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Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape

Holiday home in Skenes Creek with kitchen

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Skenes Creek, a peaceful haven for the whole family, offers a serene getaway in its self-contained downstairs unit. Unwind with fresh linen and organic essentials while being just three houses back from the beach 🏖; enjoy WIFI and on-site parking.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 464 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
The current price is AU$704
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026

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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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • 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
  • Up to 25 kg 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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Local artist showcase
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 689 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that 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 that 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Map
Skenes Creek, VIC

What's nearby

  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 8 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape?

As of 13 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape on 9 Jan 2026 start from AU$704.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve and Old Cable Station Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Skenes Creek Beach Shack - Cheerful Coastal 2 Bedroom Escape Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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