Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, and guests should contact the property at least 48 hours in advance for arrangements.

What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?

The property is located steps from Elliot River - Addis Bay Coastal Reserve and Sugarloaf - San Jose Beach, approximately 0.2 miles from Carisbrook Creek and Great Otway National Park. It is also near various other attractions such as White Crest and Apollo Bay Coastal Reserve.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not provided.

Seacroft Estate

What guests think

Seacroft Estate offers a scenic, budget-friendly stay with stunning ocean and farm views, simple rooms, and well-equipped communal spaces, appealing to travellers comfortable with shared facilities and a relaxed, rustic atmosphere near Apollo Bay along the Great Ocean Road.

Many mention friendly, helpful hosts and straightforward check-in. Room experiences vary widely, from clean and comfortable with great views to very small or hot spaces, some noise through thin walls, mosquitoes, and occasional power, water or hot-water limitations. Some guests also reported limited entertainment or connectivity such as TV and strong Wi-Fi, plus unclear signage or parking. Best for budget-minded travellers seeking rustic charm and big views.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Shared kitchen and communal areas are large and well equipped. Bathrooms are shared, with reports of portable blocks and limited hot water; some guests missed a TV, found Wi-Fi average, and noted unclear parking/signage.

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Andrew

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For the price paid, I expect more than a Hostel experience of shared facilities. Kitchen area is great. Toilet/shower block is a refrigerated portable and water can not be used by two people at once. I could not get hot water to shower while someone else was showering. The room was dirty with cobwebs around windows, doors and the light on the ceiling. It also wasn’t big enough to swing a cat in! Pre-information for access to room and facilities was good, but no mention about parking which made knowing where to park confusing when the stone area was completely full. You had to find a map to see what areas could be parked in, which included a grass area that had no signage. I would happily stay here if it was a cheap hostel comparative price (no more than $100), but not for anything more than that!

8

Tamra

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was once a monastery so the bedrooms are small, but the communal areas are spacious. Sea views from the sunroom. A well stocked kitchen. A very peaceful location. Shared bathrooms which are multigender. No TV. A good place for groups. Child friendly. Good communication.

8

Cédric

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place in the middle of nowhere. Kitchen is very well equipped and has plenty of place of multiples families or group.

10

Grant

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shared kitchen, dining and bathroom facilities were nice and clean

8

Joedy

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the studio and it was fantastic, the bed was divine, we had our own private deck with chairs table and banana lounges. The only down side is the kitchenette really had no accessories for cooking. Also the fridge was not cold at all so our drinks didn’t get cold. Otherwise a wonderful stay, loved the automatic ground coffee machine

10

Dhansimran

Jan 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing amazing accomodation! So unique and in such a beautiful spot, cute little coffee bench that overlooks the alpacas and highland cows! Also loved the big fully equipped kitchen!!

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Ross

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

It's in a good location, 15mins from Apollo Bay . No change of towels was disappointing. No TV didn't bother me, wifi okay, not great. Shared toilet and showers. I don't think i would stay again.

10

William

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just love the communal kitchen and dining rooms and it’s kept the “old time” feeling . Fabulous pricing .

8

Zoya

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place to stop by on the great ocean road. Lovely farm and views of the sea from the property. The shared kitchen was well equipped and dining room/lounge were large enough to accommodate guests. Room did get cold but a heater was provided and the beds were very comfy. Shared bathrooms were clean.

10

Jon

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Remote location.about 15 mins drive from o Apollo bay ( nearest shops) but a, lovely outlook and cheap as chips .shared facilities were good .great kitchen etc .a tv would have been appreciated in the communal areas.would definitely stay here again next time I'm riding the gor

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is mixed: several guests found rooms and shared facilities very clean, while others noted cobwebs, unclean bathrooms in the morning, and mosquitoes.

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Andrew

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For the price paid, I expect more than a Hostel experience of shared facilities. Kitchen area is great. Toilet/shower block is a refrigerated portable and water can not be used by two people at once. I could not get hot water to shower while someone else was showering. The room was dirty with cobwebs around windows, doors and the light on the ceiling. It also wasn’t big enough to swing a cat in! Pre-information for access to room and facilities was good, but no mention about parking which made knowing where to park confusing when the stone area was completely full. You had to find a map to see what areas could be parked in, which included a grass area that had no signage. I would happily stay here if it was a cheap hostel comparative price (no more than $100), but not for anything more than that!

