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APOLLO BAY HOLIDAY HOUSE - Spacious family house

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Bright and colourful downstairs living area with split system heating and cooling
Bright and colourful downstairs living area with split system heating and cooling
Enjoy a family lunch in the natural light of the dining room
Open plan dining and living area
Open plan dining and living area
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Apollo Bay, VIC
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Waterfront12 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre17 min walk
  • Popular LocationApollo Bay Harbour5 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

APOLLO BAY HOLIDAY HOUSE - Spacious family house

Apollo Bay Holiday House is a spacious house in a quiet court location. Capturing the essence of relaxed coastal style, it is a short stroll to safe swimming beaches and minutes to the town centre. Sleeping 9 guests across four bedrooms - this is the perfect place for the family to escape and enjoy.

PET FRIENDLY

Bathed in natural light, this 4 bedroom home offers superbly proportioned spaces for holidaying with family and guests. Flawless in quality, this unforgettable residence will have you captivated from the moment you arrive. With a large open plan downstairs living area flowing outside to the wrap around decking via sliding glass doors providing a sheltered place to dine and entertain, the central kitchen is of generous proportions with walk in pantry and offers quality appliances including a dishwasher and all utensils for you to cook and prepare meals during your stay.

Three downstairs bedrooms all provide substantial sliding built in robes and are serviced by a central bathroom with bath and shower offering a separate toilet. Upstairs has been designed as a place to retreat and relax with another lounge area leading out to the wrap around balcony with ocean and mountain views. The master suite is of grand proportions with queen bed, walk in robe and an impressive en-suite with sunken spa bath and shower.

Other features include tiled dining area, electric cook top, balcony, split system heating/cooling both up and downstairs, heating to the bedrooms, full laundry facilities including a washing machine and dryer.

Relax and enjoy views of the coastal garden from almost every room, soak up the sun and water views from the balcony, play golf at nearby Apollo Bay Golf Course or take a short walk to the beach or main street.

This is a pet friendly house with secure fencing.

You will arrive to ready-made beds featuring professionally laundered crisp, white linen with nothing to do other than to relax and settle in.
Bath Towels are included however if you are planning a trip to the beach, please BYO Beach Towels. Hand Towels, Bath Mats and Tea Towels are included.

• Please note: Bunk beds will have linen provided however will not be made due to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

SLEEPS 9 GUESTS
Master: Queen
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Queen
Bedroom 4: Tri-Bunk

Guests have exclusive access to the entire home and gardens.

PETS: Dogs are welcome as this is a pet friendly property. We ask that you do not leave your pets unsupervised inside the house when you go out and take them with you. The property is fenced so the dog should be able to stay secured in the yards. When you leave there are extra cleaning requirements and we appreciate it if guests can ensure that they remove all dog droppings from around the property.


BOND/REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT FEE: Please note the bond is held as a pre-authorisation on your credit card, this is taken within 24 hours of your arrival and held until 3 days post stay. We require that the bond is simply an amount we "hold" on your card. If there are issues or damages, we will contact you post stay to discuss with a view to resolving before the hold is released.

The booking price displayed for online bookings includes a processing fee of 3% per booking.
If a refund or cancellation takes place, please note the refunded amount will not include the 3% processing fee as this will be retained by Otway Retreats to cover the original transaction.
H O U S E   R U L E S

