A ‘room with a view’ just about sums up Angelika’s awesome place to escape the hustle and bustle from city life. But not quite - as there is so much more to staying here to add to the incredible views.
The hospitality of the host - Angelika and her husband go above and beyond the expected Airbnb level of hosting. The initial warm greeting at the door tells you this place is special. Then the additional option to have breakfast delivered to your door (including a barista standard latte!) confirms that Angelika has mastered the art of looking after her guests with the talent of a 5 star hotel.
Inside the abode, comfort is thoughtfully considered with several options to sit quietly and soak in the view. The bed is super comfortable and cosy warm on a cool night and the spa is a great place to unwind after hiking the Otway tracks. All your basic cooking needs are taken care of and it was easy to warm up meals purchased in Apollo Bay to enjoy at night so we relax in the evenings without the need to drive up the somewhat steep but well-made road.
And lastly, the sounds of nature were the soundtrack to the awesome views. There was a bounty of birdsong to enjoy and the highlight was the blue wren coming to greet us at our glass door one evening. Kookaburras sang to the background of the waves and parrots filled the silver birch tree each morning.
After many Airbnb stays around the world, Angelika’s place is on top of the list of the best experiences - inside and out!