The Cove Cottage was the perfect tranquil, pet-friendly get away.
The cottage itself is the last of four which gives you the feeling you’re the only people around with an amazing view over the valley looking towards Castle Cove. Spa bath was a great way to unwind after a day of exploring, with an amazing view of the stars on a clear night.
We enjoyed morning walks on Johanna Beach (dog friendly) which is a short 5 minute drive up the road, and Castle Cove also has beach access. Neither are suitable for swimming but nice for walks.
Local Rosellas come to the balcony and love a hand feeding of sunflower seeds. There were no shortages of other birds to listen to or watch including Gang gang cockatoos, fairy wrens and kookaburras. Not to mention the somewhat frequent sound of koalas grunting in the trees.
Easy to access from Colac without having to traverse the entire Great Ocean Road but also well-positioned to explore the area. 30-minute drive to/from Apollo Bay and any easy day trip to explore all the tourist sites of Port Campbell National Park 45 minutes away.
Overall a great retreat from which to do as little or as much as you want.