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Blue Bollard Pet friendly cottage<br>Apollo Bay

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A modern kitchen with a central island, a built-in stove, and a refrigerator.
A building with a sign reading "BLUE BOLLARD" and a covered porch area with potted plants and ferns.
A marina with multiple boats docked at calm water.
A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor area.
A hallway with a tiled floor, a door leading to a balcony, a potted plant, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Great Ocean Road Waterfront
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Apollo Bay, VIC
  • Place, Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Bollard Pet friendly cottage<br>Apollo Bay

Situated in a quiet location in Apollo Bay, walking distance to shops and restaurants is a one bedroom bungalow.
Sleeps 2
Pet Friendly
Gay friendly
Wood fire
coffee machine
Robes
Free wifi, Netflix
Cosy and very homely


A few rules
Please no wet dogs inside, dry off first
No dogs on bed or furniture, no dogs in bedroom
No dogs to be left alone inside
Do not scrap furniture over wooden floor
Wifi bb
Password apollobay3233
Some wood is supplied, if extra is needed wood is bagged in the woodshed and is $15 a bag, money to be put in red honesty money box on wall of woodshed, thank you

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House Rules

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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
No wet dogs inside, check lawn for droppings!!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only
No dogs on furniture or in bedroom on the carpet, any mess left by your pet in bedroom $150 cleaning fee

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 9083475
Property # 9083475
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 first aid kit
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 in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Marengo Reefs Marine Sanctuary, while Apollo Bay Museum and Old Cable Station Museum are cultural highlights.
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Apollo Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Bollard Pet friendly cottage<br>Apollo Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Blue Bollard Pet friendly cottage<br>Apollo Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Bollard Pet friendly cottage<br>Apollo Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Bollard Pet friendly cottage<br>Apollo Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Bollard Pet friendly cottage<br>Apollo Bay located?

Situated in Apollo Bay, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Great Ocean Road Waterfront, Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Bowls Club. Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Community Market are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Alex E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The bed with electric blanket was amazing!! Close to all amenities. Cozy warm and very inviting place. Sure to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Milly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and beautiful property, Thankyou for having us and our pups to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katrina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great backyard, very secure, our dog was very happy. So lovely to hear the sea at night when going to sleep. Host great to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy with accommodation, loved the log fire and locaton
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosie B.

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

Relaxing stay

Very relaxing, wood burning fire was very cosy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L B.

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

Wonderful and pet friendly

Perfect cosy cottage pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Lovely place in great location

Great stay! Dog friendly which we needed although they are not allowed in the bedroom.Little enclosed backyard and front deck which was nice. Walking distance from the beach and the town!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen K.

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

Last minute get away at Blue Bollard

This place was just perfect for us with a dog and had everything we needed. Short walk to beach and shops and would definitely recommend and return ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2023
thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Great Location

Just what we needed to get away. Nice walk to Main Street. Jo was amazing. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jin Y.

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

Lovely accommodation

Close to beach and main shops & restaurants. Kitchen essentials equipped well. Definitely dog friendly accommodation & small backyard for dog. Very happy for staying 3 nights
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A.

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

Clean and comfortable.

Property well equiped, quiet location close to beach and shops. Great to be able to have our dog with us. Very relaxing few days. Hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

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

Cute and comfy

We stayed 9 days at this well presented cottage with eclectic decor. Warm and inviting with lovely garden. Aĺl we needed for a very relaxing holiday. Thanks Jo for your hospitality.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant B.

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

Apollo bay 2023

Clean and cozy, plenty of firewood supplied and handy to shop and the beach. Fantastic for our two Cocker Spaniel dogs. Lovely spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mari B.

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

Great location

Cute cottage, only a short walk to main shops. Awesome balcony where a bottle of wine goes down well, as you watch the sunset. Quiet ambience, dog friendly for your fur baby. We will stay again, and definitely recommend Blue Bollard to our friends. Thank you Joanne!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Easter 23

Cute, cosy and more than adequate holiday property. Really well located, walking distance to town and beach. Fairly expensive comparatively but allowing our dog sealed the deal. Would recommend, and may well return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2023
Hi David, interesting with you comment re expensive, it was Easter and I’m one of the cheaper ones in town for being allowed to take pets
Archival

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Beautiful little spot!

