Title: Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106675124&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden Vacation home in Johanna with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden ![Outdoor dining - Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden (Johanna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106680000/106675200/106675124/181eb1f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden (Johanna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106680000/106675200/106675124/2b1e9406.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden (Johanna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106680000/106675200/106675124/1e9c4916.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden (Johanna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106680000/106675200/106675124/70ba0e66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books - Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden (Johanna)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106680000/106675200/106675124/f497e5f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Otway Valley Lodge is nestled between Apollo Bay and Port Campbell, near Johanna Beach and the Great Otway National Park. This spacious retreat features an open plan living area with comfy lounges around a wood fireplace, a well-equipped kitchen with Falcon 1100mm oven, whitewashed timber cathedral ceilings, Vic Ash hardwood floors throughout and floor to ceiling windows giving an airy feel. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden 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. The extensive grounds include a wood fired hot tub, often koalas in the trees, large lawn areas and established trees and flower gardens. 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 6 people, assuming 3 bedrooms being used (either 3 x queen bedrooms or 2 x queen and 2 x singles). If you are 6 people needing more than two bedrooms, please select the 8 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40190000/40188900/40188861/c6f981eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rural escape with breathtaking views Winchelsea South - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 228 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=40188861&PinnedHotelID=40188861&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74110000/74106800/74106720/8b16cd75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaview Apollo Escape Apollo Bay - 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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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 173\_18 ## About the area Located in Johanna, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Cape Otway Lightstation is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Otway National Park and Aire River Wildlife Reserve. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Johanna travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Johanna.dx6271938) [View more Vacation homes in Johanna](https://www.expedia.ca/Johanna-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6271938-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-38.73507%2C143.42080&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TzR0gJEvJaGAzZknTMZ7nKe8lgk=) Johanna, VIC ### What's nearby - ![Great Otway National Park featuring rainforest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141907/41445f40-1533-4207-9e53-e685db3b5620.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Great Otway National Park 5 min drive \- 3.3 km - ![Giant Eucalyptus and Birds Nest ferns in this beautiful walk in the rainforest](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342649/f6a5bce5-f115-4ecd-9f7e-ec134d89d746.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Maits Rest Rainforest Walk 21 min drive \- 27.6 km - Aire River Wildlife Reserve 8 min drive \- 8.5 km - Johanna Beach 15 min drive \- 5.9 km - Johanna Falls Scenic Reserve 18 min drive \- 12.3 km ### Getting around - Avalon Airport (AVV) 131 min drive ### Restaurants - Yatzies 9 min drive - The Perch at Lavers Hill 9 min drive - The Shoppe Cafe 9 min drive - monsoon 9 min drive - Blackwood Gully Tea Rooms 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden? ### What time is check-out at Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden? ### Where is Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Otway Valley Lodge - Wood fired hot tub, Koalas in the garden Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Katherine F. Feb 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Katherine F. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian T. Nov 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic house in a beautiful location. Koalas in the garden! ##### Christian T. 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