Ring 0412 515 848 for bookings

or email koalacot@bigpond.net.au

Where is Kennett River?
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A tranquil retreat with spectacular ocean views from the living room, kitchen, bathroom and both bedrooms, with the Angahook Forest literally across the road. The birds and koalas visit frequently. This is a peaceful haven, with simple home comforts in a location combining natural Australian bush with the magnificence of the Great Ocean Road coast and the gentle sounds of the surf.

An ideal location for:
~ a family holiday with the Kennett River surf beach just a 10 minute walk (or a few minutes drive) away; or
~ a retreat for soothing the soul and simply relaxing in the wilderness
~ a base to explore the Great Ocean Road and all it has to offer, ideally located half way between Lorne and Apollo Bay. Wye River pub is just 5 minutes drive for a great meal. The Ridge Track is just a minute away - for a fabulous bush walk or mountain bike ride. There are numerous walking tracks in the area and an excellent book is available from Geelong Bushwalking Club.
~ bringing your international visitors, to see koalas, Australian birds such as parakeets, kookaburras and other wildlife. Koalas are frequently right on the property and the birds visit daily.

[Kennett River Surf Life Saving Club patrols the local surf beach at specific times]
The beach in view in the picture to the right, is not the closest swimming beach. This is the view looking back up the Great Ocean Road towards Melbourne. The Kennett River beach is best imagined in orientation from the picture of the house above. The ocean view here is looking NE from the balcony; the closest beach is located more SE, as if you continued out of the picture to the left of the house above....down the hill. The house is in an elevated position (500 metres above sea level) 1 km off the Great Ocean Road.

Just over 2 hours drive (160 km West) from Melbourne CBD this house is perfectly situated for a weekend getaway or a longer holiday to give yourself time to chill out and truly escape!

In 2006 we have had 32 groups of guests stay from 2 nights to 10 days.
Of these 37.5% are repeat visitors.

Accommodation details:
click here to see more pictures of Koala Cottage and surrounds.

— a comfortable and simple accommodation featuring a large bright living/dining room, open plan to kitchen. VCR and DVD players. Mini hi-fi system with CD, audio cassette and radio. Fabulous 80's audio cassette collection for your listening nostalgia.
— 2 bedrooms with accommodation for up to 5 - 6 people (5 adults or 4 adults with 2 small children), with views from each room. Main bedroom with a firm queen size bed; second bedroom with a solid singles bunk and queen size bed. So plenty of sleeping options. Built-in wardrobes in the main bedroom.
— accommodation is ideal for a family of two adults and one or two children, or two couples.
— electric blankets on queen beds.
— entrance has just 6 steps so easy unloading from the car - all undercover ; no need to trudge up big hills.
— large deck with outdoor furniture; fully enclosed so a good spot for pets.
— one bathroom (shower only - no bath/tank water) and separate toilet across the hall
— car port
— wood fire heater (supply your own firewood)
— heat bank - emitting heat continuously ! A second instant heat bank.
— BBQ
— ceiling fans in living, kitchen and bedrooms
— fully equipped kitchen, with all cultery, crockery, pots, pans, glasses, mugs, stubby holders, electric fry-pan, tea pot, coffee plunger, toaster oven, electric 4-burner hot-plate, convection micro-wave oven, place mats, cooking utensils, seives, serving dishes, salad bowls, platters and more.
— fully furnished
— pets welcome by arrangement, but be aware the property is not fenced
— no smoking inside

Dates and Rates

Gift certificates available too ! Purchase a couple of nights and we will supply an 'open' date certificate. The recipient can book and make arrangements to stay at dates to suit them (subject to availability).

What have others said about their stay ?

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Interested?

Next it would be to check the dates and rates page as there you will find a guide to available dates at the bottom of the page. Following this it is best to ring or email to ask about availability for the dates you have in mind. Next we will email or post a booking form to you and a deposit will be required. Check the dates and rates for a guide as to availability.

For more information, to check availability and make bookings
please phone Tracey on 0412 515 848, or Derek on 0408 992 691, or email on koalacot@bigpond.net.au

We would love to share this special place !

Prices and exact specifications are subject to change without notice.