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Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape

Skenes Creek vacation home with kitchen

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Dining
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4689 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Skenes Creek

Seaside stay .You'll find Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park within a 15-minute walk of this Skenes Creek vacation home. Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve and Old Cable Station Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Great Otway National Park - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape

Relax with your whole family at this peaceful beach-side location. Our self-contained and fully equipped unit is the downstairs portion of our Skenes Creek property, with a separate home upstairs. To ensure privacy, we do not accept larger groups or parties.

Our home is perfect for quiet stays and casual family beach holidays and, we are just three houses back from the beach 🏖.

Amenities include fresh linen with organic cotton sheets and towels, super fast WIFI, a selection of herbal organic teas and coffee, natural shampoo and conditioner (toiletries), non-toxic cleaning products, sanitizers, and multi car on-site parking.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Some solar energy used
  • Unit size: 689 square feet
  • Waste recycling policy

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses some solar energy
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape to the airport?

This vacation home is 87.6 mi (117-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 9-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and 13-minute walk from Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape to downtown Skenes Creek?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Skenes Creek.

Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aye A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.Clean and tidy house with all necessary equipments.Host is friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine D.

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

Lovely quiet spot

This property has everything you need for a beach getaway. Close to Apollo Bay but also nice and quiet. Host is very helpful with plenty of info on the local area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lan G.

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

Mrs Lan

It was a very pleasant short stay with family, short walk to the beach. Quite surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda O.

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

Close to beach, Super Clean and Comfy!

We stayed in the downstairs unit which was simple, fresh and comfortable. Short walk to the beach. Quiet spot. Thoughtful host. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Erin J.

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

Skenes creek is a hidden gem

A comfortable, affordable getaway for family of 4 and our 4 legged friend. The communication and cleanliness were of high standard. Skenes creek is a gem of a town. The rocky forshores are breathtaking. This property is only a very short walk to great beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
All the above
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026