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Otway Vista 12

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A building with a grey exterior, a number '12' sign, and a door with a mesh screen.
An outdoor deck with a grill, seating, and a view of a green landscape.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, a television, and artwork on the walls.
A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, large windows with curtains, and an air conditioning unit on the ceiling.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a window with curtains, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Gamer ready
    One of the few properties with a video game console for guests.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Great Ocean Road Waterfront

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

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Apollo Bay, VIC
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Apollo Bay Bowls Club
    ‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay is home to this holiday home. Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Apollo Bay Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Wildlife Wonders and Otway Fly Treetop Adventures.
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Apollo Bay, VIC

What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Apollo Bay Bowls Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Apollo Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Little Crumbs - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Otway Vista 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Otway Vista 12?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Otway Vista 12?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Otway Vista 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Otway Vista 12 located?

Situated in Apollo Bay, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve, Great Ocean Road Waterfront and Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre. Apollo Bay Bowls Club and Apollo Bay Harbour are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place with nice scenery

Really enjoyed our stay. Kids especially loved the cows at the back fence and the wood fire made it cozy for our winter stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
It was a pleasure hosting Daniel and his group, we look forward to having you back at Great Ocean Road Holidays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Friendly Home

We enjoyed our stay, beautiful view and domestic animals around. Fireplace is bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2023
Thank you for your excellent rating, Ashley. We are so pleased to know that you had a great time and we look forward to your next visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Property was fantastic. We really enjoyed it once we got there. The property management experience pre-arrival was absolutely terrible. After booking and paying via Stayz, I received a random email from a company not identified on Stayz asking for my credit card and copy of drivers license. Against all phishing recommendations. When you try to clarifying what’s going on you end up talking to an AI agent, which is hopeless. The AI agent also sends useless and contradictory messages. When you try and speak to a human, you get directed to a call centre in the Phillipines, who can only tell you what’s on their script. I eventually pretended to be an owner to talk to a human in Apollo Bay. After that I was fine. If I was the agent I’d immediately ditch the AI agent and international call centre. If I was the owner I’d change agencies. But the property itself was wonderful. Great views and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had a great time. The property had everything we needed. Location is great and in a quiet area. Great views to the hills and farm land, and nice seeing the cows. The host is very accommodating. We will come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hi Thanh, it is always our goal to serve you the best we can and we are glad to know that we delivered. We are excited to have you back soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some attention

Liked the location but the place was dirty and needed repairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2023
Hi Annie, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on your stay. We apologise for the disappointment and inconvenience. We encourage our guests to contact us for any issues at the property, especially if it is not cleaned to your satisfaction upon arrival. We have notified the cleaners to ensure cleaning standards are always kept. We hope to welcome you back at another time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Comfortable for a family

We loved the location and the overall feel of the property. There were no towels, no wifi, no firewood and also no clear instructions on where to return the keys for check-out. We arrived Friday afternoon and pickup the keys from the office in town, but they were closed the whole of weekend so didn't address the issues we had. If the management is improved, it would be a fantastic place to stay at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hi Nick, thank you for sharing your thoughts! We value your feedback to improve customer satisfaction. Otway Vista 12 - 12 Otway Rise is sold with no linen and wifi included. However, we can arrange for it at an additional charge. With regard to keys, our office hours on weekends can vary. It is important you contact us first for further instructions. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by your stay. We hope we can welcome you back again at another time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bo's view

Some pans unwashed, internal doors rattle when windy, made for difficult sleep, fire place wasn't clean ready to use, house is dated but overall done Us for 4 nights. If you stay there make sure to take coffee ,tea, sugar , milk, salt and pepper. Don't expect 5 star and it will do the job.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2023
Hi Jim, We appreciate your review and rating. We apologise for any inconvenience. We encourage our guests to contact us immediately for any issues, especially if it is not cleaned to your satisfaction. Our properties are self-catered. A welcome pack is provided on arrival but apart from that, items are to be purchased by the guests. However, rest assured that your remarks will be shared with the appropriate team. We love to have you back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

The bunk bed room contains germs.

One of us slept in the bunk bed room the first night and was sick by the morning. They had watery eyes and runny nose.Maybe disinfect that room or leave the windows open for a few days, very stuffy room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2025
Thank you for giving us a good star rating! We value your feedback to increase customer satisfaction. We will be sure to share your comments with management. We are excited to have you back!
Archival

6/10 Okay

Needs some work

Great view. Beds were comfortable and homely place. Dire need for maintenance. Inside had smelt like a smoker's house. Mould left in ensuite shower and sink and some of the dishes were put away dirty.
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Dear erik1980, Thank you for taking the time to review Otway Vista 12. Most of our visitors agree that the property is quiet and offers great relaxing views. We certainly value and take on board all feedback and we are pleased to let you know that the property has been inspected and extensive maintenance has been undertaken to ensure all of the issues have been addressed. We'd also like to let you know that the property is a non smoking house, and apologise if previous tenants have not followed these rules. We hope to see you again in the summer. Kind Regards
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice fireplace for wet winter getaway

Overall we enjoyed the weekend, however the photos made the place look significantly bigger than it is, and it needed some extra supplies - brining your own linen does not normally mean tea-towels and when we asked we were told to buy some. Also there was only 1 match provided. Many lamps were for tea-lights but there were none available. We had to walk pots and pans before using them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hi Sally, we appreciate your feedback and apologise for not meeting your expectations. Otway Vista 12 - 12 Otway Rise is sold with no linen included. However, we can arrange for it at an additional charge. Our properties are self-catered. A welcome pack is provided on arrival. Apart from that, items are to be purchased by the guests. Rest assured that your remarks will be shared with the team for awareness. We hope we can welcome you back again at another time.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location just needs some love

