Title: The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI 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 # The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32149000/32148926/52472ddc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32149000/32148926/4b7702d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32149000/32148926/b1e0d2f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32149000/32148926/e9d60e24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32149000/32148926/1e4d08d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In Apollo Bay, The Secret Garden is a haven just 300 meters from the beach. Unwind in the lovely garden or on the covered deck with BBQ and dining area. With open plan living, three bedrooms, and a fully renovated bathroom, all essentials are provided for your stay. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Washer - Outdoor space - 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. ### The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI Welcome to The Secret Garden! A perfectly positioned property in a quiet street, just a 300 metre stroll to the Apollo Bay beach and a short walk along the beach track to the shops, cafes and restaurants in the town centre. The Secret Garden features a lovely garden area at both the front and rear of the property with a stunning array of roses, there is also a large covered deck area at the rear of the property (off the dining area) with table and chairs and BBQ, the ideal place to relax and unwind. The property features open plan kitchen (coffee machine with pods provided), dining & living areas, 3 bedrooms ( 1 x queen, 1 x double & 1 x tri-bunk), all with nobo wall mounted electric heaters. All essentials you will require on holiday are provided. The bathroom (fully renovated) contains a free standing claw bath, large walk in shower, vanity & toilet. There is a selection of games, books & DVDs provided for your enjoyment. Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc) See terms and conditions Linen not provided - Hire available from our office Pets welcome - inside & outside (Please keep them off all furniture) Free Wifi Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### 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 are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Secret Garden Hidden GEM House Apollo Bay Secret Garden Hidden GEM Apollo Bay Secret Garden Hidden GEM Secret Garn Hidn GEM Apollo Secret Garden Hidden GEM Free Wifi House Apollo Bay Secret Garden Hidden GEM Free Wifi House Secret Garden Hidden GEM Free Wifi Apollo Bay Secret Garden Hidden GEM Free Wifi THE Secret Garden - Hidden GEM & Free Wifi Apollo Bay THE Secret Garden Hidden GEM THE Secret Garden Hidden GEM Free Wifi EL Jardín Secreto GEM Ocultado Y Wifi Gratis Private vacation home THE Secret Garden - Hidden GEM & Free Wifi Secret Hidden Gem Free Wifi The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI Apollo Bay The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI Private vacation home 46\_606 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.74910%2C143.66908&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OhuDhFH-QvwRhJJL6qRoFkgawEQ=) Apollo Bay, VIC #### What's nearby - Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Apollo Bay Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles - Apollo Bay Harbour - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Marriners Lookout - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles #### Restaurants - ‪George's Food Court - ‬11 min walk - ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬15 min walk - ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬12 min walk - ‪Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op - ‬2 min drive - ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI located? > Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-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 ## The Secret Garden - Hidden Gem & Free WIFI Reviews 9.0 ### 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 15 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we needed A great location well appointed with all those useful extras and a great coffee machine ##### Lisa S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin C. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Apollo Bay Hiliday This was a great property to stay at. Check in and check out was easy. The house was very comfortable and warm. Easy walk to the beach and town. We loved it. ##### Kevin C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Raquel d. 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend away We loved the location of the house and that we could take our dog. ##### Raquel d. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie C. 26 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and clean family and pet friendly home This property was lovely for our short stay, local to everything and a short walk to the beach. Great for the family and our little dog. ##### Julie C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca R. 16 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach getaway Well equiped house with everything you need. Lovely outside deck and garden. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend. ##### Rebecca R. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynne R. 23 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House close to town and beach It was a very pleasant stay, well equipped with all you need re cooking. Very clean and a lovely garden ##### Lynne R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen H. 19 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Really comfy A comfortable holiday house with very good Smart TV and kitchen appliances. It really felt familiar. ##### Karen H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leanne L. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Awesome Enjoyed the house had everything we needed. Maybe don’t charge for linen ##### Leanne L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jane M. 14 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Lovely location Easy walk to beach and shops. Not cheap so was appalled we had to bring our own linen and bath soaps. ##### Jane M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin D. 15 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable stay Old property but clean and comfortable and everything works ##### Kevin D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Judy U. 14 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for the beach and access to shops The house was very comfortable and extremely well equipped. However, the gardens front and back and the unfenced creek next to the driveway require maintenance and safety upgrade. ##### Judy U. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine D. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday with Groodles We were delighted to find a holiday rental at Apollo Bay which had a fully enclosed back garden for our two large Groodles. The garden was safe and secure, and that's why we chose this property. The kitchen is bursting with crockery and pots & pans and the coffee pod machine works well. On the negative side, the living space is quite cramped and the bathroom (which looked recently renovated), had almost no horizontal surface to put anything on other than the floor. The garden is full of birds but many of the plants have been neglected, especially the roses...distressing for a gardener. You can hear the surf at night and it's a short walk to the beach. Overall, good value for money and in a good location but he property needs some love. ##### Christine D. