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Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage
Holiday home in Skenes Creek with balcony and fireplace
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Reviews
7.2 out of 10
Good
5 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 13
Popular amenities
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- Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
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Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Room 1
1 Queen Bed
Room 2
1 Queen Bed
Room 3
1 Double Bed
Room 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
Room 5
3 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed
1 half bathroom
Room 6
Shower only
Room 7
Toilet
Spaces
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage
Imagine your family and friends relaxing in this rustic, classic 1950's beach house. Situated in a semi-rural location within a magnificent 5 acre garden setting, with expansive lawns and European style gardens, enclosed by Skenes Creek where you can fish for trout or paddle down to the beach. This property is set back 200m from the surf at the Skenes Creek Beach, giving privacy and access.
Guests can also wander through the orchard, where lemons and apples grow in abundance, or can observe koalas and other wildlife over the creek. You can also enjoy the rustic tennis court or play cricket or croquet on the rolling lawns. You will love the privacy, location, peace and tranquility on offer at Willowhaven, as well as everything you expect of a traditional beach holiday.
Enjoy a picnic and a glass of wine at one of the many spots dotted along the tree lined creek bank, in the outdoor BBQ area, or on the balcony overlooking the garden. The expansive and picturesque garden surrounds have also provided the perfect back drop for weddings and other functions, and many other successful and memorable events.
If you are interested in booking this property for an event or wedding, please enquire with our office to check availability and terms and conditions.
A short 5-minute drive will see you at Chris Beacon Point restaurant where you can indulge your passion for fine dining with family and friends. A 6km drive away is Apollo Bay, where you can sample the delights of the many cafes and restaurants in the town centre, play a round of golf, stock up with essential items from one of the 2 supermarkets, or buy or rent your fishing and beach gear.
The main house features 4 bedrooms for 8 people, plus a timber cottage for 5 adults or children, with a main bathroom, laundry, open kitchen, dining and lounge area plus additional second dining/lounge area with wood fire, parking for 4/5 vehicles and all the items you will ever need to enjoy your holiday. The great attractions of this property are its maintained garden, creek setting and its location near the beach. The house is comfortable with a great layout for an older style rustic beach house.
The location is perfect for Otway Mountains cycling, hiking and destinations such as the Otway Fly and the Redwood Forest. It is midway along the Great Ocean Rd so well placed for accessing sites such as the 12 Apostles as well as the beaches and towns of the Surf Coast. It can be visited via the Great Ocean Rd or through the Otways via Forrest Colac Road.
Note, the cottage that sleeps 5 guests is located separately from the house across the lawn and does not have its own bathroom facilities or fireplace.
There will be an extra person fee for any groups of more than 8 guests.
Linen not provided (Hire is available)
Firewood is only supplied from May to October.
Strictly no fire on the grounds or in the cottage, fire is to be restricted to the fireplace in the main house.
Pet friendly outside only; yard not fully fenced.
No tents allowed on the property.
Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc)
Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions
Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted and this is done the cost will be charged in full plus a 50% service charge.
Guests can also wander through the orchard, where lemons and apples grow in abundance, or can observe koalas and other wildlife over the creek. You can also enjoy the rustic tennis court or play cricket or croquet on the rolling lawns. You will love the privacy, location, peace and tranquility on offer at Willowhaven, as well as everything you expect of a traditional beach holiday.
Enjoy a picnic and a glass of wine at one of the many spots dotted along the tree lined creek bank, in the outdoor BBQ area, or on the balcony overlooking the garden. The expansive and picturesque garden surrounds have also provided the perfect back drop for weddings and other functions, and many other successful and memorable events.
If you are interested in booking this property for an event or wedding, please enquire with our office to check availability and terms and conditions.
A short 5-minute drive will see you at Chris Beacon Point restaurant where you can indulge your passion for fine dining with family and friends. A 6km drive away is Apollo Bay, where you can sample the delights of the many cafes and restaurants in the town centre, play a round of golf, stock up with essential items from one of the 2 supermarkets, or buy or rent your fishing and beach gear.
The main house features 4 bedrooms for 8 people, plus a timber cottage for 5 adults or children, with a main bathroom, laundry, open kitchen, dining and lounge area plus additional second dining/lounge area with wood fire, parking for 4/5 vehicles and all the items you will ever need to enjoy your holiday. The great attractions of this property are its maintained garden, creek setting and its location near the beach. The house is comfortable with a great layout for an older style rustic beach house.
The location is perfect for Otway Mountains cycling, hiking and destinations such as the Otway Fly and the Redwood Forest. It is midway along the Great Ocean Rd so well placed for accessing sites such as the 12 Apostles as well as the beaches and towns of the Surf Coast. It can be visited via the Great Ocean Rd or through the Otways via Forrest Colac Road.
Note, the cottage that sleeps 5 guests is located separately from the house across the lawn and does not have its own bathroom facilities or fireplace.
There will be an extra person fee for any groups of more than 8 guests.
Linen not provided (Hire is available)
Firewood is only supplied from May to October.
Strictly no fire on the grounds or in the cottage, fire is to be restricted to the fireplace in the main house.
Pet friendly outside only; yard not fully fenced.
No tents allowed on the property.
Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc)
Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions
Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted and this is done the cost will be charged in full plus a 50% service charge.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace
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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
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
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 Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.

Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay, VIC
What's nearby
- Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
- Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
- Marriners Lookout - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
- Apollo Bay Harbour - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- George's Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - 6 min drive
- Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - 6 min drive
- Apollo Bay Hotel - 6 min drive
- Fusion Space Cafe & Restaurant - 6 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Great Ocean Road Real Estate
Languages:
English
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