Escape to Valley View Nature Retreat – A Hidden Sanctuary in Apollo Bay - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Escape to Valley View Nature Retreat – A Hidden Sanctuary in Apollo Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Escape to Valley View Nature Retreat – A Hidden Sanctuary in Apollo Bay located?

This family-friendly Apollo Bay vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Wild Dog Bushland Reserve and Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve. Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Great Otway National Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

About the area

Located in Apollo Bay, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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 Wild Dog Bushland Reserve and Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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8/10 Good

Claire D., Melbourne, Australia

Oct 6, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely farm stay

My kids loved the animals, birds and farm dogs- idyllic setting. Family very helpful and welcoming.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommy L.

Oct 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip away

Fantastic getaway, the property is even better than expected. Rachel and Tim are fantastic, friendly and very welcoming. Will be coming back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JASON O.

Jun 27, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Beautiful very relaxing the wild life was fantastic

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Joanna F.

May 22, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Valley Retreat

Great experience

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ned M.

Feb 5, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Spot on Wild Dog

Many thanks to Rachel and Tim for a fantastic time. This place is awesome- beautiful swimming lake, birds that visit you throughout the day, deer and lots more. Literally 10 minute drive from Apollo Bay. We will definitely stay afsin.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

Oct 30, 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Valley view stay

We loved the location, the steep treed hills and the lake - an excellent base to travel around the Otways. More generous tea/ coffee supplies were needed. Also there was no pre-warning about lack of free-to-air TV and only a few board games. In this situation, a radio would also be a useful addition to amenities. Suggest a warning system/ tooting? on the steep narrow, driveway shared between other guests & host family.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen A.

May 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Location

It's a bit steep

What they don't tell you until after you have booked us how steep the road is to their property. If you've got a 4WD you will be fine but for our little 4 cylinder car it was impossible without driving like a rally car. . We booked for 4 nights and stayed only one because of the stress of getting up the hill.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette M.

Oct 21, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So many animals right at your doorstep.

There was so much wildlife right outside! From birds, to deer and a bowerbird nesting outside the bedroom window. The hosts were very welcoming and let our kids feed their horses and dogs. Our Son fell in love with one of their little dogs and still remembers her now. We loved our time here!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerome H.

Jul 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The property is nested between green hills, very charming. The owners are very friendly and helpful. The kids loved the deers and the rosales. 😊

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pradeep C.

May 1, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful scenic very quiet location.

Enjoyed the whole time at the Valley view nature retreat. Ideal place to spend the holiday away from a busy lifestyle. Great hosts, very friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed sitting out near the fireplace watching the moonlight filled skies. Will be back

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rajesh S.

Feb 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm stay at its best

Property was a great getaway to country lifestyle surrounded by beautiful nature. Hosts were very friendly and puppies were adorable. My kids loved the time spent playing with Nash, Tinkerbell and ofcourse Elley. It was bit tricky to get to the place but once you were there it is a luvly in every way. Defineltly will come back!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

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