Shire of Colac Otway family rentals

Peaceful nature getaway with stunning views. This is our second time staying here. It was raining a lot but the house was comfortable and cosy.

The house was amazing, they had everything we needed and all great amenities. Close to the town and shops, and perfect for the great ocean road running festival. We have booked for next year!

Last minute booking as the weather was looking rainy. A great place to sit and watch the stormy seas from the comfort of the sofa. Woodburner was great - heated up the room very quickly. Ample space for 2 couples and 2 children.

Every trip we have here is pretty perfect. Seamist Cottage is the holiday home we dream about and do our best to get back to. Never disappoints. Always planning our next escape from Melbourne as we pull out of the drive. Thank you for another magical stay.

Charinga never disappoints!This was our 4th visit and our reaction is still the same….WOW.Opposite the beach, big windows with a spectacular view, lots of space, beautiful linen, super comfy beds and a kitchen with everything you need.Our host Javier has been a delight to deal with and always available to answer any questions .Charinga is definitely the ideal place to be when you want to push pause on your busy city life.Thanks for the memories

Just lovely. Charming little place. Location was just right.

Arriving at the Bootmaker’s Cottage, circa 1861 you are immediately greeted by a mid-Victorian cottage with its dollhouse like appearance with gingerbread features such as the white picket fence and fretwork. As we stood admiring the entrance we were momentarily distracted by the enticing ‘backduft’ wafting from the ovens of the Otway Artisan Bakery next door. The enticing scent of freshly baked bread that fills the air evoking powerful, pleasant memories of childhood. A great location for breakfast and/or lunch if you are feeling lazy and don’t want to make your own. Which is difficult considering the generous supplies provided by our host, Fleur. Orange juice, milk, thick bacon, local eggs, crusty bread, jam and every other condiment you may need. Buildings, like people, have stories to tell about their community’s and the past. Embedded in this historic structure and gardens are traces of past lives that are clues to how our ancestors lived, and how life today evolved. The cottage reflects the mid-Victorian theme of greater emphasis on ornamentation and stylised design. It is welcoming, cosy and comfortable. With a wealth of memorabilia and folklore displayed from the front doorstep and beyond provides fertile material to wonder what it was like to live nearly two hundred years ago. The cottage is ideally located as a base to explore Birregurra and beyond. Thank-you Fleur for arranging our stay and assisting us with any inquiry we had during our time here.

We had a wonderful stay at the property. The listing does not do it justice, it was very comfortable and a great location with stunning views the moment you walked in.