The Chipson - beach cottage | House in Skenes Creek

Welcome to our classic 3-bedroom beach cottage, a serene retreat that sleeps 5 and offers an array of delightful amenities. Nestled just 600 meters from the pristine shores of Skenes Creek beach, this enchanting getaway is tailor-made for family and friends seeking the ultimate coastal escape.
The house itself is thoughtfully designed, featuring most of its living spaces on a single level. Here, you'll discover a fully equipped kitchen, a welcoming dining area, and a cozy living space boasting reverse cycle air conditioning and a heartwarming fireplace that can envelop the entire house in its soothing warmth.
Step outside onto the wraparound deck, where you can bask in the coastal ambiance, entertain guests, and fire up a BBQ to savor delicious outdoor meals. On this level, you'll also find two bedrooms equipped with Nobo electric heaters, a well-appointed bathroom with a bathtub/shower, vanity, laundry facilities, and a separate toilet with easy access to the outdoors.
Ascend the stairs to the loft-style third bedroom, which is bathed in natural sunlight and graced by pitched cathedral ceilings, offering a unique and charming sleeping space.
The expansive backyard offers plenty of space for recreational activities, and ample off-street parking ensures convenience for all guests.
For those who relish the outdoor experience, an outdoor hot water shower lets you rinse off the sand and salt after a day at the beach. A tree house adds a playful touch to the property, and a shed provides extra storage space.
But perhaps the true magic of this place lies in its ability to help you unwind and reconnect with nature. Upon arrival, drop your bags, pour yourself a drink, and take a seat outside. Breathe in the invigorating scent of eucalyptus trees, listen to the soothing sounds of nature, and let a smile of relaxation wash over you. This beachside sanctuary is your haven for rest and rejuvenation, where every moment is an opportunity to savor the simple joys of life.
You will arrive to ready-made beds featuring professionally laundered crisp, white linen with nothing to do other than to relax and settle in.
Bath Towels are included however if you are planning a trip to the beach, please BYO Beach Towels. Hand Towels, Bath Mats and Tea Towels are included.
• Please note: If available, bunk beds will have linen provided however will not be made due to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
You will arrive to ready-made beds featuring professionally laundered crisp, white linen with nothing to do other than to relax and settle in.
Bath Towels are included however if you are planning a trip to the beach, please BYO Beach Towels. Hand Towels, Bath Mats and Tea Towels are included.
• Please note: If available, bunk beds will have linen provided however will not be made due to Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Bedding Configuration
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: King Single Bed
The have exclusive access to the entire home
PETS: Dogs are welcome as this is a pet friendly property. We ask that you do not leave your pets unsupervised inside the house when you go out and take them with you. When you leave there are extra cleaning requirements and we appreciate it if guests can ensure that they remove all dog droppings from around the property.
BOND/REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT FEE: Please note the bond is held as a pre-authorisation on your credit card, this is taken within 24 hours of your arrival and held until 3 days post stay. We require that the bond is simply an amount we "hold" on your card. If there are issues or damages, we will contact you post stay to discuss with a view to resolving before the hold is released.
The booking price displayed for online bookings includes a processing fee of 3% per booking.
If a refund or cancellation takes place, please note the refunded amount will not include the 3% processing fee as this will be retained by Otway Retreats to cover the original transaction.
H O U S E R U L E S
1. Check-in time is 3:00pm on the day of arrival and check out is 10:00am unless specified and agreed otherwise.
2. A keysafe code will be provided to you to access the property via email at 9am the morning of arrival.
3. Keys should be returned to the key safe location no later than the agreed checkout time on the day of departure. Failure to depart on time may result in extra charges.
4. Early Check-ins and Late checkouts are subject to availability and may incur additional costs at the host discretion.
5. Guests are responsible for their choice of accommodation. Otway Retreats is not responsible if the style of property does not live up to guests expectations, therefore guests should view property listings online carefully before selecting and booking their preferred property. Please call our office if you require clarification on any aspect of a property prior to booking. Our properties have accurate photos showing the property inclusions and the layout of the properties.
