Joanna 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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This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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.
Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 45 min drive - 52.9 km
Apollo Bay Harbour - 46 min drive - 53.3 km
The Twelve Apostles - 56 min drive - 66.4 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 Cafe - 16 min drive
Tiny Village Petrol - 17 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Joanna Cottage Retreat?
As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Joanna Cottage Retreat on 18 May 2026 start from AU$449, 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 Joanna Cottage Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Stayed at Johanna house for 3 nights and 4 days, we had great time here, beautiful view close to the beach. Kids loved to play at indoor pool, pickup freerange eggs, everything is just great. Highly recommended. hopefully to comback soon.
Miao L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2023
Thanks for your feedback Miao, we're pleased to hear you enjoyed your time at Johanna Seaside Cottages, we look forward to having you stay again!
This cottage was just what we needed. Had everything, even a knife sharpener. Our elderly dog was very comfortable. Views for days and the wild life and farm life were a treat. Definitely coming back here
ELIZABETH H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you Elizabeth for providing your feedback, much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed your recent stay, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards
Very clean and lovely cottage with gorgeous views. It had everything we needed. The enclosed backyard was so handy with bringing our dog and he loved the local walks. The fresh eggs were a nice surprise and the fire heated the room and provided a very cosy stay.
Only minor improvements would be to fix the toilet seat as didn’t stay up, bedside light in room with single beds didn’t work. The indoor pool was a nice addition for the kids, however for a heated pool it wasn’t very heated, very cold so we only went once.
Overall we really enjoyed the stay and found it a very relaxing getaway. Thank you .
Bec M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you Bec for providing your feedback, much appreciated. The improvements have been noted and will be addressed, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Kind regards
The property was great, but the weather played havoc with our plans, and we were house bound for the first days of our stay. Thereafter, we got rained on a couple of days. Not the fault of the owners, just our bad timing on our part. The isolation was great for our relaxation, but the travel to conveniences was a little harder than expected, due the winding roads we had to drive.
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
Priscilla S.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay, look forward to having you back again!
It was a wonderful holiday for grandparents, grandkids and the people in between. The grandparents liked the simple one level layout and the grandkids liked the ability to run around. The cottage was well equipped but as the week was wet, a dryer would have come in handy.
It’s a great location.. so relaxing and plenty to see in the area. The dogs had a great time too. I would definitely stay there again..although longer next time. Carolyn has done a great job with the set up and it’s very comfortable. Thanks.
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Brendan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your getaway Brendan and we hope to have you stay again soon!
Joanna Cottage was perfect for our 5 day stay - 3 adults and our dog! The views from the cottage are absolutely stunning - the beautiful window seat was a huge favourite! It's a great walk to the beach - where there's plenty to explore.
Everything you could possibly need is supplied in the cottage. The beds are super comfy. We used the pool a number of times.
Dennis and Sharee were very helpful with any queries we had.
We will definitely be back - would highly recommend staying here.
Toni N.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2021
Thanks Toni;
You are most welcome to return and stay anytime.
The location is stunning and the host was very nice. We had just one issue. There really should be something in the description to say the cottage taps draw water from untreated tanks. There is a sign sitting flat on the window sill and nothing else. We had to go back to town to stock up on bottled water. Otherwise, we had a great stay. Our daughter loved the pool! Thanks to our hosts.
Greg R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2021
Thanks Greg;
You are most welcome to return and stay anytime.
We absolutely loved the panoramic views from the deck of our cabin. Facilities were very comfortable including a kitchen that was well set up with all of the items we required during our stay. Our only wish was that we had warmer weather.
Amanda B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2020
Thanks Amanda, we hope to have you back to stay again in warmer weather sometime too.
We had a great time there. Fire place in living room was really nice and cozy. It is good for gathering.
Bath was big enough for two people.
View was stunning.
We could see rainbow , Milky Way at night ,even Kangaroos was hopping around in the morning.
Hot spot can be used but it would be perfect if WIFI is available.
Akiko I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2024
Thank you Akiko for taking the time to review Joanna Cottage, lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay. Unfortunately due to our location we are unable to get WiFi in the cottages.
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.
Victoria J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thanks Victoria,
I appreciate the time you have taken to review Joanna Cottage. We hope you can return again in the future.
Regards,
Liam
About the host
Hosted by Carolyn
Premier Host
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