Cedar Tides - cedar hot tub

Nestled in the heart of Apollo Bay walking distance to everything, located within 100m of the sand, our stunning property offers a cedar hot tub, breathtaking views and unrivaled tranquility of the Barham River Mouth. With 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this spacious retreat comfortably accommodates up to 9 guests.

Property Highlights:

- Spectacular views of the nearby ocean and Barham River Mouth
- Prime location in the best part of town, walking distance to the main street of Apollo Bay
- Designed to accommodate a family with high-end finishes throughout
- Cedar Hot Tub & Outdoor shower (Important - cedar hot tub needs to be pre-booked before arrival)
- EV charging facilities in the garage

House Layout:

Living Area (Upstairs)
Step into our inviting living space, flooded with natural light and adorned with cozy furnishings. Relax on plush sofas and enjoy the company of loved ones in this welcoming environment with huge floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the ocean. Offering a smart TV (guests BYO accounts for streaming services) and entertainment options such as games and books.

Kitchen/Dining (Upstairs):
The heart of the home, our fully-equipped kitchen boasts modern appliances and ample space for culinary creations with a large island bench designed for families to gather. Featuring: fridge/freezer, dishwasher, electric induction cooking, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine (takes standard Nespresso pods, guests to BYO), Mokapot stovetop coffee maker for ground coffee which works on the induction cooktop, toaster, microwave, and kettle. All you need to do is bring your own food along to enjoy during your stay.

Bedrooms & Bedding (Downstairs):
Sleep peacefully in our thoughtfully appointed bedrooms, offering a restful retreat after a day of adventure. Rest assured, our bedding configuration ensures a comfortable stay for all guests: Sleeps a maximum of 9 guests. All bedrooms offer heating/cooling via split systems.

Master Bedroom: Queen + Ensuite
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Single Bunks + Trundle
Bedroom 4: Two Single Beds

Bathrooms and Ensuites (Downstairs):
Pamper yourself in our pristine bathrooms, the ensuite features luxurious amenities and contemporary design including a large shower. Start your day with a refreshing shower before heading out to explore. The main bathroom servicing the other bedrooms offers a shower as well as a hairdryer and the house also offers a 3rd toilet/powder room for convenience.

Additional Features:

- High-speed WiFi
- EV charging in the Garage (via Australian standard 3 pin 240V plug)
- Cedar hot tub & outdoor shower - (Cedar hot tub needs to be pre-booked before arrival)
- Full laundry facilities with washing machine, dryer, iron, and board
- Large balcony with outdoor dining and BBQ
- Port-a-cot and high chair suitable for small children (BYO cot linen)

Cedar Tides is committed to ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay for all guests. For any inquiries or special requests, please don't hesitate to reach out. We can't wait to welcome you to your home away from home!

IMPORTANT: Hot Tub Use - Booking is required.
Please note that the cedar hot tub requires up to 24 hours to fully heat up. If you plan to use it during your stay, kindly contact us in advance to arrange for it to be prepared and ready for your arrival. We also ask that the hot tub is left clean after use and controls are not tampered with, as an additional cleaning fee or cost for to reprogram the settings will be charged if necessary. Thank you for your understanding!

BOND/REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT FEE: Please note the bond is held as a pre-authorisation on your credit card, this is taken within 24 hours of your arrival and held until 3 days post stay. We require that the bond is simply an amount we "hold" on your card. If there are issues or damages, we will contact you post stay to discuss with a view to resolving before the hold is released.

