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The Great Ocean Rd Shack

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The rock pools. A 5 min walk from the shack.
Beach
The front beach.
The Curdies river, out the front of the shack.
Beach

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Peterborough Vic, VIC
  • Peterborough Coastal Reserve
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bay of Martyrs
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • London Bridge Lookout
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Lounge/dining room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Great Ocean Rd Shack

The Great Ocean Rd shack is situated in picturesque Peterborough which is right dab smack in the middle of some of the most spectacular scenery you will ever see. The shack sits on a river front property so you can look out over the water as you dine on your tea. The main beach is a 5min leisurely stroll along the riverbank and features stunning rock pools for swimming on hot days. Scenery all within 10mins drive include the gorgeous Bay Of Islands, The Grotto, London Bridge, The Arch and Port Campbell Jetty. A little further away but still close you can see the Twelve Apostles and Melba Gully (rainforest) where you can view glow worms on a damp night (a magical sight). Locally take in the breathtaking views along the scenic walk which includes the Bay of Martyrs, Hallidale Point, Worm Bay, the Rock Pools and a spectacular cliff top 9 hole golf course. Short driving distances to the townships of Port Campbell, Timboon and Warrnambool ensure plenty of shopping choices. The shack itself is fully self-contained, including all linen. It can sleep up to 6 people, has 2 bedrooms, bathroom, laundry, lounge, dining room, kitchen and fenced verandah. The bedding is set up as follows; there is a queen bed in the main room, a bunk with queen below and single on top in another room and a double couch bed. A perfect destination for families or couples who are looking for a simple, quiet getaway or looking to explore the great outdoors - secluded and unspoilt beaches, fishing, swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, walking, playgrounds, golf and tennis ensure a fantastic time is had by all.
"For your added security, this property is only managed in Australia and we never request payments be made to overseas bank accounts"

Property manager

deb lynch

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No cot available at this time
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside thanks

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Peterborough

Located in Peterborough, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Twelve Apostles and Peterborough Coastal Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Arches Marine Sanctuary and Twelve Apostles Marine National Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Peterborough Vic, VIC

What's nearby

  • Peterborough Coastal Reserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bay of Martyrs - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • The Grotto - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • London Bridge Lookout - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • The Twelve Apostles - 17 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 144 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cafe on Lords - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Port Campbell Takeaway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sow and Piglets Brewery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪REAL Pizza Pasta Salads - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Ocean Rd Shack pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great Ocean Rd Shack?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Ocean Rd Shack?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Great Ocean Rd Shack located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Peterborough Coastal Reserve, Water Tower and Wild Dog Cove 2. Wild Dog Cove 1 and Wild Dog Cove 5 are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 39 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
Great spot to stay to explore this part of the coast. Warm and comfortable house with a beautiful view. Quiet and peaceful this time of year. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gursher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
Very beautiful location and suitable for every age, specially for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family short holiday
Accommodation was ideal for a Family holiday👍 Located on the water front ideal for fishing and water sports, plenty of garden space for Outdoor activity. Inside the Property was spacious,everything working and clean. Great communication with owner throughout stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Llewellyn S., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Escape
The booking process was a breeze. Getting access when we arrived was easy. The place was clean and tidy. The location is great if you enjoy a good view and want to serve breakfast to a mate fishing on the floating pontoon across the road. Ok the fish weren't participating but it was a great way to escape post lockdown. A short walk to town or the surf beach and there are local dining options. Nearly every time we thought of something we needed it was in a cupboard or drawer(we left 2 stubby coolers in a drawer for future guests). Beds were comfortable and the lack of TV reception wasn't a major problem because we had an Optus wifi dongle and took down a bunch of comedy dvd's - so much better than watching the news these days. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet getaway right on the water
We really enjoyed a week at the 'beach shack'. It was so quiet and we slept amazingly well. The shack had everything that we needed including a big fridge, stove, oven microwave and all of the cooking utensils you could want. Deb was a fantastic host and communicator. She responded very quickly to all messages. There is a little jetty that we put chairs onto so we could fish and watch all of the birdlife. We liked being so close to Port Cambell as well. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place to stay
we travel to the region fairly regular for work, this property was very clean, in a great spot, and is excellent value
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Louise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Nice place for some down time and a great base to explore the coast from
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A., Williamstown

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Peaceful
Really quiet peaceful place. Great place to unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

mira k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debbie was great,nothing was too hard for her.
Location was perfect.Host was great. Husband loved the fishing.