4

Ruchein

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cons: 1. The room is so small that one side of the bed touches the wall. There is no fan/AC in the room which makes it hot during the day. 2. The shared bathroom area wasn't cleaned in the morning. It had dead insects all over the floor. 3. Disturbance from other guests at night - Not the owner's fault but the guests have to be mindful of the fact that it is a shared accommodation. 4. Overpriced for a shared accommodation considering the comfort factor was missing. Pros: 1. The ocean view from the room is excellent. 2. The shared kitchen and the activity/lounge area is well equipped.

10

Thomas

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Views and environment were amazing. Rooms were clean and well furnished. Management was extremely generous providing us with a place to stay even though we accidentally arrived a day early due to some confusion with our itinerary. Would highly recommend a visit!

10

Grant

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shared kitchen, dining and bathroom facilities were nice and clean

10

Frank

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great value and clean

8

Caitlin

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great for a quick getaway. Staff are helpful and the rooms are clean and very simple. Amenities are separate from the rooms. Could use a mirror in the bedroom.

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Ross

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

It's in a good location, 15mins from Apollo Bay . No change of towels was disappointing. No TV didn't bother me, wifi okay, not great. Shared toilet and showers. I don't think i would stay again.

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Zoya

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place to stop by on the great ocean road. Lovely farm and views of the sea from the property. The shared kitchen was well equipped and dining room/lounge were large enough to accommodate guests. Room did get cold but a heater was provided and the beds were very comfy. Shared bathrooms were clean.

10

Paul

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Tranquil place. Highly recommended (and a much better alternative to camping - at about the same cost .. !)

4

Tammy

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property location was a stunning setting. However, lack of signage showing where you were allowed to park, where the kitchen was and the names of the areas in the peoperty were very lacking. A bath mat would have been nice or even a mop so we could at least clean up after we had a shower. This is more of a hostel setting and whilst it is not the owners fault, the night we stayed, guests arrived very late and proceeded to be very noisy not respecting other guests sleeping. Being an old building, the walls are very thin and the noise travels even when conversing inside your room. Apart from all this, the peoperty is in a stunning location with great views, however it lacks personal communication and requires a bit of care.

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and often small, with standout views and some unique options like the treehouse or a studio with a deck. Comfort varies from comfy beds to hot or windowless spaces, thin walls, and very sparse furnishings.

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Daniel

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I'm unsure what to say about this experience other than you get the distinct impression these accommodation providers are taking you for a ride. We stayed in the "tree house" which is both structurally unsound it sways! and is so small you have to depart the room over the end of the bed. Severe claustrophobics beware. The "hospitality" such that it is extends to an otherwise absent owner who suggested (via text message) that the reason he doesn't include wifi is that there are as yet 'no cables over the mountains.' It never occurred to him that with satellite communications he could offer a better service for very little. It would go part-way towards making up for every other shortfall....of which there are too many to list here. The view is excellent. There's no taking that away from the location. But this is a natural occurrence. One need thank the universe or the almighty for this. In short: stay clear of this mob.

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Tamra

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was once a monastery so the bedrooms are small, but the communal areas are spacious. Sea views from the sunroom. A well stocked kitchen. A very peaceful location. Shared bathrooms which are multigender. No TV. A good place for groups. Child friendly. Good communication.

4

Glenn

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The view from my room was wonderfull, and the property is located conveniently between Lorne and Apollo Bay. Unfortunately, that is where the good things end. The treehouse room that I stayed in was a windowless box barely large enough to fit a double bed - which wasn’t the end of the world considering the large communal areas. But the room was stiflingly hot with the door closed, and leaving the door open resulted in hundreds of mosquitoes filling the room. I wound up leaving the room at midnight to sleep on the couch in the common room. I would definitely not recommend spending $200 if there are any other available rooms.

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Sarah Grace

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Seacroft was absolutely lovely! I stayed in the treehouse and enjoyed a magical view of the oceanside and farm animals. It was quiet and easily accessible. Can't recommend enough!

