Is Rayville Boat Houses pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rayville Boat Houses?

As of Sep 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rayville Boat Houses on Oct 2, 2025 start from ￥26,459, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rayville Boat Houses?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rayville Boat Houses?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Where is Rayville Boat Houses located?

Situated in Apollo Bay, this beach villa is within a 5-minute walk of Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve and Great Ocean Road Waterfront. Apollo Bay Harbour and Apollo Bay Bowls Club are also within 10 minutes.

Rayville Boat Houses Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Jun 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We thought it was great easy check in out close to shops and restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giulia

Nov 4, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Really awesome place with great facilities. Loved our stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Luc

Mar 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very good

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Apr 14, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lovely seaside ambience Comfortable & welcoming

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Feb 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Good location

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Carsten

Oct 28, 2023

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Nice accommodation- we should have stayed longer. Great communication for easy and convenient check in

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Oct 9, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Very spacious and comfortable. Loved the nautical theme.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Feb 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

I took my partner and her family just for one night to stay here. The manager was extremely welcoming and friendly along with her 2x four legged friends. The houses were well equipped and lovely. Amazing location and overall great experience. Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Sara

Jul 9, 2024

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Good position with walking to beach front and town centre. People friendly. Enough rooms for our family and good heating. Property was disappointingly old and in need of maintenance.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sharee

Jul 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Although the loft terrified my girls (26&16) it was a nice setting - loved the fireplace but would have liked more timber in the wet day/night

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Jan 14, 2025

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Property was easy to access, was a bit dated, oven was very dirty with food and black oil on the bottom from previous guests, we were going to use it but changed our minds when we saw the condition it was in. We chose to eat out and the restaurant that were walkable distance from the property. Beach was a nice walk, lots of rock pools to explore. The house could do with a better clean of surfaces as it was pretty dusty/dirty. Scum around spa and bathroom and toilet needed a good clean. Double bed was very comfortable. Stairs are very noisy to walk up and down to the bathroom on the lower level. The highlight of our stay was the location of the property close to everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Feb 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Needs maintenance

Excellent location & amenities. However, maintenance is poor: broken Venetian blinds; patio door has dropped & is extremely difficult to shut & lock; gardens poorly maintained; bathroom windows have no winder handle -> passers-by could see into shower & windows couldn't be locked.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Aug 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We loved the beach house! It's been made with such quality and attention to detail. Everything's been thought of and we so quickly felt at ease when we arrived, to the clean, light and bright space. The beach is a few hundreds meters down the road, you can hear it at night- it’s divine. We fell in love with the seaside lifestyle! We will be back and recommend to all who want great accomodation and amenities within the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

sigrid

Dec 28, 2024

The property was not secured when we arrived at past 9pm at night. Patio door was wide open. I tried to call for the location of the specific property and was not able to reach anyone. There was poor lighting and the property number was not marked as the rest of the homes.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Terence

Feb 27, 2024

Liked: Room comfort, communication

Location is good but building needs a bit of update. Toilet was leaking & not fixed.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Janine

Feb 12, 2023

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved location. Boat house was not very clean,the floor was sticky and my husband got tinnier from the spa bath that also housed the shower. So we were very hesitant in using the spa, very disappointed. During the night it rained we woke up to water on the kitchen table and floor. The garden needs a good tidy up.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Jan 6, 2024

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The communication from the owners was amazing. They kept us informed and provided us clear instructions prior to arrival. The property had a free washing machine and dryer to use which was a great service. The property was not clean at all, the table was sticky, the crockery was not clean and the inside of the pantry had ring marks from the glasses. The iron kept tripping the power of the property, so we could not use this. The property had a damp/musky smell as soon as we opened the door, even though the window were open. The toilet bowl was loose and was not secure to the floor. I would not recommend staying here at all, as we were quite disappointed.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Merita

Jan 18, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Disliked: Communication

The property itself was beautiful. It does need abit of maintenance.it was great we could park within our villa carport, it was abit tight however trying to navigate through the garden. Our villa was advertised with a spa/ jacuzzi. We went to use this and Jetts did not work. I called the host Amanda and text her but no reply. This was disappointing. The following day we checked out and still no follow up. One toilet paper roll and no spare in a unit for up to 5 people. I emailed the property and again no response. I did not want to post a review and instead contacted property directly to give them an opportunity to respond to the issues. They have not. Overall, disappointing.

6/10 Okay

Paul

Apr 22, 2023

Liked: Amenities, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Overall, my experience was mixed. On the one hand, the villa was spacious and cozy, which I appreciated. The heat lamps in the bathroom were a nice touch and the amenities all worked well, including the smart TV. The check-in process was also easy and the villa was conveniently located within a short walking distance to the shops. However, there were also several areas for improvement. The air conditioner was positioned directly above the bed, which was not ideal. I was also disappointed to find stains on the bath towel and dandruff on the bed. The tables were sticky and the bed was very hard. Additionally, the villa was nestled in the neighbourhood and did not have an ocean view. Parking was also tight and I could hear other guests late into the night. Finally, I was expected to wash dishes and take out the bins after my stay, which I felt was unreasonable given the high room rate of upwards of $250. The villa also looked tired and in need of maintenance. Overall, while there were some positives, the negatives outweighed them.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard

Feb 25, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

YI

Feb 8, 2025

Liked: Amenities

The place has a great location, very close to the beach. However, guests are required to clean their own kitchenware and take out their own trash, which makes me wonder what exactly is included in the room rate—perhaps just the rent? That being said, it’s very quiet at night. The sound insulation isn’t the best, so it might not be ideal for those who are very sensitive to noise. But if you’re only staying for a short time, it’s still a decent option.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Jan 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elise

Oct 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Jul 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

The Boat Houses were spacious & welcoming in a great, quiet location

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Apr 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great stay

Loved our stay , perfect for what we needed on our Ocean Rd trip .. short walk to town and beach Well equipped and comfy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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