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Looking For The Best Otways Cottages?
If you want to find Otways Cottages for a getaway in this stunning location, then this is the guide for you.
We live close to the Otways and visit it often, staying overnight (or longer!) whenever we can.
In this article we’ve homed in on all the best, self-contained places to stay in the Otways region, so you can find the perfect spot for you, your family, and even your furry friend.
From affordable Otways cabins to luxury accommodation in the Otways, this area has it all.
Ready to discover the 15 best cottages in the Otways? Let’s get to it!
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15 Best Otways Cottages
Whether you want dog friendly accommodation in the Otways, a romantic retreat for just the two of you, or a place where all the family can stretch out, read on to discover 15 of the very best Cape Otway cottages.
1) The Boomerangs at Johanna
Address: 3815 Great Ocean Road, Johanna
Room Types: Award-winning 2 bedroom cottages
Key Features:
- Spa baths
- Floor-to-ceiling windows
- Full kitchens
- Gas BBQs
- Boomerang shaped
- Wood burning stoves
- Open plan living spaces
- Laundry facilities
The Boomerangs at Johanna are so-called because of the curving shape of each cottage.
Open since 1997, the huge windows here allow visitors to make the most of the sweeping sea, valley, and forest views.
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All the luxury amenities you could wish for including a spa bath are supplied here.
Each cottage has a full kitchen and laundry facilities, a gas BBQ, and a wood fire, and offers spacious open plan living.
Pets are permitted to stay too.
Best Things:
- Ocean, forest, and valley views
- Ideal for dogs
- Set among 3 acres of landscaped gardens
- Award winning accommodation
- Squeaky clean and modern
What Past Guests Have Said:
Perfectly situated in nature with stunning views, vivid birdlife, and comfort. – Kelbel
Summary
The Boomerangs at Johanna offers unique, contemporary, pet-friendly accommodation with stunning views and upscale amenities.
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2) Glenaire Cottages
Address: 3440 Great Ocean Road, Glenaire
Room Types: 2 bedroom cottages with indoor or outdoor spa
Key Features:
- Wood fires
- Private decks
- Garden with BBQ
- Satellite flatscreen TV
- Indoor or outdoor spa bath
- Kitchen with dishwasher and oven
Glenaire Cottages offers only four units, all with either an indoor or outdoor spa bath.
Each comfortable cottage here also has a fireplace, a private deck, and access to a shared garden with a BBQ area.
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The unspoiled natural beauty here is the star attraction.
On-site and in the peaceful surrounding area you can see koalas, kangaroos, native birds, and more.
Best Things:
- Koalas living in the trees
- Clean, dog friendly accommodation
- Only 4 self-contained cottages on site
- Convenient Great Ocean Road address
- Other local wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, and birds
What Past Guests Have Said:
Loved being surrounded by nature and wildlife, secluded and peaceful. Cabin was cute and comfortable. – Rachael
Summary
With a Great Ocean Road location, the four Glenaire Cottages offer spa accommodation, set among an abundance of local wildlife.
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3) Johanna River Farm and Cottages
Address: 420 Blue Johanna Road, Johanna
Room Types: 1 or 2 bedroom and spa cottages
Key Features:
- Laundries
- Fireplaces
- Free fishing
- Ocean views
- BBQ facilities
- Outdoor decking
- Fully equipped kitchens
Johanna River Farm and Cottages are ideal for you if you’re seeking a tranquil, spacious site.
Each cosy cabin on this working farm has a fireplace, laundry facilities, a full kitchen, and an outdoor deck area.
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A warm welcome is extended by the hosts, and kids will love exploring the 280-acre working farm – complete with animals.
You can also access a shared barbecue area here, and enjoy breathtaking ocean views.
Best Things:
- Very peaceful position
- Petting the farm animals
- On a 280-acre working farm
- Welcoming and helpful hosts
- Warm, cosy and inviting accommodation
What Past Guests Have Said:
Comfortable, friendly hosts, lots of wildlife – koalas, kangaroos, possums, bats, platypus – views, everything really. – Richard
Summary
Johanna River Farm and Cottages offer cosy cabins set on a working farm, with ocean views, fireplaces, full kitchens, free fishing, and more.
