Title: Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat 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 # Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat Holiday home in Skenes Creek with balcony and fireplace ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32146100/32146077/7931afab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32146100/32146077/620e18b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32146100/32146077/a07f7b33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32146100/32146077/25154646.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32146100/32146077/aa77145e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled amongst a tranquil bush setting, Ocean Views Escape offers a serene retreat just 250 metres from Skenes Creek Beach. Enjoy the open plan kitchen, dining and living areas with Coonara wood heating & reverse cycle air con that lead out to a wonderful deck area complete with BBQ, table and chairs. 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat This property offers Stay 4 PAY 3 & Stay 7 PAY 5 deals from 11 February to 22 December 2025 excluding long weekends & school holidays. \- This is the perfect escape, nestled amongst a tranquil bush setting with filtered views of the ocean and located just a short 250 metres from the Skenes Creek Beach, this property offers exceptional value for the budget conscience holiday seeker. The property offers open plan kitchen, dining (table with 2 chairs + 3 kitchen bar stools) and living areas (Coonara wood heating & reverse cycle air con) with sliding doors that open up onto a wonderful deck area complete with BBQ, table and chairs, outdoor gas heater & outside shower. There are two bedrooms (1 x queen & 1 x double) one of which offers a safe for valuables, separate laundry and bathroom. There is also provision for two cars onsite. While you are enjoying your holiday why not visit Beacon Point Restaurant, located only minutes from your holiday home, where you can enjoy fine food and exceptional wines with the ultimate in elevated views looking across the ocean and the Great Ocean Road. You are also based just a short drive (4 kms) from Apollo Bay where you can indulge in one of the many cafes/restaurants that dot the foreshore, take advantage of the many retail outlets that offer unique clothing and giftware, stock up on all the essentials at one of the supermarkets or just simply enjoy the beautiful environment that is Skenes Creek. Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc) See terms and conditions Linen is not provided (Hire available) Firewood is only supplied from May to October. This property is pet-friendly on request only - please contact our office to enquire. Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions \*Additional Features\* Added patio heater to deck area ( lpg gas bottle type) Added Gazebo with lazerlite roof to portion of deck area where external deck dining table is Added extra seating to deck area Installed new upgraded external fire pit on grounds near external deck stairs Installed safe (located in broom cupboard area inside house) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Free toiletries - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Standard One Bedroom Villa - Ocean View | Living area | 50-inch LED TV with digital channels, TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1469300/1469299/880a81b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beacon Point Ocean View Villas Skenes Creek - Kitchen - Parking included - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.0 Wonderful 571 reviews £127 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=1469299&PinnedHotelID=1469299&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32146100/32146071/df11656b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 7.8 Good 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=32146071&PinnedHotelID=32146071&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34350000/34345600/34345555/f61b4d36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Uringa at Skenes Creek Skenes Creek - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 200 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=34345555&PinnedHotelID=34345555&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39680000/39675300/39675239/227bf31b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Cottage with Valley Views & Cozy Fireplace. 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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 Barca View Cottage Cosy Beach Retreat House Apollo Bay Barca View Cottage Cosy Beach Retreat Apollo Bay Barca View Cosy Beach Retreat Barca View Cottage Cosy Beach Retreat Barca View Cottage - Cosy Beach Retreat Skenes Creek Barca View Cottage - Cosy Beach Retreat Private vacation home Barca View Cozy Beach Retreat Barca View Cottage Acogedor DE Playa Barca View Cottage Cosy Beach Retreat Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat Skenes Creek Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat Private vacation home 46\_111 ## 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-38.72147%2C143.71341&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=emUC4TqfcPOp1HRB1scr7Eq9PPA=) Skenes Creek, Apollo Bay, VIC #### What's nearby - Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles - Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles - Marriners Lookout - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles - Apollo Bay Harbour - 9 min drive - 5.2 miles #### Getting around - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 110 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪George's Food Court - ‬6 min drive - ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬7 min drive - ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬6 min drive - ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat located? > Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Old Cable Station Museum and Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Barca View Cottage - Cozy Beach Retreat Reviews 8.4 ### Very good 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) ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela S. 28 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Barca cottage Third stay at this property. Quaint ##### Angela S. