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Joanna Cottage Retreat

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Johanna, VIC
  • Great Otway National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Johanna Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Otway Fly Treetop Adventures
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Joanna Cottage Retreat

Johanna Cottage is one of our architecturally designed retreats, nestled in the sand dunes with breathtaking views of both the Johanna Valley and the coast.
The cottage boasts a light-filled, open-plan living and dining area, complete with a fully equipped kitchen featuring electric cooking, a dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, and a coffee machine (compatible with both beans and ground coffee). Step out onto the enclosed deck to soak in the panoramic ocean and valley views while enjoying a meal prepared on the Weber BBQ. Inside, unwind on the cozy window seat, basking in the sunshine and gazing out over the scenic landscape, or relax by the warmth of the wood fire.
Johanna Cottage is fully self-contained, offering three comfortable bedrooms and one bathroom. Two bedrooms are furnished with luxurious king-size beds, while the third bedroom is equipped with two king single beds. The bathroom includes a bath, a shower, and a vanity, with a separate toilet for added convenience.
The cottage is a short 650-meter walk to Johanna Beach and features a fully fenced yard, perfect for pets.
During your stay at our Great Ocean Road accommodation, you'll have full access to our on-site amenities, including an indoor heated communal pool, a veggie garden, and fresh, free-range eggs from our chicken shed. All of our beach cottages are pet-friendly, making Johanna Cottage an ideal choice for a relaxing getaway.

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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Ocean view

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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

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

Johanna

Johanna is home to this cottage. Great Otway National Park and Johanna Falls Scenic Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Otway Fly Treetop Adventures and Twelve Apostles Marine National Park.
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Johanna, VIC

What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 3 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Johanna Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Maits Rest Rainforest Walk - 32 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Otway Fly Treetop Adventures - 44 min drive - 39.0 km
  • The Twelve Apostles - 59 min drive - 63.8 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yatzies - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Perch at Lavers Hill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Shoppe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪monsoon - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blackwood Gully - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Joanna Cottage Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Joanna Cottage Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Joanna Cottage Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Joanna Cottage Retreat located?

Situated in Johanna, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Great Otway National Park and Johanna Beach. Sutherland and Johanna Falls Scenic Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Damien F.

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

Our stay was pleasant and full filled our expectations

Excellent stay, enjoyed it very much
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dallas F.

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

Beautiful!

Amazing location and beautiful place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Such a beautiful place to stay

Such a lovely beautiful place to stay. So relaxing, such lovely views, Comfortable and secluded
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Denis M.

Brilliant Stay

We had a most enjoyable stay at Johanna; the accommodation, facilities and location with the beach at your back door are just brilliant

10/10 Excellent

Nanda N.

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

Relaxing getaway

Relaxing getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

Dream Getaway

Had such a perfect time during our stay at Joanna cottage. A charming little getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ophelia W.

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

Enjoying the stay very much

It is a beautiful place to stay, quiet, comfortable. Our dogs enjoyed as much as we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mahdi A.

Amazing place

Was fantastic place for my family. We had best time .back agian
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Shane C.

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

Beautiful place in a lovely spot

Great view from the living area, nice and clean, short walk to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Toby B.

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

Great winter escape

Loved our stay from the deserted beach to the cosy accomodation. And best of all, our dogs could enjoy it with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Beautiful Spot - Property managers are lovely people

Lovely place to stay. Fresh eggs in the kitchen on arrival. Lovely people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

Delightful seaside cottage

The Rivernook Cottage at Johanna Seaside Cottages was well equipped, had beautiful views and was very comfortable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great stay with a great view

Had a wonderful stay. The property is beautiful and so well equipped. We will be back

10/10 Excellent

byron h.

Wow

Cottage was perfect for our family of 4. The view was amazing and the location is perfect for a quiet get away. The cottage has all the essentials needed to make your stay comfortable comfy beds and nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

A stunning property. What a beautiful part of the world.

Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect place to get away, stunning views, peaceful, dog friendly, indoor heated pool to wear out the kids. Just wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DEB B.

Fantastic property

Beautiful views. Really clean great above and beyond service.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

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

Perfect

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.

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

So relaxed!

Great weekend at this awesome property. Has everything you need in the house and beautiful scenery to wake up to. Perfect for the dog too. Johanna Beach is our favourite beach to walk and explore the rock pools.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison S.

How relaxing and what a wonderful setting...

How relaxing and what a wonderful setting... The pet friendly set up made for a fabulous get away from the hussle and bussle of the city. Will definitely be returning next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

great views

great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mandy K.

Perfect getaway

I loved my stay here. Peaceful, beautiful surrounds and everything I needed was supplied. Lovely touch of fresh eggs on the bench when I arrived and so nice to be able to take my dog with me for a few days away. Will definitely be back.

8/10 Good

Priscilla S.

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

Beautiful location to get away from it all!

We loved everything about this property - exploring the beach, watching the gorgeous sunsets, star gazing at night, being serenaded by the cows at night, and of course day-trips to the 12 apostles and the beautiful Apollo Bay. Loved it
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael & Christina H.

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

A hidden gem

Breathtaking, thouroughly enjoyed our stay. We will be back for sure. 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lyn R.

Amazing getaway

We had the most amazing time at Johanna. The cottages are beautiful - very well maintained and clean. The pet friendly accommodation suited us to tea and the daily walks to the beach were an added bonus. Can't recommend enough! Great for a peaceful and relaxing break away from the city!

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