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4) Sky Pods Cape Otway
Address: 86 Manna Gum Drive, Cape Otway
Room Types: Sky Pods with accommodation for 2
Key Features:
- Free WiFi
- Large front deck
- Full climate control
- Nespresso machine
- Adjustable Queen bed
- Bose Bluetooth speaker
- 100-inch projector screen
If you hanker after something unique, how about a stay at the Sky Pods in Cape Otway?
These off-grid, solar powered eco pods even offer sweeping views from your own remote controlled bed.
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Lots of luxury amenities also help to make your stay special, including a Nespresso machine, a Bose sound system, climate control, a large projector screen, and a spacious, private front deck for soaking up the incredible panoramas.
Best Things:
- Set on 200 acre wildlife refuge
- As recommended by Time Out
- Unique, luxurious accommodation
- Solar-powered and completely off-grid
- Within walking distance of Station Beach, the Great Ocean Walk, and Rainbow Falls
Summary
The Sky Pods at Cape Otway offer something special for eco-conscious visitors who also love the finer, more luxurious things in life.
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5) Cozy Otways Accommodation
Address: 40 Gardner Street, Beech Forest
Room Types: 1 bedroom cabins with sofa bed
Key Features:
- Flatscreen TV
- BBQ area access
- Spacious grounds
- Self-contained cabins
- Attached outdoor deck
- Kitchen with stovetop and oven
With only two cabins on site, Cozy Otways Accommodation is set among lovely, quiet grounds with soothing views.
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The cabins are clean and comfortable within, and each also has a private outdoor deck.
The host is very welcoming and helpful here, and you can also make friends with the sheep and alpacas wandering around the grounds.
Best Things:
- Secluded site
- Beautiful scenery
- Alpacas and sheep
- Very clean and comfortable
- Lovely host with good communication
What Past Guests Have Said:
Most relaxing stay in a long time. – Apurva
Summary
Set among spacious and peaceful grounds, Cozy Otways Accommodation offers lovely scenery, animals on site, and comfortable cabins.
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6) Redwoods Rest Cabins
Address: 17 Gardner Street, Beech Forest
Room Types: 1 bedroom garden view cabins
Key Features:
- Free WiFi
- Garden views
- Flatscreen TV
- Air conditioning
- Coffee machine
- Picnic area and BBQ
Redwoods Rest Cabins has just two self-contained cabins set among attractive gardens.
The host offers lots of lovely personal touches here to make guests feel welcome, and it’s lovely to see and hear the local wildlife.
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A cosy wood burner, a pub within a few minutes’ drive and good value rates add up to a great place to stay in the Otways.
Best Things:
- Good value for money
- Pub within a few minutes’ drive
- Local birdlife and frog population
- Wood burner with firewood supplied
- Lots of thoughtful, personal touches
What Past Guests Have Said:
Superb location and great value for money. Really enjoyed the stay. – Lara
Summary
The host at Redwoods Rest Cabins really goes out of his way to ensure a memorable stay in this peaceful, great-value place.
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7) Tall Trees Eco Retreat
Address: 1090 Barham River Road, Apollo Bay
Room Types: 2 bedroom cottages and houses
Key Features:
- Modern cabins
- Rainforest edge
- Well equipped kitchens
- Large bathroom with spa bath
- Outdoor deck with dining furniture
If you don’t mind living without a WiFi signal for a weekend or longer, then booking Tall Trees Eco Retreat could be right for you.
These contemporary cabins on the edge of the rainforest are located close to Apollo Bay.
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Each cabin is beautifully appointed. You can also expect to see plenty of local wildlife during your stay, including possums, alpacas, and Australian birds.
Best Things:
- Beautiful interiors
- Close to Apollo Bay
- Spacious, clean and comfortable
- Alpacas, possums and native birds on site
- Peaceful place with no modern interruptions
What Past Guests Have Said:
Superb. It was within a forest with alpaca, possums, glow worms, and native birds. – Rebekah
Summary
The luxurious Tall Trees Eco Retreat is perfect for those who can live among nature – and removed from TV, internet, or mobile reception.