1.   Check-in time is 3:00pm on the day of arrival and check out is 10:00am unless specified and agreed otherwise.
2.  A keysafe code will be provided to you to access the property via email at 9am the morning of arrival.
3.   Keys should be returned to the key safe location no later than the agreed checkout time on the day of departure. Failure to depart on time may result in extra charges.
4.   Early Check-ins and Late checkouts are subject to availability and may incur additional costs at the host discretion.
5.    Guests are responsible for their choice of accommodation. Otway Retreats is not responsible if the style of property does not live up to guests expectations, therefore guests should view property listings online carefully before selecting and booking their preferred property.  Please call our office if you require clarification on any aspect of a property prior to booking. Our properties have accurate photos showing the property inclusions and the layout of the properties.
6.   Please respect the privacy of our local community and neighbors. If a guest's behavior or noise level is unreasonable, a warning will be given and ignoring this will result in the cancellation of the booking without refund.
7.  There is a strict non-smoking policy inside the home, failure to comply will result in a minimum $200 fine. Guests may also be liable for the loss of owner's income from any future bookings affected by their actions. Guests can smoke outside, ensuring they dispose of all cigarette butts and leave no trace.
8.  Excess Rubbish Removal fees of a minimum of $90 may apply if the amount of rubbish left at the property is deemed over and above what should be reasonably expected for the length of stay and number of guests. 
9. Should pets be found in accommodation not classified as pet friendly, guests may be requested to vacate their property immediately with no refund and will be liable for additional cleaning fees.
10. Rates apply for any additional guests staying at the property that were not included as part of the original booking. Please advise Otway Retreats and make necessary payment for additional guests. Should additional unpaid guests be found, the booking may be cancelled and you will be asked to vacate. No refund will be given.
11.   Otway Retreats properties are offered on the basis of private, residential usage only. Large events, functions, parties and gatherings are not permitted at any Otway Retreats property under any circumstances. Should this occur you will be requested to vacate the property immediately and your booking will be cancelled without refund.
12.   Guests are expected to leave the property in a neat and tidy manner on departure. This includes washing and putting away dishes, returning all items to their original position, all food items removed from fridges, barbecues cleaned, ovens and microwaves wiped out and rubbish placed in appropriate bins. Additional cleaning fees (minimum $90) may apply if the property is not left in a presentable condition.
13.   Guests are required to turn off lights, appliances and lock doors and windows upon departure.
14.   A minimum key replacement fee of $150 will apply if property keys are not returned on departure. Additional locksmith fees may also apply if locks require replacement due to the loss of keys.

15.    All properties are let with linen, and beds will be made on arrival (excluding bunks).

16.   Otway Retreats will not be held responsible for failure of utilities, essential services or appliances such as electricity and water should they cease to function based on issues with the supplier that are beyond the control of Otway Retreats. 

17. Wifi where available) is provided complimentary for guest use. Guests should note that internet connection speeds vary widely according to local area availability and connection type and in many cases, data may be limited. Whilst every endeavour will be made to ensure Wi-Fi is working as intended, we cannot guarantee an available or consistent connection due to network, data or speed issues beyond our control. Outages do occur and whilst we will always try to have the connection restored, this will not always be possible. Compensation will not be considered in these circumstances as Wi-Fi is provided on a complimentary basis.
18. We recommend all guests arrive prior to 9pm given check in is via a lockbox, whilst we have an after hours service in place, it is generally only periodically checked after 9pm and guests run the risk of not having prompt support if there is an issue with their check in process after 9pm.


PET POLICY
1. Pet Limit: A maximum of 2 dogs are permitted in the home, we ask that guests advise us if they intend to bring dogs and disclose the breed and number of dogs before arrival.

2. Pet Fee: A non refundable pet fee will be applied to your booking for all bookings that include pets.

3. Extra Cleaning: We have a “leave no trace policy”. If your pet has been inside, kindly vacuum and mop the home before departure to ensure no traces of fur or odours remain. This also extends to the yards – please bag and dispose of any droppings. We may need to charge for extra cleaning if this isn’t followed, as it takes additional time to return the property to its original condition.

4. Damages: The guest is responsible for any pet related damage during the stay.

5. Supervision: For everyones safety, please keep a watchful eye on your pet both indoors and outdoors.

6. Furnishings: To maintain our homes condition, pets are not allowed on any furnishings including sofas, beds etc.

7. What to bring: pet owners are required to bring pet beds, bowls, leashes etc as none of this is supplied at the property for hygiene reasons.

Property manager

Mikhala McCann

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Apollo Bay

Located in Apollo Bay, this holiday home is in the mountains and near the beach. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve.
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Apollo Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 12 min walk
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 5 min drive
  • Great Otway National Park - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Apollo Bay Bakery - 17 min walk
  • George's Takeaway - 17 min walk
  • Icaro Wholefood Cafe - 18 min walk
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar - 16 min walk
  • Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is APOLLO BAY HOLIDAY HOUSE - Spacious family house pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at APOLLO BAY HOLIDAY HOUSE - Spacious family house?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at APOLLO BAY HOLIDAY HOUSE - Spacious family house?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is APOLLO BAY HOLIDAY HOUSE - Spacious family house located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Community Market. Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Bowls Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We had a great time. The weather was not great but the house was comfortable and relaxing with the two living areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

JIM T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Really good
Property very clean and comfortable. /It would be good if the owners paid some attention to the front garden. It looked like an abandoned place on arrival. However the interior was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our long weekend away. Second time in this house and we will be booking it again
A great house for our family. Even had my daughter and her husband and granddaughter this time.. so easy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mikhala McCann

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