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Thalasa Cottage - Absolute Oceanfront, Cosy, Pet Friendly , Massive Deck

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A patio with wicker furniture, a small table with a bottle and a container, and a view of the ocean and greenery.
A modern kitchen with a built-in microwave, stainless steel appliances, and a large island.
A room with a large window overlooking a coastal landscape during sunset.
A bedroom with two beds, large windows, and a view of a garden.
A modern white building with a wooden deck leading to a beach view.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Skenes Creek Beachfront Park

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Skenes Creek, VIC
  • Place, Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Skenes Creek Beachfront Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Skenes Creek

Located in Skenes Creek, this holiday home is on the beach. Old Cable Station Museum and Apollo Bay Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Wildlife Wonders and Otway Fly Treetop Adventures. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Skenes Creek, VIC

What's nearby

  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 10 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪George's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Seafood Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Apollo Bay Fishermen's Co-Op - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Asian Noodle Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Little Crumbs - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thalasa Cottage - Absolute Oceanfront, Cosy, Pet Friendly , Massive Deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thalasa Cottage - Absolute Oceanfront, Cosy, Pet Friendly , Massive Deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Thalasa Cottage - Absolute Oceanfront, Cosy, Pet Friendly , Massive Deck?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thalasa Cottage - Absolute Oceanfront, Cosy, Pet Friendly , Massive Deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Thalasa Cottage - Absolute Oceanfront, Cosy, Pet Friendly , Massive Deck located?

Nestled on the beach, this Skenes Creek holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Wild Dog Creek Streamside Reserve and Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 170 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely clean house with a beautiful outlook we really loved our stay and will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unbelievable view from the back deck. Beautiful home in a perfect spot. Booking and check in was a breeze. Great communication from owners. 100% would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautifully restored retro beach cottage. We felt comfortable from the moment we walked in, and only wish we had booked to stay longer. It is perfectly positioned with views of the beach & water. A short stroll to the beach. A lovely big deck, friendly birds and open fire make this a cosy, relaxing choice for a beach stay. The fact that it is also pet friendly made it perfect for us. Thanks Steve & Suzie!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved our stay at this cottage - amazing views, peaceful location and a well appointed property with loads of character. The owners are great to communicate with and provided lots of info about the local area. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our group absolutely loved our stay at Thalasa Cottage. The property beautifully mixes the old with the new, creating a unique and wonderful atmosphere. The absolute highlight of our stay was the beach view—it was nothing short of spectacular! Waking up to that scenery every day made our trip truly unforgettable. We highly recommend this place for groups or anyone looking for a special getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view and ambience
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a lovely spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our visit to Thalasa Cottage was lovely. The house was perfect for our needs and the fact we could take our furry friend as well made it all the more special. The Cottage had everything we needed to relax and unwind. The view and closeness to the beach was amazing. Thanks Steve for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location

Lovely cottage, had everything we needed for a few days of relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a break

Just a great place to stay and more than excellent communication from the host
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it here!Great old style beach house with an amazing view. It's only a 5 min drive to Apollo Bay. The host was great with all the information and the home is well equiped and such a relaxed feel. We can not wait to stay here again with our dog
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Beautiful spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thalasa cottage weekend

Everything thing was so good ,perfect location and host! Really recommended for staying with a group of friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, fantastic spot, we had an amazing time. Very relaxing

Great communication & everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Skenes creek

Highly recommended for a family holiday. The accommodation was extremely comfortable with excellent amenity.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing beach cottage

We had a wonderful time with our pet too
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The views are magic

Beautiful old cottage, well maintained and loved. The views and deck area are out of this world. Walk to beach and enjoy a slice of paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view!

We had a lovely stay in this property at Skenes Creek. Such a cosy house with a fireplace. The large deck is fantastic. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous views

Well maintained. Comfortable. Lovely views. Close to beach. Owner very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just Perfect!

Skenes Creek location is tops, and the cosy house with beautiful view from the deck made it a very special, thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous weekend getaway

Our family had a wonderful weekend at Thalasa. The cottage was great ..very clean , well equipped, super comfortable and in the perfect location with stunning ocean views. Despite the wet weather we managed to have fantastic time and hope to return in warmer weather to take advantage of the fabulous deck. Thanks so much Steve for sharing your beautiful beachfront getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

We had a fantastic time at Thalasa, the space was perfect for our fanily of 5 (plus the pooch) and the view was so beautiful. We enjoyed the visiting birdlife and the quick walk to the beach - great for kids with the shallow river mouth to play in and the rockpools to explore. We hope to come back one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, beautiful and clean property with a large veranda overlooking the ocean.

Straightforward and easy. Excellent communication with the property owner Steve who was very kind. Will definitely book again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Escape Gem

A quaint cottage, with everything that you need. Overlooking the ocean and allowing you to totally relax. You will not want to leave.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great getaway.

Relaxing and peaceful place. Great for unwinding and just chilling. Description of property was exactly what we experienced. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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