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8) Rivernook Cottage
Address: 395 Red Johanna Road, Johanna
Room Types: 2 bedroom house with 1 double and 2 single beds
Key Features:
- Hot tub
- Indoor pool access
- Full length windows
- Wood burning stove
- Pet friendly accommodation
Rivernook Cottage is a two bedroom Otways holiday home offering bright, clean and contemporary accommodation.
There’s a double bed plus two singles, and guests staying here have access to an indoor pool as well as a hot tub.
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The views from here are particularly noteworthy, and the property is also pet friendly with a secure yard and shelter for dogs.
Best Things:
- Lovely views
- Very clean, bright and modern
- Shelter and secure yard for pets
- Hot tub and access to indoor pool
- Close to local hiking trails and fishing
What Past Guests Have Said:
Exceptional. Beautiful location, well set-up cottage with everything you need. – Christopher
Summary
Rivernook Cottage offers comfortable, contemporary and pet-friendly accommodation with hot tub and indoor pool access.
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9) Glen Tara
Address: 395 Red Johanna Road, Johanna
Room Types: 2 bedroom house with 1 double and 2 single beds
Key Features:
- Air conditioning
- Newly renovated
- Garden with BBQ
- Shared indoor pool
- Kitchen with oven and dishwasher
Glen Tara is a modern, stylish holiday rental that’s been converted from an original beach shack.
Johanna Beach is just over 500 metres – or around five minutes’ walk – away.
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The house provides slick accommodation for up to six and is set on a 600-acre farm.
Access to a shared indoor pool is one of the highlights of staying here.
Best Things:
- Set on a 600-acre farm
- Smart monochrome decor
- Abundance of local wildlife
- Local track to Johanna Beach
- Converted original beach shack
What Past Guests Have Said:
The property is cosy, quiet, and peaceful, with spectacular views. It’s also great for wildlife spotting. – Nick
Summary
Glen Tara is a contemporary beach shack conversion with indoor pool access, just five minutes’ walk from Johanna Beach.
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10) Beech Forest Cottage
Address: 40 Gardner Street, Beech Forest
Room Types: 3 bedroom house with 2 double and 2 single beds
Key Features:
- BBQ
- Free WiFi
- Flatscreen TV
- Air conditioning
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Mountain view balcony
Beech Forest Cottage is under the same ownership as Cozy Otways Accommodation.
It’s a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms, and there are plenty of luxury touches here to ensure a pleasant stay.
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Lots of little extras like a coffee machine and even hair straighteners are supplied with this rental, and the mountain panoramas are incredible.
Best Things:
- Real fire with firewood
- Hairdryer and straighteners
- Squeaky clean and comfortable
- Coffee machine with coffee grounds supplied
- Spacious holiday home suitable for a larger family
What Past Guests Have Said:
Best accommodation in the Otways…Perfect scenery overlooking the forest. – Catherine
Summary
Beech Forest Cottage offers plenty of space, comfort, and amenities for a family in a stunning mountain view setting.
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11) Gellibrand River Gallery Accommodation
Address: 14 Main Road, Gellibrand
Room Types: 2 bedroom house with 1 double and 2 single beds
Key Features:
- BBQ
- Free WiFi
- Garden views
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen with oven
If you enjoy staying in places with a more personal touch, then you’ll love Gellibrand River Valley Accommodation.
This property is conveniently close to the local general store, and decorated with unique artworks.
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A garden plus proximity to local cycling and walking trails and fishing makes this the ideal place for people who love to spend time outside.
Best Things:
- General store close by
- Local artwork on the walls
- Very friendly and helpful host
- Spacious, peaceful backyard
- Local cycling and walking trails and fishing
What Past Guests Have Said:
Exceptional. We are already making plans to come back as we had a wonderful weekend. – Pella
Summary
Run by a very helpful host, Gellibrand River Gallery Accommodation is a unique, attractive, and conveniently situated place to stay in the Otways.
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12) The Otway Haven
Address: 1275 Skenes Creek Road, Tanybryn
Room Types: 2 bedroom cottage with 2 double beds
Key Features:
- Free WiFi
- Sunny terrace
- Garden setting
- Coffee machine
- Flatscreen satellite TV
- Fully equipped kitchenette
The Otway Haven offers lovely, light-filled accommodation in Tanybryn. With two double bedrooms, it’s ideal for a family or two couples.
