Seaside stay .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Great Otway National Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Johanna Beach with a stay here. Aire River Wildlife Reserve and Sutherland are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Great Otway National Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
Maits Rest Rainforest Walk - 19 min drive - 14.1 miles
Johanna Beach - 19 min drive - 4.3 miles
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures - 31 min drive - 18.6 miles
The Redwoods Otways - 41 min drive - 22.7 miles
Getting around
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 131 min drive
Restaurants
Yatzies - 9 min drive
The Perch at Lavers Hill - 9 min drive
The Shoppe - 9 min drive
Blackwood Gully Tea Rooms - 9 min drive
Lavers Hill Roadhouse - 10 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.
Otway Valley Lodge - Large family home sleeping 12 in idyllic Otways bush setting
An idyllic country house in the rolling green hills of Johanna, Otway Valley Lodge is an ideal large home for your next family holiday or friend group getaway. With 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, it is a large house sleeping up to 12 people, with wide verandas leading onto the expansive lawns and gardens surrounding the house.
Enter into the open plan living area featuring comfy lounges around a wood fireplace, and looking out onto the gardens and bushland beyond. The very well equipped kitchen features a Falcon 1100mm oven as the centerpiece, ready for cooking up a feast to share together around the recycled timber dining table. The kitchen also has a Breville coffee machine with inbuilt grinder, dishwasher, microwave, pantry with essential cooking items, and is fully equipped with saucepans, cooking items and utencils. Whitewashed timber cathedral ceilings, Vic Ash hardwood floors throughout, and floor to ceiling windows gives an open and airy feel to the entire space. There is also a reverse cycle heater/air conditioner, and plenty of board games to entertain.
The family friendly floorplan has two bedrooms wings coming off from the main central open plan living area. The main bedroom suite is off this main living area, and includes a large bedroom with queen size bed and sliding door direct verandah access, walk in robe and ensuite with shower. Wall heater and ceiling fan help to control the temperature in the room in all seasons. Off the other wing from the main living area is a passage leading to 3 further bedrooms. Another main queen bedroom has an ensuite with shower and walk in robe. The third bedroom also has a queen size bed, and the fourth bedroom has two sets of tri-bunk beds (a double on the bottom bunk and a single on the top bunk.) This is an ideal kids room, and can sleep up to 6 people in this room. A family bathroom is in this wing as well, with a bath and shower, there is also a separate powder room, and dedicated laundry with washing machine and dryer. Each bedroom has ceiling fans.
The large wrap around veranda and deck area has many spaces to enjoy the property surroundings and valley views. The entry deck has a large outdoor dining setting and BBQ - the perfect place for breakfast cook ups in the morning sun or evening dinners. Follow the sun around the property with multiple sitting areas for morning coffee, quiet reading nooks, or happy hour laughs. Extensive grounds and gardens include large lawn areas, large established trees, garden beds and native plants attracting birdlife, a cubbyhouse and an outdoor firepit area (only for use during times when fire restrictions not in force.)
The entry has a large carport for undercover parking for up to four cars, and there is a gravel roundabout around a large established garden for easy drive in, drive out accessibility. The carport also provides an undercover space with a basketball ring for the kids (and big kids) to practice.
Location Johanna is located between Apollo Bay and Port Campbell, and is famous for it's surfing beach. The property is located just off the Great Ocean Road, 5km from Johanna Beach and on the doorstep of the Great Otway National Park. Explore the Otways waterfalls and bushwalks, including Triplet Falls, The Califormian Redwood Forest, and Melba Gully to see glowworms at nighttime.
Pets Well behaved, house trained dogs are welcome, a maximum of 2 dogs per stay. There are alpacas and cows on the surrounding paddocks and farms, so you need to ensure that the dogs don't chase the animals. The deck is not enclosed, but there is a small dog enclosure available next to the shed with a kennel and shade if you need to go out without the dog.
Linen Bed linen, sheets, pillowcases, towels, hand towels, bathmats, tea towels are provided for your stay. You need to bring your own beach towels for taking to the beach.
With an abundance of things to do both at the property and in the surrounding area, book your stay at Otway Valley Lodge for a memorable time shared with loved ones in nature.
Pricing The initial rate is for up to 4 people, assuming 2 bedrooms being used (either 2 x queen bedrooms or 1 x queen and 2 x singles). If you are 4 people needing more than two bedrooms, please select the 5 person rate. All pricing is based on the amount of guests staying, and beds/bedrooms used. Please ensure you book for the correct amount of guests, and confirm how many beds/bedrooms you will be requiring during your stay, so that we have accurate booking information prior to your arrival.
Important: House Rules and Booking Conditions No parties, events or gatherings of excess people No loud music or loud activities that could disturb neighbours at any time. No smoking, vaping or illegal activity Quiet hours between 11pm - 8am
Additional accommodation is not allowed on site by way of tents, caravans, campervans or similar.
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
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
How close is Otway Valley Lodge - Large family home sleeping 12 in idyllic Otways bush setting to the airport?
This vacation home is 103.8 mi (131-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Otway Valley Lodge - Large family home sleeping 12 in idyllic Otways bush setting have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Otway Valley Lodge - Large family home sleeping 12 in idyllic Otways bush setting to the beach?
This vacation home is 4.3 mi (19-min drive) from Johanna Beach and 4.5 mi (16-min drive) from Sutherland. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Otway Valley Lodge - Large family home sleeping 12 in idyllic Otways bush setting offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Otway Valley Lodge - Large family home sleeping 12 in idyllic Otways bush setting?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Otway Valley Lodge - Large family home sleeping 12 in idyllic Otways bush setting?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Otway Valley Lodge - Large family home sleeping 12 in idyllic Otways bush setting?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Otway Valley Lodge - Large family home sleeping 12 in idyllic Otways bush setting have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Otway Valley Lodge - Large family home sleeping 12 in idyllic Otways bush setting have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Otway Valley Lodge - Large family home sleeping 12 in idyllic Otways bush setting to downtown Johanna?
This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Johanna.
Otway Valley Lodge - Large family home sleeping 12 in idyllic Otways bush setting Reviews
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Katherine F.
Feb 9, 2025
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Getaway with friends
A great house to stay in with friends or family! We loved sharing dinner on the deck/verandah together whilst the kids ran around the garden or played in the cubby/slide. We saw a Koala on a tree in the garden and had stunning views! Kitchen/bathrooms all modern and clean, excellent working order. Only thing is a bedside light would’ve been handy in the kids room but next time we go away we will pack our night lights! Lovely holiday in a wonderful place, we enjoyed nearby beach and pub too. Thanks for having us.