Title: By the Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # By the Beach Holiday home in Apollo Bay with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90220000/90217300/90217240/a794edb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90220000/90217300/90217240/3e276e0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90220000/90217300/90217240/w3070h4094x0y0-08c2ae64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90220000/90217300/90217240/df973d2e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90220000/90217300/90217240/ccb27d43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In Apollo Bay, Paradise by the Sea invites you to a tranquil retreat surrounded by the magical Otways. Enjoy comfortable living for 6 with an ensuite, main bathroom, and separate toilet. Relax on the covered deck with BBQ facilities or unwind in your outdoor shower after a day at the beach. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Hot tub - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### By the Beach Welcome to Paradise by the Sea. Perfect for a family holiday in beautiful Apollo Bay. 400 mtr walk to the beach, 10 min walk to the heart of town, the magical Otways as your backdrop. House accommodates 6 people comfortably, 2 x Queen size Beds & 2 Single Beds, Ensuite, Main Bathroom, Sep Toilet, Outdoor shower for washing off the sand after a beach outing. Beautiful outdoor covered deck with BBQ, you may even see a Koala in the trees at the rear of the porperty. Linen Provided. You just need to BYO beach towels. Apollo Bay is a magnificent seaside retreat to explore and enjoy, whether you choose to explore the many walks through the surrounding Otway Ranges or just sit and relax on the beach, the possibilities are many and varied. ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108300000/108299200/108299157/027f5952.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 11A Seaview. Ocean and Otway Ranges views. Close to beach. Pet friendly. 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area Located in Apollo Bay, this holiday home is by the sea. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. [Visit our Apollo Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Apollo-Bay.dx8137) [View more Holiday homes in Apollo Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Apollo-Bay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8137-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.75013,143.67023&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:fonkF%7Dq%7BkZ%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40U%40Q%40U%40U%40Q%40SBS%40SBQBSBSBQBQBUDQDSBQDQDUDQFQDQDOFQFQDQHQFOFQFOHQFMHOHQFOHMJOHOHMHKJOHOJKJMJMJKJMJKJMLKJGLKJKLIJKLILGLKLILILELGLINELGLELENELGNENELENALCNENANCLANCNAN%3FNCL%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBL%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBN%40LDNDLDNFLDNDLDLFLDNHLFLDLHLHLJLFJHLJLHJJLJJFJJJLLJJLJJJLJLHJJNHNJJHLHNHNHLHNHPFNHLHPFNFPFNFPFPFPDNFPDPFPDPDPDTBPDRDPBTBPBPBRBRBP%40R%40RBR%40P%40T%40T%40P%40T%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FPATAPARATAPCTAPATCPCPCTCPCPCTEPEPCPETEPEPGPEPGRELGRGPGPGLGRGNININGNIPILININILINKJINKLIJKNKJKJKNMJKJKJKHMJKJMHMJKFMHMJMHMFMDMHOFMDMHMDODMDODMDODMDOBO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBM%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOCO%3FOAOCMCOAOCOEMAOCMEOEOEMEOEMEMEMIOEMGMIMEMGMIMKMIMGKKMIKKMKKIMKKKKKKOKKKKKOKKIMKOIKIOIMKOIOGMIQIOGOIOGOGSGMIQEQGSGQEOEQGQEQEUEQCQEQEQCUCQCQCUCQCQAUCQAUAQAUASAQAU%3FQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zY97Gzpjq9-UZwrJ1jmar5VyXv8=) Apollo Bay, VIC ### What's nearby - Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Apollo Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Apollo Bay Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Marriners Lookout - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles ### Restaurants - ‪George's Food Court - ‬18 min walk - ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive - ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬19 min walk - ‪Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op - ‬3 min drive - ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is By the Beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at By the Beach? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at By the Beach? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is By the Beach located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Great Ocean Road Waterfront. Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre and Apollo Bay Bowls Club are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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