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Skenes Beach House - Stunning Ocean Views Amongst A Natural Bush Setting

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Exterior
Beach nearby
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace, DVD player
TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Skenes Beach House - Stunning Ocean Views Amongst A Natural Bush Setting

This property offers Stay 3 Pay 2 from February 1st - September 1st 2025 excluding long weekends & school holidays.

This property offers Stay 7 Pay 5 from February 1st - September 1st 2025 excluding long weekends & school holidays.

This architecturally designed modern beach house offers the sounds of the surf and stunning panoramic views of Skenes Creek beach and Apollo Bay. As the sun sets the lights of Apollo Bay are seen from the huge entertaining deck. Ocean views are seen from every room. The tranquil bush setting attracts the local wildlife including kookaburras and koalas. A gentle stroll of approximately 200 meters has you on the surf beach at Skenes and less than 5 minute drive to Apollo Bay. Within 30 minutes you can be at the Otway treetop walk & zip lining and the many Otway waterfall walks. Ultra-comfortable furnishings surround you at this modern open plan property. Beautifully appointed with all conveniences.

-Fully equipped kitchen, Expressi pod coffee machine
-Living area with complimentary Wi-Fi, smart TV with Netflix, DVD, wood heater, reverse cycle air con heating/cooling and timber flooring.
Floor to ceiling windows open to large balcony with breath taking views of the ocean.
-Great sized deck with Weber BBQ, sun lounges and 8 seater outdoor setting.
-Bedroom 1: 1x Queen bed, ensuite with spa, nobo panel heating.
-Bedroom 2: 2x Single beds and nobo panel heating
-Bathroom: Bath, shower and separate toilet.
-Sofa bed in lounge room * Linen not supplied for this sofa bed.
-Laundry with washing machine and dryer.
-Car parking for 2 cars.

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

Linen Provided

Strictly no pets

Firewood is only supplied from May to October.

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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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

Property is also known as

Skenes Beach Stunning Ocean Views Amongst Natural Bush Setting
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About the neighborhood

Map
Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Marriners Lookout - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 9 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 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 Skenes Beach House - Stunning Ocean Views Amongst A Natural Bush Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Skenes Beach House - Stunning Ocean Views Amongst A Natural Bush Setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skenes Beach House - Stunning Ocean Views Amongst A Natural Bush Setting?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Skenes Beach House - Stunning Ocean Views Amongst A Natural Bush Setting located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation 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 mi (5 km).

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Skenes Beach House - Stunning Ocean Views Amongst A Natural Bush Setting Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 22 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

toni c.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Well equipped house but beds are terrible
Our overall stay was very disappointing. We stayed for 5 nights in March. The beds where so uncomfortable that we all ended up with bad backs and my husband ended up sleeping on the couch. The cleaning was not great and there was water damage on walls. We could hardly see out of the windows as they where full of dirt. On a positive note the place was very close to ocean and we had some nice walks there.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Watching Fireworks across the water from the balcony
Great setup in a great spot; view of the ocean and Apollo Bay was terrific! Even had a growling koala wandering past the bedroom in the middle of the night!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Excellent property. Very warm for the terrible weather we ended up with for a few days. Great house for a small family (2A 2C).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deano S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
The property was exactly as shown in the listing. The view was spectacular, all amenities were functional and of a good standard. With two young children under 8, having a space where they could have fun and not have to be quiet was fantastic as there was a descent distance between us and the neighbors. Plenty of space, beds were comfy, and the place felt like home. We will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christian J., Baldham / Germany

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our little 3 year old grandson said: I love the tree top house, and so did we!
Spacious and nice, fabulous view of the Ocean
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This is one of the nicest well presented houses we’ve ever stayed in simply beautiful thank you 🙏🏻
A beautiful clean new home Views of the beach sunset and sun rise amazing cosy linger relaxing fire place with plenty of fire wood A complementary bottle of red simply a beautiful touch the beach across the road Devine thank you for the opportunity to stay at this wonderful home
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leigh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful getaway
This place is in an amazing location with wonderful views of the ocean. It ticks all the boxes! A relaxing spa bath while watching the sunset was an added bonus as well as a warm fire for the cold evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT LOCATION
Great location, close to Apollo Bay but not too close. Easy access to main road, but away from traffic noise. Still able to hear the surf rolling in at night. Good facilities in accommodation, adequate heating and plenty of hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

ChinWei

Awesome view of the ocean
The house offers a clear view of the ocean that more than offsets any minor discomfort that we felt. It is 5 minute drive away from Apollo Bay where amenities are. Walking distance to the beach is a great boost -- we can get wet and sandy and walk home. There is only 1 aircon on level 2 living room that can stream down the bedrooms on level 1. Each bedroom has a electric cool heater that works very well. It is a good base to explore anything within 2 hours radius, including 12 Apostles, nearby bays and forests. Driving back to the city would take 3 hours about, so avoid ending the trip here and mad rush to the airport -- its tiring. Surely an awesome place to be.
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8/10 Good