The booking price displayed for online bookings includes a processing fee of 3% per booking.
If a refund or cancellation takes place, please note the refunded amount will not include the 3% processing fee as this will be retained by Otway Retreats to cover the original transaction.
HOUSE RULES
1.   Check-in time is 3:00pm on the day of arrival and check out is 10:00am unless specified and agreed otherwise.
2.  A keysafe code will be provided to you to access the property via email at 9am the morning of arrival.
3.   Keys should be returned to the key safe location no later than the agreed checkout time on the day of departure. Failure to depart on time may result in extra charges and failure to return keys in the lockbox will result in extra charges.
4.   Early Check-ins and Late checkouts are subject to availability and may incur additional costs at the host discretion.
5.    Guests are responsible for their choice of accommodation. Otway Retreats is not responsible if the style of property does not live up to guests’ expectations, therefore guests should view property listings online carefully before selecting and booking their preferred property.  Please call our office if you require clarification on any aspect of a property prior to booking. Our properties have accurate photos showing the property inclusions and the layout of the properties.
6.   Please respect the privacy of our local community and neighbours. If a guest's behaviour or noise level is unreasonable, a warning will be given and ignoring this will result in the cancellation of the booking without refund.
7.  There is a strict non-smoking policy inside the home, failure to comply will result in a minimum $300 fine. Guests may also be liable for the loss of owner's income from any future bookings affected by their actions. Guests can smoke outside, ensuring they dispose of all cigarette butts and leave no trace.
8.  Excess Rubbish Removal fees of a minimum of $90 may apply if the amount of rubbish left at the property is deemed over and above what should be reasonably expected for the length of stay and number of guests. For guests staying at Eco properties with no council rubbish collection, they will need to carefully read the rubbish and waste policy and ensure they remove rubbish in accordance with the property rules. 
9. Should pets be found in accommodation not classified as pet friendly, guests may be requested to vacate their property immediately with no refund and will be liable for additional cleaning fees at a minimum of $200.
10. Rates apply for any additional guests staying at the property that were not included as part of the original booking. Please advise Otway Retreats and make necessary payment for additional guests. Should additional unpaid guests be found, the booking may be cancelled, and you will be asked to vacate. No refund will be given.
11.   Otway Retreats properties are offered based on private, residential usage only. Large events, functions, parties and gatherings are not permitted at any Otway Retreats property under any circumstances. Should this occur, you will be requested to vacate the property immediately and your booking will be cancelled without refund. We do not accept any schoolies bookings.
12.   Guests are expected to leave the property in a neat and tidy manner on departure. This includes washing and putting away dishes, returning all items to their original position, all food items removed from fridges, barbecues cleaned, ovens and microwaves wiped out and rubbish placed in appropriate bins. Additional cleaning fees (minimum $90) may apply if the property is not left in a presentable condition.
13.   Guests are required to turn off lights, appliances and lock doors and windows upon departure. Guests must ensure all heating and AC units are off, if they are left on, guests may be charged for excess power.
14.   A minimum key replacement fee of $150 will apply if property keys are not returned on departure. Additional locksmith fees may also apply if locks require replacement due to the loss of keys and if bookings are impacted guests may be liable for loss of booking income.
15.    All properties include a full linen package including: sheets, towels, pillow cases, bath mats, hand towels, tea towels, quilts + covers for each bed. Beds will be made on arrival (excluding bunks).
16.   Otway Retreats will not be held responsible for failure of utilities, essential services or appliances such as electricity and water should they cease to function based on issues with the supplier that are beyond the control of Otway Retreats. 
17. Wifi  (where available) is provided complimentary for guest use. Guests should note that internet connection speeds vary widely according to local area availability and connection type and in many cases, data may be limited. Whilst every endeavour will be made to ensure Wi-Fi is working as intended, we cannot guarantee an available or consistent connection due to network, data or speed issues beyond our control. Outages do occur and whilst we will always try to have the connection restored, this will not always be possible. Compensation will not be considered in these circumstances as Wi-Fi is provided on a complimentary basis.
18. We recommend all guests arrive prior to 9pm given check in is via a lockbox, whilst we have an after-hours service in place, it is generally only periodically checked after 9pm and guests run the risk of not having prompt support if there is an issue with their check in process after 9pm, if guests arrive after 9am and have issues getting into the accommodation, Otway Retreats will not be liable to pay for compensation for failed access.
19. At Otway Retreats, our focus is on holiday home and Airbnb accommodations, moving away from the usual hotel setups.