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OCEAN VIEWS! BEACH 50m! This 2 bedroom, self-contained cottage sleeps 6 (1 Q/S /2 bunks//1 portacot) in comfort. Only 5mins from Apollo Bay and directly across the road from beautiful Skenes Creek beach!

OCEAN VIEWS! BEACH 50m! This 2 bedroom, self-contained cottage sleeps 6 (1 Queen/2 Bunks/1 Portacot) in comfort.

Skenes Creek, VIC

Up to 6 people, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Minimum nights: 2

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From $125 to $215 6 persons per night

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Guest Reviews (13)

"Fantastic accommodation, perfect for us with our 2 year old twin girls & 4 year old daughter. Had everything we needed, excellent facilities, great location, cosy lounge & fireplace with an awesome vi..."

- Nerida, -May '13

"The Location is excellent with partial view of the ocean. Very neat n clean cottage, loved the outdoor entertaining area."

- Shibaji, -Dec '12

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ocean Vista and would certainly recommend it. Hope to stay there again in the future. It contained everything we needed, even an electric blanket on the cold nights. ..."

- Jeanette, -Oct '12

"Great location with a wonderful view. Property is clean and well equipped. A great place to relax and unwind. Lesley & Rick"

- Rick, -Sep '12

"Very conveniently close to te beach and Apollo Bay. This property is clean and definately value for money... I called it little heaven. Thank you Jim & Fi for your prompt responses and friendliness. ..."

- Marie, -Jul '12

"great location, fantastic views and only a few minutes from apollo bay. great place to stay for young and old, singles or families. will definately stay again!"

- Glenn, -Apr '12

"Great location, very clean, perfect cooking facilities - loved the fire when it got cold. All instruction were easy to follow. A very nice holiday and looking forward to when we can stay again."

- Lisa, -Apr '12

"Fantastic being so close to the beach. Close to Apollo Bay Central"

- Sandra, -Apr '12

"I needed to take a break from our very busy life and Ocean Vista was just what I needed. Very beautiful and very very relaxing. I would highly recommend it."

- Kim, -Mar '12

"The contact with Jim was very quick and very friendly The property had apsolutely everything .The only noise you hear is the Ocean, close to everything and lovely vieuws.We will be back soon."

- Marianne, -Mar '12

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Cottage, Holiday house, Holiday unit, Holiday apartment, Self-contained apartment

Situated in the quiet seaside town of Skenes Creek, 5 mins from Apollo Bay and directly across the road from Skenes Creek beach, this 2 bedroom fully self-contained brick cottage sleeps 6 (1 Queen/2 bunks/1 Portacot) in comfort. Watch the ocean whilst relaxing in front of the Coonara fireplace or cooking a BBQ on the deck. Cathedral ceilings with north facing skywindows produce a light and airy ambience throughout. A reverse cycle inverter air-conditioner ensures a comfortable environment year round.

Note: BYO linen and sorry, no pets.

Features List:
Barbeque Cooking Facilities on front deck, Air Conditioning, Radio/CD Player, DVD Player, Microwave, Refrigerator, Digital TV Reception, Non-smoking, Clothes Dryer, Iron, Washing Machine, Bath and separate shower, Carport- Ideal if you have a boat, Electric Blankets, Portacot, Wood Fire, LCD Hi-Def. TV, Clothes line, No pets, Sound System with Ipod/MP3 connectivity via 3.5mm cable. USB input.

Walk across the road to the beach to fish, surf, fly a kite or simply relax on the white sand.

Alternatively, drive 5 minutes to Apollo Bay with it's golf course, pier and fish co-op, charming main street, great shops, cafe's and restaurants and beautiful beaches. Treat yourself to one of the many fine food establishments of the area including the award winning Chris' restaurant at Beacon Point which sits at the top of the hill directly above Ocean Vista or the fantastic La-Bimba restaurant in the main street of Apollo Bay.

Megan
Recommended, 5 out of 5
Great proximity to the beach, a short stroll accross the road and you can hear and see the waves from inside. My husband was impressed - it was better than he expected. Our 2 year old called it his 'special house' and didn't want to leave!. Would recommend and we plan to stay again.
J & C
Recommended, 5 out of 5
Thank you Jim and Fiona for a great weekend! We had a great time and loved Ocean Vista. It was very tidy and clean. We had everything we needed. Great value!

Other things to do......