8

Caitlin

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great for a quick getaway. Staff are helpful and the rooms are clean and very simple. Amenities are separate from the rooms. Could use a mirror in the bedroom.

4

Geoff

Oct 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My room had two single beds; a painted wooden chair; a very small electric heater; a single overhead light bulb and two small plastic bedside lamps and nothing else. On my journey from Adelaide I had stayed in two motels prior to Seacroft which were about half the price of Seacroft. They both had an in room toilet and shower; refrigerator, electric kettle, toaster, microwave and basic crockery. Seacroft with its shared bathroom/toilet facilities and communal kitchen would best suit a student group or a religious faith retreat. In my opinion it is not suitable for national and international travellers.

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Joedy

Oct 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed in the studio and it was fantastic, the bed was divine, we had our own private deck with chairs table and banana lounges. The only down side is the kitchenette really had no accessories for cooking. Also the fridge was not cold at all so our drinks didn’t get cold. Otherwise a wonderful stay, loved the automatic ground coffee machine

10

Paul

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Beautiful well presented property with well maintained historical furniture that feels like you’ve stepped back in time, beautiful views of the mountains and ocean owners are helpful and friendly

8

Zoya

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place to stop by on the great ocean road. Lovely farm and views of the sea from the property. The shared kitchen was well equipped and dining room/lounge were large enough to accommodate guests. Room did get cold but a heater was provided and the beds were very comfy. Shared bathrooms were clean.

4

Tammy

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property location was a stunning setting. However, lack of signage showing where you were allowed to park, where the kitchen was and the names of the areas in the peoperty were very lacking. A bath mat would have been nice or even a mop so we could at least clean up after we had a shower. This is more of a hostel setting and whilst it is not the owners fault, the night we stayed, guests arrived very late and proceeded to be very noisy not respecting other guests sleeping. Being an old building, the walls are very thin and the noise travels even when conversing inside your room. Apart from all this, the peoperty is in a stunning location with great views, however it lacks personal communication and requires a bit of care.

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Service

Service is generally friendly and helpful, with easy check-in and good communication. A few guests mentioned limited personal contact or missed housekeeping touches like towel changes.

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Andrew

Jan 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For the price paid, I expect more than a Hostel experience of shared facilities. Kitchen area is great. Toilet/shower block is a refrigerated portable and water can not be used by two people at once. I could not get hot water to shower while someone else was showering. The room was dirty with cobwebs around windows, doors and the light on the ceiling. It also wasn’t big enough to swing a cat in! Pre-information for access to room and facilities was good, but no mention about parking which made knowing where to park confusing when the stone area was completely full. You had to find a map to see what areas could be parked in, which included a grass area that had no signage. I would happily stay here if it was a cheap hostel comparative price (no more than $100), but not for anything more than that!

8

Tamra

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was once a monastery so the bedrooms are small, but the communal areas are spacious. Sea views from the sunroom. A well stocked kitchen. A very peaceful location. Shared bathrooms which are multigender. No TV. A good place for groups. Child friendly. Good communication.

10

Thomas

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Views and environment were amazing. Rooms were clean and well furnished. Management was extremely generous providing us with a place to stay even though we accidentally arrived a day early due to some confusion with our itinerary. Would highly recommend a visit!

8

Caitlin

Apr 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great for a quick getaway. Staff are helpful and the rooms are clean and very simple. Amenities are separate from the rooms. Could use a mirror in the bedroom.

8

Albert

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Joanne the host was friendly and helpful, and the bell tent was a novelty with stunning views of the beach and coastline. The highlight for me was the highland cows on the property, black and brown in colour with their massive horns and was lucky to be able feed them. Seacroft Estate is a great value for money accommodation option, along the Great Ocean Road, and only 15mins from Apollo Bay, where cafe and restaurants are plentiful.

10

Paul

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place easy to check in and really good for a quick and quiet visit

10

Paul

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Beautiful well presented property with well maintained historical furniture that feels like you’ve stepped back in time, beautiful views of the mountains and ocean owners are helpful and friendly

6

Ross

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

It's in a good location, 15mins from Apollo Bay . No change of towels was disappointing. No TV didn't bother me, wifi okay, not great. Shared toilet and showers. I don't think i would stay again.

