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Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay, VIC
  • Place, Skenes Creek Beachfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat

Stay 3 Pay 2 May 1st - September 1st excluding long weekend and school holiday
Stay 7 Pay 5 May 1st - September 1st excluding long weekend and school holiday

This is the perfect escape, nestled amongst a tranquil bush setting with filtered views of the ocean and located just a short 250 metres from the Skenes Creek Beach, this property offers exceptional value for the budget conscience holiday seeker.

The property offers open plan kitchen, dining (table with 2 chairs + 3 kitchen bar stools) and living areas (Coonara wood heating & reverse cycle air con) with sliding doors that open up onto a wonderful deck area complete with BBQ, table and chairs, outdoor gas heater & outside shower. There are two bedrooms (1 x queen & 1 x double) one of which offers a safe for valuables, separate laundry and bathroom. There is also provision for two cars onsite.

While you are enjoying your holiday why not visit Beacon Point Restaurant, located only minutes from your holiday home, where you can enjoy fine food and exceptional wines with the ultimate in elevated views looking across the ocean and the Great Ocean Road.

You are also based just a short drive (4 kms) from Apollo Bay where you can indulge in one of the many cafes/restaurants that dot the foreshore, take advantage of the many retail outlets that offer unique clothing and giftware, stock up on all the essentials at one of the supermarkets or just simply enjoy the beautiful environment that is Skenes Creek.

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

Linen is not provided (Hire available)

Wifi available

Firewood is only supplied from May to October.

This property is pet-friendly - suitable for one small dog only (no request needed).

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

*Additional Features*

Added patio heater to deck area ( lpg gas bottle type)

Added Gazebo with lazerlite roof to portion of deck area where external deck dining table is

Added extra seating to deck area

Installed new upgraded external fire pit on grounds near external deck stairs

Installed safe (located in broom cupboard area inside house)

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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

Skenes Creek

Located in Skenes Creek, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve, while Old Cable Station Museum and Apollo Bay Museum are cultural highlights. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 7 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Marriners Lookout - 8 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat?

As of 29 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat on 8 April 2026 start from NZ$370, 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 Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Old Cable Station Museum and Apollo Bay Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

6.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Angela S.

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

Barca cottage

Third stay at this property. Quaint
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Steve

Fantastic Beachside Getaway

Barca View Cottage is a comfortably appointed holiday home, with a nice beachside vibe. The cottage is located uphill in a lovely lightly wooded area of Skenes Creek, allowing for fantastic views through the trees to the beach in the distance. There are no shops in Skenes Creek adding to the sense of seclusion. Apollo Bay is only a short distance away, allowing for shopping, restaurants and wide selection of take away food. The cottage is well laid out and appointed to allow for a relaxing stay. The kitchen is basic, but provides for all holiday needs. The large outdoor terrace makes great use of the views. We would highly recommend Barca View Cottage for a comfortable, beach-side holiday stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer a.

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

Fabulous stay

We had a wonderful stay, the house had everything we needed. Very comfortable beds. Short walk to the beach which has fabulous rock pools. Hope to go back one day. Only slight gripe was needing to go back to Apollo Bay to drop the key off, a little locked drop box at the house would have been better. All in all though, an excellent stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful Skenes Creek

Very nice little beach house in a wonderful part of Skenes Creek, among tall eucalyptus trees bursting with bird life. Cute and comfortable, though we didn’t quite get the hang of the wood fired heater. Beach is an easy walk down the hill, but be aware it is no longer viewable from the deck, as a big new house is being constructed right next door. Online listing didn’t say anything about that so we were initially disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Shawn F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing

As soon as we walked in, we noticed ants crawling all over the kitchen and sink. There was so much of dust under the furniture. Hard to believe this place was professionally cleaned between visits.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Beautiful cosy cottage & loads of special touches

Cosy cottage with all you could possibly need and more! Inviting deck to hear the waves and watch the parrots. Clean, beautifully decorated and very comfortable.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fk79

Beach stay

We stayed at Barca View cottage for a 2 night stay during a family holiday exploring the great ocean road. The cottage is small but very comfortable for a small family, and tastefully decorated with lots of special little touches. The outside deck was a fantastic place to rest and relax, with an outdoor setting which was perfect for dining on warm evenings. The beach nearby has amazing rock pools, and we fell asleep to the sound of the waves at night. Skenes creek is an ideal location, close enough to drive in to Apollo Bay for dinner at night, but far away from the hustle and bustle of tourists. Would highly recommend this property to others!
Archival

8/10 Good

Denise

Relaxing Cottage for two.

Our stay at the Barca View was delightful and cosy. There was everything that we needed in the cottage. The views from the main room as well as the living room were quite beautiful. The Barca View accomodated us quite well, both during the hotter temperatures well as the colder. Our only critique would be that perhaps the place could be sprayed for insects and also for gaps in the building to be patched up. There were quite a substantial ammount of insects and huntsman spiders found throughout the cottage.

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