Truly a hidden gem in Apollo Bay! We had our first stay last December ( See previous review) and another stay Our stay at Beeches for four nights Nov 19 ‘21.
We have stayed at many properties around vic and nsw, units, motels, caravan parks and villas. Beeches is wonderful accomodation because…
• Very comfortable beds.
•Hardwood floors
• Dog friendly. Lulu loved the big yard and access to the beach.
• Impeccably clean ( very important)
• Bright and light rooms. ( have you ever stayed in rooms that are dark and small, you truly see the difference!)
• Huge large windows in lounge dining area, looking out to immaculate garden, green mountain countryside and the ocean through the trees.
•Warm heating. Daikon inverter.
Our son loved his electric blanket in the second bedroom.
• Two tvs one in main lounge and one in kids bedroom.
•Quiet at night. Off main road. Glorious.
• Only four houses from great ocean road and the beach . Takes 2 minutes to walk there!
• It has an iron. If you have stayed at places and not ironed beforehand you would realise how convenient this truly is.
• My husband loves how big all the rooms are , even the bathroom. Just think if you’ve staying at a cabin in a caravan park how small they can be. Not Beeches, plenty of room beside each bed and plenty of space around the toilet. Important.
• A minor thing but the toilet toll holder is sturdy and attached properly. The number of times you stay at places with flimsy toilet roll holders that fall, or are broken…
• So luxurious … there is a Heated Towel rail in bathroom , lovely after a shower.
• Beautiful light fixtures in all rooms.
• Loved the floating bedside tables in main bedroom , even our son mentioned how lovely they are.
• Skylight in bathroom ( good for those nightly visits)
• Comfy cushions on sofa.
• Lovely easy to use modern curtains.
• Carport in Villa 1 ( car off the street )
• Outdoor seating area. ( Great for fishermen or just relaxing outside)
• The kitchen has ample equipment you’ll need , the oven, full fridge, electric stovetop, just to name a few.
• The villas are well made. We have stayed at places that windows rattle in the wind and the whole place shakes in strong winds for instance caravan park cabins, but not at Beeches . Beeches by the Sea is a house, strong, well built and windows are secure etc.
The list goes on but you’ll have to wait till our Easter stay for another review.
As soon as we arrived , easy lock check in , my son and I both said when we walked in ‘ ahhh, we’re back’ and after the lockdowns we’ve had I nearly cried.
Loved the little touches, chocolates, eucalyptus soap in bathroom , condiments sachets in fridge.
Lastly , Jess is a lovely host only a email or phone away.
Didn’t have to contact her during our stay because everything was perfect.
Do yourself a favour, book Beeches for your next
holiday. Beeches , Paradise by the Sea.
Melissa Roberts

Nice accommodation. Roomy with all the mod cons (except a laundry). Easy walk to the beach and town. Very quiet. My only gripe was the additional bedding in the wardrobes have not been used for a while and were covered in dust and were smelly.