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Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage

Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage

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Living area
Living area
Dining

Overview of Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage

Reviews
7.2 out of 10 Good
5 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay, VIC
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Waterfront5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre6 min drive
  • Popular LocationApollo Bay Harbour9 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)110 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

1 Double Bed

Room 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Room 5

3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 half bathroom

Room 6

Shower only

Room 7

Toilet

Spaces

Balcony
Garden

About this property

Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage

Imagine your family and friends relaxing in this rustic, classic 1950's beach house. Situated in a semi-rural location within a magnificent 5 acre garden setting, with expansive lawns and European style gardens, enclosed by Skenes Creek where you can fish for trout or paddle down to the beach. This property is set back 200m from the surf at the Skenes Creek Beach, giving privacy and access.

Guests can also wander through the orchard, where lemons and apples grow in abundance, or can observe koalas and other wildlife over the creek. You can also enjoy the rustic tennis court or play cricket or croquet on the rolling lawns. You will love the privacy, location, peace and tranquility on offer at Willowhaven, as well as everything you expect of a traditional beach holiday.

Enjoy a picnic and a glass of wine at one of the many spots dotted along the tree lined creek bank, in the outdoor BBQ area, or on the balcony overlooking the garden. The expansive and picturesque garden surrounds have also provided the perfect back drop for weddings and other functions, and many other successful and memorable events.

If you are interested in booking this property for an event or wedding, please enquire with our office to check availability and terms and conditions.

A short 5-minute drive will see you at Chris Beacon Point restaurant where you can indulge your passion for fine dining with family and friends. A 6km drive away is Apollo Bay, where you can sample the delights of the many cafes and restaurants in the town centre, play a round of golf, stock up with essential items from one of the 2 supermarkets, or buy or rent your fishing and beach gear.

The main house features 4 bedrooms for 8 people, plus a timber cottage for 5 adults or children, with a main bathroom, laundry, open kitchen, dining and lounge area plus additional second dining/lounge area with wood fire, parking for 4/5 vehicles and all the items you will ever need to enjoy your holiday. The great attractions of this property are its maintained garden, creek setting and its location near the beach. The house is comfortable with a great layout for an older style rustic beach house.

The location is perfect for Otway Mountains cycling, hiking and destinations such as the Otway Fly and the Redwood Forest. It is midway along the Great Ocean Rd so well placed for accessing sites such as the 12 Apostles as well as the beaches and towns of the Surf Coast. It can be visited via the Great Ocean Rd or through the Otways via Forrest Colac Road.

Note, the cottage that sleeps 5 guests is located separately from the house across the lawn and does not have its own bathroom facilities or fireplace.
There will be an extra person fee for any groups of more than 8 guests.

Linen not provided (Hire is available)

Firewood supplied May-October Only

Strictly no fire on the grounds or in the cottage, fire is to be restricted to the fireplace in the main house.

Pet friendly outside only; yard not fully fenced.

No tents allowed on the property.

Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc)

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

Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted and this is done the cost will be charged in full plus a 50% service charge.

Amenities

Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
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

Skenes Creek

Located in Skenes Creek, this holiday home is near the beach. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 8 min walk
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 5 min drive
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • Apollo Bay Bakery - 6 min drive
  • George's Takeaway - 6 min drive
  • Icaro Wholefood Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar - 6 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Old Cable Station Museum and Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

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5.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jenn and andre M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Need to update photos
We stayed at skenes creek which they have no photos of the actual house but when we asked they said it just needed a bit of maintenance but when we arrived it needed more than just a bit of maintenance. And seriously need to update photos of property and some renovations but the land and the scenery and overall atmosphere it was good just need to fix the house for it to be fit for people be comfortable like need new mattresses and a new couch because the springs in the bed are poking through the bed into your side and the couch your better off sitting on the floor
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Olena Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, views and property land and garden area.wished house to be cleaned a bit better.
Excellent anyway
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nick L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay Away!
Pics are deceiving. Very run down and dirty. BBQ is absolutely disgusting. Very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Perfect location
Absoloutley stunning gardens.. the house is older and had quite a strong damp, musty smell.. (i just sprayed essential oils around the rooms and lounge area) that was the only fault.. We enjoyed our stay and would go again..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

MELANIE H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Willowhaven Skenes Creek
We stayed here for 7 nights over xmas. The grounds were amazing. The house however needs heaps of work, very rundown! Very expensive for what you get. House needs to be bowled over or a massive renovation. Couch in lounge needs to go to the dump, toilet leaks, needs repainting inside and out. Bit dissapointed for the money we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

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