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Steve 13 Jan 2018 #### Fantastic Beachside Getaway Barca View Cottage is a comfortably appointed holiday home, with a nice beachside vibe. The cottage is located uphill in a lovely lightly wooded area of Skenes Creek, allowing for fantastic views through the trees to the beach in the distance. There are no shops in Skenes Creek adding to the sense of seclusion. Apollo Bay is only a short distance away, allowing for shopping, restaurants and wide selection of take away food. The cottage is well laid out and appointed to allow for a relaxing stay. The kitchen is basic, but provides for all holiday needs. The large outdoor terrace makes great use of the views. We would highly recommend Barca View Cottage for a comfortable, beach-side holiday stay. ##### Steve ### 10/10 Excellent #### jennifer a. 4 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous stay We had a wonderful stay, the house had everything we needed. Very comfortable beds. Short walk to the beach which has fabulous rock pools. Hope to go back one day. Only slight gripe was needing to go back to Apollo Bay to drop the key off, a little locked drop box at the house would have been better. All in all though, an excellent stay. Thank you! ##### jennifer a. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Adam C. 21 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Skenes Creek Very nice little beach house in a wonderful part of Skenes Creek, among tall eucalyptus trees bursting with bird life. Cute and comfortable, though we didn’t quite get the hang of the wood fired heater. Beach is an easy walk down the hill, but be aware it is no longer viewable from the deck, as a big new house is being constructed right next door. Online listing didn’t say anything about that so we were initially disappointed. ##### Adam C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Shawn F. 15 Jan 2020 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Disappointing As soon as we walked in, we noticed ants crawling all over the kitchen and sink. There was so much of dust under the furniture. Hard to believe this place was professionally cleaned between visits. ##### Shawn F. Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue T. 2 Oct 2017 #### Beautiful cosy cottage & loads of special touches Cosy cottage with all you could possibly need and more! Inviting deck to hear the waves and watch the parrots. Clean, beautifully decorated and very comfortable. ##### Sue T. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fk79 7 Feb 2017 #### Beach stay We stayed at Barca View cottage for a 2 night stay during a family holiday exploring the great ocean road. The cottage is small but very comfortable for a small family, and tastefully decorated with lots of special little touches. The outside deck was a fantastic place to rest and relax, with an outdoor setting which was perfect for dining on warm evenings. The beach nearby has amazing rock pools, and we fell asleep to the sound of the waves at night. Skenes creek is an ideal location, close enough to drive in to Apollo Bay for dinner at night, but far away from the hustle and bustle of tourists. Would highly recommend this property to others! ##### Fk79 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Denise 13 Dec 2016 #### Relaxing Cottage for two. Our stay at the Barca View was delightful and cosy. There was everything that we needed in the cottage. The views from the main room as well as the living room were quite beautiful. The Barca View accomodated us quite well, both during the hotter temperatures well as the colder. Our only critique would be that perhaps the place could be sprayed for insects and also for gaps in the building to be patched up. There were quite a substantial ammount of insects and huntsman spiders found throughout the cottage. ##### Denise ## 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) > > [Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Atlantis-Hotel.h864494.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Travelodge-Hotel-Melbourne-Docklands.h3033860.Hotel-Information) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [Space Hotel - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Space-Hotel-Hostel.h2100092.Hotel-Information) > > [Mercure Melbourne Southbank](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Mercure-Melbourne-Southbank.h898381.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Melbourne.h845390.Hotel-Information) > > [Pan Pacific Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Pan-Pacific-Melbourne.h2432787.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Southern Hotel Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Great-Southern-Hotel-Melbourne.h27851.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Melbourne-Airport.h12401.Hotel-Information) > > [Carlton Lygon Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Carlton-Lygon-Lodge.h4790050.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Quincy Hotel Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Quincy-Hotel-Melbourne.h57242156.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Melbourne.h23775.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.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) > > [Comfort Apartments Royal Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Royal-Gardens.h425401.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) > > [The Waverley International Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Waverley-International-Hotel.h3504259.Hotel-Information) > > [Ovolo South Yarra](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Ovolo-South-Yarra.h63305062.Hotel-Information) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Radisson-On-Flagstaff-Gardens-Melbourne.h82772.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information)