The view from this property is amazing, with cows regularly passing by your back fence. I hadn’t realised on the listing how close by your neighbours are though. The house is a great size for a family for a week away. It could do with some minor maintenance repairs & a good clean to make it great. Little extras like tea towels & essential staple pantry items like oil salt pepper, cling wrap would have been handy. It’s a good option but with a few small touches it could be a great 5 star accommodation choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hello Kat, We appreciate your review! Your feedback is important to us as we are always looking for ways to increase customer satisfaction. We will make sure to pass your comments along to management. We hope to have you back soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Excellent views. Lots of wood for the fire. Would have been 5 stars but unfortunately was not ckean

Will be back. Love Apollo Bay loved the unit and management were nothing but helpful about our 1 complaint
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Well stocked kitchen and everything that was needed. Lovely quiet location and outlook. Generally well equipped and comfortable. Needs a good clean and some maintenance to the house, but we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful long weekend

A well equipped stay in a peaceful setting was enjoyed by my whole family. Relaxing by the fire was a lovely way to end the day as you gaze out over the peaceful hill side.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views into the hills

Great place to stay, there were fantastic views out the back windows from the main living area. Cows wandered past daily and were friendly enough to feed some grass. The fireplace heated the whole place, as did the split system, and the kitchen was very well equipped. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Peaceful paradise

Lovely outlook over farmland and the hills, so private and peaceful. Cleaning could have been better, but there is a real staff shortage, and you can tell they are doing what they can to keep things going and make holidays still happen, so happy to cut some slack there. The staff at great ocean real estate were lovely, I don’t think I’ve had a more welcoming experience picking up keys before. All in all, good value in my opinion
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for your review and understanding. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at this lovely property. Hope to see you back in the Bay soon! Kind regards Great Ocean Road Holidays
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Otway Vista

was Great to be finally back to the best place on earth. Great value , very comfortable. 5🌟
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Thank you for your lovely review! Please come back soon. Kind regards, Great Ocean Road Holidays
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, comfortable and relaxing

The house was clean, bright, comfortable and cozy. There was plenty of kindling and wood supplied for the fire and the facilities and amenities were really good. The living space is smallish, so good for a couple of people, but not big families - was great for 2 old friends to get away for a couple of days. The town and beach are easily in walking distance if you want to leave the car behind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely week away

This was a great find for a week away in Apollo Bay, we had two couples and 3 under 3. We fit comfortably with the bedrooms down one end and the open kitchen/living/dining down the other. Nice set up and easy to get to. A drive down to the beach and main strip but not a problem at all. Facilities were usable although the oven and stove top are getting a bit old and clunky. The kids bedroom with the bunk beds didn’t have a roller blind to blackout the room, would suggest putting that in to help with kids daytime napping and sleeping. There was a very big huntsman spider that surprised me in the bathroom. Thankfully hubby is more calm and was able to catch it and release it outside. Hopefully this doesn’t deter anyone, would stay here again! There was a toy box that the kids loved and the view out the paddock with cows was peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Hi Gina, Thanks for your feedback, wildlife encounters are often interesting if you are not expecting them. Kind Regards, GORH
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apollo bay

Loved our stay and definitely consider this accommodation again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute and comfortable

Comfortable accommodation for a family of 4-6. Coonarra provided great heating for living area but the heat didn't quite reach the bedrooms. Obviously this wouldn't be a problem in summer. Shower in the main bedroom ensuite was not usable and there was a smell of mildew in the main bedroom which needs to be addressed. Otherwise a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Maintenance required

Unfortunately the house just wasnt kept well enough..loads of dead insects and regular spiders coming in. would be great if cleaned up a little
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Dear Benni, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay. I am not sure if you contacted our office with your concerns, if you had, then we would have had a cleaner attend your property within the hour. In relation to Spiders coming in, we are in a rural environment and it is difficult to counter this, however, every effort is made to rectify these issues and talking to past guests there were no great concerns. We would love to welcome you back on your next visit to Apollo Bay. Kind Regards
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute little Shack

Was very happy with this place. Had all we needed for a few days away. The house was clean and well equipped with very comfortable furniture and bedding. Would happily re book. The outdoor area needs a little maintenance, it was a shame we couldn't fully enjoy that beautiful view.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nice country outlook needs some maintanence

Needed to vaccum and wipe benches on arrival. Relaxing/quiet
Archival

6/10 Okay

Lovely outlook

First impression would be improved if the strip of garden and big planter pots flanking the door were weeded. Place looked neglected. Information booklet had no information except a warning about re-tuning the TV. No instructions on how to access Foxtel and no list of available channels. No hint that you had to use wall switches to get power to the stove and hotplates and no hint that these were hidden behind the microwave. However, view from back windows was lovely, the position was quiet, the beds were comfortable, and the shower good (though leaving the remains of a broken towel rail adds to the feeling of neglect).
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2023
Dear GayeBos, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay. Your concerns have addressed. We agree the home is in a quiet location with lovely views over the Otways and all within walking distance to the Apollo Bay shopping precinct. Kind Regards
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