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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
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  • Kitchen
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Washer
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  • Dryer
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Apollo Bay, Victoria
  • Popular LocationGreat Otway National Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Waterfront5 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre6 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.

Walshan House - Private home in the bush

If you've been looking for a private home in the bush, but that is still close to the beach and town conveniences, then this is it.
Set on 1.5 acres of garden and orchards and surrounded by the Great Otway National Park, Walshan House offers privacy in a beautiful natural environment.

This two level, fairy tale, mud brick home features beautiful timber French doors with lead light, Wisteria lined veranda and antique furniture.

The double height entry and dining area gives a feeling of open space and light.

The lounge area has a wood fire, TV, DVD and a piano. There is also a second lounge/sun room which is the perfect place to read, or just watch the clouds roll by. This sun room also houses a large selection of games, jig saw puzzles and children's toys.

There is a queen bedroom and a bathroom on this level too. The bathroom has a built in bath in the window looking out onto the National Park.
Upstairs there is an open, mezzanine level featuring a four poster queen size bed with doors onto an ocean view rooftop deck. There is also a single bed with trundle underneath on this level, along with a bathroom.
Double doors from the dining area lead out on to the deck and paved BBQ area.

The large, mowed grass area around the house provides plenty of space for a game of cricket or football.
Walshan House is located on the Great Ocean Road at Marengo, only a 5 minute drive into Apollo Bay to restaurants, cafes, shops, and a great swimming beach.

Shelley Beach is close by, and is part of the Great Ocean Walk along the coast and through the National Park.

Bedding Configuration:

Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen Bed (downstairs)

Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen Bed & 1 x Single with trundle (upstairs)

Property manager

Holiday Great Ocean Road

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • 1 unit

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 not allowed

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
On-site 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 that 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

Property is also known as

Walshan House Fairy Tale mud Brick Home Apollo Bay
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Walshan Fairy Tale mud Brick Home Apollo Bay
Walshan Fairy Tale mud Brick
Walshan House - Fairy Tale mud Brick Home Apollo Bay
Walshan House - Fairy Tale mud Brick Home Private vacation home

About the area

Apollo Bay

This holiday home is located in Apollo Bay. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Otway National Park and Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve. Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 1 min walk
  • Shelly Beach - 2 min drive
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 5 min drive
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Apollo Bay Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪George's Takeaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Icaro Wholefood Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Walshan House - Private home in the bush pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walshan House - Private home in the bush?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walshan House - Private home in the bush?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walshan House - Private home in the bush located?

Situated in Apollo Bay, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Great Otway National Park and Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve. Shelly Beach and Marengo Nature Conservation Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Walshan House - Private home in the bush Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Henrietta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage!!
We loved staying at the mud brick cottage. Absolutely gorgeous home and surrounding views of garden and forest. Lots of native birds feeding on the lawn and we spotted a koala walking across the lawn too. There’s no other heating apart from a couple of small oil heaters in the bedrooms and the fireplace. That said, the fireplace when kept going kept the house toasty warm. Overall a very pleasant stay. We really enjoyed it! Some items for improvement: More attention to detail on the dusting of the house overall is required. The interior lights at night were quite dull compared to other holiday homes I’ve visited - would be nice to brighten the bathrooms and lounge fireplace area. Also please check out the microwave as I couldn’t get it work. The dripping tap in the bathtub needs to be fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

David J.

Beautiful wood house with artful sentiments (but bone cold)
We really loved this house for its rustic, old time vibes and artful and architectural elements. While it’s a little old in places it makes up for it with rustic charm. However we stayed in late winter and it was bone cold. Two little inadequate radiators, no amount of firewood was going to break that chill. It really detracted from our stay. No one likes to be bed ridden because of the cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
family friendly
private, well appointed, lots of toys for kids, lovely fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Peaceful and perfect Very private Large bedrooms and bathrooms It was pretty cold but the fire kept us warm and toasty. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect rustic getaway
Great base for exploring the area, close enough to town but with a feeling of seclusion. Ideal for young children.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

rachel w.

Charming house in ideal location
My partner and I came here with my parents. The location was ideal, a short drive to the main Street in Apollo bay but hidden away in the bush. The property was cozy, full of charm and had everything we needed for a relaxing long weekend. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

joseph p.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and rustic, with a some let downs, but overall a lovely family getaway experience.
We loved the look of Walshan House, and chose it for its rustic charm, peaceful and secluded property photos, and description. On arrival, the grounds looked lovely, with the tall trees & the lush green grass surrounds. Entering the home, the room that caught our eyes was the lower step down sunroom area with the large window overlooking the front which was nice to later watch magpies and parakeets & fairy-wrens feed from a bird feeder. The home looked to be very well stocked with your usual amenities, plus extra things to help make our stay more entertained with DVDs, books, a piano and even a sunshade for the beach which came in handy. There is a lot of home decor on the walls which adds to the rustic charm, but on closer look, there are a lot of cobwebs and spider webs in many areas including these items on the walls, especially upstairs. There are no curtains in either bathrooms or on any of the other windows, so if you are used to privacy at night when the lights are on, this may make you feel uncomfortable. Of course the views are lovely without the curtains during the day, but it would be so much better if the window were clean as well. The covers/blankets on the couch downstairs don’t appear to have been washed for some time as they have a dusty smell which gave a family member terrible hay fever and they weren’t able to sit on or near the couches to watch a movie with the family. I think the most disappointing thing for us was on our first night when the temperature dropped; we were really looking forward to lighting up the fireplace, but discovered that the flue was blocked. As a result the smoke had nowhere to go, except for inside the house. So we had to rely on the 2 small radiator heaters to heat such a large home. The next morning we rang management & they were kind enough to bring over more radiator heaters, but we missed out on sitting by the fire. The kitchen could use a dish rack & some tea towels that actually do wipe. Sitting on the upper deck, on the deck chairs provided, was lovely & so peaceful watching the clouds drift by, & listening to the distant waves & bird life. The night sky is magical when the stars & the Milky Way started to sparkle, & that was also a lovely moment to experience together. Overall, we enjoyed our stay together as a family getaway where there were no electronic game distractions. It was nice to spend good quality time, in lovely peaceful surrounds, in a down to earth home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Katriona R.

