Title: Great Otway National Park at your back gate! Home in Anglesea for nature lovers. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=123348055&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great Otway National Park at your back gate! Home in Anglesea for nature lovers. ## Photo gallery for Great Otway National Park at your back gate! Home in Anglesea for nature lovers. ![Smart TV, books, stereo - Great Otway National Park at your back gate! Home in Anglesea for nature lovers. (Anglesea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123350000/123348100/123348055/6a4a75a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Great Otway National Park at your back gate! Home in Anglesea for nature lovers. 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(Anglesea)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123350000/123348100/123348055/cef6fcba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at Great Otway National Park at your back gate! Home in Anglesea for nature lovers.. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Great Otway National Park at your back gate! Home in Anglesea for nature lovers. Welcome to Banksia Bush Retreat, your peaceful hideaway where the bush meets the sea. Located on the very edge of the Great Otway National Park, this property features uninterrupted views over the Anglesea Heath. Enjoy bird watching, strolling amongst wildflowers and the numerous walking and bike trails that begin straight from your back gate. Perfect for nature lovers, couples seeking a restorative retreat, or anyone wanting to slow down and reconnect with the outdoors. Banksia Bush Retreat is a calm, light-filled sanctuary designed for unwinding after a day of exploring. Step outside to abundant birdlife, enjoy a cup of tea on the deck, or simply breathe in the stillness of the bush. When you’re ready for the coast, Anglesea’s beautiful beaches are only a few minutes’ drive away—close enough for daily swims, yet far enough to return to complete tranquility. The house is fully equipped, with all bedrooms featuring high-quality Sheridan bed linen, plush towels and luxury bathrobes. Brand-new appliances throughout—including a large smart TV with Wi-Fi—make it easy to relax after a day in nature and settle in for a cosy movie night. The deck overlooks the surrounding bushland and includes a Weber BBQ for outdoor cooking. There’s also a fire-pit area to enjoy during the cooler months. Bedrooms: • Bedroom 1: Queen bed, ensuite, and walk-in robe • Bedroom 2: Queen bed with built-in robe • Bedroom 3: Queen bed with built-in robe ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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 - No elevator - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Composting - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6280000/6280000/6279967/9b9b13d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Ocean Road Resort Anglesea - 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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 elevators ## About the area Located in Anglesea, this vacation home is by the sea. Split Point Lighthouse and Memorial Arch at Eastern View are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Otway National Park and Anglesea Heath Alcoa Agreement Area. Coogoorah Park and Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Anglesea travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Anglesea.dx181673) [View more Vacation homes in Anglesea](https://www.expedia.ca/Anglesea-Private-Vacation-Homes.d181673-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.41439%2C144.16597&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wBuxcdORIm9-FBMYsWrUzwNJm5o=) Anglesea, VIC ### What's nearby - ![This was one of the best stops along the Great Ocean Drive. We'd read on a blog that this was a small detour but totally worth it as we could see kangaroos up close and literally in the wild. #EndlessSummer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181673/1a750aff-3a66-466f-9713-810981c607f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Anglesea Golf Club 4 min drive \- 1.2 km - ![Shutterstock](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6271034/5068ee12-5a15-4364-832d-da79a4a562dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Anglesea Surf Beach 5 min drive \- 2.3 km - ![Beautiful beach near Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road. We stopped along here to let the kids run for a while. The beach was quite deserted while we were there, but I guess it is Autumn so perhaps beach holidays are not on everyone's hit list!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181673/12776fb9-c02a-48c6-afd0-05f4452bff2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Point Roadknight 5 min drive \- 1.6 km - Anglesea Heath Alcoa Agreement Area 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Coogoorah Park 6 min drive \- 2.3 km ### Getting around - Waurn Ponds Station 29 min drive ### Restaurants - The Lighthouse Tea Rooms 11 min drive - Oaks Bakery Cafe 5 min drive - Aireys Pub 10 min drive - Laneway 73 6 min drive - The Coast Restaurant 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great Otway National Park at your back gate! Home in Anglesea for nature lovers. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Great Otway National Park at your back gate! Home in Anglesea for nature lovers.? ### What time is check-out at Great Otway National Park at your back gate! Home in Anglesea for nature lovers.? ### Where is Great Otway National Park at your back gate! Home in Anglesea for nature lovers. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great Otway National Park at your back gate! Home in Anglesea for nature lovers. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul G. Feb 3, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location, very quiet and relaxing. ##### Paul G. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony h. Jan 11, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host were exceptional, very caring and awesome to communicate with, the was very clean, well styled and my boys really enjoyed the puzzles, the beds were so comfortable, attentional to detail superb, bath robes a nice touch. We loved out stay and wish it was longer, thank you Elli a Luke ![Puzzle time](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e22d9810-7941-4b63-82ba-52867173c605-1768105331807.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3f2bfbb0-dca5-4f83-8c10-b2ba273dd581-1768105327765.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Anthony h. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue C. Jan 26, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful stay at this Anglesea property. The house was very well maintained, thoughtfully set up, and immediately felt comfortable and welcoming. The kitchen was well equipped, the beds were very comfortable, and everything was clean, organised, and easy to use.The location was excellent — very close to the beach and just a quick drive away, yet wonderfully quiet and peaceful. Parking was easy, check-in instructions were clear, and it was effortless to come and go throughout our stay.Overall, a great property that we would definitely stay at again and highly recommend to others visiting Anglesea. ##### Sue C. 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