Nestled on a picturesque acre just 5km from Apollo Bay, on the tranquil west side of Marengo, Cypress Hill is a contemporary architectural gem offering breathtaking views of the lush rolling hills and the Bass Strait. This stylish home seamlessly integrates its elegant design with the natural splendor of its surroundings through expansive floor-to-ceiling glass that invites the outdoors in. The expansive open-plan lounge and dining area (90m²) is bathed in natural light, creating a warm and inviting ambiance perfect for relaxation and entertaining. A standout feature is the handcrafted timber dining table, stretching nearly the entire length of the room, ideal for memorable gatherings with family and friends. The chef’s kitchen is a culinary delight, featuring a striking concrete benchtop, a 900mm wide oven and cooktop, a dishwasher, microwave, full-size fridge, and ample storage in drawers and a pantry. Outdoor living is exceptional with decks wrapping around the north and east sides of the house, offering versatile, weather-protected spaces for al fresco dining and relaxation. The home includes two separate living areas, each with ocean views, full entertainment systems (TV/DVD), and free unlimited NBN Wi-Fi. The main lounge is equipped with a wood fire and two reverse cycle air conditioning units, ensuring year-round comfort. The second living area features an 8ft x 4ft pool table and a table soccer table for additional fun. Cypress Hill comfortably accommodates up to eight guests across three bedrooms. The master bedroom, furnished with a king-size bed, offers serene bushland views. The two additional bedrooms each feature queen beds, with the third bedroom also including a set of bunk beds. The second bathroom is equipped with both a separate bath and shower, and the dedicated laundry room includes a washing machine and dryer. Perfect for a relaxing retreat, Cypress Hill is ideally located for exploring nearby attractions such as the Great Ocean Walk, the Otway National Park, and the Elliot River track. Guests can unwind on the deck, enjoy the local wildlife, or immerse themselves in the stunning natural environment. Guests are encouraged to bring their favorite DVDs, CDs, and iPods, or simply stream content using the free unlimited Wi-Fi. Children will delight in the llamas and sheep on the neighboring property. Cypress Hill offers a unique and memorable experience, making it the ideal destination for a rejuvenating getaway with friends or family.
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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About the area
Apollo Bay
Apollo Bay is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Otway National Park and Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve, while Apollo Bay Museum and Old Cable Station Museum are cultural highlights.
Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve - 1 min drive - 1.9 km
Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
Marriners Lookout - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
Restaurants
George's Restaurant - 6 min drive
Apollo Bay Hotel - 5 min drive
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - 6 min drive
Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - 5 min drive
Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cypress Hill - Apollo Bay 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 Cypress Hill - Apollo Bay?
As of 14 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cypress Hill - Apollo Bay on 27 Aug 2026 start from AU$673, 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 Cypress Hill - Apollo Bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cypress Hill - Apollo Bay?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cypress Hill - Apollo Bay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cypress Hill - Apollo Bay located?
Situated in Apollo Bay, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Great Otway National Park and Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve. Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve and Shelly Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We rented this property for three nights and loved the space and architecture of the house. The house has something for everyone from pool, table tennis to a beautiful yard which our dogs enjoyed. We would definitely stay here again
Abigail C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2022
Thank you Abigail for providing your feedback, much appreciated. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards
We really enjoyed our stay here. A lovely property with lots of space, both indoor and outdoor. A great place for a relaxing break. We will most certainly be back.
Alice H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jan 2024
Thank you for your feedback Alice, much appreciated.
We look forward to having you stay at the amazing Cypress Hill again.
Even better than it looks in the photos. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and our UK relatives were absolutely thrilled to see a Koala in the tree outside their bedroom. Highly recommended, we hope to be back.
We enjoyed our stay of 5 nights as did our golden retriever.
A very relaxing time in a beautiful house.
A welcoming fire on our arrival.
Everything was perfect (the only issue was getting the TVs going too many remotes but eventually got there)
Thoroughly recommend we will definitely return.
Thanks for the memories and lovely to meet Dad who came by to add to the firewood 👌
Julie W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2022
Thank you for your feedback Julie. I am glad to hear that you all enjoyed your stay. I hope to have you stay again soon.
Take care
Extremely spacious and well furnished. Everyone had great fun with the pool table and table tennis. Wood was plentiful for the stove as well as firelighters. The kitchen was well equipped and had a large gas cooker, as well as provisions like tea, coffee, dishwasher tablets etc. We really wanted for nothing. Would highly recommend.