Fantastic little piece of accommodation in perfect walking distance to the beach! Our puppy Simba had a great time and it was wonderful that we could bring him along with us for our little getaway! Thanks a bunch Jo! Scotty, Lulu and Simba
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Hi Guys, I'm so glad you had a nice stay! Regards Jo
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather D.

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

Holiday at Apollo Bay

We enjoyed our stay and the cottage was very clean & cosy. We were made to feel most welcome. the only negative was the shower over the bath which made it difficult as we are an older couple. Our dog "Nancy" enjoyed the stay also. thank you Joy for an enjoyable 3 days break. Heather & Ian Dunne
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

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

Couldn’t be happier.

I gifted this 2 night stay to my girlfriend and her husband and of course their fur baby for her 60th birthday. They were very impressed with the property and its fabulous location, close to all ammenities that Apollo Bay has to offer. They couldn’t recommend it highly enough, and as an added bonus Jo (owner) was terrific to deal with and very responsive, both from my perspective and also my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Amiee W.

Cosy and just what we needed

This property is really well appointed and well located. We really appreciated the little things such as the selection of teas and jams. Everything you could need is provided and Jo was very easy to deal with. We didn't bring our dogs this time but having seen the property now i would definitely be happy to next time, the garden and balcony are well fenced. Definitely get your value for money here. We'd go back :)
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Thank you Amiee!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

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

Lovely, thoughtfully-prepared house

Blue Bollards was a comfortable house in Apollo Bay, where we stayed for one night. The owners had prepared the fireplace for us, so all we had to do was light the match for a cozy night on the couch. It was chilly in the morning, but their additional electric heater did a great job of warming us up quickly. The bed was comfortable but the mattress rolled outwards a little. It’s not near the beach but the neighbourhood is perfectly nice. The house had a really nice feel - lovely artwork, cushions and blankets, a pretty garden out front and back, kitchen was excellent, and the owners left us a good information booklet on arrival. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

Pet friendly gem!

Just spent the night at blue bollard with my puppy Cyril . I was so impressed with this property I had to write a review. The draw card for me was being able to have Cyril inside as he is an indoor dog at home. I also found the front deck enclosure perfect to leave him secure as I went out for dinner. The property really does the small things well example individual servings of peanut butter and vegemite, tooth brushes etc beautiful soft robes, capsule coffee. The property has just been freshly painted and was extremely clean. I am so glad I didn't read the previous review as I might not have booked the cottage and in my opinion would not have discovered this hidden gem! I highly recommend this property.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
Hi, Thank you for your positive review, Hope to see you back again one Day, Regards Jo
Archival

2/10 Terrible

melissa g.

Communal Bungalow

We will not be staying at Blue Bollard again. Prior to arrival I double checked with Joanne that the house had a FULLY fenced garden for our dog, which Joanne confirmed the garden was ‘quite big’ and ‘fully secure’. On Arrival we found that not only is the garden not fully secure and my dog could easily escape, we also found that the garden is full of someone else’s washing on the lines and other household items, Joanne forgot to mention that the garden and washing machine was communal...After not being impressed with this and not feeling comfortable with leaving my dog I called Joanne to try and explain, I found Joanne very argumentative and wouldn’t listen and ended hanging up the phone. My partner then tried to call back and Joanne answered the phone as 'Is that the nasty people'. Overall very unprofessional and would not recommend to anyone. Joanne was not willing to compromise and offer a refund or even talk rationally about it, very disappointed.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 March 2020
I have spent a lot of time to secure the yard as I have a Labrador puppy which now cant escape! I hung up on YOU because you were both Very aggressive to me! Interesting you are the first people in 3 years to complain. And I agree you will not be staying at Blue Bollard again. This is a copy of message from people that wanted to return to cottage having stayed previously "Hi Jo, Its Marisa from Melbourne, Wondering if your gorgeous house is available for the queens Birthday weekend!" Shame for both of us that I didn't rent to them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noela M.

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

Enjoyable and lovely quiet location

Excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

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

Great place

Jo made us welcome and comfortable. Place was immaculate and really cosy. Our staffie Luna seemed to feel very much at home. We’d stay again in a heartbeat
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peter H.

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

Great property, close to Main Street. Everything required was catered for. Comfy bed, warm and cosy.

Very easy to navigate booking. Joanne was very kind, thoughtfully lightning the fire for our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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