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Julie H. 20 Sept 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location #### 3 day stay we were staying after racing the amy Gillett ride. so to relax. the floors were gritty underfoot, as if they had not been cleaned, there was thick fluff under the beds, and someone had left a pair of socks. our dogs went into garden that was overgrow (not like pictures) at the bottom of the garden was all muddy, so not very good for dogs to play. we were very disappointed so left a day early. when taking keys back at 6pm everything was closed at office and we could not get to the box to drop off as gate was locked. so we had to leave in office letter box. in all not a relaxing couple of days we had hoped for. ##### Julie H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Hannah G. 28 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Great location Cute beach house, great location ##### Hannah G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kerrin G. 14 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secret Garden Happiness At last - a holiday place with character! Great location, really well equipped, a good size for a family of four and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Kerrin G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyell P. 10 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just lovely! We were there for a week and everything we needed was there. A very pretty garden which we adored given we live on the 11th floor of an apartment. Walk to everything. Thank you owners, you deserve a medal …. ##### Lyell P. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Shaun D. 23 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great place, tidy and convenient Great place to spend a week in Apollo Bay, house was tidy and clean. Great back deck and garden. Only comment would be it could get very hot in there in the Summer, no curtains or blinds in the main rooms and no Air Condtioning. ##### Shaun D. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy getaway Comfortable, warm and peaceful. Great for dogs ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Vincent M. 28 May 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Bay Stay The property is situated in a good area, within a short walking-distance of the beach and shops. The front garden needs a trim as exiting the driveway is quite challenging. ##### Vincent M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia D. 11 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A home away from home Such a lovely place to stay, with everything we needed on hand. Comfortable, warm, lovely outlook into the garden where there was plenty of bird life and also glimpses of the ocean which was within earshot too. Just a lovely little oasis. Thankyou! ##### Julia D. ### 8/10 Good #### Alana J. 12 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Clean, close to town It was an easy walk to the beach and town. The property was good for our needs there were some things we didn’t realise. When it’s the secret garden it sort of is! The house is very sheltered by the garden which makes it private but the trees also stop you getting down the driveway if you have bikes on the roof! It also is very hard to see out the driveway. We found it quite cold, would not like to be there in winter. The backyard seemed very dog proof but our dog did manage to get into the neighbours yard. The garden did just need a good hack back! It was clean, beds quite comfortable, kitchen well equipped and close to everything, all in all it was pretty good ##### Alana J. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Serena B. 14 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything that you need for a weekend away in a great location. Nice private location, close to the beach ##### Serena B. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sheila j. 8 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy ,comfortable, welcoming. A comfortable cosy house, with a great kitchen and stylish bathroom. Loved the garden which was great for my dog! Close to the beach and a short walk into town. A perfect place to stay! ##### sheila j. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### yasmin k. 26 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house Had a lovely time ##### yasmin k. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Crystal C. 17 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Walking distance to beach and town Cute house located walking distance to the beach and town. Beautifully renovated bathroom with great shower. Beds are all firm and comfortable however the photos online for the property should be updated as the bunk beds are not two singles with a third mattress underneath like I brought up sheets for, they’re a double bottom bunk with a single on top and a spare single mattress underneath. Love that it’s dog friendly, the backyard is spacious and the raised dog bed and dog house was a great touch! Our dog thoroughly enjoyed her stay here. Kitchen was well stocked with all the pots, pans and bowls you’d need. Thank you!! ##### Crystal C. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Fairmont-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h522363.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.Hotel-Information) > > [Bannisters Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Bannisters-Port-Stephens.h27355893.Hotel-Information) > > [Caravan Parks South Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Coast-Caravan-Parks.d6046244-aaCaravanParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingscote-Hotels-Aurora-Ozone-Hotel.h2737459.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmouth Escape Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmouth-Hotels-Exmouth-Escape-Resort.h4032424.Hotel-Information) > > [The Higher Trapp Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burnley-Hotels-Best-Western-Burnley-West-Higher-Trapp-Hotel.h2423900.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Mount Teide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mount-Teide-Hotels.0-l553248621532485504-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatta-Hotels-Kangaroo-Island-Wilderness-Retreat.h2041654.Hotel-Information) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Mandalay-Luxury-Beachfront-Apartments.h2648804.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Trail Lodge Margaret River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margaret-River-Hotels-Heritage-Trail-Lodge-Margaret-River.h9624427.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coral-Bay-Hotels-Ningaloo-Reef-Resort.h4257765.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [SriLankan Airlines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/SriLankan-Airlines-Flights.cUL.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from London (LHR) to Perugia (PEG)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lhr/peg/london-to-perugia-san-francesco-dassisi-umbria-intl-airport)