This GREAT OCEAN ROAD property offers direct views and access to the swim / surf beach, rockpools, trout stream and surrounding rolling hills. It's the perfect place to relax and unwind with family or friends.
Other things to do include -
Beach / Creek walks
Do the Great Ocean Walk
Visit local wineries
4x4 Touring
Hire a bike
Discover the rock pools
Whale spotting in between June - September
Walk into Apollo Bay
Drive to the Twelve Apostles
Surfing Lessons/kyaking
Hire a quad bike
Visit the Light House
Visit the Shell & Cable Museum
Otway Fly / Tree Tops Walk
Enjoy the views of Mariners Lookout
Hang Glide / Paraglide
Collect shells on the beach
Discover local restaurants / cafes
Explore the local piers and beaches
Foreshore markets
Fishing
Horse ride or fly a kite on the beach
Mountain Biking
Go sailing

7 Reasons To Stay....

1.Stroll across the road to the beach
2.Enjoy the ocean views and sounds
3.Have a BBQ on the deck
4.Sit around the fire and watch the ocean
5.Go surfing / fishing and enjoy rockpools
6.Watch the whales and ships glide by
7.Visit the shipwrecked coast & hinterland

Holiday experiences

4WD Tours, Adult retreat, Art & Craft, Beach, Birdwatching, Bushwalking & wilderness, Canoeing & Kayaking, Close to Public Transport, Cultural Experiences, Family Friendly, Fishing, Gay & Lesbian friendly, Golf, Great view, Honeymoon, Horse riding, Romantic getaway, Scuba diving, Swimming Activities, Valentines Day, Walking or Hiking, Water sports, Waterfront, Whale Watching, Windsurfing/Kitesailing, Winter Holiday

Facilities

Air conditioning, Baby Cot, Bath, BBQ, BBQ - Gas, Boat Ramp Nearby, Books/Magazines Supplied, Bus nearby, CD Player, Clothes dryer, Cooking facilities, DVD, Electric stove, Fireplace, Hair dryer, Heaters provided, Iron and ironing board, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Log fires, Microwave, No smoking, Parking, Patio, Pets not allowed, Reverse cycle heating, Stereo, Tea/Coffee Making Facilities, Television, TV with teletext/caption functions, Undercover or off street parking, Vacuum system, Videos/DVDs Supplied, Washing machine

4WD Tours

A great central location to access the myriad of tracks and trails of the Otways

Adult retreat

Tranquil and quiet with no interruptions

Art & Craft

Art and Craft experiences located nearby

Beach

Less than 5 minutes walk to the beach, Beach views

Birdwatching

Bird-watching available nearby

Bushwalking & wilderness

Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby, Located near a National Park

Canoeing & Kayaking

Canoe and/or Kayak facilities available nearby, Guests welcome to bring their own canoe/kayak, Located on waterfront, Less than 5 minutes walk to water, Less than 5 minutes drive to water

Close to Public Transport

Public transport within 5 minute walk, Public transport within 10 minute walk, Bus service

Family Friendly

Portacot available, Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available

Fishing

Fishing spots available nearby, Located less than 5 mins walk to water, Boatramp within 5 minute drive, Boat hire available nearby, Boat storage/parking available onsite

Gay & Lesbian friendly

All guests welcome

Golf

Golf course located nearby

Horse riding

Horse riding available nearby

Romantic getaway

Accommodation just for two, Wood fire, Private living and recreation areas

Scuba diving

Scuba diving available nearby

Waterfront

Accommodation within 50 metres of waterfront available, Expansive water views

Whale Watching

On-shore whale watching nearb

Windsurfing/Kitesailing

Popular windsurfing and/or kitesailing spots nearby

Winter Holiday

Log fire

Rooms and rates

Ocean Vista (sleeps 6 - 1 x Queen and 2 x single bunks (1 Portacot))

Base rate

$125.00/night.

2 nights min.

Low Season 2013 rate

10/06/2013 - 27/06/2013

$125.00/night.

$750.00/week.

250.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

Mid Season 2013 rate

28/06/2013 - 14/07/2013

$160.00/night.

$960.00/week.

320.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

Low Season 2013 rate

15/07/2013 - 19/09/2013

$125.00/night.

$750.00/week.

250.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

Mid Season 2013 rate

20/09/2013 - 06/10/2013

$160.00/night.

$960.00/week.

320.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

Low Season 2013 rate

07/10/2013 - 31/10/2013

$125.00/night.

$750.00/week.

250.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

Melbourne Cup Weekend rate

01/11/2013 - 04/11/2013

$160.00/night.

320.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

Low Season 2013 rate

05/11/2013 - 08/12/2013

$125.00/night.

$750.00/week.

250.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

Mid Season 2013 rate

09/12/2013 - 19/12/2013

$160.00/night.

$960.00/week.

320.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

High Season 2013/14 rate

20/12/2013 - 02/02/2014

$220.00/night.

$1540.00/week.

440.00/weekend.

2 nights min.

All prices in $AUD

Deals

For Low and Mid season tariffs stay 7 or more nights and get one night for free!
Valid to: 31 Dec 13

Availability

Ocean Vista will confirm pricing, availability and answer any other questions within 12 hours.
(current average response time for this property is 7.4 hours)

Please note that sometimes your computer's spam filter or your ISP may inadvertently block the operator's response email. If you do not receive a prompt response, taking into account that Ocean Vista may not be able to contact you after hours, you should check your 'junk' mail folder or contact the property with the details we will send in your confirmation e-mail.

The telephone number and contact details for this property will be emailed to you once your enquiry/booking has been sent.

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