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Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat

This property offers Stay 4 PAY 3 & Stay 7 PAY 5 deals from 11 February to 22 December 2025 excluding long weekends & school holidays.
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This is the perfect escape, nestled amongst a tranquil bush setting with filtered views of the ocean and located just a short 250 metres from the Skenes Creek Beach, this property offers exceptional value for the budget conscience holiday seeker.

The property offers open plan kitchen, dining (table with 2 chairs + 3 kitchen bar stools) and living areas (Coonara wood heating & reverse cycle air con) with sliding doors that open up onto a wonderful deck area complete with BBQ, table and chairs, outdoor gas heater & outside shower. There are two bedrooms (1 x queen & 1 x double) one of which offers a safe for valuables, separate laundry and bathroom. There is also provision for two cars onsite.

While you are enjoying your holiday why not visit Beacon Point Restaurant, located only minutes from your holiday home, where you can enjoy fine food and exceptional wines with the ultimate in elevated views looking across the ocean and the Great Ocean Road.

You are also based just a short drive (4 kms) from Apollo Bay where you can indulge in one of the many cafes/restaurants that dot the foreshore, take advantage of the many retail outlets that offer unique clothing and giftware, stock up on all the essentials at one of the supermarkets or just simply enjoy the beautiful environment that is Skenes Creek.

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

Linen is not provided (Hire available)

Firewood is only supplied from May to October.

This property is pet-friendly on request only - please contact our office to enquire.

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

*Additional Features*

Added patio heater to deck area ( lpg gas bottle type)

Added Gazebo with lazerlite roof to portion of deck area where external deck dining table is

Added extra seating to deck area

Installed new upgraded external fire pit on grounds near external deck stairs

Installed safe (located in broom cupboard area inside house)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

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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 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

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About the area

Map
Apollo Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 8 min walk
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 6 min drive
  • Marriners Lookout - 6 min drive
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Icaro Wholefood Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Old Cable Station Museum and Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angela S.

Barca cottage
Third stay at this property. Quaint
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer a.

Fabulous stay
We had a wonderful stay, the house had everything we needed. Very comfortable beds. Short walk to the beach which has fabulous rock pools. Hope to go back one day. Only slight gripe was needing to go back to Apollo Bay to drop the key off, a little locked drop box at the house would have been better. All in all though, an excellent stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Adam C.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful Skenes Creek
Very nice little beach house in a wonderful part of Skenes Creek, among tall eucalyptus trees bursting with bird life. Cute and comfortable, though we didn’t quite get the hang of the wood fired heater. Beach is an easy walk down the hill, but be aware it is no longer viewable from the deck, as a big new house is being constructed right next door. Online listing didn’t say anything about that so we were initially disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Shawn F.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
As soon as we walked in, we noticed ants crawling all over the kitchen and sink. There was so much of dust under the furniture. Hard to believe this place was professionally cleaned between visits.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Steve

Fantastic Beachside Getaway
Barca View Cottage is a comfortably appointed holiday home, with a nice beachside vibe. The cottage is located uphill in a lovely lightly wooded area of Skenes Creek, allowing for fantastic views through the trees to the beach in the distance. There are no shops in Skenes Creek adding to the sense of seclusion. Apollo Bay is only a short distance away, allowing for shopping, restaurants and wide selection of take away food. The cottage is well laid out and appointed to allow for a relaxing stay. The kitchen is basic, but provides for all holiday needs. The large outdoor terrace makes great use of the views. We would highly recommend Barca View Cottage for a comfortable, beach-side holiday stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Beautiful cosy cottage & loads of special touches
Cosy cottage with all you could possibly need and more! Inviting deck to hear the waves and watch the parrots. Clean, beautifully decorated and very comfortable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fk79

Beach stay
We stayed at Barca View cottage for a 2 night stay during a family holiday exploring the great ocean road. The cottage is small but very comfortable for a small family, and tastefully decorated with lots of special little touches. The outside deck was a fantastic place to rest and relax, with an outdoor setting which was perfect for dining on warm evenings. The beach nearby has amazing rock pools, and we fell asleep to the sound of the waves at night. Skenes creek is an ideal location, close enough to drive in to Apollo Bay for dinner at night, but far away from the hustle and bustle of tourists. Would highly recommend this property to others!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Denise

Relaxing Cottage for two.
Our stay at the Barca View was delightful and cosy. There was everything that we needed in the cottage. The views from the main room as well as the living room were quite beautiful. The Barca View accomodated us quite well, both during the hotter temperatures well as the colder. Our only critique would be that perhaps the place could be sprayed for insects and also for gaps in the building to be patched up. There were quite a substantial ammount of insects and huntsman spiders found throughout the cottage.