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Cape Otway Homestead

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Private kitchen
Living area
Interior
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On a private beach
    One of the rare properties in the area with its own private beach.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Direct access to private beach
  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hordern Vale, VIC
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Guest House

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Kids Garden Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Stone Wall Room

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cape Otway Homestead

The Cape Otway Homestead is home among the Otway National Park treetops with unparalleled 180-degree views of the Otways and the Aire River valley. See wedge-tailed eagles hover outside the huge picturesque windows or relax on the deck and admire the sunset over the Aire River sand dunes. Discover wallabies, koalas and birdlife right outside the door or journey through the homestead grounds to explore gorgeous native vegetation, veggie patch, or mushroom forage. Take a journey to the inlet, a 2-minute drive down to the Aire River Campsite, especially magically if you take the Great Ocean Walk path down the main beach. Once there enjoy a swim, kayak, sandboarding, or relax on your own private beach. You'll be amazed how picturesque and secluded it is - a perfectly kept secret.

This luxury hilltop four-bedroom plus garden room home will sleep up to 12 people. All of the bedrooms have amazing views and King sized beds, with the exception of the garden room. The master bedroom features a large corner bath and a double-sided wood fireplace. The private studio also offers a King-sized bed, Wood Fire, bath and a small but fully equipped kitchen.

The high vaulted ceilings of the spacious living area are complemented by panoramic views and natural light through huge picture windows. The beautifully coloured Grampians sandstone walls, a testament to the ancient craft of stonemasonry, complement a double-sided Wood Fire and Karri floors throughout the house.

A secluded and sheltered courtyard features beautiful sandstone walls and a lovely cottage garden, whilst spacious decking spans the entire front of the house, with outdoor furniture to relax and admire the view.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9608079
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Hordern Vale

Located in Hordern Vale, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a private beach. Apollo Bay Museum and Old Cable Station Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wildlife Wonders and Otway Fly Treetop Adventures.
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Hordern Vale, VIC

What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 38 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 39 min drive - 37.6 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 40 min drive - 37.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe 1858 - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cape Otway Homestead pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cape Otway Homestead?

As of 22 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cape Otway Homestead on 23 Oct 2026 start from AU$4,956, 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 Cape Otway Homestead?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cape Otway Homestead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cape Otway Homestead?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cape Otway Homestead located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Great Otway National Park and Great Otway National Park. Aire River Wildlife Reserve and Sentinel Rocks 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.
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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was beautiful property and area, we had lovely time. Kids loved the place.

We all had wonderful time here, great house and beautiful views...had fire outside each night, saw koalas, beautiful beaches close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend away with friends

Nice quiet spot, a big home with interesting architecture and plenty of space for everyone, the host answered questions promptly.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

amazing

We loved our stay - incredible views, interesting architecture, peace and quiet, well appointed property, generous hosts, very easy communication, local wildlife, convenient to part of the Great Ocean Walk track and a fire pit to die for. Thank you Jacqueline for sharing your spectacular property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What an incredible place

We came to Great Ocean Road to do a few days outside the city while visiitng from the US, and what an amazing place we found. Gorgeous views with breathtaking sunsets and lots of quiet. We even found a Koala climbing a tree! Very easy and clear communication from the owners and lots of space. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful country home with stunning views

House was spacious to accommodate 3 familes. The highlight of the stay was the kids get to light the campfire every night. It felt like glamping! It was cozy although the place do need a bit of upgrade such as the bathrooms and furniture. Jacqueline, the host, was very helpful and quick to respond to any enquiries. To have a meal on the deck over looking the country landscape was spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mrs. Alqas Alias

We had a wonderful 3 nights, very nice property indeed, incredible views from each room. Well appointed property, peaceful and quite. The local wildlife was to topup our stay, watching a koala at the back garden munching first thing at the morning was amazing. Kids loved the fire pit the view was to die for. Thanks to the generous host Jacqueline for a great service and fast communications. You have a great property indeed, diffentley recommended and we can't wait to visit back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway - secluded with epic views

We recently stayed as a family and enjoyed our time at the homestead. Jaqueline was a great host and responded to msgs within 24hrs. Kitchen is well equipped with all the necessary items and coffee machine is very pro. The drive into town isn’t too bad but the iga and FoodWorks is very expensive so I’d recommend bringing most your food. We spent our days venturing at local national parks and had a couple of days at the beach. We struggled to find the private beach that was 2mins away but found some other ones that were fab. The homestead is great for family and friends, lots of room for everyone to have their own space. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting an Australian nature/beach getaway!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely getaway

The homestead guesthouse is warm and cozy and perfect for a large group of family & friends. We enjoyed the campfire, easy drive to apollo bay and had a koala staying just above the house - couldn't asked for more! Only improvement to suggest would be a proper clean in-between each guest groups, we've had half cup coffee in the microwave, unwashed towels in the washing machine and lots of dusts and dead flies around the house - nothing major just little things that would greatly improve the experience. Overall thank you for the wonderful stay and great communication!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CAPE OTWAY HOMESTEAD

It was such a pleasure for a family of ten to be able to spend an entire week together after the last two ghastly years; we had been keeping our fingers crossed that Covid would not spoil our plans as it had previously – and we were lucky! The view from the homestead was spectacular - a full panorama of the Otways. The home was very well laid out and five bedrooms ensured very comfortable sleeps for all. Apollo Bay was a comfortable 20 minute drive and many of the tourist sites quite close by. We are all very keen birdwatchers (particularly my daughter in law) - at last count I believe she saw 32 species and still counting. We had a very restful, happy week in a lovely environment -neither we nor the dogs wanted to leave. The only drawback was a very rough dirt road on the final approach which makes coming & going no mean feat in a small car or car with low clearance. Luckily 2 members of our party had more suitable cars (SUVs) or we would have felt a little stranded. We understand from Jacqueline that they have since done some work on the track but it might be worth checking the compatibility of that road with your car before booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical spot!

This is such an amazing place! We absolutely loved the peace and quiet, the friendly cows, the swing, the koalas, the birds and the coffee machine!! A fantastic spot to truly get away from it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jacqueline Megowan

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Hi. My name is Jacqueline, the host of the Guest House at The Dunes Homestead. My husband and I stumbled across the homestead at the beginning of the year and decided to purchase it to bring it back to its former glory. We fell in love with the golden hour views and the way the Grampian stonework shines around the entire homestead. We think its a pretty magical spot.

We hope you enjoy it too.

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