Beautiful place & view but still needs to work out a few kinks.
We booked Apollo Bay House for an anniversary getaway and was not able to make it the first time around due to Melbourne lockdowns. Rescheduling was easy and we were excited to make our way down to Apollo Bay.
Check in was less than great experience, we reached out to the host prior to getting there to ask what supplies would be at the house so we could stock up as the stay is nowhere near a grocery store. They did not answer phone calls. When we reach the property, it was difficult to reach management as the key was jammed in the door. We then figured out the trick to get the key out, and when they called back about 2 hours later - we let them know the key is jammed and they said 'yes that's correct you have to hold down the keyhole'.
The house itself is beautiful but not without challenges. No info about wifi was left for guests so we had to go look for the modem (which again was not communicated at check in). The stay comes with basics - oil, salt & pepper and milk in the fridge. Stocked with lots of utensils though so cooking was fairly easy.
Now about the stay... The house is gorgeous and the view is perfection. Do note that if you take the upstairs room the blinds do not work, so during the day the sun heats up the house and it's quite stuffy & hot upstairs.
Housekeeping needs a bit more thought - the toilet paper was half changed but the wrapper not removed. There were old socks underneath the bed. There were also some ants found on the daybed downstairs but could just be a random one.
If you are planning to stay here - come stocked with food and snacks and you'll be alright! It's a place with beautiful views to wake up to & the house comes with Netflix and plenty of space to read in the quiet.
Would love to get more instructions on how to best utilise the place when checking in for future guests - apparently there are also discounts to Bruny island attractions but we didn't get around to asking.