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Classic Aussie Beach House

Skenes Creek vacation home with kitchen

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A bunk bed room with a mirror on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and a patterned rug.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a microwave, refrigerator, and a small table with chairs.
A wooden deck with a railing, a bench, and a building with large windows.
A kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a white cabinet, and a fan.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7105 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • 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 area

Skenes Creek

In Skenes Creek .Your stay at this Skenes Creek vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Old Cable Station Museum and Apollo Bay Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 8 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op - ‬8 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

Summary:

Classic Aussie Beach House - No frills but everything you actually need. BYO Linen - Hire available



The Space:

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



Interaction with Guests:

At Great Ocean Road Holidays we pride ourselves on providing our guests a personalized holiday experience. Contactable 24/7 and committed to our local community, our team has a wealth of over 40 years of experience in holiday accommodation, we are seasoned experts in our field. Our business engages qualified housekeepers and preferred local tradespeople.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Unit size: 1,130 square feet

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

Rules

House Rules A late checkout fee may apply should guests check out late without prior advise and approval from host. Strict no party policy (schoo...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
This property accepts cash
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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
Classic Aussie Beach House - Apollo Bay Private vacation home
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Classic Aussie Beach House to the airport?

This vacation home is 80.9 mi (110-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Classic Aussie Beach House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Classic Aussie Beach House to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 6-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and 9-minute walk from Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Classic Aussie Beach House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Classic Aussie Beach House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Classic Aussie Beach House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Classic Aussie Beach House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Classic Aussie Beach House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Classic Aussie Beach House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Classic Aussie Beach House to downtown Skenes Creek?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Skenes Creek.

Classic Aussie Beach House 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?