At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features a fireplace, a balcony and a private garden. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer, an iron/ironing board and a desk are also available. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find umbrellas. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .With a stay at this Skenes Creek holiday home, you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Old Cable Station Museum and 3.7 km (2.3 mi) from Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve.
Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Marriners Lookout - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Apollo Bay Harbour - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 121 min drive
Restaurants
George's Takeaway - 5 min drive
Icaro Wholefood Cafe - 5 min drive
Apollo Bay Hotel - 5 min drive
Apollo Bay Fisherman Co-Op Society - 6 min drive
Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Shack - Previously Hosted by Josh and Jenna
This little escape is all about memories. Remember those simple beach days and the tiny, fun, casual beach shack that was home for the summer? Now you can recapture that feeling with The Shack. A classic 50s beach cabin that instantly transports you to oversized beach towels, foam eskies, and beach umbrellas with frills. Situated near beautiful Skenes Creek and a short walk to ‘Skenies’ beach, you can relax and recapture youthful days by washing the sand off your feet under the front yard tap.
Inside, The Shack has one bedroom with a Queen bed and a view and a second bedroom with bunks. The Shack is all about no nonsense fun. Basic. Simple. Clean and close to the breaking waves. And all this, just a short drive to the main town of Apollo Bay and all its restaurants and cafés.
Entire home and property.
Available to guests via phone or email but the space is yours to enjoy and you will have full privacy.
Skenes Creek is an idyllic township on the Great Ocean Road, only a 5 minute drive from Apollo Bay on a popular surf beach. Skenes Creek is a great place to base yourself to explore the Great Ocean Road and Great Otway National Park. The Otways walks and waterfalls are only a short drive away and are absolutely worth the explore any time of the year. Apollo Bay is only a short 5 minute drive and has all the shops, restaurants and amenities you’ll require. For fresh fish and chips you can’t go past The Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe and for something a little fancier try La Bimba. The famous Wye Beach Hotel is a 20 minute drive and is known for its stunning uninterrupted ocean views and great pub meals. For your morning coffee you can walk to the local caravan park general store or head to Hello in Apollo Bay which is a hidden gem the locals love! Whether you like to surf, fish, walk or just like to relax, Skenes Creek is the place for you!
3 minute walk to Skenes Creek Beach 5 minute drive to Apollo Bay 90 minutes to the Twelve Apostles 20 minutes to Wye River and Wye Beach Hotel 40 minutes to Lorne 50 minutes to Otway Fly Treetop Adventures 30 minutes to Forrest Brewery and mountain bike trails 5 minutes to Chris’ Restaurant Beacon Point 90 minutes from Geelong Just over 2 hours from Melbourne
A car is the best way to explore the Great Ocean Road, however there is a VLine bus that runs along the Great Ocean Road that stops in Skenes Creek and taxis are also available from Apollo Bay.
We supply all linen and towels and basic kitchen essentials such as tea and coffee. 2-night minimum stay.
No smoking No parties or events No Pets Allowed
Please Note: For any cancellations, early check-outs, or if you are not able to travel due to covid, we will offer you a travel voucher with no expiration. You may also reschedule your dates to anytime in the future that suits you best. Thank you.
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
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The Shack - Previously Hosted by Josh and Jenna Skenes Creek
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to The Shack - Previously Hosted by Josh and Jenna?
Yep, The Shack - Previously Hosted by Josh and Jenna is a short 6-minute walk from Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve.
Does The Shack - Previously Hosted by Josh and Jenna have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is The Shack - Previously Hosted by Josh and Jenna family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as highchairs and children's books, it's no surprise that The Shack - Previously Hosted by Josh and Jenna is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Shack - Previously Hosted by Josh and Jenna?
No, The Shack - Previously Hosted by Josh and Jenna does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at The Shack - Previously Hosted by Josh and Jenna?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at The Shack - Previously Hosted by Josh and Jenna?
No, pets are not allowed.
The Shack - Previously Hosted by Josh and Jenna Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Jeanetta B.
30 Mar 2025
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Birthday Getaway
Just what the doctor ordered. Relaxing and fun little trip. Close to everything we wanted- beach, lovely food and amazing coastal drives. Loved the feel of the place and the retro fit out- the record player and vhs were a hit. Host extremely responsive. Thanks for a lovely get away.