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The Great Ocean Rd Shack

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Beach towels
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

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 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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: only outside thanks

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: no cot available at this time
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Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Great Ocean Rd Shack Peterborough
Great Ocean Rd Shack Private vacation home
Great Ocean Rd Shack Private vacation home Peterborough
161883

About the area

Map
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.

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The Great Ocean Rd Shack Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Louise W.

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

Gursher S.

Beautiful location
Very beautiful location and suitable for every age, specially for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

BRINDLEY K.

wonderful place
enjoyed the short stay, beautifully located near the river. . hope to visit again

10/10 Excellent

David A., Williamstown

Perfectly Peaceful
Great location, really quiet, enjoyed it immensely
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A., Williamstown

Relaxation Plus
Great spot for a perfectly relaxing holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Andrea V.

Great Location, budget accomidation
Basic tidy accommodation in need a little attention. Lovely location at Peterborough, we enjoyed the proximity to the beach and tourist attractions.

10/10 Excellent

David A., Williamstown

Relaxing and Peaceful
Really quiet peaceful place. Great place to unwind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David A., Williamstown

Perfectly relaxing shack
We wanted a really relaxing holiday and that was exactly what we got. Really enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

Andrey B., KIRRAWEE

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

10/10 Excellent

Bronwyn B.

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

8/10 Good

James C.

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

David A., Williamstown

Relax Plus
Property is perfect for a relaxing holiday, no stress, no distractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashan H., Mount Waverley

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

Kath C.

Coastal perfection
I'm not sure it's possible to rave enough about the shack - it is perfectly situated, with easy access by foot or car to a wide range of activities. It reminded me strongly of childhood beach vacations where the mix of pragmatic features and nostalgic elements were ideal. Lovely large yard. The perfect place for daydreams and board games.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dean B.

Excellent
Nice little shack in an awesome location, if your into fishing, bird watching, photography or star gazing this is the place for you and its just down the road from the Bay of Martyrs & Bay of Islands which I think are the best parts of the coastline. Its a bit rough around the edges but if you want a nice, clean basic place to stay then this is the place & there is heaps of space for kids to run around out the back. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter D.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

SANDRA N.

Disappointing.
We were 3 senior ladies travelling and this accommodation was totally unsuitable.

10/10 Excellent

Llewellyn S., Melbourne, Australia

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

mira k.

Debbie was great,nothing was too hard for her.
Location was perfect.Host was great. Husband loved the fishing.

10/10 Excellent

Kari T.

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

MAGGIE D.

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.

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

Amie F.

My Stay at The Shack
This property is absolutely perfect 🤩 awesome location we were actually sad to have to leave!