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Manta Ray One - Skenes Creek

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A room with a large glass window overlooking a beach and ocean. There are two chairs and a small table.
A coastal property with a patio area featuring two wooden chairs, a gravel path, and a view of the beach and ocean.
A modern two-story house with large glass windows, a balcony, and a stone foundation.
A modern interior with a staircase leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a glass staircase, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Skenes Creek Beachfront Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Off-street parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Skenes Creek, VIC
  • Place, Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Skenes Creek Beachfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Ocean Road Waterfront
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

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About the area

Skenes Creek

Skenes Creek 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve. Wildlife Wonders and Otway Fly Treetop Adventures are also worth visiting.
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Skenes Creek, VIC

What's nearby

  • Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Skenes Creek Beachfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 9 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 120 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 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Little Crumbs - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Manta Ray One - Skenes Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Manta Ray One - Skenes Creek?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Manta Ray One - Skenes Creek on 9 Nov 2026 start from £554, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Manta Ray One - Skenes Creek?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Manta Ray One - Skenes Creek?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manta Ray One - Skenes Creek?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Manta Ray One - Skenes Creek located?

Situated in Skenes Creek, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Skenes Creek Beachfront Park. Old Cable Station Museum and Apollo Bay Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

8/10 Good

Great location & property

Enjoyed our stay, loved the location & views just across from beach.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks for your review Nerrida. We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Manta Ray One! The location just across the road from the beach means you can go for a quick dip anytime. We would love you to come visit us again someday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in excellent location with beach view .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

great family location

Great place to stay! short term or as long as you like this is the second time we have stayed here and my family enjoyed our time together here. Our dogs loved it to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2022
Thank you Susan for your review, I'm so pleased that you all enjoyed your stay and I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

Great location and view, worth the stay just for this!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul 2022
Thank you Andrew for providing your feedback, much appreciated. Kind Regards
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely and relaxing home just across from the beach.

Everything about our stay was easy and relaxing. A great location and spacious home. Wonderful place to stay with our beloved family dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2022
Thank you Belinda for providing your feedback, much appreciated. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay at Manta Ray One, I look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind Regards Sharee Hart
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families and very pet friendly.

Wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2022
Thank you kylie for your feedback, much appreciated. Hope to see you again soon. Kind Regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect unwind weekend

Absolutely loved the property and it's location, best birthday present :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2024
Thank you Sharon for choosing to stay with us at Manta Ray 1 - we look forward to having you back to stay at one of our many properties next time you're visiting the Great Ocean Road Regards Holiday Great Ocean Road
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The views are fantastic and location is great for a beach holiday. The place is showing it's age and bathrooms are poky with some mold as extractor fans are well past
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful view

Nice property with a wonderful view. Not a large home but good size for our stay, 2 couples. And the best part, dog friendly and just a short walk across the road to the beach. Very pleasant relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
Thank you Christine for providing your feedback, much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you all back again soon. Kind regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Was a lovely getaway. Perfect location and beautiful home. We have already booked for our next stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you Sibel for providing your feedback, much appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you back again soon in Apollo Bay. Kind Regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manta Ray 1

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Manta Ray. Everything was clean and the views are magnificent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2022
Thank you Grant for providing your feedback, much appreciated. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay and visit along the Great Ocean Road. Hope to see you back again soon. Kind Regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for overseas visitors

Impressive view, virtually across the road from the beach, great to walk down the beach to Apollo bay, good facilities, very enjoyable stay with my friends from the Uk. Great house thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2024
Thank you Alex for providing your feedback and for being terrific guests, we look forward to hosting you again in the future. Kind regards,
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful break

Fantastic location, fantastic house. 5 minute drive to Apollo Bay. Beautiful views from the lounge room and all the bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you Cynthia for providing your feedback, much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MANTA RAY

Lovely views, great facilities and just a short walk to a wonderful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning house

Was a lovely home and well equipped, close to the beach. The view is stunning we had a lovely stay. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2022
Thank you Ange for providing your feedback, so glad you enjoyed your recent stay and visit to Apollo Bay. Looking forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind Regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

magnificent

what an amazing experience, the location of this property couldn't be made any better, the home was way above expectations, everything we needed was at hand, we have already recommended the Manter ray one to a few friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing chilled

You’re the perfect birthday surprise for my partner.She absolutely loved it. We had dinner twice at CHRIS Beacon point restaurant, swam in the beach every day rode our bikes to Apollo Bay along the beach whilst our dog ran beside us absolutely amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Watching the waves

A very special place, for its position and also its design. Yes, it's close to the road, but a landscaped native garden hides the traffic and brings little birds. The superb view from the open living first floor (beautifully furnished) is down to the creek and the breakers, and beyond to the lights of Apollo Bay. A wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2023
Thank you Lyn for providing your feedback, much appreciated. Glad to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ladies weekend away

Property met all our needs and views exceeded the pictures! Loads of amenities except no tea towels or paper towel (drying dishes and wiping benches) and the speaker did not work for blue tooth so we could have a dance :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
Thank you for your feedback Abbey I have made our maintenance team aware of this and we will have it seen to as soon as possible We hope to have you stay again. Kind regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

awesome

great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

This place is Magic. We had to drag ourselves out to do things. We did not want to leave the whole time we were there. It is just such a relaxing home with amazing views and you feel at so chilled as soon as you arrive. We absolutely loved everything about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2024
Thank you Mark for being terrific guests and for providing your feedback, much appreciated. Glad to hear you enjoyed your recent stay, we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic views!

If I could win Lotto, I'd buy it ! It did rain most of the time - but we didn't care, we had comfy chairs, a cosy fire, and an ever changing view watching the waves crash in. (Food, wine and conversation sold separately) The fur baby loved it too, very pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2022
Thank you Janine for providing your feedback, glad to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay and visit along the Great Ocean Road. Hope to see you back again soon. Kind Regards
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect property with perfect views

it was great that all rooms had large beds. When my friends and I go away we often find one of us has to sleep in a single bed ... and a bonus that all rooms had a beautiful view to the beach. My dog was very happy to sit and look at the view also :) The house was super clean and well stocked in the kitchen. We were initially worried that the street noise would be a problem but we heard nothing at all. Then again the windows were all closed to keep the warmth in. Log fire was also welcomed. Beach walks were amazing ... Definitely would revisit ...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Thanks so much for your fantastic review of Manta Ray Margaret! We are glad to hear you had a nice relaxing stay. We would love to welcome you back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seaside bliss

We had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful property and I must say, it exceeded all of our expectations. The property itself is impeccably maintained and the rooms are spacious and clean. We didn’t need to pack anywhere near what we needed to, the house has all the things you need! One of the highlights of our stay was the breathtaking view from our room. I couldn't get enough of the picturesque scenery, which added an extra layer of tranquility to our experience. The property's location also proved to be convenient, with easy access to the beach which was fabulous. Everyone, including our dog had an incredible time away. We didn’t want to leave the house! Whether for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a business trip, this property caters to all needs. The combination of exceptional service, stunning aesthetics, and convenient location make it a top choice for me. I can't wait to return!"
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you Justine, for providing such a positive and detailed review! Very much appreciated. I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed your recent stay at Manta Ray One it truly is a beautiful property with amazing views. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, Sharee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view

We had a lovely week of rain. The view more than made up for the bad weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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