Escape to your own private oasis, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of life

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Hideaway Cottage is located at 645 Killala Road, Apollo Bay is the ideal romantic rural retreat set amongst the tall gum trees of the historic Otway’s.

This is an incredible destination for elevating your senses and escaping the hustle and bustle of life. This gorgeous hand crafted mud brick home is full of character and just 15 minutes outside of Apollo Bay on the Great Ocean Road. Come curl up infront of the fire.

 Relax, Unwind and Rejuvenate your Soul

Surrounded by resident koalas, large variety of birds and views across the Otway Ranges it’s the perfect little weekend retreat to get away from it all. Welcome to your digital detox.

The main Hideaway Cottage spreads over two levels with an open plan kitchen dining and lounge filled with creature comforts and a wood burning stove that will be set ready for you to snuggle up to. Relax on the comfortable leather lounge and enjoy the north facing French doors that open up to the pergola covered terrace with magnificent views across the garden to the Otway Ranges. Under the pergola the hammock swings lazily, beckoning guests to lay back and take in the relaxing atmosphere.

A Scandia Combustion stove and antler chandelier are strong features of the fully equipped kitchen. A staircase carved from Tasmanian oak leads you to the two bedrooms on the second floor with beautiful sunrises seen from the master and the feel of being nestled at the top of the gum trees from the second bedroom. The bedrooms are adjoined by a partition which is perfect for families with young children.

I hope you're hungry! We have recently added a built-in outdoor Pizza oven, fire pit and BBQ. The garden boasts many fruit and ornamental trees, including apple, olive, hazelnut, avocado, walnut, nectarine, oak, bunya and woolamai pines, beech, flowering cherry and flowering gum. For young families, a tree fort, swing and plenty of areas of the garden await to be explored, including the glow worms just outside of the property.  

Need more space? Do you need to accommodate more than 4 guests?
For an extra charge of $80 + extra guests charges you will have access to the Tuck-Away Cabin. Nestled within the ferns sleeps a further three to four guests. This rustic cosy wood cabin is perfect for the teenagers seeking their own space with friends, including heater, TV and a large selection of DVDs. Located approximately 40-50m from the main cottage, this is not included in when booking the entire property. The Tuck-away Cabin is never booked separately to other guests- only as overflow from your booking.

From the property you can access via a short drive the beautiful beaches of Apollo Bay or continue along the Great Ocean Road and take in the grandeur of the Twelve Apostles.

Accommodation Features & Facilities

  • 15-20minute drive (gravel road) to Apollo Bay and the beach

  • Wood Fire (wood supplied)

  • 2 upstairs bedrooms in main Hideaway Cottage that are separated with frosted glass doors offering 1 x Queen bed and 2 x Single beds.

  • Bathroom with Shower, Toilet and Vanity

  • Well behaved dogs are very welcome inside

  • Well equipped kitchen with Microwave, Nespresso Coffee Pod Machine , Fridge/Freezer and Cooktop and Oven.

  • Scandia Combustion Stove is an amazing feature of this well appointed kitchen

  • Spacious living with large Leather Lounge, Flatscreen TV & DVD, Sound System, Wii Game Console, Record Player

  • Amazing outdoor living area with Pizza Oven, Fireplace, BBQ and Furniture

  • All linen and towels supplied for your holiday

  • The Tuck Away Cabin (about 50m from main house) accommodating an additional 4 guests in one large room.
    1 x Queen and 1 x set of Single Bunks and TV/DVD player.
    This is not included with normal booking it incurs an extra charge of $80 + extra guest fees applies for this to be included in your booking.
    There is no bathroom in the Tuckaway Cabin, the bathroom is located in the main house.


Important things to note when considering a stay at Hideaway Cottage…

The drive is approximately 15 minutes outside Apollo Bay, it is on a narrow unsealed road, so just be prepared to take your time and it is probably better to try and drive during daylight hours as then you will get to see the Koalas, kangaroos and rabbits.

This house is perfect for a digital cleanse as there is no Wifi.
There are some reception black spots but you can receive Telstra connection. Other carriers may have issues.

ALL RUBBISH and waste must be removed from the property by each guest by the end of their booking as there is no rubbish collection on Killala Road.
We suggest you take your daily rubbish into town with you so it doesn't accumulate.
If it is a large quantity you can take to the transfer station at 10-18 Arthur Court, Apollo Bay (open daily [excluding public hols] from 10am-2pm) or you can use the public bins on the along the foreshore. We provide plenty of bags for you.
Failure to comply with this policy will result in an extra charge of $150 being charged to your card.
Rubbish collection can happily be arranged for your booking for a fee of $80, this must be booked and paid for PRIOR to your arrival.

Relax on the couch with the cosy warmth of the Wood Fire