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Jan's Dream

House in Apollo Bay, VIC

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Last minute deal: Stay before 20 Feb 2012 for 10% off

Description

JAN'S DREAM is a modern 2 story beach getaway.

JAN'S DREAM has 3 bedrooms sleeping up to 9 persons.

Up stairs:
A lounge with TV, DVD and video also a large main bedroom with a queen size bed with an ensuite inc w/c and walk in robe.
The fully equipped kitchen is also on this level incorporating oven, microwave, large family sized fridge, and dishwasher.
the kitchen is fully equipped with cutlery crockery and all cooking utensils.

The dining area is equipped with a full size dining table for six at a time with panoramic windows with a view.
Also a reverse cycle air conditioner.

downstairs:
2 bedrooms catering for 7 persons both with ample wardrobe space.
A full size bathroom with shower and bath
A large rumpus TV and 2 couches
laundry with washing machine also a tumble dryer
and second w/c.

LOCAL VICINITY

JAN'S DREAM
Is located approx 400 meters from the beach and 1km from the main shopping strip.

Light, bright, clean and fresh 3 bedroom home. 400 metres from the beach and 20 minute walk to shops and restaurants.

Lounge, dining and brand new kitchen. Polished floor boards .
Clean, contemporary, dwelling. Main bathroom with shower and sep bath. Laundry facilities.

Perfect for couples, friends or small family groups. Non smoking.
BBQ,

Quiet, safe location in established neighborhood.
Beach Retreat

Unwind at this light and bright beach cottage just five minutes walk to Apollo Bay beach and 20 minutes walk to all the restaurants and shops.


Small enough for a romantic weekend, large enough for small group, this three bedroom house (1 queen, 2 single and 2 bunks) has TV, DVD, video and CD player.
Brand new fully equipped kitchen, electric cook top and electric oven. Laundry facilities. Non smoking.

Carport.

Tourist Information:

Apollo Bay Great Ocean Road Information Centre
Apollo Bay Foreshore
Apollo Bay VIC 3233
Telephone:

WHAT TO DO AND HISTORY

Apollo Bay
Typical attractive seaside resort town on the Great Ocean Road
Located 186 km south west of Melbourne on the Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay is a very typical seaside resort with lots of motels and holiday accommodation. Its primary appeal is that it is accessible from Melbourne and is one of the key towns on a particularly beautiful stretch of coastline.

Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the area around Apollo Bay was inhabited by Aborigines who lived largely on the produce of the sea. Ancient middens have been discovered on the Otway Peninsula near the Aire River.

By 1840 the enterprising Henty brothers had established a major whaling station at Portland and over the next seven years they had a small whaling station at Point Bunbury which is where the Apollo Bay golf course now stands.

The first major European settlement occurred in 1850 when timber cutters moved into the district. They cut timber and floated it out to ships moored off shore. This industry led inevitably to the establishment of a number of sawmills. At this time the settlement was variously known as Apollo Bay (after the schooner Apollo) and Middleton. Then in 1877 the name was officially changed to Kambruk. It wasn't until 1952 that it officially became Apollo Bay. Not surprisingly, throughout the 19th century the major access to the town was by sea.

By 1864 farmers had moved into the area. John Cawood, one of the town's founding pioneers, was farming land around the Barham River. A decade later (in 1873) a Colonel Heath started farming at Mounts Bay. That year also saw a fortnightly road mail service. Further land sales occurred in 1877 and a school was opened in 1880.

On 10 July 1932 Apollo Bay was the scene of one of the greatest shipping disasters ever witnessed on the Australian coast. The coastal steamer Casino, with a number of locals aboard, tried to berth at the town's jetty. It was hit by freak waves, listed and sank, taking ten men down to their deaths. This occurred in front of the townsfolk gathered on the jetty who did all they could to save the people on the boat. The anchor from the Casino is located outside the Apollo Bay Post Office.

The Great Ocean Road about 5 km east of Apollo Bay

The road to the town was upgraded in 1927 and in 1932 the Great Ocean Road was completed. This ensured the town's future as a tourist and holiday destination. It is also an important fishing port with a large fleet scouring the southern ocean for crayfish, shark, whiting, flathead and snapper. Enthusiastic amateurs will not be disappointed by the rock and beach fishing. The Apollo Bay Music Festival is held each year in March.

Tourist Information
The Apollo Bay Great Ocean Road Information Centre is located on the Apollo Bay Foreshore, tel: 1300 OTWAYS. You can also check out or

Old Cable Station Museum
Open on weekends this museum is housed in the old cable station which was established to achieve telecommunications between Tasmania and the mainland. It contains a good and interesting collection of local memorabilia. Contact for more details.

Bass Strait Shell Museum
Located at the eastern end of Noel Street the Bass Strait Shell Museum is open most days. It has an impressive collection of local and overseas shells. Contact for more details.

Otway Ranges
Apollo Bay is one of the many entry points to the beautiful Otway Ranges and the Otway National Park. There are a number of routes into the ranges which are spectacularly beautiful and largely untouched. See Cape Otway for details.

Lookouts, Picnic Spots and Walks
The town is surrounded by interesting and important lookout and picnic spots including the Barham Paradise Scenic Reserve and Marriners Falls, the exceptionally beautiful Barham River Valley, Grey River Scenic Reserve and Walk (23 km east of Apollo Bay), Elliot River and Elliot River Walk (10 km south-west of Apollo Bay).

