Homestays in Victoria, Australia

Pros: 1. location close to city 2. breakfast on site 3. free parking Cons: no reception staff at 8am or after 6pm, the notice on wall is to 7pm, have to wait 10 mins for staff to come from somewhere bit of unclean in detail but acceptable for the price

First review I have ever written for accomodation in Australia but this one is well deserved. I wanted something with a bit more space indoors than a typical motel as I am travelling with a toddler, so I took a leap of faith with an accomodation with not a lot of reviews, and found a hidden gem. Tucked away towards Grampians about 30min drive away from Horsham and the main highway, is a combination of campsite and lodge. Vast open spaces with kangaroos and other manner of wildlife, which the toddler was happy to try and interact with and run around in. Nice views of the Grampians, and zero light pollution for star gazing. The property also have pits for campfires, children playground and a swimming pool. The accomodation we booked is a family cabin, which turned out to be very well maintained and clean. One family bedroom with a queen bed and a view, and another bedroom with a single bed and a bunk bed. An open living room and a fully equipped kitchen with microwave and fridge. The a furnished porch with clean furniture to enjoy the view and the roos with a coffee and snacks. The only thing we had to deal with was some insects. We lured them into the bathroom with the light on and locked them in with some bug spray for about 10min. This was expected for all rural stays we have had. Phil who checked us in was very nice and helpful, gave plenty of recommendations on whats around, and what is toddler friendly. I will definitely come back again on the next trip to the Grampians, or drive to SA.

Beautiful villa set inside a winery. There is a double bed and 1 roll away bed. The fridge was stocked with basics breakfast items (which was so convenient). Check in and out was super easy - maybe need to call the owners first if you arrive outside of their regular working hours. Wifi is slow so streaming or downloading is difficult.

In a campsite, the surrounding area is very convenient, with shops and supermarkets. The kitchen in the cabin is fully equipped and the sanitary conditions are OK. There were many kangaroos and parrots flying around. It's basically a self-service model with no service. The check-in time marked by Ctrip is wrong, and the staff gets off work at 17:00. But I left the key, so it's very convenient to check in by yourself.

I stay at this park regularly and was a bit upset when l arrived this time to find l had been booked into a cabin towards the back of the park when l had booked and paid for a cabin with a lake view. The lady on the desk explained that there had been an error on the booking site saying that there was a water view cabin available at the time l booked when there wasn't any left. She then explained that the manager had rang and explained this to the people affected. I never received any phone calls or messages. I didn't receive any refund for the mix up and was told l had been given an upgrade to the cabin at the back of the park. The cabin we were given looked at the road, had a broken tile in bathroom in front of the shower, one light in lounge room not working, a broken glass in the cupboard, dirty cutlery in drawer and a TV that was so tiny other than that it was the same as the room with the lake view so how was it an upgrade ?

We only had one night unfortunately, but it was a beautiful park, facilities were amazing, everything you could imagine, the kids loved it so much they have already asked when are we staying again. The staff were kind and helpful. It was only a short drive into the Main Street, easy to drive in and back again.  The kids loved the water splash park, the indoor heated pool, the bounce pillow, basketball, playground, and when we go back want to play tennis, mini golf and swimming again.  The villa was clean, comfortable and very well equipped, the 3 bedroom villa had 2 bathrooms which was fantastic, the beds were soooo comfortable, we all had a great nights sleep. The lounge was large enough for our whole family to sit comfortably and it was comfy to. Car parking was good, enough room for two cars next to the villa. We will definitely be returning 10/10

We stayed at NRMA Phillip Island Beachfront Holiday Park during our trip to Phillip Island and really enjoyed it. The beachfront location was excellent, peaceful, and family-friendly. The cabin was clean, comfortable, and equipped with a small kitchenette, which was very convenient for preparing simple meals for our kids. The park facilities were well maintained, and it was only a short drive to Penguin Parade and other attractions. Overall, it was a relaxing and convenient place for a family stay

Loved the stay - host came out to receive us as we arrived late at about 6pm. Saw 2 kangaroos hopping by, many cockatoos and parrots and managed to feed some with the seeds that were left in the house. The fireplace was also a unique experience.

Large space and beautiful environment Free parking, convenient, just 10 minutes near the entrance of the accommodation Fully equipped, with a simple kitchen, you can also recommend 10 points if you want to cook and eat There are many wineries nearby, rich in choices, worth serving as a transit station

It was a very nice cottage-feel 1 night stay at Daysy :) Lauren (i hope i got the name right) was really friendly during check in and out. Everything was well-maintained and really clean, the heating for the mattress was a lifesaver for us during winter. We also saw sheep and chickens around the cottage! Highly recommended for a unique stay at Port Campbell for Great Ocean Road drives. Thank you!