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Southern Comfort, Princetown

Holiday home in Princetown with kitchen and patio

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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
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Port Campbell National Park
  • Place, The Twelve Apostles
  • Place, Loch Ard Gorge

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.
Map
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

  • ‪Do Duck In Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Princetown General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Princetown Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Clean Cravings Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nico's Port Campbell - ‬8 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. 173 out of 211 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 211 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 211 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 211 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 211 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laidy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this stay. The Cottage was somple, clean and cosy with everything we needed, wood fire at night a bonus, outdoor bonfire under the stars was amazing and the koala "Teddy" in the eucalypt tree was the icing on the cake! Thank you so much. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

Tom L.

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

Great location and views

Great get away cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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

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

Kylee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Kids loved the selection of games and puzzles. We went kangaroo searching up the back of the property which my older two loved. For anyone reading this who stays in the future, the Princetown rec reserve has lots of kangaroos. The kids loved doing a little drive through to see them.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

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

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

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

Ryan A.

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

Awesome location!

Having the Fire place was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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

Robyn R.

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

Great spot

Nice quiet location that is a close drive to fabulous beaches and holiday towns. There was plenty to do during the day and we enjoyed a bonfire at night and saw a koala in the cypress tree.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raya P.

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

Great and clean house with great views

Very good 👍 and good holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim & Simon K.

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

We're back!

This is our third time staying here. As always we had a relaxing time and enjoyed it thoroughly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Scott L.

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

Great ocean road trip

We stayed 3 nights. We saw the main sights (12 apostles etc) which were very close to the cottage, did a day trip to Timboon, Did a day trip to Port fairy and swam and ate out at port Campbell. Whole stay was so enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jami E.

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

Lovely family friendly getaway

Very clean, comfortable and well equipped. We loved the toys, puzzles and games to keep us busy while it rained. Well located, just 5 minutes from the 12 Apostles. Would love to come back in warmer weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Relaxing and well-accommodated

I had a wonderful long weekend at this property by myself. Great, simple and peaceful place in a wonderful location. 5 minutes from the main 12 Apostles viewing area but also so close to many other places along the Great Ocean Road. Would absolutely love to come back here sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Puneeth B.

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

Amazing property

We loved our stay at this cottage. Very clean, cosy and comfortable. Even our furbies loved it. Close to Port Campbell and all nearby spots.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Midweek getaway

Great location and house was very comfy . I can only recommend that a number or a sign be put out on road as we had to use google maps as you cannot see the house from road and a little tricky with access path to the house . However we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend staying here .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

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

So peaceful.

So lovely, isolated but close to lots attractions. Interesting piece of land that my kids absolutely loved. My pupper had lots of new things to sniff and explore as well! Great communication from Liz our host who was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Peace & quiet

Easy process, no fuss.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nisini A.

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

Beautiful place

Had the loveliest time in Princetown. Liz was easy to communicate with. Loved waking up to the sounds of the birds and looking through the windows to the beautiful view. Area is very quiet and private but easy access to the road. House was a little dusty, maybe because they don’t live in it often but otherwise amazing for the price listed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

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

What an experience

This is a little hidden gem. Such a homely feel. No neighbours. Just trees, birds, rabbits & a deer!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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