6. Please respect the privacy of our local community and neighbors. If a guest's behavior or noise level is unreasonable, a warning will be given and ignoring this will result in the cancellation of the booking without refund.
7. There is a strict non-smoking policy inside the home, failure to comply will result in a minimum $200 fine. Guests may also be liable for the loss of owner's income from any future bookings affected by their actions. Guests can smoke outside, ensuring they dispose of all cigarette butts and leave no trace.
8. Excess Rubbish Removal fees of a minimum of $90 may apply if the amount of rubbish left at the property is deemed over and above what should be reasonably expected for the length of stay and number of guests.
9. Should pets be found in accommodation not classified as pet friendly, guests may be requested to vacate their property immediately with no refund and will be liable for additional cleaning fees.
10. Rates apply for any additional guests staying at the property that were not included as part of the original booking. Please advise Otway Retreats and make necessary payment for additional guests. Should additional unpaid guests be found, the booking may be cancelled and you will be asked to vacate. No refund will be given.
11. Otway Retreats properties are offered on the basis of private, residential usage only. Large events, functions, parties and gatherings are not permitted at any Otway Retreats property under any circumstances. Should this occur you will be requested to vacate the property immediately and your booking will be cancelled without refund.
12. Guests are expected to leave the property in a neat and tidy manner on departure. This includes washing and putting away dishes, returning all items to their original position, all food items removed from fridges, barbecues cleaned, ovens and microwaves wiped out and rubbish placed in appropriate bins. Additional cleaning fees (minimum $90) may apply if the property is not left in a presentable condition.
13. Guests are required to turn off lights, appliances and lock doors and windows upon departure.
14. A minimum key replacement fee of $150 will apply if property keys are not returned on departure. Additional locksmith fees may also apply if locks require replacement due to the loss of keys.
15. All properties are let with linen, and beds will be made on arrival (excluding bunks).
16. Otway Retreats will not be held responsible for failure of utilities, essential services or appliances such as electricity and water should they cease to function based on issues with the supplier that are beyond the control of Otway Retreats.
17. Wifi where available) is provided complimentary for guest use. Guests should note that internet connection speeds vary widely according to local area availability and connection type and in many cases, data may be limited. Whilst every endeavour will be made to ensure Wi-Fi is working as intended, we cannot guarantee an available or consistent connection due to network, data or speed issues beyond our control. Outages do occur and whilst we will always try to have the connection restored, this will not always be possible. Compensation will not be considered in these circumstances as Wi-Fi is provided on a complimentary basis.
PET POLICY
1. Pet Limit: A maximum of 2 dogs are permitted in the home, we ask that guests advise us if they intend to bring dogs and disclose the breed and number of dogs before arrival.
2. Pet Fee: A non refundable pet fee will be applied to your booking for all bookings that include pets.
3. Extra Cleaning: We have a “leave no trace policy”. If your pet has been inside, kindly vacuum and mop the home before departure to ensure no traces of fur or odours remain. This also extends to the yards – please bag and dispose of any droppings. We may need to charge for extra cleaning if this isn’t followed, as it takes additional time to return the property to its original condition.
4. Damages: The guest is responsible for any pet related damage during the stay.
5. Supervision: For everyones safety, please keep a watchful eye on your pet both indoors and outdoors.
6. Furnishings: To maintain our homes condition, pets are not allowed on any furnishings including sofas, beds etc.
7. What to bring: pet owners are required to bring pet beds, bowls, leashes etc as none of this is supplied at the property for hygiene reasons.

This 3 Bedrooms House provides accommodation with Pet Friendly, TV, Balcony/Terrace, for your convenience. This House features many amenities for guests who want to stay for a few days, a weekend or probably a longer vacation with family, friends or group. The rental House has 3 Bedrooms and 1 Bathroom to make you feel right at home.

Check to see if this House has the amenities you need and a location that makes this a great choice to stay in Skenes Creek. Enjoy your stay in Skenes Creek at this House.