Philsam

Relaxing, great views
Stayed 6 days in winter. Well-equipped, lots of useful instructions, great woodfire, nice deck, plentiful birdlife, great views - overall very nice stay - would recommend to anyone!
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2/10 Terrible

Celal

Disappointed
I am so disappointed at the cleanliness of skenes beach house. We booked this place for our anniversary but regret it so much as the place was covered in cob webs and spiders, it was impossible to sleep on the beds due to spiders and webs under the bed so we had to sleep on the sofa bed with our 2 children. We paid $300 a night and I would've expected it to be well looked after! half our day went on buying Mortein from the shops and then vacuuming the house & the edges of the walls as the entire house was filled with spiders. The views and location of this place was probably the best part of our stay apart from that I don't recommend this place to anyone unless you don't mind sleeping with spiders!
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10/10 Excellent

nick

Lovely Home
Our family loved this home. Well presented, clean and tidy and close to the beach.We will definitely stay at this property again.
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8/10 Good

Hoppy

Skenes Beach
Lovely comfortable,modern, clean holiday home. Thank you for the Welcome Wine - a nice touch. The beds were really comfortable and it was great to be able to wash and dry clothes efficiently. Unfortunately the oven wasn't working . The light and fan were on but no heat, which at the time made me a bit cross because I had a casserole ready to bake.
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10/10 Excellent

Jonns

Beautiful stay
We spent last weekend at the beautiful skenes beach house and we were more than impressed. Great location with spectacular beach views from the deck and living area. Just a short stroll to the beach which is pristine and peaceful. Accommodation was great with very comfy beds downstairs and everything you could ask for to make our stay very comfortable. Very clean throughout and modern. We will be back and recommend highly
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Penny

Beautiful Stay
This place is very tranquil and relaxing. Beautiful views, clean house, lovely space all up. Nature around you. Would recommend this place for a weekend getaway.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Wonderful Stay
Had a lovely stay at skenes beach house, we stayed here last year and we are glad we decided to again. We had a lovely breakfast overlooking the ocean and had a visit from a very cute koala in the tree right next to us!! The wood fire was exceptional as well as the beautiful beach views! We will definitely be back again! Cheers for the bottle of wine.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JayRo

A great place to stay
Have stayed here a few years ago. Was a little worried after reading recent reviews but took a punt. The place was very clean, lots of stuff for fires and a spare gas bottle for the bbq on site. Good outdoor furniture but too cold to use. Plenty of cooking gear to use and nice to have a dishwasher( couldn't find instructions but easy enough to use)Had a great stay, with the wonderful views over the beach and ocean and a welcome bottle of wine. Only problem was baskets for coffee machine missing so could not use it. It would seem the new owner has got most things sorted. Will stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Saeed

long weekend stay in June
Great place for holiday, beautiful ocean view. house facilities are reasonably good and we had a good time there. couple of simple suggestions: 1- Single bed frames are very noisy and probably low in quality. honestly we were expecting something better. 2- the lower level was full of dead insects (fly, spider etc.). A simple vacuum cleaning could turn into a much better result all in all we spent a great long weekend there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

red1983

Beautiful location
Overall, my husband and I had a lovely stay at this property - the location is superb and the view from the balcony is beautiful, particularly at sunset. It was also very quiet, so we slept amazingly well. However, given the cost to rent the property, we did expect the property to be of a slightly higher quality. First, the house was not particularly clean, especially in the bathrooms. Second, the BBQ gas bottle was left empty and the instructions for changing it over were incorrect which meant we had to attend three different locations to have it changed. Third, the table outside on the balcony was badly broken which meant we could not have dinner outside. Fourth, there were no instructions in relation to the use of kitchen appliances (e.g. stove, oven, dishwasher) so we spent some time trying to work these things out before we could start cooking. Finally, there were no instructions regarding return of keys etc. It also would have been a nice touch to receive a welcome letter (and even a bottle of wine / chocolates), with some tips for shops/dining out/walks/beaches. We enjoyed but we wouldn't hurry back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

JohnSpeakman

Stunning location
Lovely house with a superb view at the coast, well appointed. We only missed sun loungers on the deck.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Disappointed

Disappointing!!
Booked this property for the fire, however after arriving late on the Friday night we sadly discovered that a fire wouldn't be happening. There was no wood inside, no kindling, no fire starters and no matches!!!! We went to the firewood shed out the front only to discover damp logs and zero kindling! The following day we purchased our own fire starters kindling and eventually got the fire working. The house is a lot smaller than it appears on the internet, it was freezing and not enjoyable to stay in during winter! It would've been nice to receive a welcome letter instead of a harsh list of house rules. Wouldn't recommend this property to anyone and don't feel it was worth the $280 a night we paid!