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A wooden deck with a table and benches, overlooking a residential area with trees and houses.
A coastal property with a view of the sea, featuring a brick building and a white structure.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of trees through a window.
A residential property with a well-maintained lawn, a variety of trees, and a two-story house with a visible satellite dish.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a large window.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Skenes Creek Beachfront Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Magnolia

Summary:

Magnolia - well appointed for the budget conscience holiday seeker - PET Friendly Outside Only. BYO Linen - Hire available



The Space:

Welcome to Magnolia!



Nestled in a quiet pocket, just a short 200 metre stroll from the Skenes Creek Beach.



This two-storey property is well appointed for the budget conscience holiday seeker looking for value for money. The 1st level features a well-appointed kitchen with dining area, lovely spacious living area with LCD & DVD, reverse cycle A/C, gas heating, main bedroom (queen) and main bathroom with separate shower, toilet & vanity.



The deck area also has a BBQ with table and chairs with ocean views. There is selection of games and books for the whole family to enjoy.



The ground level offers the 2nd bedroom (bunk), spacious laundry with separate shower and toilet all with polished concrete floors.



The property also offers a large fenced yard where your family/pet can enjoy the outdoors with parking for 2 vehicles. You may like to take a short 2 minute drive to Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant where you can enjoy panoramic Otway and ocean views while enjoying fine dining.



A short 6 km drive will see you in Apollo Bay where you can take advantage of one of the many cafes/restaurants that dot the foreshore, venture into the super markets to stock up on all the essentials, enjoy a meal/drink at one of several hotels, while you are here, take advantage of the pristine Apollo Bay beach, indulge yourselves in the retail outlets featuring unique giftware/clothing and then returning to your little piece of paradise.



We would love to welcome you to Magnolia on your next holiday in beautiful Skenes Creek.



Pet-friendly - Outside only



Linen not provided - Hire available



Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks, etc)



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



Interaction with Guests:

At Great Ocean Road Holidays we pride ourselves on providing our guests a personalized holiday experience. Contactable 24/7 and committed to our local community, our team has a wealth of over 40 years of experience in holiday accommodation, we are seasoned experts in our field. Our business engages qualified housekeepers and preferred local tradespeople.

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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
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Important information

You need to know

Property # 7442174
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
This property accepts cash
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 by the sea. 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 Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve.
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Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 9 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnolia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Magnolia?

As of 5 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magnolia on 31 January 2027 start from NZ$1,422, 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 Magnolia?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magnolia?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnolia?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Magnolia located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-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

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Welcoming and great location.

Restful, welcoming and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2024
Thank you for your positive review! It's amazing to know that you enjoyed your stay and that is the goal. Until next time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Suited our holiday perfectly. Was clean , warm , we had a cold spell , plenty of blankets. The view was great from the balcony. Our dog loved the yard to run around in . The area is quiet and peaceful, just like I remember from childhood. Well priced. We would definitely book again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
HI Lucinda! Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so pleased to hear the property suited your holiday perfectly and that you were comfortable and warm during the cold spell. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the peaceful location, great balcony views, and that your dog had space to run around as well. We really appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future! - GOR Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location

Nice and quiet, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, we always appreciate our guests feedback.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Cleanliness

Staying at this property it was evident the property was not clean. The shower had used soap toilets and showers were not clean. The cleanliness was not at a good standard; dirt, dust, grim and dog hair all over the house. I would like to not leave a terrible review online, i would like to give the owners a second chance opportunity to show me the property at cleanliness standards. My suggestion is a couple of nights complimentary on my next booking. I would much prefer to give the owners a second chnace rather than automatically leaving a very honest and daming review. Kind regards, Lewis Noonan Email is lewis.noonan@hotmail.com
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 October 2023
Hi Lewis, Thank you for your feedback on your recent arrival at Magnolia - 26 Vista Avenue. We apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience. It's never the kind of service we want to offer anyone. We encourage our guests to contact us if something's broken and faulty at the property, especially if it is not cleaned to your satisfaction upon arrival. We have notified the management of your review, especially the cleaners to ensure cleaning standards are always kept. We hope to welcome you back at another time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great spot, nice house to see a beautiful part of the world.

- There were no photos of the second bedroom (fully grown adults using a bunk bed was uncomfortable). - Previous renters must have had dogs in the house (wasn't cleaned or swept properly). - Lights in bedrooms needed changing (should have been done before we got there). - A vacuum would have been a good inclusion. - Overall a good stay in a nice house.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

Great house/great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2022
Fantastic to hear you enjoyed your stay at Magnolia. Thank you, Great Ocean Road Holidays
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Comfortable retreat with ocean views

A lovely spot close to the beach, pet friendly and well equipped for cooking. Unfortunately the sleeping accomodation did not work well (beds very small and uncomfortable) and the lack of wifi and TV reception was challenging. However we enjoyed our stay overall as we love Apollo Bay and the Otways.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Not great

Couches smelt old. Downstairs is a dungeon. Only 2 toilet paper rolls. Bed cheap and nasty. Very old and needs. Someone’s shoes downstairs. Never coming back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
We are very sorry to hear you encountered some issues at this budget friendly property during your stay. This is an older style property, which is reflected in the pricing. Set in and excellent location, with a beautiful yard, this property is "well appointed for the budget conscience holiday seeker"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Skenes Creek stay

Great place. Perfect for a family. Everything provided and very comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter escape

Perfect winter getaway - cosy and well-equipped, close to the beach and just a short drive from Apollo Bay. Can't wait to return!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome

Bit cold downstairs
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family home!

Our family had a wonderful stay at magnolia. We love Skenes Creek and always look forward to staying in this special part of the world!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

nice stay in skenes creek

our stay in skenes creek was really nice. the house was simple but had everything we needed including a great view of the ocean from the deck with lots of birds visiting.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 March 2021
Thank you for your honest review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back to Apollo Bay soon! Kind regards, Great Ocean Road Holidays
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good family getaway

We enjoyed our stay in this basic, but comfortable, beach house. It was very quiet, close to Skenes Creek beach, and had a well fenced yard to accommodate our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Love Skenes creek beach, great for boogy boarding. House was nice and close, walking distance down the hill.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

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