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Southern Comfort, Princetown

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Princetown, VIC
  • Port Campbell National Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • The Twelve Apostles
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Loch Ard Gorge
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Southern Comfort, Princetown

Enjoy the privacy of a secluded cottage, set on one acre. Surrounded by farmland and the coastal scrub of Port Campbell National Park, the closest neighbours are a kilometre away in the little village of Princetown.

Explore the rugged coastline of the Shipwreck Coast and visit beaches off the beaten track.
The iconic 12 Apostles are a 2 minute drive from the house. See Gibson Steps and Loch Ard Gorge on your way to the sea side town of Port Campbell, just 10 minutes away. Port Campbell offers a safe swimming beach with lifeguards over the summer period, as well as cafes and a pub.
In the other direction, lies the village of Princetown and the mouth of the Gellibrand River where the locals swim.

A real get away

Southern Comfort is exactly that. Comfortable accommodation right near the Southern Ocean.
Situated on the famous Great Ocean Road, the cottage sits in an elevated position on the one acre block.
The Great Ocean Walk runs along the cliff up behind the property.
Parrots, eagles, swamp harriers and willy wagtails are often seen. Kangaroos and wallabies live up along the clifftop.
With no neighbours, feel free to be as noisy as you like. There's plenty of grassed area to play footy and cricket.
Enjoy stargazing on clear nights. With the closest lights over a kilometre away at Princetown, you'll be amazed at the darkness of the night sky and the clarity of the stars.

A Pet Friendly Property

Furry friends are welcome, however note that the property is not fenced, so it is only suitable for dogs who don't wander. Furbies are welcome inside the house. There is a fabulous dog minding service in Princetown, so if you are planning on going on some day trips or visiting the national parks, you can have your dog looked after while you're out and about. Details are in the notes provided.

The house offers a fully equipped kitchen, including a microwave and full sized fridge/freezer.

An open plan living/dining area features a wood fire with stone surround. (with a fire guard) There is also a split system for heating and air conditioning.

The cottage has 2 bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed. The second bedroom has a single trundle bed. There is a separate bathroom and toilet.

Please note that as we live a long distance from the property, we are sometimes unable to take last minute bookings. We never take overnight bookings.

Please note that the house is only suited to a maximum of 5 people.
Please also note that we do not have television reception due to the location of the house. There is a TV for DVD's and videos.

(Please note that you need to provide your own linen, towels, bath mat and tea-towels. We do not have rubbish collection, so we ask that you take your rubbish with you.)

Property manager

Alan & Liz Flaherty
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Pets welcome, however there is no fencing
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There is no rubbish removal at our property, so we would appreciate people taking their rubbish with them.
You need to provide your own sheets, pillowcases, towels, tea towels and bath mat.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Princetown

Located in Princetown, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The Twelve Apostles and Princetown Wildlife Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Twelve Apostles Marine National Park and The Arches Marine Sanctuary. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Princetown, VIC

