Thalasa Cottage - Absolute Oceanfront, Cosy, Pet Friendly , Massive Deck | House in Skenes Creek

9.8 (163 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  7 Guests
Skenes Creek House | Thalasa Cottage - Absolute Oceanfront, Cosy, Pet Friendly , Massive Deck

3 Bedroom House in Skenes Creek

Fabulous ocean views.
Charming early 60's retro beach cottage lovingly restored with polished timber floors, open fire, wall panel heaters in all bedrooms and complimentary high speed NBN internet. Massive 80m2 deck overlooking the beach.
Two minute walk to Skenes Beach (swimming, surfing, fishing) plus plenty of nearby beach and bush walks on your doorstep.
Five minute scenic, coastal drive to Apollo Bay township (5kms away).
2 NIGHT MINIMUM (sorry, no 1 night enquiries, thanks).
Massive timber deck, with 5 burner gas BBQ, drinks fridge, outdoor dining & deck chairs. Enjoy meals outdoors with some of the best beach views along the Great Ocean Road. Hand feed Cockatoos, Rosellas and King Parrots at the same time.
Well-equipped kitchen with new gas stove, new large french door fridge, dishwasher and microwave
Bathroom/laundry with dual hand basins, shower (above bath), bath, washing machine and tumble dryer
2 LCD TV's (lounge room and bedroom 2 - ideal for kids) each with DVD player. Popular and recent DVD movies for all age groups. Excellent digital TV reception.
UE Boom for musical connectivity to smart phones.
Well equipped desk with free Internet NBN, 50Mbps fast connection. Includes free WI-FI connection (reasonable usage applies)
Covered doonas and Tontine pillows are provided. Guests BYO sheets, pillowcases and towels. An optional linen service can be provided at a small additional cost.
Heaps of popular board games, jigsaws, cards and books to read .
No air conditioning or fans, all windows open to enjoy Nature's fresh sea breezes instead!!
Sorry, NO Schoolies
Discount applies to all off-peak repeat clients and all off-peak 7+ night bookings.
Thalasa Cottage has many clients who stay regularly and treasure the property as their own beach house.
Family Friendly and Pet Friendly
Sleeps up to 7 people in 3 Bedrooms
(Bed 1) 1 x Queen size ; (Bed 2) 1 x Queen size + 1 x single bed; (Bed 3*) 2 x single beds.
*Note, 3rd bedroom is not a separate private room, but a smaller sun room area with 2 single beds, which also provides walk-thru access to bedroom 2 and bathroom/laundry/toilet.
Indoors: Extensive selection of DVD's, videos, books, games and puzzles.
Facilities
Shower over Bath, BBQ - Gas, Books/Magazines Supplied, CD Player, DVD, Gas stove, Internet access, Kitchen, Laundry facilities, Log fires, Stereo, Local Telephone, Television, Off street parking, VCR, Videos/DVDs Supplied
Family Friendly
Games/videos for children under 5 available, Games/videos for children between 5 and 12 available, Games/videos for children over 12 available, Fenced/safe outdoor play area
Pet Friendly
Small-medium sized dogs are permitted, Pets are permitted inside, Secure, fully fenced running area.
Whilst we are happy to allow family pets inside the cottage, we do have a strict policy of no pets on couches, chairs or beds due to hygiene and allergy concerns for future guests.
Please note the property is not fenced but the deck is a fully enclosed 80m2 area.
The massive deck with gates at each end, looks directly out to sea - your 4-legged friend(s) will love 'patrolling' the deck!
Locality and Local Activities
Unbeatable location and views. Located only 100 meters from Skenes Creek beach with a magnificent, uninterrupted ocean view.
There are many enjoyable walks including walking into Apollo Bay township along the beach (5kms) or going inland on numerous bush walks.
Less than 5 minutes walk to the beach
You can easily walk all the (gravel/unmade) streets and country lanes around Skenes Creek, there is rarely any traffic
4WD tour operators located nearby
Bushwalking and wilderness experiences located nearby
Bushwalking maps provided,
Located near a National Park
Fishing spots available nearby, boat parking available onsite
Golf course located nearby

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with TV, Sports/Activities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Skenes Creek. Enjoy your stay in Skenes Creek at this House.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Marten P.
Jul 18, 2025 03:17:32 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Lovely house in a lovely spot!
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