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Lochys Rest - Apollo Bay

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Living area
Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Marengo, VIC
  • Place, Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

LOUNGE ROOM

2 Double Sofa Beds

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Room 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Room 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Room 7

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

Lochys Rest - Apollo Bay

Sleeps 10. Features include: wood fire, air con, BBQ, pets welcome. Linen not provided.

Large four bedroom, two bathroom, house with two living areas and garage with table tennis. Peacefully set amongst trees, with plenty of native bird life and privacy. Fully fenced yard offers an enjoyable time for your pet too.

Proudly brought to you by Great Ocean Road Holidays.

Please note that this property is pet friendly outside only. Fully fenced yard.

Upstairs kitchen with gas cooking, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, 4 stools at bench and dining table with 5 chairs.
First living area with open fire place. Wood is NOT provided please BYO or purchase in Apollo Bay.
TV, DVD, CD, rev cycle air con, 1 x 3 seater sofa, 2 arm chairs and 2 rocking chairs.
Second living area with TV, VCR, CD, gas heating, 2 x 3 seater sofas- both are older sofa beds.

Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
Bedroom 3: 1 set of bunks
Bedroom 4: 2 single beds
2 x double sofa beds in lounge area (older style)

First bathroom upstairs with shower, bath, vanity and separate toilet. Second bathroom downstairs with shower, vanity and toilet.
Laundry downstairs with washing machine and dryer.

Linen not provided - Hire available

Firewood is not supplied

Strict No Party Policy

Pet friendly outside only

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

Firewood is only supplied from May to October.

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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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7441342
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

About the area

Marengo

Located in Marengo, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve and Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, while Apollo Bay Museum and Old Cable Station Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Marengo, VIC

What's nearby

  • Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 127 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lochys Rest - Apollo Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lochys Rest - Apollo Bay?

As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lochys Rest - Apollo Bay on 5 Apr 2027 start from AU$329, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lochys Rest - Apollo Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lochys Rest - Apollo Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lochys Rest - Apollo Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lochys Rest - Apollo Bay located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve, Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Bowls Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy

Happy with our stay. Everything was as expected. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2023
Hi Jeff, Thank you for your rating, we sincerely look forward to serving you again.
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Fabulous Family House

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was extremely well set up to accommodate two families, and the two living spaces provided entertainment for all. Excellent location with easy access to the beach. Loved the feeding platform for the native birds.
Verified

8/10 Good

scarlett g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location!

great space that easily accommodated for our large group, the property was clean and provided extra blankets that kept us nice and warm! a 2 minute drive to the town and a quick walk to the beach made everything super accessible. thankyou for allowing us to enjoy apollo bay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2022
It has been a pleasure hosting you, Scarlett! We are excited to have you back soon.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeff P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Happy with our stay.

Overall I was happy with the stay. Property was quite comfortable, thought the cleanliness of the property was ok without being fantastic. Couple of the neighbours walking their dog (on the road) had a crack at me while I drove past them doing 30kms. 🤷‍♂️. Road limit is 50kms!!! Overall our experience was good & I would go back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2021
Hello Jeff, Thank you for taking the time to review this property. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at Lochys Rest. It is disappointing to hear about the people walking in the street however this is something that is out of our control. We hope to welcome you back to Apollo Bay soon. Kind regards GORH
Verified

8/10 Good

Melinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Locky’s Rest

Great sized property for two families. Make sure you bring firewood in winter as it is cold. Unfortunately we ran out of gas and back up bottle was already empty. 14 hours with no hot water and no cooking was an issue but when we finally got hold of someone it was replaced within 3 hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2023
We thank you for taking the time in sharing your experience with us, Melinda. We are happy to be of service to you and we look forward to your next visit!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anthony R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Not bad

Good location, nice house, the only problem I found is that it states that it sleeps 12 but that includes 2 pull-out couches that weren’t comfy at all.Needs to be specified that it sleeps 8 in beds and 4 on pull-out couches as I was under the impression that it’s 12 people in beds
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
We appreciate your feedback, Anthony! This helps us know how we are doing and what to improve. We will share your remarks with the management. We love to have you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apollo Bay Getaway

