Beachcombers Coastal Retreat in bush setting close to Apollo Bay.

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(16 Ratings)

House in Apollo Bay

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Welcome to Eric the Red Heritage Retreat. This rental suits respectful nature lovers, history buffs, and those seeking quiet meditation within a Nature Reserve close to the beach. The cottage was built from both local timber and the salvaged remains of "Eric The Red", wrecked on Cape Otway reef, Sept 4th, 1880. This refurbished cottage combines traditional 1800's bush architecture with modern design features. It lies within the Marengo Nature Reserve, just 2 kms from the township of Apollo Bay. The cottage is only 300 metres from Marengo beach and the start of the Great Ocean Walk. The property features stunning attractions including the bushland reserve, with its walks, abundant birdlife and resident koala and bush wallaby populations. Cosy up to a wood fire and immerse yourself with a book from our local-history collection. A reverse cycle heating & airconditioning system quickly warms up an open plan living area, which includes an electric stove and oven, microwave and plenty of bench space. The main bedroom has a King size bed and the second bedroom has 2 single beds. Bed linens and towels are provided at extra cost. The bathroom contains vanity, shower and toilet. Laundry has front loading washing machine. A gas BBQ is located on the front deck with a couch, table and chairs in a peaceful tranquil setting. Please enquire first if you have pets. This is a fascinating and inspirational lifestyle choice property.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Apollo Bay

Nearby attractions

Port Campbell National Park

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Beachcombers Coastal Retreat in bush setting close to Apollo Bay.

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9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(16 Ratings)

House in Apollo Bay

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Apollo Bay

Nearby attractions

Port Campbell National Park

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Excellent(16 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

We loved staying here - close to the beach, yet secluded and quiet. Loads of bird sounds in the morning, and a lovely verandah to enjoybit from. Kitchen/dining/living is small but plenty for the 4 of us. We'd love to stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Eric the Red is more of an experience than a house. Being partially built from the eponymous shipwreck, the history of the place is fascinating - Tim's fascination is catching! There is a wealth of information to capture the imagination. As well as this, the beds were incredibly comfortable, the space warms up easily, the shower is hot and strong. The birdlife is abundant, and the privacy of the house in the area is a definite bonus - all we could hear was the sea. Thank you, Tim - it was unforgettable!

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Quirky and homely. Had everything we needed. Very quiet and warm in the Otway winter

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Nice, simple house. Great location. Would have been good to have had more information about how things worked

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

A great escape from city life into nature and quietness. We spent a wonderful 2 days in the nature and enjoyed every moment during our stay. The cottage was very clean and tidy. Tim the owner was very helpful and recommended great activities for kids. We will definitely come back soon

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2020

Loved the quaint cottage, birdlife and quiet neighbourhood. We did not like being told after we had booked that the photographs misrepresented the cottage. A new, second building is built immediately to the rear of the little house. On the Stayz photos this area shows as a lovely garden, but it is now a new building that the owner uses to live and work from. This should have been disclosed upfront and I hope the owner heeds our advice and updates the Stayz photos. The owner was inobtrusive and although causing some early anxiety, this late disclosure did not negatively impact our holiday.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2019

Realty enjoyed the stay. Nice place

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2019

Despite high temperatures the house was a wonderful refuge, comfortable, interesting and set up much better than most places. Tim was exceptionally responsive and helpful and would recommend the place to anyone without resservation

10.0 / 10.0

Nov 2018

Tim's house which is in a very quite setting opposite a reserve and has a very cosy cottage feeling about it. The place is well equipped, very comfortable, clean, has a big veranda (equipped with BBQ), is 3 minute walk to the beach and less than 15 minutes walk to the Apollo Bay shopping centre. The neighbours were very friendly and helpful and there was even a resident koala on a tree at the front. Overall, a really great place to unwind. My family is looking forward to visiting again. Thanks. Chris , Miranda and Patricia,

6.0 / 10.0

Oct 2017

The house was quite old and did smell a little musty (particularly the wardrobe in master). Overstuffed with too much furniture. Otherwise not too bad. Fire was nice but the book said you have to buy your own wood if you finish the bag they provide. We did see the koala, he was in the tree in the neighbors property.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2017

Retreat is the word for this cosy, quiet opportunity to relax away from it all. For a break from relaxing, fishing the local beach is exhilerating (although this time I didn't catch anything worth keeping, I'll be back). We also enjoyed the walk to Shelly Beach in the nearby Great Otway National Park.

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2017

We enjoyed our stay. It was a little cold on the first night. But other than that we had everything we needed. A few lovely little touches with extra condiments in the cupboard.

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2017

We spent a long weekend here in May and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. It looked great on the site but is even better when you see it. Everything we needed was provided. The birds were wonderful and the bushland opposite was lovely. It was a peaceful position. Great it you like wildlife and nature! We will be back. Thank you for sharing!

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2017

My wife, 2 young children and I thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend stay at "Eric the Red Heritage Retreat". The house is at the end of a very quiet road and hence very private. We felt completely comfortable letting our young children run around in the front yard and loved the visits from the colourful rosellas. The beautiful Marengo beach was a short stroll away. It was great to have the wood fire / oven for the cold June nights! We will definitely stay here again.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Apollo Bay?

The average price for a rental in Apollo Bay is $190 per night. This rental is $23 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beachcombers Coastal Retreat in bush setting close to Apollo Bay.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Beachcombers Coastal Retreat in bush setting close to Apollo Bay. pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Beachcombers Coastal Retreat in bush setting close to Apollo Bay.?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, parking, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Beachcombers Coastal Retreat in bush setting close to Apollo Bay.

House in Apollo Bay

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Apollo Bay

Nearby attractions

Beachcombers Coastal Retreat in bush setting close to Apollo Bay.

House in Apollo Bay

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Apollo Bay

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Apollo Bay?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Beachcombers Coastal Retreat in bush setting close to Apollo Bay. pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Beachcombers Coastal Retreat in bush setting close to Apollo Bay.?

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