifi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is *Relax and unwind - ocean views, pet-friendly, walk to the beach, unlimited wifi 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 Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliette Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So good
Loved staying at this property wouldLove to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeek Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend
Great location, lovely host, and cosy home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Stunning location, cozy home with everything you need with amazing view.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

sam m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stunning
Stayed for the 2nd time at this property, it's an absolute hidden gem. The view, the beach, the location to the beach, tranquil and quite even at the busiest time of year, and of course located close enough to Apolo bay for all our needs... Will definitely come again if Karen will have us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great family holiday location, well equip with kitchen items, games, books, everything we needed. Very easy walk down to the beach and minimal noise from the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
The view outstanding from the balcony. House lovely and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and homely stay, great location
Thanks Karen for your incredible hospitality. The house was very cosy and the wood stove heater kept us warm on the cold nights. Great to have a dog friendly stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy house!
Our weekend getaway was a delight. Property just as described...the photos don't do it justice! Comfortable couches and beds, good heating, plenty of boardgames, books and DVDs. Excellent kitchen for cooking and beautiful vista of the sea! Karen's local info and communication was excellent. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne F.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed.
Wonderful views.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

剛也 木.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
so nice view, nice property, nice owner!
It was great experience for my family. Beautiful sea, clear starry sky made us excited. We will back someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sam m., Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
We loved our stay, the house and location was perfect for our needs, beautifully presented, cozy, warm, welcoming. Stunning views. Thankyou for having us, we've booked again already for same time next year
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
perfect family house
we felt at home after 1day. great kitchen, awesome deck and bbq. its perfect
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!!
Such a great house, amazing views, private, close to the beach! Couldn’t ask for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

PETE H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FAMILY FUN GAMES & LOADS OF LAUGHTER
SERENITY
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy haven in a beautiful spot
A lovely, cosy haven, with plenty of space, great views and all the comforts needed. A great base to stay put in or venture out from. Karen is a lovely host to communicate with and we will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Communication with host was excellent. The house has everything you could possibly need, plus many comforts and personal touches with decoration. Great books and magazines. A splendid deck to view Skene’s Creek and enjoy the magnificent bird life. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skene's Creek delight to share with your 4 legged friend
This property is a truly excellent place to stay, even without your 4 legged friend, but it adds a very special extra when your beach loving doggy can enjoy it with you. This house is absolutely great. Set up with everything you could possibly need on holiday. Karen has thought of everything. The house has a wonderful welcoming feel, kitchen has everything you could possibly need, the beds are comfy. Karen was a great host to deal with.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Natalia U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful sea side getaway
This property has top notch location, minutes from the beach with stunning view. It is VERY well equipped for entertaining & cooking, however the stove has only one setting (high) which makes it slightly challenging to cook certain dishes requiring low heat. Nonetheless, there is great bbq outside so that wasn't much of an issue. Rooms are great and spacious, both bathrooms are great but the pressure in the shower is EXTREMELY low making it very hard to wash of salty water from long hair. Besides these two details, the house is amazing and recommended for family, friends, couples etc. anyone who wants to enjoy nice sea views and the 'beach house' feeling. It is dog friendly too, our little cavoodle loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teena D.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully relaxing!
We were able to relax and unwind in this lovely space! Swims at the beach, cups of tea, watching the birds and relaxing with a book on the comfortable couches are some of the great opportunities this great house gives you. We had a great stay and enjoyed being together in this lovely location. Thanks Karen!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Great house Great view Great beach Great host Great base/ location for exploring the region We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Strathmore on Skenes. Perfect! Autumn by a beautiful surf beach , Magic views of the southern ocean
Karen is a wonderful host, the home is warm, so clean and comfortable and everything is available to cook up a gourmet meal! The view never disappoints.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificent
Great location and view Comfortable and seamless
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

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