Lots of thoughtful extras are supplied by the hosts, and it’s located close to the forest and coast.
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This property provides everything you need for a pleasant stay, and the look is bright, modern, and breezy.
Best Things:
- Super comfortable beds
- Lots of little extras provided
- Near to the coast and forest
- Fresh, bright property in a peaceful spot
- Large outdoor deck with dining furniture
What Past Guests Have Said:
Beautiful nature and a very cute and comfortable cottage. – David
Summary
Otway Haven is a pleasant two bedroom property offering accommodation for four, plus a spacious garden with sun terrace and BBQ.
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13) The Otway Nest
Address: 1275 Skenes Creek Road, Tanybryn
Room Types: 1 bedroom cabin with double bed
Key Features:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor deck
- Flatscreen TV
- Shared garden with BBQ
- Kitchenette with oven and microwave
The Otway Nest is the sister property to Otway Haven. This one also has its own outdoor deck, and is set among spacious shared grounds.
With an open plan layout, it’s the ideal couples’ retreat.
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If you’re seeking a tranquil place to stay that’s perfectly sized and set up for two, then The Otway Nest ticks all the right boxes.
Best Things:
- Ideal for couples
- Peaceful and beautiful site
- Small but perfectly formed
- Plenty of thoughtful touches from hosts
- Good selection of books supplied for guests
What Past Guests Have Said:
Hidden gem. It was a beautiful place to stay will definitely be back. – Kristen
Summary
Otway Nest is perfect for couples seeking a compact, well-equipped retreat for two which is set among lovely, spacious grounds.
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14) Fern Cottage
Address: 1090 Barham River Road, Apollo Bay
Room Types: 3 bedroom house with 1 double and 4 single beds
Key Features:
- Spa bath
- Free WiFi
- Large balcony
- Washing machine
- Hardwood flooring
Located at the Tall Trees Eco Retreat, Fern Cottage is a spacious holiday home with three bedrooms.
With an interior featuring lots of natural wood, the cottage offers one double bed and four singles, so it’s ideal for a family.
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This lovely two storey holiday home is perfect for nature lovers, with lots of local wildlife. It’s also within easy reach of Apollo Bay.
Best Things:
- Lots of local wildlife
- Plenty of space for a family
- Interior with lots of natural wood
- Huge first floor, full-width balcony
- Eco retreat far removed from everyday life
What Past Guests Have Said:
The location was lovely, the house’s decor was nice and modern, very well appointed didn’t want for anything. – Lisa
Summary
Fern Cottage at the Tall Trees Eco Retreat offers everything a family of up to six needs – and gives you the chance to go off-grid.
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15) Parkwood Cottage
Address: 4845 Great Ocean Road, Lavers Hill
Room Types: 1 bedroom cottage
Key Features:
- Hot tub
- BBQ grill
- Wood burner
- Air conditioning
- Well equipped kitchen
If you appreciate being close to local shops as well as restaurants to dine out at, then Parkwood Cottage might be just right for you.
It’s also very well fenced off for those who want to bring along a pet.
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The welcome extended by the hosts is a highlight of staying here, as is the chance to see the local glow worm population.
You can also wander along to the nearby billabong!
Best Things:
- Very helpful host
- Nearby billabong
- Set on a 20 acre property
- Glow worms can be seen on site
- Several local eateries in Lavers Hill
What Past Guests Have Said:
It was in a beautiful location and a stunning little cottage. I would recommend it to anyone. – Dannylmaslen
Summary
Parkwood Cottage offers personal service from the hosts, plus a unique location with glow worms and a nearby billabong.
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Want to explore other options? Find more accommodation in the Otways in this post.
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Final Word
As you can see, there’s a good selection of Otway cottages to choose from.
You can stay in Otways luxury accommodation if you don’t mind splashing out, or opt for Otways accommodation in cabins if you’d prefer to save money.
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From Otways dog friendly accommodation for families to a romantic bolthole for a loved-up couple, the right Otways cottage is out there just waiting for you!
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By Audrey Chalmers
Audrey grew up in Victoria and travelled the world but she always called Victoria home. She loves nothing more than exploring her home state and sharing it here.