Maits Rest Picnic Ground is located 17 km west of Apollo Bay, just off the Great Ocean Road. The Maits Rest Rainforest Walk is a 30-minute stroll through fern gullies and eucalypts to a viewing platform beneath a 300-year-old myrtle beech which is on the National Trust register. It is an unusual growth combining two or three trees in one. The route is wheelchair accessible.

Glowworm Tours
Sunroad Tours conduct afternoon/evening walking tours which focus on local glowworms, fauna and flora, taking in rainforests, tree ferns, streams and waterfalls, tel: or .

A Book About The Great Ocean Road
The best book about the Great Ocean Road is the remarkably cheap ($19.95 for a full colour hardback) book by Port Campbell photographer, Rodney Hyett. It is 96 pages long and has everything you could possibly want ÃÂÂÃÂÃÃÂÂ

Feature List

  • Barbeque
  • Cooking Facilities
  • Air Conditioning
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Inhouse Movies
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rumpus Room
  • TV Reception
  • Video Player
  • Non-smoking
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Iron
  • Stereo
  • Washing Machine
 

Rates

Note: Pricing is subject to change, and a minimum stay period and other conditions may apply. You should confirm pricing with the property owner.

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From To Tariff Type Sun to Thu
From $ p/n
Fri + Sat
night
7 night stay Min night
stay
Extra
Adult
Extra
Child
1 Feb 12 8 Mar 12 Standard Off Peak $160 $320 $1120 2 nights $20 $15
9 Mar 12 12 Mar 12 labour Day $260 $520 $1820 2 nights $30 $15
13 Mar 12 30 Mar 12 Standard Off Peak $160 $320 $1120 2 nights $20 $15
31 Mar 12 4 Apr 12 School Holidays $200 $400 $1400 2 nights $20 $15
5 Apr 12 9 Apr 12 Easter Weekend $260 $520 $1820 4 nights $30 $15
10 Apr 12 14 Apr 12 School Holidays $200 $400 $1400 2 nights $20 $15
15 Apr 12 19 Apr 12 Standard Off Peak $160 $320 $1120 2 nights $20 $15
20 Apr 12 22 Apr 12 Apollo Bay Music festival $280 $560 $1960 3 nights $30 $15
23 Apr 12 7 Jun 12 Standard Off Peak $160 $320 $1120 2 nights $20 $15
8 Jun 12 10 Jun 12 Queens Birthday $260 $520 $1820 2 nights $30 $15
11 Jun 12 28 Jun 12 Standard Off Peak $160 $320 $1120 2 nights $20 $15
29 Jun 12 14 Jul 12 School Holidays $200 $400 $1400 2 nights $20 $15
15 Jul 12 21 Sep 12 Standard Off Peak $160 $320 $1120 2 nights $20 $15
22 Sep 12 6 Oct 12 School Holidays $200 $400 $1400 2 nights $20 $15
7 Oct 12 1 Nov 12 Standard Off Peak $160 $320 $1120 2 nights $20 $15
2 Nov 12 5 Nov 12 Cup Day $260 $520 $1820 2 nights $30 $15
6 Nov 12 20 Dec 12 Standard Off Peak $160 $320 $1120 2 nights $20 $15
21 Dec 12 25 Dec 12 School Holidays $200 $400 $1400 2 nights $20 $15
26 Dec 12 31 Jan 13 Christmas New Year Break $260 $520 $1820 2 nights $30 $15

Prices listed based on 5 adults. Property has 7 beds and can sleep a maximum 9 people

 

Extras

Bond deposit $300
 

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7 Days, 7 Ways to Enjoy your Stay!

 
  •   Enjoy sea breezes with great ocean view
  •   Short drive to the town centre and cafes
  •   Enjoy relaxing strolls to nearby beaches
  •   Within easy drive to waterfalls & walks
  •   Nestled between the ocean and otways
  •   Ocean surf fishing and swimming
  •   Sunbake on the sandy beaches
 
 

Guestbook

 

    Guest Rating

     
  • 100% recommend
    from 5 guests
  • Recommendations

  • "Nicely appointed house, perfect for a large family group. Excellent location - quiet but close to beach and town centre. Highly recommended. ANDREW"
    Andrew, January 2012
     
  • "Excellent house, good quiet location. Clean and well equipped for an enjoyable family holiday. "
    Campbell, March 2011
     
  • "Great house, conveniently located. Contained everything required for a lovely stay. Next time please organise no rain please!!"
    Karen, December 2010
     
  • "A beautiful home- clean and well-kept.We had all that we needed. We enjoyed our stay at Jan's Dream immensely."
    Anonymous, April 2010
     
  • "Very comfortable with everything you need and most importantly - a short walk to the beach!"
    Anonymous, February 2010
     
  • "Comfortable living, close to shops and beach but with rural aspect. Superb model ships and entertaining video's for those cold windy days that allow sunburn to fade."
    Anonymous, January 2010
     
  • "We absolutely enjoyed our stay at Jan's Dream. The house is beautiful and close to everything. We would like to say thank you for letting us stay. :)"
    Jenna, Bec, Amy, Erica, December 2009
     
  • "What a fantastic holiday house - extremely clean and well taken care of and also very spacious at very afforable rates. We LOVED our holiday and our stay!"
    Tania, December 2009
     
  • "Lovely stay, the house has everything you need including a good range of DVD's which we sadly required as the weather was not great. "
    Lynn, November 2009
     
 

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