The Cottage
This charming rustic style cottage has spectacular views into the Otways. Decorated with bohemian flair and the most comfortable of appointments including linen bedding and a fully equipped kitchen to cook up your favorite meal and eat looking out into the bush. Air conditioning and a wood heater creates a cosy cottage in the winter. Perfect for a romantic getaway for two but can also sleep three to four.
The Studio
The Studio is a slightly smaller, impressive light filled open plan dwelling that combines the living, dining and kitchen areas. Off this main room is the bedroom platform, with the comfort of linen bedding to ensure a cosy stay for 2. Modern charm, large windows with garden views, air conditioner, wood heater, fully equipped kitchen, separate newly refurbished bathroom, and a large balcony overlooking the Killala Post orchard.
The Holiday accommodation Apollo Bay property consists of 3 dwellings in a garden setting, a main house and 2 cottages on a 4 acre gentle slope approximately 6km up the hill north of Apollo Bay. Established around 1870, the property was initially used as the main telegraph station, a central point for communications. Killala Rd was used to connect Colac with Apollo Bay prior to completion of the Great Ocean Road project in 1932.
The fireplace heats the place very quickly once it gets going. There's a bit of a technique to starting it, so if you're new to it, I recommend asking Vicki for a demonstration.
I highly recommend spending a couple of nights at the Cottage.
Originally the drive up was a little daunting but after the first trip it became a breeze. Would definitely recommend this place if you're comfortable driving on a bit of a windy dirt road (take it at your own pace and it's fine!). Was no hassle to get into town for dinners and a great place to base our G.O.R travels.
We were always so excited to come back in the evening to the beautiful house and toasty fire. Will be coming back in the future!
Thanks for having us
Even down to having parrot mix for guests to feed the parrots, Petrina goes the extra mile to provide a good experience for all her guests and it goes to show
Parrot food was left at the cottage and we got to feed the parrots on the last morning. So cute.
Really peaceful spot for a country break.
The cottage was very well appointed and decked with warm cozy interiors. It makes for such a relaxing and inviting place to stay.
Thanks Petrina!
Fantastic place to unwind.
Car is necessary to access but it's worth the gravel road for the views along the way!
We will absolutely be coming back!
Plan your days as out of town.
Good internet
No problems navigating with Apple Maps on the Telstra network. Instructions were on point. Would recommend this trip 😄
There's no TV which was great, we brought board games and cards and books to occupy ourselves. The garden is lovely as well, and the hosts are great to talk to.
The bottle of wine and some chocolates that were there on arrival were a delightful little surprise to welcome us.
Definitely plan to come back some time hopefully for longer.
Our dog was also very welcome during the stay and was allowed to walk around on lead around the garden as much as he liked. There are also other dogs that live on the property that are very sweet too.
I would highly recommend this place if you and your dog needs to unwind in privacy and close to nature.
Petrina and Vicki were lovely hosts who were very welcoming and easy to communicate with in the lead up to our stay. I would highly recommend this special piece of paradise and hope to return someday soon. Thanks for having us Petrina and Vicki!
Thanks Petrina!!
thank you
Our only real complaint was we booked this thinking it would be a coastal getaway just 15 mins from apollo bay. It is 15 minutes away but was more of a rural feeling that we were prepared for. Still incredibly nice and have no complaints about the place it self we just wernt prepared for the long windy road drive up to the place. Have paid similar amounts for rural getaways and this is still nicer than alot of them so value is incredible, Incredible views. Would definitely stay again, hosts were very friendly and by far the best dog friendly place we have had on air bnb.
Petrina is a lovely host and answered any questions we had right away.
The cottage itself was clean and well stocked with the basics. Internet is as advertised, blazingly fast and the split heating worked very well between fires. There was more than ample amounts of fire wood made available to us.
Plenty of outlets for plugging in any devices.
The spot itself is lovely for a tranquil get away - the cottage sits at the rear of the property, a few steps away from a barely trafficed road and beautiful misty hills.
Only thing worth mentioning - the upstairs bed might be a bit tight for a bloke bigger than 6".
Would highly recommend Petrina's spot for anyone looking for a short cozy holiday outside the urban environment.
We had everything we needed, and with a quick trip into town to grab food we were self sufficient for the entire weekend.
I would absolutely spend another weekend here and recommend it to my friends and family!
Thank you Petrina
Your cottage was just what we needed.
Beautiful area, peaceful and quiet.
A lovely way to recharge.
Cheers
Rick and Nicole
Just as beautiful as the pictures! Petrina was so helpful with instructions prior to my stay. Will definitely be back!
Take books/ a tablet/ games if you plan to stay in. The rainforests in the surrounding areas in particular are spectacular.
it was very cosy and homely, great place for a romantic get away for a couple.
Petrine was so welcoming and made me feel immediately at home! Her place was spotless and super cozy. I only wish I could’ve stayed longer!
Very clean ammenities were as described. The fireplace kept us warm on our second night.
Great views to the valley were amazing especially in the early morning.
Petrina was an amazing host. Very welcoming, proactive & extremely helpful.
Highly recommended. Would definitely consider coming back.