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Reviewed 12 November 2016

We have just finished a four day stay at Johanna seaside cottages in the Joanna cottage. It was the most relaxing and peaceful break we have had in a long time, the views are amazing especially the view towards Johanna beach at sunset also the views of the surrounding hills are magnificent.
The cottage has everything you need you only have to bring your own food.
There are many things you can do such as walks to the beach, Bush walking, Bird watching and surf fishing. We just spent most of the time looking out of our cottage enjoying the views.

Date of stay: November 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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1  Thank wjpatto
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Joy E, Owner at Johanna Seaside Cottages, responded to this reviewResponded 13 November 2016

Hi Warwick,

Thank you for taking the time to review Johanna Seaside Cottages.

We are very grateful for your review and are so happy to hear you were able to relax and enjoy Joanna Cottage.

We hope to see you back at Johanna Seaside Cottage in the future.

Kind Regards,
Joy

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Reviewed 18 October 2016

If you want a quiet relaxing holiday, with wonderful green rolling hill views near the beach, Johanna Seaside Cottages is the place to visit. You can walk to the beach, or the forest, or see platypus in the creek, or go down the sand dune, all on the property. These cottages are in close proximity to other attractions such as the Ottway Fly, lighthouse, and koalas in the wild. I give this stay top marks, not only do you have everything imaginable in the cottage, to make your stay comfortable, in cool weather you arrive to a fire lit for you, eggs from the farm in your fridge. The cottage has everything right down to gloves to pick up the wood for the fire, a cake mixer if you wanted to cook, even a recipe book. Tea, coffee sugar and oil are provided, and you are able to pick from the vegetable garden. There is a community swimming pool on the property
We keep coming back, we just love our stay here, it is one of the best stays we have discovered.

Room tip: This is not a hotel but a self contained cottage
Date of stay: October 2016
Trip type: Travelled with family
1  Thank Marilyn M
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Joy E, Owner at Johanna Seaside Cottages, responded to this reviewResponded 13 November 2016

Hi Marilyn,

Thank you for taking the time to review the cottages.

We are very grateful for your review and so happy to hear your enjoyed your stay and experieince at Johanna Seaside and surrounding area.

We looking forward to your return to Johanna Seaside Cottages.

Kind Regards,
Joy

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Reviewed 28 September 2016

We stayed in Joanna cottage and it was perfect. Family of four with 2 teenage kids - beds were comfy, shower was great. The kitchen is well stocked with pots, pans, crockery etc. Log fire was great with plenty of wood supplied and the view is amazing. The window seat was an ideal spot to sit and read while keeping an eye on the view. Would highly recommend this property. The bush walk right out the front is about an hour long and recommended and then there are lots of other walks. Chicken farm, veggie patch and pool were also a big hit.

Date of stay: September 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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JoyEvans3238, Owner at Johanna Seaside Cottages, responded to this reviewResponded 2 October 2016

Hello;

Thank you for taking the time to review Johanna Seaside Cottages.

We are very grateful for your review and are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.

We hope to see you back at Johanna Seaside Cottage in the future.

Kind Regards,
Joy

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Reviewed 10 September 2016

We stayed for a week in Rivernook, which was a good size two bedroom cottage on the hill overlooking the rolling hills, cows and down to the ocean. The bathroom and kitchen were very modern and in good nick. The utensils, pots and pans in the kitchen were numerous and covered most bases, and were in reasonable and very useable condition for a property of this type. A good washing mashine and dishwasher also provided. We made no use of the TV and DVD player, but they were avilable if the mood had taken us.

It was powered by the mighty log fire, which is roaring on arrive (presumably subject to time of year!) and kept us more than warm enough. Local veg patch and chickens provided some emergency provisions when needed. We didn't try out the pool, but it was heated and looked inviting.

There are a few minor downsides which kept it from being a perfect stay. One was the lack of internet, which I am assured is being looked into, but wasn't available for our stay, although we could get good reception with our telstra mobiles. Secondly, although the leather couches looked good, we all found them very uncomfortable. Thirdly, the beds were very comfortable, but had a tendancy to slide around the wooden floors. We did find little carpet sqares when we were checking out . . . not sure if they were to help with the bed sliding, we'll have to test them out next time we visit ;)

The cottage made a good base for exploring the area as it was centrally located between Apollo Bay, Beech Forest/Colac and the Apostles/Port Campbell.

Date of stay: September 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled with friends
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JoyEvans3238, Owner at Johanna Seaside Cottages, responded to this reviewResponded 12 September 2016

Thank you Cpagia,

We appreciate you taking the time to review Johanna Seaside Cottages. We value and will utilise your feedback to further enhance future guests experience at the cottages.

We hope you can return to Johanna Seaside Cottages in the future.

Kind Regards,
Joy

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Reviewed 22 August 2016

We booked the Glen Tara cottage which was so lovely and cosy with a view to die for! The cottage was very nice and clean and upon our arrival they had lit the fireplace for us which we thought was very welcoming. The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly and we would definately recommend this place to anyone looking to get away from the city life to switch off and relax.

Date of stay: August 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Joy E, Owner at Johanna Seaside Cottages, responded to this reviewResponded 23 August 2016

Hello Mai,

Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We value and appreciate your very kind feedback.

We welcome you back to Johanna Seaside Cottages at any time.

Kind Regards,
Joy Evans

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