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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
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • The Twelve Apostles
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Loch Ard Gorge
    ‪15 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. We don't have wifi at the property but there is mobile reception.

(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.)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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 and mountain biking.
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Princetown, VIC

What's nearby

  • Port Campbell National Park - 7 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Gibson Beach - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • The Twelve Apostles - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Great Ocean Walk Trailhead - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Loch Ard Gorge - 15 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Princetown General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Princetown Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nico's Port Campbell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Talk of the Town Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Do Duck In Cafe - ‬2 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

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 207 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and wonderful accommodation!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation

Amazing place to stay with plenty to see around :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and peaceful at this cottage. Easy to heat. Location great for visiting 12 Apostles and Port Campbell. Absolutely loved our stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, great setting. Very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very comfortable, very relaxing getaway. Just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay in Princetown

It was just a lovely mini break. The house was everything we were looking for. The kids had the best time. The house was so well located to everything to see and do. I couldn't recommend this house more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect location

This little house was warm, had comfortable beds and is in a great location for exploring the Otways and Great Ocean Road. Looking forward to visiting again one day!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Caitlin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely and cosy spot that is very reasonably priced! We loved all of the personal touches, like the owner's artwork and the personalised corkboard (with local attractions and the story of the place). Highly recommend for an affordable and pet friendly getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect nature getaway

Between friends we shared this cozy space and had a wonderful time! We loved to get out of the city and spend time in nature, the cabin had everything we needed and the short drive to the coast was perfect for some low key sight seeing. Absolutely recommend you stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family break

Nice quiet place to take the kids, good area outdoors for the kids to adventure. Peaceful holiday
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Quiet, relaxing, short distance to The Apostles and Port Campbell
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks

Affordable, low maintenance l, space and close to everything we were after
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 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

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would have been nice if the weather had been better, but what a lovely location and place to relax.... highly recommended. The fire worked a treat. A bit sad that Princetown seems to have died, largely thanks to the Covid lockdowns, but Port Campbell is close in any event... reckon we'll be back in spring/summer! Thanks Liz and Al.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Lockwood W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and suited our needs

Cosy Cabin with adequate kitchen ware and bedding to explore the country nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace & quiet

Perfect relaxation property with excellent access to the regions many attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a lovely stay, the property was peaceful, clean and close to attractions on the Great Ocean road. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 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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