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Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape

Relax with your whole family at this peaceful beach-side location. Our self-contained and fully equipped unit is the downstairs portion of our Skenes Creek property, with a separate home upstairs. To ensure privacy, we do not accept larger groups or parties.

Our home is perfect for quiet stays and casual family beach holidays and, we are just three houses back from the beach 🏖.

Amenities include fresh linen with organic cotton sheets and towels, super fast WIFI, a selection of herbal organic teas and coffee, natural shampoo and conditioner (toiletries), non-toxic cleaning products, sanitizers, and multi car on-site parking.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 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: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9644516
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
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Skenes Creek

Located in Skenes Creek, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Old Cable Station Museum and Apollo Bay Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Skenes Creek, VIC

What's nearby

  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 9 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve and Old Cable Station Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aye A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.Clean and tidy house with all necessary equipments.Host is friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Thank you Aye. What wonderful guests you were. Welcome back anytime. Happy Holidays. Thank you for leaving the house so clean and tidy 🙏💫
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8/10 Good

Christine D.

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

Lovely quiet spot

This property has everything you need for a beach getaway. Close to Apollo Bay but also nice and quiet. Host is very helpful with plenty of info on the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lan G.

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

Mrs Lan

It was a very pleasant short stay with family, short walk to the beach. Quite surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
All the above
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda O.

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

Close to beach, Super Clean and Comfy!

We stayed in the downstairs unit which was simple, fresh and comfortable. Short walk to the beach. Quiet spot. Thoughtful host. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin J.

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

Skenes creek is a hidden gem

A comfortable, affordable getaway for family of 4 and our 4 legged friend. The communication and cleanliness were of high standard. Skenes creek is a gem of a town. The rocky forshores are breathtaking. This property is only a very short walk to great beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Evonne Papadopoulos

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I’m a global health student with a background in international studies, and a self-confessed hostess who loves creating a comfortable and healthy environment for guests. Making people feel welcome, relaxed, and cared for is something I enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Skenes Creek is my family home, a place filled with memories and peace. We rent out the downstairs unit during the sunny, busy summer month. The house is one of the original Skenes Creek homes—full of character—yet updated with modern amenities and thoughtful comforts

What makes this property unique

Skenes Creek Beach House offers the charm of an original coastal home with the comfort of modern touches, warm natural materials, organic linens, and a peaceful family atmosphere—just steps from the beach. It’s a cozy coastal retreat designed with care and simplicity in mind

Languages:

English, Greek

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