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) ![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) ![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) - 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. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## 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. 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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 ![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 Restaurant - ‬18 min walk - ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬18 min walk - ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive - ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬19 min walk - ‪Fusion Space Cafe & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive ## 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. Ask a question ## By the Beach Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn L. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short stay This place had everything we needed. A quiet spot close to the beach and shops. A comfortable home with an cosy atmosphere and lovely deck. Everything was as advertised. We would definitely stay again. ##### Robyn L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Scott F. 24 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Great Location, Housekeeping Improvements Needed. The house had a great location. The beds and pillows were comfortable, which is very important to me. However, there were some issues with housekeeping. Some of the kitchen plates and serving dishes had chipped edges. The quality of the pots was not good—not even average, in my opinion. They didn’t provide an unused dishcloth; I didn’t want to use the sponge or cloth left behind by others. There was no dishwasher. We couldn’t use the washing machine because it was broken—it wouldn’t drain water. The sheets and bathroom were clean, but the house hadn’t been properly vacuumed; there were pieces of dry dog food left on the floor from previous guests. Honestly, the location of the house is fantastic, the house has much more potential. With better housekeeping, it could be a very good place to stay. ##### Scott F. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter B. 14 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Austrians down under House was perfect for our requirements. Close to beaches and 15 minute walk to town facilities. Lots to see in the Ottway forest region ##### Peter B. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrina K. 10 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Katrina We enjoyed our stay the house was clean and tidy, comfortable bed and nice secure yard for our fur baby. ##### Katrina K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne K. 10 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### mid week escape Really enjoyed our 2 night stay at this property. House is neat and clean, close to the beach, lovely views looking out to the Otway ranges, and comfortable beds. Great for a family and lovely to be able to take our dog along. ##### Anne K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle B. 10 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very relaxing Thank you for a most welcoming, relaxing stay - greatly appreciated ##### Michelle B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garry C. 20 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay in Apollo Bay. Our family had a comfortable and relaxing stay in this accommodation. Enough space for 5 adults, infant and pet. We didn’t need a cot for our stay. Location was central and walkable to the town centre. Owner replied in a timely manner with regards to our queries. We would be happy to stay again in the future. ##### Garry C. 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