Secluded getaway
My husband, daughter and I spent a lovely week enjoying this holiday home and surrounding sights over New Year. The house is a beautifully solid mud brick and wood home with wonderful windows! Set in a large garden with surrounding gum trees ( with koalas) Recommend a visit. You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute serenity
Perfect getaway when looking to disconnect and unwind. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

NEYDA G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
Overall, Walshan House is located in a great area, away from but not far from the town of Apollo Bay. The house itself is beautiful and full of character. We throughly enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

4/10 Poor

Eleonora N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Overall disappointed with this property
We booked this property for a baby moon for my husband and I. I looked forward to it so so much and we we were excited that it was a country style home and so close to the beach. This house has a lot of potential and if fixed up can be a 10/10 property. I said to my husband, I just want enough money to buy it and renovate it myself inside and out. But when we arrived, first we wondered if we were at the same place as the photos of the property didn’t quite match. We walked in and it smelt, there was lots of clutter in the kitchen and near the bathrooms of old blankets and other unneccessary items. The beds were not made properly as there was no quilt covers provided. Please invest in some quilt covers even if they are cheap ones. It’s disappointing that there was 2 sheets and a doonah in between them. We decided to be positive and stay knowing that this weekend away was our last weekend before baby arrives. Although both of us tried, I ended up crying on the Friday and then spraying the house and wiping dust myself. It just smelt dusty and it was and this wasn’t my pregnancy as my partner was just as disappointed. My partner is the type of guy that NEVER complains and always tries to look for positives and this time he did complain and felt disappointed. The next day we decided to make the most of the area and stayed out all day long which was beautiful. We didn’t use anything in the kitchen or the house and ended up eating out during our stay. This wasn’t the initial plan as we initially wanted to just stay at house, cook and be cosy. During our Saturday night, we stayed inside and had the fireplace on which was the best thing about the house. We couldn’t cuddle up on the couch in front of the fireplace because the couches were rock hard and there wasn’t enough space for both of us. The value for money of this property was disappointing, we loved the location of the house and enjoyed the area, but didn’t like the cleaningness or the facilities provided. Thank you for having us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mud brick getaway
Loved the house - really well-equipped kitchen and lovely fire. Loved the garden frogs and birds! Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and garden
We loved our stay - house full of character, great fireplace and kids loved all the space around the house
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Awesome stay, close to everything, beautiful location and a really amazing house.

10/10 Excellent

Alessio F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We stayed fo four nights. There were two couples plus a single. Had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marinos K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded expectations.
What an amazing little house! Away from everything and everyone but close enough to shops and the beach not to feel completely isolated. Beautiful kitchen and outdoor areas. Would definitely stay here again no questions.

8/10 Good

Dona S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great stay
It was a perfect holiday home, such a great location, beautiful property, only negative was the cleanliness specially the cobwebs. Overall loved our stay very much

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Maria S., Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Serenity close to Apollo bay
We loved our stay Walshan House. The weather was not ideal but it didn't stop us and we appreciated all the fire wood to keep us nice and warm. The kitchen was well stocked and we enjoyed being able to cook like I was at home. The only suggestion we would make is to have the cleaners take a little more care when cleaning the cob webs they were everywhere. Also the upstaris shower door came off the railing so we opted to use the downstairs shower instead. Other than these two minor things we loved our stay and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We loved your property. So unique! Felt so at home. We had such a great time!! We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Headspace Heaven
Arriving at Walshan House was like entering another world. I half expected to find fairies dancing at the bottom of the garden. There is no wifi, only a modest TV, which is perfect for people with Fortnite addicted children. The whole house, with rustic everything, is just gorgeous, from the Heysen on the wall to the old school desk. At night, when the traffic subsides, all you can hear is wildlife and the thundering waves nearby, and of course that huge southern night sky. Then there is the garden with it’s expansive lawns, and occasional well positioned seats backing on to the rainforest. Highly recommended venue if you’re in need of some head space, or if you are just looking for a killer place to stay with family or friends.

8/10 Good

Jakob S.

Charming House
Lovely place a short drive out of town. Fire place & natural light were the highlights. Loud yard maintenance during our stay was a surprise but other than that, a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh G.

Beautiful, private, old style country feel!
We absolutely loved staying at this beautiful home, two nights was not enough! Clean, old style, the fire place is a hugeeeee yes!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

Gorgeous light-filled mudbrick on a secluded property
My family and I enjoyed lounging about the house, taking in the views from every room!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Stephen P.

Lovely property, very comfortable.
Great stay however there were quite a few lights not working. The addition of A/C would be nice. Overall highly recommend this unique property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018