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Outdoor dining
Dining
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Apollo Bay, VIC
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Apollo Bay Harbour
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Apollo Bay

Close to the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Great Ocean Road Waterfront. Also, Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre is within half a mile (1 km) and Apollo Bay Bowls Club is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Marriners Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeaway - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Icaro Wholefood Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI

Welcome to The Secret Garden!

A perfectly positioned property in a quiet street, just a 300 metre stroll to the Apollo Bay beach and a short walk along the beach track to the shops, cafes and restaurants in the town centre.

The Secret Garden features a lovely garden area at both the front and rear of the property with a stunning array of roses, there is also a large covered deck area at the rear of the property (off the dining area) with table and chairs and BBQ, the ideal place to relax and unwind.

The property features open plan kitchen (coffee machine with pods provided), dining & living areas, 3 bedrooms ( 1 x queen, 1 x double & 1 x tri-bunk), all with nobo wall mounted electric heaters. All essentials you will require on holiday are provided. The bathroom (fully renovated) contains a free standing claw bath, large walk in shower, vanity & toilet. There is a selection of games, books & DVDs provided for your enjoyment.

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

Linen not provided - Hire available from our office

Pets welcome - inside & outside (Please keep them off all furniture)

Free Wifi

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

Property manager

Great Ocean Road Real Estate

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and 3.2 mi (6-min drive) from Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI to downtown Apollo Bay?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Apollo Bay.

The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything we needed

A great location well appointed with all those useful extras and a great coffee machine
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Enjoyed the house had everything we needed. Maybe don’t charge for linen
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Really comfy

A comfortable holiday house with very good Smart TV and kitchen appliances. It really felt familiar.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Apollo Bay Hiliday

This was a great property to stay at. Check in and check out was easy. The house was very comfortable and warm. Easy walk to the beach and town. We loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach getaway

Well equiped house with everything you need. Lovely outside deck and garden. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location

Easy walk to beach and shops. Not cheap so was appalled we had to bring our own linen and bath soaps.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday with Groodles

We were delighted to find a holiday rental at Apollo Bay which had a fully enclosed back garden for our two large Groodles. The garden was safe and secure, and that's why we chose this property. The kitchen is bursting with crockery and pots & pans and the coffee pod machine works well. On the negative side, the living space is quite cramped and the bathroom (which looked recently renovated), had almost no horizontal surface to put anything on other than the floor. The garden is full of birds but many of the plants have been neglected, especially the roses...distressing for a gardener. You can hear the surf at night and it's a short walk to the beach. Overall, good value for money and in a good location but he property needs some love.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Julie H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

3 day stay

we were staying after racing the amy Gillett ride. so to relax. the floors were gritty underfoot, as if they had not been cleaned, there was thick fluff under the beds, and someone had left a pair of socks. our dogs went into garden that was overgrow (not like pictures) at the bottom of the garden was all muddy, so not very good for dogs to play. we were very disappointed so left a day early. when taking keys back at 6pm everything was closed at office and we could not get to the box to drop off as gate was locked. so we had to leave in office letter box. in all not a relaxing couple of days we had hoped for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable stay

Old property but clean and comfortable and everything works
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Raquel d.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend away

We loved the location of the house and that we could take our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Judy U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for the beach and access to shops

The house was very comfortable and extremely well equipped. However, the gardens front and back and the unfenced creek next to the driveway require maintenance and safety upgrade.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House close to town and beach

It was a very pleasant stay, well equipped with all you need re cooking. Very clean and a lovely garden
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Hannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Cute beach house, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and clean family and pet friendly home

This property was lovely for our short stay, local to everything and a short walk to the beach. Great for the family and our little dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerrin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secret Garden Happiness

At last - a holiday place with character! Great location, really well equipped, a good size for a family of four and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyell P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just lovely!

We were there for a week and everything we needed was there. A very pretty garden which we adored given we live on the 11th floor of an apartment. Walk to everything. Thank you owners, you deserve a medal ….
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Shaun D.

Liked: Cleanliness

great place, tidy and convenient

Great place to spend a week in Apollo Bay, house was tidy and clean. Great back deck and garden. Only comment would be it could get very hot in there in the Summer, no curtains or blinds in the main rooms and no Air Condtioning.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy getaway

Comfortable, warm and peaceful. Great for dogs
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Vincent M.

Short Bay Stay

The property is situated in a good area, within a short walking-distance of the beach and shops. The front garden needs a trim as exiting the driveway is quite challenging.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A home away from home

Such a lovely place to stay, with everything we needed on hand. Comfortable, warm, lovely outlook into the garden where there was plenty of bird life and also glimpses of the ocean which was within earshot too. Just a lovely little oasis. Thankyou!

8/10 Good

Alana J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, close to town

It was an easy walk to the beach and town. The property was good for our needs there were some things we didn’t realise. When it’s the secret garden it sort of is! The house is very sheltered by the garden which makes it private but the trees also stop you getting down the driveway if you have bikes on the roof! It also is very hard to see out the driveway. We found it quite cold, would not like to be there in winter. The backyard seemed very dog proof but our dog did manage to get into the neighbours yard. The garden did just need a good hack back! It was clean, beds quite comfortable, kitchen well equipped and close to everything, all in all it was pretty good
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Serena B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything that you need for a weekend away in a great location.

Nice private location, close to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

sheila j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy ,comfortable, welcoming.

A comfortable cosy house, with a great kitchen and stylish bathroom. Loved the garden which was great for my dog! Close to the beach and a short walk into town. A perfect place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

yasmin k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house

Had a lovely time

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Walking distance to beach and town

Cute house located walking distance to the beach and town. Beautifully renovated bathroom with great shower. Beds are all firm and comfortable however the photos online for the property should be updated as the bunk beds are not two singles with a third mattress underneath like I brought up sheets for, they’re a double bottom bunk with a single on top and a spare single mattress underneath. Love that it’s dog friendly, the backyard is spacious and the raised dog bed and dog house was a great touch! Our dog thoroughly enjoyed her stay here. Kitchen was well stocked with all the pots, pans and bowls you’d need. Thank you!!