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Treetop Retreat -Where the Forests meets the Ocean

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Overview of Treetop Retreat -Where the Forests meets the Ocean

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Skenes Creek, VIC
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Waterfront5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre6 min drive
  • Popular LocationApollo Bay Harbour9 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)112 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Treetop Retreat -Where the Forests meets the Ocean

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway with room for the the whole family. Escape to your own nature reserve filled with an abundance of gum trees and native wild life. Located so close to the ocean you can feel the sea spray, smell the ocean. This cleverly designed three bedroom immaculate residence will captivate you and you won't want to leave - sleeping up to 7 guests and including WIFI

Opening the front door and you are greeted with stunning polished timber flooring, light filled rooms and a sense of complete calm and escape. This beautiful home consists of a modern kitchen with state of the art appliances including microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine (Jura), fridge/freezer, an island bench, doubled glazed windows with views to the beach and surrounding hills.

The open plan living area comprises of high ceilings, a wood fire to stay snug over the winter months, and a dining room overlooking the spacious sun filled timber deck with gorgeous ocean views, outdoor seating and a BBQ.

The master bedroom offers a queen bed, generous robes and bathtub to relax in and the room is connected to the bathroom with shower, you will find yourself immersed in complete luxury, tranquillity and drifting off to the sounds of the ocean.

The additional 2 bedrooms downstairs via the external staircase, also offer queen size beds, with one of the rooms having a set of single bunks as well.

Other features include:
Quiet location
Split system air conditioning
Walk to the beach
Heating to bedrooms
Balcony
Fireplace
Washing Machine & Dryer
Large TV
Hairdryer
WIFI
Porta Cot

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: If available, bunk beds will have linen provided however will not be made due to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

SLEEPS 8
Master: Queen
Bedroom 2: Queen
Bedroom 3: Queen + single Bunks (2 singles)

Guest have have access to the entire property

This home is not pet friendly

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.

Property manager

Mikhala McCann

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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

No 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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Skenes Creek

Located in Skenes Creek, this holiday home is 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 Great Otway National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Skenes Creek, VIC

What's nearby

  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 6 min walk
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 5 min drive
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • Apollo Bay Bakery - 6 min drive
  • George's Takeaway - 6 min drive
  • Icaro Wholefood Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Chopstix Noodle Bar - 6 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Treetop Retreat -Where the Forests meets the Ocean pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Treetop Retreat -Where the Forests meets the Ocean?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Treetop Retreat -Where the Forests meets the Ocean?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Treetop Retreat -Where the Forests meets the Ocean located?

This family-friendly Skenes Creek holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Old Cable Station Museum and Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Omar A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4 days
Nice place excellent location spacious would definitely come back
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mikhala McCann

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