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Glen Tara Beach Retreat

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Beach
2 bedrooms, free WiFi
Interior
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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Johanna, VIC
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Johanna Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Twelve Apostles
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About the area

Johanna

At this guesthouse you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Great Otway National Park and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Johanna Beach. Highlights at this guest house include free WiFi and a fireplace. .With a stay at this Johanna guest house, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Sutherland and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Johanna Falls Scenic Reserve.
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What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Johanna Beach - 8 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Great Ocean Road Waterfront - 45 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Apollo Bay Harbour - 46 min drive - 53.3 km
  • The Twelve Apostles - 56 min drive - 66.4 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 148 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yatzies - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Perch at Lavers Hill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Shoppe Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tiny Village Petrol - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Blackwood Gully - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Glen Tara Beach Retreat

Glen Tara is one of our charming, original beach shacks, newly renovated to offer modern comfort while retaining its classic coastal charm. Accommodating up to 4 guests, this fully self-contained retreat boasts sweeping views of the Johanna Valley and is just a short 550-meter walk to the beach.
Inside, you'll find an open-plan living and dining area centered around a Chiminees Philippe wood heater, creating a cozy atmosphere for relaxing evenings. The fully equipped kitchen features a Bosch oven and induction cooktop, perfect for preparing delicious meals. Outside, a spacious grassed area with ocean views provides an ideal setting for entertaining or simply soaking up the stunning surroundings.
Adjacent to the bedrooms, a freshly renovated bathroom offers a modern shower, vanity, and toilet for your convenience.
During your stay at our property on the Great Ocean Road, enjoy access to our exclusive facilities, including an indoor heated communal pool, an organic veggie garden, and free-range eggs from our chicken shed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Glen Tara Beach Stroll Beach Wood Fire spa Indoor Pool

Glen Tara Beach Cottage Stroll Beach Wood Fire spa Indoor Pool

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Glen Tara Beach Cottage Stroll Beach Wood Fire spa Indoor Pool

Glen Tara Beach Stroll Beach Wood Fire spa Indoor Pool Johanna

Glen Tara Beach Cottage Stroll Beach Wood Fire spa Indoor Pool

Glen Tara Beach Stroll Beach Wood Fire spa Indoor Pool Johanna

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Glen Tara Beach Stroll Beach Wood Fire spa Indoor Pool

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Glen Tara Beach Retreat?

The closest beach to Glen Tara Beach Retreat is Johanna Beach (0.8 km).

Does Glen Tara Beach Retreat have a pool?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a pool.

Is Glen Tara Beach Retreat family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, a BBQ and highchairs, it's no surprise that Glen Tara Beach Retreat is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Glen Tara Beach Retreat?

No, Glen Tara Beach Retreat does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Glen Tara Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Glen Tara Cottage - Johanna Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

My kids and I had an awesome time at Seaside Cottages. The place is gorgeous, with amazing views of the hills, and a few steps we were at the top of the dunes overlooking the ocean. Kids loved to feed the chicken, hand pick raspberries and the pool was a great bonus! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short break

we have stayed at this property several times and always enjoy our stay. This time the weather was, as we all know, not typical weather. Heavy rain stopped us travelling for a couple of hours and the first night was very cold, only 2degrees in the morning so a heater in the bathroom would have been welcome .
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryce F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Everyone was great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Johanna Seaside Cottages

Relaxing few days and dog enjoyed the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela R.

Liked: Cleanliness

tranquility and bliss

this property certainly was the definition of where the trees reach the ocean. just beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Sandra I.

Tricky to find, but absolutely the best views once we found the cottage.

Signage to Glen Tara Cottage can be improved. Once we found it, the views were so picturesque, absolutely beautiful… the rolling hills and green countryside including the cows are a sight to remember. Will definitely go back!! It was peaceful and serene. My border collie loved it and he was so relaxed at Johanna Beach. There were so many other border collies for him to play with - he was in his element. The place was relatively clean, just the bathroom design of the sink was lacking space to put essentials. If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway, amongst nature, this is the perfect place. Very romantic for couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great dog friendly holiday

Clean cottage with secure yard surrounded by rolling hills and hinterland. Good walks nearby. Take gum boots just in case.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

annette c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach and rural

Lovely cabin, fireplace was all ready to go, a really nice touch, thank you. The weather was wild and wonderful. Loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place to chill out

Great cabin in secluded part of Victoria with wild ocean right nearby. Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place combining Otways and beach

Terrific base from which to explore the Otways and Port Campbell National Park. Extremely clean and comfortable, with loads of wildlife in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

BARRY W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally B.

Liked: Cleanliness

I love Johanna beach

We stayed at 2 of the beautiful cabins. Both were well equipped and clean. Unfortunately for our teenager the wifi wasn’t working at the second cabin ( I couldn’t have cared less though!) I do think though when offered an ‘upgrade’ to a bigger cabin the WiFi should work. Also maybe be offered an extra 3 hours stay for the last morning as packing and unpacking and relocating turned out to be more time consuming and less advantageous than was first thought. Overall the stay was otherwise excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful part of the world.

The house was sitting at a great vantage point offering excellent views. Inside the house os really well appointed and comfortable. Did get some pretty wet weather coming off the bite so just be ready for some storm watching (really impressive to watch) wood heater was great at keeping the house nice and warm. Also had a 4g mobile broadband system with decent speeds so that helped when you couldn't go outside. Good full kitchen for meals or about 40 minutes down to Apollo Bay for dinner. Also and cannot stress this enough, complimentary fresh farm eggs. Great place if you're looking for a nice break away from it all. Definitely a place worth a second visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josephine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent and enjoyable stay

We had an enjoyable stay. The home was cosy, clean and well maintained. It is a self sufficient home. Everything was provided. The home overlooked farm land so it was a very good escape to the country.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Johanna Beach

Amazing property, great environment with excellent views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

An outstanding property, charming rural atmosphere with 4 delightful cottages set privately apart.

Dear Liam, we were all so impressed with the high standard of Glen Tara Cottage. Everything was spotless & tidy, the kitchen so well equipped & the beds very comfy. Such a huge range of books & magasines & very helpful to have your maps & local information in hand. We loved the wood heater & generous supply of firewood & were intrigued by the waxy firefighters. They worked so well! Very peaceful rural setting with the lush rolling hills, happy cows & the roar of the ocean nearby. We truly loved our stay & felt most replenished. We would definitely return & recommend your cottages to others. Annie Brennan, Tasmania.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

A wonderful peaceful experience at Glen Tara

An off the main Great Ocean Road about 3 kilometres Glen Tara is isolated and a very modern and beautifully furnished cottage. The views are unsurpassed in their rural beauty with stunning rolling hills and if you are there at the right time a beautiful sunset can be a sight to be seen. The cottage was very comfortable and there were fresh eggs for breakfast already in the fridge upon arrival. Vegetables can be picked from the veggie garden and there is a swimming pool on the property too. Our dogs enjoyed being able to enjoy the fully fenced back garden and also a walk to nearby Johanna Beach. A great couple of days stay for us and we will be back in the future. Thanks Liam.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Return visit, still very good

Isolated but very modern cottage, perfectly placed to support the Great Ocean Walk. All facilities in the house are excellent, plus there is a swimming pool and free chook eggs and vegetables from the famer's garden! Stayed here before and will stay again. Thanks Liam for such a wonderful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018