Phillip S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thank you Phillip for being such terrific guests! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay with us. It was a pleasure to have you, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Warm regards,
Sharee
Stayed 3 nights in this magnificent contemporary house in a lovely quiet setting. Has everything needed for a fantastic stay. Only gripe - the house was not clean, dirty pots and plates in kitchen drawer, possibly from the previous guests, few spider webs with spiders and dust on picture frames etc. Interesting since I understand the cleaner was there just before we arrived. This is a magnificent house and it needs to be presented better, paricularly for the price.
Myself and 4 friends hired out the house for a weekend away. Our plan was to relax and connect with each other. The house is stunning and is far enough from town to feel like you're alone but close enough to quickly duck in for lunch or some takeaway. The contact people for the house were extremely responsive and helpful. Highly recommend
Louise B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Nasim C.
30 May 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice but could have been much better
Beautiful specious property great view of Greenland fantastic fire place for winter but only one of the bedrooms is up to standard the other two had hardly any view and any good style. plenty of spiders and spider webs inside and outside property windows most of the corners inside covered by old webs, the cleaners could certainly do better job than that . Considering its a contemporary architectural space, The kitchen equipment pots and pants not good quality in a poor condition also the oven definitely not clean could not use. Overall nice place but has so much room to improve.
Nasim C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you Nasim for your feedback, we will have the cleaning addressed as we do pride ourselves on providing a very high standard of comfort for our guests. Kind Regards
Offered a refund due to no running water, but we are still waiting.
Unfortunately we experienced a series of long blackouts during our stay due to storms. The water is connected to the power so we were left with no running water for two of the three nights. We also had the owners father visit the property unannounced on two occasions. We were offered a small refund from the property manager Dennis but communication has now stopped and no refund was issued.
Positives: layout of the house, large garden area, table tennis and billiard table.
Negatives: no wifi, no air conditioning in bedrooms, large broken/cracked window.
Jen K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2022
Thanks Jen;
Refund was processed to you at the earliest opportunity after receiving funds for your stay from HomeAway.
Kind regards,
Verified
6/10 Okay
Edwina v.
14 Feb 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Lovely property but …
Great property with good spaces. Not good for clients wanting accessible access ( as listed by the property) as there is stairs at every entrance. Lack of access made up for by the friendly koalas who were having a great party in the tree next to the house.
Edwina v.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Feb 2022
Thanks for your feedback Edwina it is much appreciated!
It was perfect and the house was absolutely beautiful. The location was amazing too. I booked this as a gift to my partner and we had the best of both worlds, beach, dirt bike riding and forest.
Cypress Hill is a beautiful property with some beautiful fittings and lots of activities to keep everyone busy. We had an enjoyable stay but encountered some issues with both the linen and quality/ maintenance of the property which I have taken up with Sharee and she is working with the owner to remedy these so future clients have a stress free time. We would love to stay again at Cypress Hill.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2021
Thank you for reviewing Cypress Hill. We are happy that you enjoyed the property and we our maintenance team have made improvements to ensure the comfort of future guests. We thank you for your direct communication and we look forward to welcoming you back to stay again soon.
We had a wonderful stay at Cypress Hill. While ultra-modern and stylish, all the equipment is really simple to use (so we didn’t need to spend hours trying to work out how everything worked), and everything we needed was provided. The house is located on an acre of lovely lawns and native shrubs..perfect for playing games on the lawn (when not enjoying the views from the deck or playing pool on the pool table). Koalas in the trees surrounding the property were a bonus. Great experience just a couple of minutes drive from the beaches and cafes of Apollo Bay. Perfect!
My husband and I enjoyed a lovely weekend away here. The house is beautiful and the pool table was used often.
Don’t be expecting internet access here though- you’ll rarely have reception and there’s no wi Fi.
A great place to escape to.
Ashlee M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2020
Thanks for your feedback Ashlee, we're thrilled you enjoyed your stay at Cypress Hill and look forward to having you stay again!
What an awesome break we had at Cypress Hill. We were so close to everything we needed but just far enough away to give us the privacy and seclusion we were so after. We felt right at home as soon as we arrived and would highly recommend staying in this beautiful home. Thankyou!
Unfortunately we were unable to go due to COVID-19 but very happy with the process of being able to obtain a credit so we are able to go later in the year (Hopefully!)
Kirsty E.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2020
We look forward to having you stay at Cypress Hill in the near future!