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Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Double Bed

Room 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI

Welcome to The Secret Garden!

A perfectly positioned property in a quiet street, just a 300 metre stroll to the Apollo Bay beach and a short walk along the beach track to the shops, cafes and restaurants in the town centre.

The Secret Garden features a lovely garden area at both the front and rear of the property with a stunning array of roses, there is also a large covered deck area at the rear of the property (off the dining area) with table and chairs and BBQ, the ideal place to relax and unwind.

The property features open plan kitchen (coffee machine with pods provided), dining & living areas, 3 bedrooms ( 1 x queen, 1 x double & 1 x tri-bunk), all with nobo wall mounted electric heaters. All essentials you will require on holiday are provided. The bathroom (fully renovated) contains a free standing claw bath, large walk in shower, vanity & toilet. There is a selection of games, books & DVDs provided for your enjoyment.

Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc) See terms and conditions

Linen not provided - Hire available from our office

Pets welcome - inside & outside (Please keep them off all furniture)

Free Wifi

Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions

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Amenities

Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

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

Apollo Bay

Located in Apollo Bay, 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. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Apollo Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fusion Space Cafe & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI?

As of 31 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI on 12 June 2026 start from NZ$323, 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 The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Great Ocean Road Waterfront. Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Bowls Club are also within 1 mile (2 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 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home, short walk to the beach and easy access to trail to walk and ride bikes to town centre. Great kitchen facilities, a few fun games and books, and lovely backyard. Perfect for our little family of three and our doggy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Raquel d.

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

Great weekend away

We loved the location of the house and that we could take our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Comfortable and clean family and pet friendly home

This property was lovely for our short stay, local to everything and a short walk to the beach. Great for the family and our little dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

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

Great House close to town and beach

It was a very pleasant stay, well equipped with all you need re cooking. Very clean and a lovely garden
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Everything we needed

A great location well appointed with all those useful extras and a great coffee machine
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Comfortable stay

Old property but clean and comfortable and everything works
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Apollo Bay Hiliday

This was a great property to stay at. Check in and check out was easy. The house was very comfortable and warm. Easy walk to the beach and town. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

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

Perfect beach getaway

Well equiped house with everything you need. Lovely outside deck and garden. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lovely location

Easy walk to beach and shops. Not cheap so was appalled we had to bring our own linen and bath soaps.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Really comfy

A comfortable holiday house with very good Smart TV and kitchen appliances. It really felt familiar.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy U.

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

Great location for the beach and access to shops

The house was very comfortable and extremely well equipped. However, the gardens front and back and the unfenced creek next to the driveway require maintenance and safety upgrade.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Awesome

Enjoyed the house had everything we needed. Maybe don’t charge for linen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine D.

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

Holiday with Groodles

We were delighted to find a holiday rental at Apollo Bay which had a fully enclosed back garden for our two large Groodles. The garden was safe and secure, and that's why we chose this property. The kitchen is bursting with crockery and pots & pans and the coffee pod machine works well. On the negative side, the living space is quite cramped and the bathroom (which looked recently renovated), had almost no horizontal surface to put anything on other than the floor. The garden is full of birds but many of the plants have been neglected, especially the roses...distressing for a gardener. You can hear the surf at night and it's a short walk to the beach. Overall, good value for money and in a good location but he property needs some love.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Julie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

3 day stay

we were staying after racing the amy Gillett ride. so to relax. the floors were gritty underfoot, as if they had not been cleaned, there was thick fluff under the beds, and someone had left a pair of socks. our dogs went into garden that was overgrow (not like pictures) at the bottom of the garden was all muddy, so not very good for dogs to play. we were very disappointed so left a day early. when taking keys back at 6pm everything was closed at office and we could not get to the box to drop off as gate was locked. so we had to leave in office letter box. in all not a relaxing couple of days we had hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

Cute beach house, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerrin G.

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

Secret Garden Happiness

At last - a holiday place with character! Great location, really well equipped, a good size for a family of four and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyell P.

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

Just lovely!

We were there for a week and everything we needed was there. A very pretty garden which we adored given we live on the 11th floor of an apartment. Walk to everything. Thank you owners, you deserve a medal ….
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Shaun D.

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

great place, tidy and convenient

Great place to spend a week in Apollo Bay, house was tidy and clean. Great back deck and garden. Only comment would be it could get very hot in there in the Summer, no curtains or blinds in the main rooms and no Air Condtioning.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Cozy getaway

Comfortable, warm and peaceful. Great for dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Vincent M.

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

Short Bay Stay

The property is situated in a good area, within a short walking-distance of the beach and shops. The front garden needs a trim as exiting the driveway is quite challenging.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

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

A home away from home

Such a lovely place to stay, with everything we needed on hand. Comfortable, warm, lovely outlook into the garden where there was plenty of bird life and also glimpses of the ocean which was within earshot too. Just a lovely little oasis. Thankyou!
Verified

8/10 Good

Alana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Clean, close to town

It was an easy walk to the beach and town. The property was good for our needs there were some things we didn’t realise. When it’s the secret garden it sort of is! The house is very sheltered by the garden which makes it private but the trees also stop you getting down the driveway if you have bikes on the roof! It also is very hard to see out the driveway. We found it quite cold, would not like to be there in winter. The backyard seemed very dog proof but our dog did manage to get into the neighbours yard. The garden did just need a good hack back! It was clean, beds quite comfortable, kitchen well equipped and close to everything, all in all it was pretty good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Serena B.

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

Everything that you need for a weekend away in a great location.

Nice private location, close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheila j.

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

Cosy ,comfortable, welcoming.

A comfortable cosy house, with a great kitchen and stylish bathroom. Loved the garden which was great for my dog! Close to the beach and a short walk into town. A perfect place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yasmin k.

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

Lovely house

Had a lovely time

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