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Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge

Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge

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Side aspect of the house with balcony off the main bedroom
Kitchen with breakfast bar
The kitchen includes a full size fridge and freezer
Private kitchen
The large dining tables seats up to 8 people

Overview of Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Port Campbell, VIC
  • Popular LocationPort Campbell Visitor Information Centre7 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort Campbell Foreshores10 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Twelve Apostles8 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge

Our house used to be an old school house in a small country town called Carpendeit. It was built around 1915 and was moved to Port Campbell about 15 years ago.
It is only a 10 minute drive from the 12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge and Gibson Steps.
It is a charming home full of character.

Please note: We supply firewood for one night during the winter months of June to August. If you need additional firewood, you can find some in the local supermarket.

There are two bedrooms upstairs: a main with a queen size bed and a smaller bedroom with two full size single beds.
For additional guests after 4 people, there is the option of a pull-out sofabed in the living room downstairs (converts to a queen size bed) or a spare mattress in the study upstairs.
For any guests traveling with a baby or small child, there is a travel cot available to use at no extra charge.

Bed linen and towels are provided.
All of the bed sheets, including the doona covers, towels, face washers and tea towels, are freshly washed for our guests when we get the house ready.
Please ensure to let us know the correct number of guests so that we can provide enough towels.

There are two balconies upstairs. Downstairs there is a large deck that wraps around 3 sides of the house. You'll find an outdoor dining area one one side of the deck as well as a BBQ.
There is also an outdoor shower for you to use after the beach.
Also the garden is for your exclusive use and includes a fire pit (not available during high fire season) and a landscaped garden with mostly Australian plants, which is great for bird watching.

We are keen to keep the character of the house. The toilet will remind you of an Australian outhouse with the corrugated metal walls (the toilet is located inside the house next to the bathroom). We also kept the kitchen rustic with the original school house cabinets, although it has all the modern amenities you will need to make your stay comfortable: full size fridge with freezer, freestanding electric oven and stove with range hood, electric water kettle and toaster. (Please note that pots, pans, plates, bowls, cutlery etc are all provided.)
The spacious bathroom has a second toilet, a full size bath and a separate shower.
There is an air-conditioner in the living room for heating in winter and cooling in summer as well as a wood-fire heater for cosy winter nights.
There is a panel heater in the main bedroom and a radiator heater in the second bedroom for cool winter nights. If using these heaters, please ensure these are switched off when leaving the house.

There is a large dining table that seats 8 people if you wish to invite some friends over for dinner.

Property manager

Irena & Simon
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Port Campbell

Located in Port Campbell, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The Twelve Apostles and Port Campbell National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Arches Marine Sanctuary and Twelve Apostles Marine National Park. Snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
Map
Port Campbell, VIC

What's nearby

  • Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre - 7 min walk
  • Port Campbell National Park - 8 min walk
  • Port Campbell Foreshores - 10 min walk
  • Loch Ard Gorge - 6 min drive
  • The Twelve Apostles - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • 12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe - 8 min walk
  • Port Campbell Hotel - 6 min walk
  • Waves Cafe, Bar and Restaurant - 7 min walk
  • REAL Pizza Pasta Salads - 7 min walk
  • Grassroots Deli Cafe - 7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre, The Arches Marine Sanctuary and Lookout. Port Campbell National Park and Port Campbell Foreshores are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monique B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really great house
We had a really lovely stay at this house. Location is a short walk into the town centre and house itself was great - we felt very much at home. Our only suggestion is to provide two tea-towels (we ate in both nights, and without a dishwasher the tea-towel got a workout).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breath Taking
Every detail was stunning. The fire place made it extra cosy. And it was beyond perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical
A beautiful historic property, appointed wonderfully. Close to 12 apostles and national park. Garden was gorgeous with rabbits and other wildlife. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation central
We loved our 4 days at the old school house. The open fire made the home very cosy and relaxing, the house and the history of it so interesting. We loved Port Campbell and we will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful accommodation!
The old school house is delightful! Beautifully renovated with all the modern comforts, but at the same time the charm and history of an earlier era has been retained. It is surrounded by the most beautiful native garden which is so soothing and calming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Old School House!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Irena & Simon

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The Old School House is a joint project by husband and wife team Simon and Irena.

We love getting out and about hiking and exploring, enjoy hanging out on the beach and dining out in groovy restaurants.
We enjoy traveling together and spending time with the kids.

We live in Melbourne but spend time in our holiday house whenever we can.

Although we live in Melbourne, we have put a lot of effort and thought into our house and hope that it will meet or exceed your expectations and that you will have a relaxing and wonderful stay in our house.

Should anything be lacking or should anything need improving, please contact us to let us know. We appreciate your feedback.

Why they chose this property

Simon and Irena love all old things that have charm and character.

From the moment we stepped foot into this house, we absolutely fell in love with it.
We bought the house in 2015 and have spent three years working on bringing back it's past splendour. We painted and decorated the house, added the gardens, the pathways and the fire pit, filled gaps, replaced the upstairs sliding doors and much much more. It certainly was a labour of love.

We love the feel of this unique house, the space and the surrounding gardens.
When we are at the house, we spend most time gardening but we also love going to the beach and hiking at one of the many amazing spots around the area.
We have since found out a lot about the history of this old school house and even had a former student from the school over for a cup of tea and a cake!

What makes this property unique

The house is a warm and friendly home that is steeped in history. We love the wooden floors, the exposed beams and the old character of our house.
We love having the fire going on a cold winter's night and gazing at the stars. We love watching the native birds and the kids enjoy grilling marshmallows over the outdoor fire pit and climbing up on the beautiful old gum trees in our gardens.
We had some pretty good harvests from our veggie patch too and picked lots of passion fruit last season.
In summer we really enjoy hanging out in our hammocks with a nice glass of wine and watching the abundant birds go by.
We love sharing our house with our friends and having long lunches out on the deck.

This really is a unique property and our guests have the whole house and the surrounding gardens all to themselves.
It is only a short drive away from the main attractions of the Great Ocean Road, such as the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge.
I can assure you - it will feel like a home away from home. :)

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