10/10 Excellent

David A., Williamstown

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly Peaceful
Great location, really quiet, enjoyed it immensely
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kari T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage in a cool spot
We love this property we have stayed a few times now. House has everything you need and location is great. Communication with Deb is easy. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A., Williamstown

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation Plus
Great spot for a perfectly relaxing holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By the slipway
Wow what a beautiful. We arrived late on a Friday night. When we woke up in the morning and saw the inlet with a 180 degree view we where blown away. The property is very close to all the major tourist attractions. It is well cleaned and has all clean linen and towels. The boys where able to kick a football out side on the large lawn block. Next time we will bring our fishing rods. Defiantly will be revisiting
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A., Williamstown

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relax Plus
Property is perfect for a relaxing holiday, no stress, no distractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

MAGGIE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
The home is on the boat ramp and around the corner to an amazing beach brilliant sunsets and sunrises pelicans and rabbits people very friendly . Thank you my host wish I had stayed longer though must say the bins had not been emptied for weeks I did put them out hopefully they’ll be emptied it kinda stunk also I heated a cross bun under the griller and it caught a light due to all the fat in the grill tray that wasn’t cleaned no fault to host as I know they hire cleaners oh and lucky I had my dog as mice in the sand bags other than that absolutely loved the place especially location ❤️
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thumbs up
Great location - simple, homely, relaxing. Good get away we still be back with the family and boat next time
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharron W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil and Restful Location
We enjoyed our stay at Peterborough and Debbie was an excellent host who communicated well. The house was comfortable and in a very quiet location. It was lovely to look out across the inlet. The enclosed verandah at the rear of the house was roofed, large and enclosed, totally secure for our dogs, although the yard was not securely fenced. A very restful holiday.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Krystyna B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location, clean, great enclosed area for dogs.
Lovely location. Great enclosed area for dogs. Comfy beds. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Hooi Yen K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Poor Cleanliness and Outdated
The house is in poor cleanliness. One of the room (and bed) has smell of vomit. Spider webs everywhere and we have killed not less than 20 spiders soon we checked in. I guess the house is cleaner at the time we checked out than before we checked in ! We booked for 7 people but the house has only 1 double bed, 1 bunk bed that sleeps 3 people plus two sofas (not sofa bed). The sofas are so short that they are so uncomfortable to sleep on. The price does not come cheap too.

10/10 Excellent

Andrey B., KIRRAWEE

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil place on the Great Ocean Road
The location is everything: that's what describes this place the best. Situated on the river bank, aside of everything else, staying in this property brings peace of mind and relaxation. We'd love to stay there for longer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Sameera M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good short term stay
The property has excellent view from the living room. Cosy little shack.

10/10 Excellent

Ashan H., Mount Waverley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice home
We were quite happy with the place. It got a nice surrounding. Although the place does not have any fancy facilities, it was more than enough for someone who is looking for a relaxing quiet place. Very close to the 12 apostles, so if that is on your bucket list, this is the place to say.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chirag P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and pleasant stay
It was very good experience staying one night at this property. The property was clean, tidy and the features were as advertised.

10/10 Excellent

Khoa L.

Great location
Gas everything we needed. Great place to stay for a family with kids and a tinny.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Camille J.

Great location
We stayed 2 night in this lovely little house. The location is amazing, in front of the beach, next to the 12 apostles and some great spots we had a great stay despite some little spiders and the sofa bed which was not the best bed ever you do forget all those little things thanks to the location and the peace and quiet of the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by deb lynch

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I'm passionate about the environment and sustainability.

Why they chose this property

It was built by my great Uncle and has been in our family for many years. I spent a good deal of my childhood here and it is like my second home. I think it has the most stunning beaches and a great variety of things to do and beautiful places to visit.

What makes this property unique

Peaceful and relaxing location.
River front views.
Fishing pontoon out the front of the shack as well as a boat ramp.

Languages:

English