[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage Vacation home in Skenes Creek with balcony and fireplace ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34457700/34457649/781fe359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34457700/34457649/e8a307f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34457700/34457649/1391b484.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34457700/34457649/8db61afc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34457700/34457649/9477d4cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a garden, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage. 7.2 Good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage Imagine your family and friends relaxing in this rustic, classic 1950's beach house. Situated in a semi-rural location within a magnificent 5 acre garden setting, with expansive lawns and European style gardens, enclosed by Skenes Creek where you can fish for trout or paddle down to the beach. This property is set back 200m from the surf at the Skenes Creek Beach, giving privacy and access. Guests can also wander through the orchard, where lemons and apples grow in abundance, or can observe koalas and other wildlife over the creek. You can also enjoy the rustic tennis court or play cricket or croquet on the rolling lawns. You will love the privacy, location, peace and tranquility on offer at Willowhaven, as well as everything you expect of a traditional beach holiday. Enjoy a picnic and a glass of wine at one of the many spots dotted along the tree lined creek bank, in the outdoor BBQ area, or on the balcony overlooking the garden. The expansive and picturesque garden surrounds have also provided the perfect back drop for weddings and other functions, and many other successful and memorable events. If you are interested in booking this property for an event or wedding, please enquire with our office to check availability and terms and conditions. A short 5-minute drive will see you at Chris Beacon Point restaurant where you can indulge your passion for fine dining with family and friends. A 6km drive away is Apollo Bay, where you can sample the delights of the many cafes and restaurants in the town centre, play a round of golf, stock up with essential items from one of the 2 supermarkets, or buy or rent your fishing and beach gear. The main house features 4 bedrooms for 8 people, plus a timber cottage for 5 adults or children, with a main bathroom, laundry, open kitchen, dining and lounge area plus additional second dining/lounge area with wood fire, parking for 4/5 vehicles and all the items you will ever need to enjoy your holiday. The great attractions of this property are its maintained garden, creek setting and its location near the beach. The house is comfortable with a great layout for an older style rustic beach house. The location is perfect for Otway Mountains cycling, hiking and destinations such as the Otway Fly and the Redwood Forest. It is midway along the Great Ocean Rd so well placed for accessing sites such as the 12 Apostles as well as the beaches and towns of the Surf Coast. It can be visited via the Great Ocean Rd or through the Otways via Forrest Colac Road. Note, the cottage that sleeps 5 guests is located separately from the house across the lawn and does not have its own bathroom facilities or fireplace. There will be an extra person fee for any groups of more than 8 guests. Linen not provided (Hire is available) Firewood is only supplied from May to October. Strictly no fire on the grounds or in the cottage, fire is to be restricted to the fireplace in the main house. Pet friendly outside only; yard not fully fenced. No tents allowed on the property. Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc) Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions Charging of electric vehicles is not permitted and this is done the cost will be charged in full plus a 50% service charge. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121030000/121023800/121023718/e3112310.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful, creative home in a lush bush setting, only 300m from the beach! 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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 ### Property is also known as Willowhaven Rustic & Vintage Willowhaven Exceptional Unique WILLOWHAVEN - RUSTIC & VINTAGE Skenes Creek WILLOWHAVEN - RUSTIC & VINTAGE Private vacation home 46\_663 ## About the area Located in Skenes Creek, this vacation home is near the beach. 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 Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. [Visit our Skenes Creek travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Skenes-Creek.dx6051855) [View more Vacation homes in Skenes Creek](https://www.expedia.ca/Skenes-Creek-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6051855-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-38.72238%2C143.71024&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FQqHcV43WkS8ihG_sTAxQRbdGC0=) Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay, VIC ### What's nearby - Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 6.4 km - Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 8 min drive - 7.2 km - Marriners Lookout - 8 min drive - 7.5 km - Apollo Bay Harbour - 8 min drive - 7.9 km ### Getting around - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 108 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪George's Food Court - ‬6 min drive - ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬6 min drive - ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Willowhaven - Rustic & Vintage located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Old Cable Station Museum and Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question