What's nearby

  • Princetown Wildlife Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Twelve Apostles Marine National Park - 2 min drive - 0.6 km
  • Port Campbell National Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • The Twelve Apostles - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Loch Ard Gorge - 8 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Princetown Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Talk of the Town Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪12 Apostles Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Little Shop Princetown - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Twelve Apostles Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Comfort, Princetown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Southern Comfort, Princetown?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Comfort, Princetown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Southern Comfort, Princetown located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Princetown Wildlife Reserve and Great Otway National Park. Port Campbell National Park and Twelve Apostles Marine National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 188 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Santha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Southern Comfort - highly recommended
We stayed at Liz's place for three nights. It was a fantastic experience, and I am not hesitant to recommend this place to anyone visiting this area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Southern Comfort
This quiet and private house is in an excellent location for visiting the Otways and Great Ocean Road. Simply furnished, it was clean and comfortable with an abundance of birds in the surrounding trees.and kangaroos close by.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Maxine S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleaner
Location and setting is great.I had to clean the bath which is also the shower base as it was dark grey, the sink plug and drain disgusting, the cooktop covered in layer fine fat.. The floor of toilet millipedes and some sort of grit???Plenty of cleaning products to keep this place clean and oven foils etc to keep the oven clean, yet there is not one tea bag etc to welcome you or coffee bag to say welcome.You have to take your own garbage away, but nowhere are you told where to take it too. We where told to take it home with us by one local??? great carry it home over 2,000 kms. It took us quite a lengthy distant to find a public garbage can. Victoria is short on these.You are given a welcoming email by owners and told to enjoy your stay. They are happy you are cleaning their property for them and paying to stay. Winner
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ash M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful escape
Quiet, peaceful and relaxing. Fire place added bonuw, bed comfortable, great water pressure, awesome weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful hideaway
We live coming back to this beautiful & tranquil hideaway. The property is fantastic with a great size yard for the kids to enjoy. House is cosy with a wood fire & normal heating as well, plus cooling. Love the table by the window! Location is remote, so you need to drive to the beach for a swim. But we love the remote location! Thanks for another memorable holiday!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Property had everything we needed. Very homely and fantastic outside space. Lovely birdlife and one very shy wallaby. An excellent place from which to explore the area. Communication was spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
hidden gem
great stay. the property was great value. it is looking a bit tired in some areas. sofa side worn out, walls marked, blind held up by tie. Carpet needs a clean, would be great to have clear instructions for the TV and DVD and mention there is no actual TV channels available. would be nice for a little map, saw Koala here, x bird here, and any other wildlife. overall we enjoyed our stay despite the small things noted here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great spot to explore the fabulous coastline. Remember there are so many more great spots
A great honest beach style house with a great feel and location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
RESTFULL RETREAT
Really enjoyed our stay here. Loved the location, property and surrounds. Enjoyed identifying the numerous birds. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emme L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in central location
Lovely home in a wonderful location. An absolute gem! The hosts were so lovely and accommodating.We were lucky enough to stay here over the long weekend and fell in love with the area. A short drive to shops and tourist attractions, but far away enough to enjoy the beautiful surrounding nature. We can’t wait to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway with the whole family
Loved our second stay at Princetown, especially as our pups can come along too completing our family. We all enjoyed the property, surrounds and played plenty of board games. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clément m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David D.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location!
We had a fantastic couple of days at this beautiful property. The area and home was peaceful and relaxing, highly recommend. The owners were fantastic to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorable GOR stay
We had a wonderful, comfortable stay at Southern Comfort and enjoyed coming back to it as our base late each afternoon. It's well located for exploring this fantastic stretch of coastline, the Twelve Apostles Food Artisan trail and taking on this incredibly scenic stretch of the Great Ocean Walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location Location
What a great spot to stay so close to the 12 Apostles allowing us to go there at various times of the day to capture its beauty. It was also close to other areas, such as the Gourmet Trail, which made for easy driving. The cottage itself was comfortable and surrounded by trees and lots of different birds, which was lovely to wake up to. Thanks so much Liz and Al.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Ocean Road Retreat
This is a simple property that is great for a getaway. It is clean, tidy and equipped with all the basics. Feels a bit like camping with the added bonus of electricity and bathrooms! Loved exploring the local area and our dog enjoyed the adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful little hideaway
We loved spending 2 days at Liz and Al's lovely property. So comfortable, plenty of space for the kids and dogs to run around, and close to so many amazing attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bush getaway in perfect location
Cute property set in bushland with black cockatoos. The real treat is its incredible location only minutes from the 12 Apostles!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful!
Loved our stay. Believe it or not, no TV reception made it even more peaceful. You could watch the dvds that are there, play board games, read or visit the 12 apostles that are only minutes away!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jahnu R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot down the Great Ocean Road
Great pet friendly accommodation on GoR, clean well appointed house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ALISON J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage near 12 Apostles
We’ve stayed here a total of four times now, and enjoy the quiet place up on the hill with all the privacy right on the GOR that it provides. The kids also love the board games and tree house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simonne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, Convenient and a Doggy Haven! 🐾
We loved our stay! and our 2 dogs loved it even more, with plenty of space to run around in the yard and then curl up by the fire at the end of the day. The location was conveniently close to Port Campbell and its lovely eateries and only a few minutes from the iconic sites. Hosts were very prompt in replying to messages with everything we needed to know and check in/out was easy! ☀️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Road triping
We had a very chillaxing time at SC. Great location to take in all the scenic wonders of this part of the GOR... It was so peaceful and very dark at night..😉 one suggestion would be a sign/ number etc at driveway...we drove past a few times b4 we saw it.. Would certainly recommend One suggested
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and Quiet
We really enjoyed our two nights in this very peaceful and secluded cottage. Highly recommend for a proper getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Alan & Liz Flaherty

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We've been lucky enough to own Princetown since 2001. We've had lots of fun times and adventures down there. Our kids grew up having bonfires, an acre to run on and camp with friends and best of all the tranquility of nature.
We love sharing our cottage with other people and hope that our guests love it as much as we do. We've always taken a furbie with us and it's so wonderful to see how much they love the space, so we're very happy for people to take their precious furbies and they're welcome inside the house.

Why they chose this property

The words that come to mind when thinking of Princetown are seclusion, privacy, nature, freedom, adventure, bonfires, massive sky, brilliant stars, kangaroos, echidnas, peace and quiet.

What makes this property unique

We're in a unique location, just down the road from the 12 Apostles.

Languages:

English

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