Title: Magnolia - 200 metres from 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 # Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32146100/32146071/df11656b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32146100/32146071/100b3830.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32146100/32146071/0aafa033.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32146100/32146071/590757ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32146100/32146071/cb0687ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in a quiet pocket, Magnolia is a two-storey haven just 200 metres from Skenes Creek Beach. Enjoy ocean views from the deck area with BBQ and table, or spend time with family playing games and reading books in the spacious living area. With polished concrete floors, this property offers reverse cycle A/C, gas heating and ample parking for your convenience. 7.8 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Parking available - 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. ### Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach Welcome to Magnolia! Nestled in a quiet pocket, just a short 200 metre stroll from the Skenes Creek Beach. This two-storey property is well appointed for the budget conscience holiday seeker looking for value for money. The 1st level features a well-appointed kitchen with dining area, lovely spacious living area with LCD & DVD, reverse cycle A/C, gas heating, main bedroom (queen) and main bathroom with separate shower, toilet & vanity. The deck area also has a BBQ with table and chairs with ocean views. There is selection of games and books for the whole family to enjoy. The ground level offers the 2nd bedroom (bunk), spacious laundry with separate shower and toilet all with polished concrete floors. The property also offers a large fenced yard where your family/pet can enjoy the outdoors with parking for 2 vehicles. You may like to take a short 2 minute drive to Chris's Beacon Point Restaurant where you can enjoy panoramic Otway and ocean views while enjoying fine dining. A short 6 km drive will see you in Apollo Bay where you can take advantage of one of the many cafes/restaurants that dot the foreshore, venture into the super markets to stock up on all the essentials, enjoy a meal/drink at one of several hotels, while you are here, take advantage of the pristine Apollo Bay beach, indulge yourselves in the retail outlets featuring unique giftware/clothing and then returning to your little piece of paradise. We would love to welcome you to Magnolia on your next holiday in beautiful Skenes Creek. Pet-friendly - Outside only Linen not provided - Hire available Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks, etc) Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31650000/31649100/31649036/6b4ed926.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fisheye9 - Ocean serenity at its best! 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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Magnolia 200 Metres Beach Magnolia 200 Metres Beach House Apollo Bay Magnolia 200 Metres Beach House Magnolia 200 Metres Beach Apollo Bay Magnolia 200 Metres From The Magnolia 200 Metres From THE Beach Magnolia - 200 Metres From THE Beach Skenes Creek Magnolia - 200 Metres From THE Beach Private vacation home 46\_357 ## About the area Located in Skenes Creek, this holiday home is near the beach. 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 Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing. [Visit our Skenes Creek travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skenes-Creek.dx6051855) [View more Holiday homes in Skenes Creek](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Skenes-Creek-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6051855-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-38.72196%2C143.71544&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=yygQIIDJkbAZUpUr3l552i-C58s=) 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) - 118 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪George's Food Court - ‬7 min drive - ‪Great Ocean Road Brewhouse - ‬7 min drive - ‪Apollo Bay Hotel - ‬7 min drive - ‪Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op - ‬8 min drive - ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach located? > Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-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 ## Magnolia - 200 metres from the beach Reviews 7.8 ### 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) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 7.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary R. 28 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in #### Welcoming and great location. Restful, welcoming and great location. ##### Mary R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Warren J. 4 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice location Nice and quiet, great location ##### Warren J. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Lewis N. 5 Oct 2023 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Cleanliness Staying at this property it was evident the property was not clean. The shower had used soap toilets and showers were not clean. The cleanliness was not at a good standard; dirt, dust, grim and dog hair all over the house. I would like to not leave a terrible review online, i would like to give the owners a second chance opportunity to show me the property at cleanliness standards. My suggestion is a couple of nights complimentary on my next booking. I would much prefer to give the owners a second chnace rather than automatically leaving a very honest and daming review. Kind regards, Lewis Noonan Email is lewis.noonan@hotmail.com ##### Lewis N. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### con d. 7 Apr 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot, nice house to see a beautiful part of the world. \- There were no photos of the second bedroom (fully grown adults using a bunk bed was uncomfortable). - Previous renters must have had dogs in the house (wasn't cleaned or swept properly). - Lights in bedrooms needed changing (should have been done before we got there). - A vacuum would have been a good inclusion. - Overall a good stay in a nice house. ##### con d. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa N. 5 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Great house/great location ##### Theresa N. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Beth M., Melbourne, Australia 17 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable retreat with ocean views A lovely spot close to the beach, pet friendly and well equipped for cooking. Unfortunately the sleeping accomodation did not work well (beds very small and uncomfortable) and the lack of wifi and TV reception was challenging. However we enjoyed our stay overall as we love Apollo Bay and the Otways. ##### Beth M. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### SARAH H. 25 Sept 2021 Liked: Location Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy #### Not great Couches smelt old. Downstairs is a dungeon. Only 2 toilet paper rolls. Bed cheap and nasty. Very old and needs. Someone’s shoes downstairs. Never coming back ##### SARAH H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela W. 23 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Skenes Creek stay Great place. Perfect for a family. Everything provided and very comfortable. ##### Angela W. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne H. 15 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter escape Perfect winter getaway - cosy and well-equipped, close to the beach and just a short drive from Apollo Bay. Can't wait to return! ##### Anne H. ### 8/10 Good #### Hamish W. 21 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Bit cold downstairs ##### Hamish W. ### 8/10 Good #### Peta T. 13 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family home! Our family had a wonderful stay at magnolia. We love Skenes Creek and always look forward to staying in this special part of the world! ##### Peta T. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Josie S. 9 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### nice stay in skenes creek our stay in skenes creek was really nice. the house was simple but had everything we needed including a great view of the ocean from the deck with lots of birds visiting. ##### Josie S. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Brigid L. 6 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good family getaway We enjoyed our stay in this basic, but comfortable, beach house. It was very quiet, close to Skenes Creek beach, and had a well fenced yard to accommodate our dog. ##### Brigid L. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Christine C. 9 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Love Skenes creek beach, great for boogy boarding. House was nice and close, walking distance down the hill. ##### Christine C. 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