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Jon

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Remote location.about 15 mins drive from o Apollo bay ( nearest shops) but a, lovely outlook and cheap as chips .shared facilities were good .great kitchen etc .a tv would have been appreciated in the communal areas.would definitely stay here again next time I'm riding the gor

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Tammy

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property location was a stunning setting. However, lack of signage showing where you were allowed to park, where the kitchen was and the names of the areas in the peoperty were very lacking. A bath mat would have been nice or even a mop so we could at least clean up after we had a shower. This is more of a hostel setting and whilst it is not the owners fault, the night we stayed, guests arrived very late and proceeded to be very noisy not respecting other guests sleeping. Being an old building, the walls are very thin and the noise travels even when conversing inside your room. Apart from all this, the peoperty is in a stunning location with great views, however it lacks personal communication and requires a bit of care.

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Location

Scenic coastal setting on the Great Ocean Road, about 15 minutes from Apollo Bay, with tranquil farm and ocean views. Feels remote but still accessible by car.

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Tamra

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This was once a monastery so the bedrooms are small, but the communal areas are spacious. Sea views from the sunroom. A well stocked kitchen. A very peaceful location. Shared bathrooms which are multigender. No TV. A good place for groups. Child friendly. Good communication.

8

Albert

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Joanne the host was friendly and helpful, and the bell tent was a novelty with stunning views of the beach and coastline. The highlight for me was the highland cows on the property, black and brown in colour with their massive horns and was lucky to be able feed them. Seacroft Estate is a great value for money accommodation option, along the Great Ocean Road, and only 15mins from Apollo Bay, where cafe and restaurants are plentiful.

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Ross

Jan 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

It's in a good location, 15mins from Apollo Bay . No change of towels was disappointing. No TV didn't bother me, wifi okay, not great. Shared toilet and showers. I don't think i would stay again.

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Angela

Oct 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very basic accommodation but in an outstanding location with great views. Amenities and room are bare basics but did the job.

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Jane

Nov 11, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

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Zoya

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place to stop by on the great ocean road. Lovely farm and views of the sea from the property. The shared kitchen was well equipped and dining room/lounge were large enough to accommodate guests. Room did get cold but a heater was provided and the beds were very comfy. Shared bathrooms were clean.

10

Johanna

Mar 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We loved everything about this location and addcomodation! The Bay View Cottage is just perfect!!

10

Jon

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Remote location.about 15 mins drive from o Apollo bay ( nearest shops) but a, lovely outlook and cheap as chips .shared facilities were good .great kitchen etc .a tv would have been appreciated in the communal areas.would definitely stay here again next time I'm riding the gor

10

Paul

Feb 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. Tranquil place. Highly recommended (and a much better alternative to camping - at about the same cost .. !)

10

bret

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful views, pastoral setting, friendly, bohemian vibe. Reminded me of my hippie youth.

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Seacroft Estate

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Bay View Cottage, 1 King Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed, Bay View, Bathtub

Seacroft Room 14, 1 Bunk Bed, Partial Ocean View

Seacroft Room 7, 2 Twin Beds, Courtyard View

Seacroft Studio,1 King Bed, Sea View, Patio

Seacroft Chapel, 1 King Bed, 3 Twin Beds, Ocean View, Patio

Seacroft Room 17, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Seacroft Room 5, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Seacroft Room 13, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Seacroft Lotus Belle, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Patio

Seacroft Room 12, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

Seacroft Room 8, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Seacroft Treehouse, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View, Balcony

Seacroft Room 1, 2 Twin Beds, Courtyard View

Seacroft Room 11, 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Seacroft Room 6, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Seacroft Room 3, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Seacroft Room 10, 2 Twin Beds, Courtyard View

Seacroft Room 4, 2 Twin Beds, Courtyard View

Ocean View Cottage,1 King Bed, 2 Twin Bunk Beds, Ocean View, Patio

Seacroft Room 16, 1 Queen Bed, Ocean View

Seacroft Room 15, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Seacroft Room 2, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Seacroft Room 9, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

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