We had a great first stay at Lochys Rest, we come to Apollo Bay every year for the marathon weekend and found this place very spacious and suitable for our needs. It's cold in May so might be worth popping in an extra heater or hot water bottle/s if coming in the cooler months. We didn't use the wood fire as couldn't be bothered sourcing wood. No wifi as stated in information but plenty of games and dvd's supplied. Make sure you bring toilet paper, soap, olive oil and dishwasher tablets. All can be purchased at Apollo Bay IGA which is only 2 or 3 kms down the road. Great sized kitchen with plenty of prep room for multiple cooks. Plenty of off-road parking available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2024
It's wonderful to know that you had a great experience and that our location and amenities added to your enjoyment. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emma M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Spacious but in need of a little update

We stayed at Lochys Rest in September of 2024. We were very happy with the size, layout and location of the house. It was great to accomodate our two families as the kids and adults had seperate areas, but the main loungeroom was big enough to accomodate all. Although we enjoyed our stay, it left a little to be desired. The house had a musty smell that was quite strong. As it was cold weather, we weren't able to open windows to freshen it up. The carpet definitely needs a good deep steam clean. The beds were old and the couches were saggy. It would have also been great if the house came with at least towels and tea towels. That was annoying to have to pack. We were so happy to spend time together as a family that we were happy to overlook a lot of these imperfections. We recommend Lochys Rest. As long as you're not too precious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
Thanks for your kind review Emma, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your time at Lochys Rest and greatly appreciate your feedback of the property.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

This house was clean and well stocked.

Lovely place which, had all the things you need. Up stairs shower was in usable however, down stairs shower was good. We loved the VCR and watched a few movies- so 90’s. We are likely to book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Katrina F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and relaxing

We enjoyed ourselves and the kids loved having their own lounge room. It was handy having the second bathroom downstairs so the kids could wash the sand off after the beach. Everyone had fun
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Feels like a chalet

After a few hiccups (some rectified promptly by Property Manager) we had a lovely stay. Venue is roomy and well laid out. We had 10 in our group (only having 6 dining chairs) meant a group sitting was challenging. Kids were disappointed the table tennis wasn't available.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worth considering

We found the property fitted our needs well. It is in a nice quiet location very close to Apollo Bay(less than 10 minutes). You can walk to the local beach. 2 bathrooms is handy. The deck is up amongst the trees and local native birds visit regularly. The only 2 minor negatives we found were the gas oven(we could not get it to work) and grill are difficult to light and the TV does not have Bluetooth connectivity which meant we could not connect our streaming devices. DVD's are soooo last century. Over all we enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break in Marengo

A quiet oasis in Marengo to enjoy local bird life & short walk to the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grant O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family home

Everything went well and smooth. House was perfect for our large family. We will stay again hopefully.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant House

What a brilliant experience! The house is wonderful, full of character and had loads of comfort. With 5 kids and 2 adults we enjoyed the house configuration and the ease of the living spaces. And that open fire was the key to us enjoying our day’s despite the rain and rough weather. We walked into town and down to the rock pools and drove up to the otways. Thank you very much for a great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

John m.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Lovely position but very dirty

The location of the property was very good but we spent half a day cleaning the property on arrival which was filthy. Incredibly disappointing. Needless to say we won’t be going back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Great location

Alll our family loved the house & it’s location & beach
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Large house in lovely location

We had a lovely stay in the house over Easter with another family. The children had such fun in one lounge room while the adults could chat away in the other. The kitchen is large and very well appointed with all the basics needed to cook a hearty meal. The balcony welcomes King Parrots which are a delight to watch. The beds are all comfy although the two couches in the downstairs lounge room are pretty saggy. The garage downstairs was great to park in, shut the roller door and keep little kids safe. There is even an air hockey table and table tennis in there. We were appreciative that the empty gas bottle was changed in a matter of hours (on Easter Sunday!) and that we were able to have late checkout. This was our third stay and we hope to have a forth in the future.
Archival

8/10 Good

heatherjane123

Lovely

4 kids 5 adults, ample space for all the family, had a fantastic time and lochys rest more than met our needs, we would definately return here.
Archival

8/10 Good

Bettens

Great spot!

Fishing, cycling, dining out, walking, the beach & all 5 mins away - what more can I say - fab!!!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback Bettens, looking forward to having you stay with us again!
Verified

4/10 Poor

A D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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