With thoughtful touches throughout, Port Farm stands alone in offering a private, but easily accessible base to explore the 12 Apostles Food Artisans Trail, Great Ocean Walk or the 12 Apostles Trail. Or you might decide to simply bunker down at the house, run a bath and indulge in a romantic dinner with your loved one. Either way, Port Farm is so much more than a place to stay; it is a place to reconnect, be struck by awe and wonder, and again find your sense of place in the world.
The space
When Port Farm first appears on the horizon you could easily mistake it for a farm shed. Perched high on a hill above the coastal village of Port Campbell, the humble corrugated iron building gives nothing away until you reach the front door. It is here that your eyes are met by expansive views of farmland and the wild Southern Ocean, and where we invite you to step inside, switch off and experience the Great Ocean Road differently.
Built to weather storms, Port Farm is a thoughtfully designed off-grid home with cozy and luxurious interiors carefully curated to help you reconnect with each other and nature. The living room and bedroom feature large picture windows so you can take in and appreciate the drama of this rugged coastline, known the world over for its famous rock formations and shipwreck history. Birds and native wildlife can often be seen hovering, hopping and swooping right in front of the house. At night the stars shine brightly and the lights of the coastal village of Port Campbell almost feel within arm’s reach.
Every part of the farmhouse has been carefully considered from the soft flax linen on your king-sized bed to the enormous sofas that you will want to sink into with one of our many books. The bathroom has a shower and a bath with views reaching out to the horizon and there’s ample room in the kitchen to whip up a feast or enjoy local produce from The Place of Wonder or Schulz Organic Dairy.
On the north side of the house, a locally made bluestone table and barbeque make the perfect pair for long lunches and sunset dinners when the weather is calm. At the front of the house, you can laze in the stone chaise recliners or by the fire pit; both providing the perfect vantage point to take in the expansive views of the Southern Ocean and the rolling hills of the hinterland. Apart from the deep outdoor bath at the eastern end of the house, there might not be a better spot on this
coastline to enjoy a morning cuppa or sunset tipple.
No matter how you spend your time here, Port Farm provides an unforgettable and truly unique rural escape perfect for romantic weekend getaways, anniversaries and proposals.
Guest access
This listing is for two people sharing one bed and using one bedroom and one bathroom. If you would like to book Port Farm for a group or use more than one bedroom, please see our other listing or send us a message. Extra beds and bathrooms used will be charged at the full whole-of-house nightly rate.
While not imaginative, this 170-acre farm became known to us as Port Farm (a working title if you like) and the house you now see which we finished building in 2024, is the only one on the property.
You will have access to the shed at the end of the house which has additional furniture, wood and games. There is a locked cupboard in the shed where we keep our personal belongings that we kindly ask you not to access.
Port Farm is a safe harbour. Being an inclusive stay is very important to us and while our unique location might not suit every traveler, we hope those who decide to venture up our bumpy farm track will feel the same way.
Throughout the build, extra attention was given to improving the livability and accessibility of the farmhouse. Consideration has been given to many of our fixtures and fittings including lighting and switches, tapware, grab rails and the gradients and surfaces inside and outside the house. We are accredited as being suitable for ‘Assisting Walking’ by Accessible Accomodation. We are always on-hand to provide any measurements or videos you might need to help you decide if Port Farm is suitable for you.
If you have any questions about this or require measurements or videos of any of our spaces, please let us know as we are here to make sure you have the best stay
possible.
Other things to note
We'd be delighted to have you as our guests, but we want to make sure you have all the information you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Before you book, please ensure you read our house rules about only using the bedroom and bathroom at the eastern end of the house and take a moment to read these very important notes:
Accessing the House: The road from the main road to the house is a bumpy gravel farm track that crosses a bridge over a creek and has one very steep section. At times, it can be wet and muddy. While most drivers can manage these conditions in an ordinary car, AWD or 4WD vehicles are better suited. Old cars or very low cars might not make it!
Farm Life: Port Farm is a working farm with livestock, dams and electric fences. We are also surrounded by other local farms. To ensure we can share the farmhouse with guests, we rely on you staying on the designated tracks and admiring our animals and visiting wildlife from a safe distance.
While often lovely to look at and teeming with visiting birds, our dams are important sources of water and should not be used for swimming. Children must be always supervised.
As with any rural property, occasional encounters with insects or small animals such as mice can also occur. We take ongoing steps to manage this and maintain a high standard of cleanliness, however being immersed in nature means it can’t be entirely eliminated. We ask guests to be mindful of this when staying and to let us know if anything arises.
Off-Grid Living: We are so very proud to offer a luxury stay that allows you to travel more lightly and have left some tips in our guest book. The house is completely powered by the sun, and we find if it is cloudy and everything in the house is being used, the generator will run. This isn’t a problem; it just means you will notice a whirring hum from inside the house. It also runs on a Tuesday morning just to keep in good shape!
Accessibility: Throughout the build, extra attention was given to improving the livability and accessibility of the farmhouse. Consideration has been given to many of our fixtures and fittings including lighting and switches, tapware, grab rails and the surfaces we’ve used inside and outside the house. A toilet chair, shower chair and threshold mats are also available. Accessible Accommodation have accredited Port Farm at ‘Assisted Walking’ level. The Accessible Accommodation website describes in detail the features we do and don’t have, and we are always on-hand to provide any measurements or videos you might need to help you decide if Port Farm is suitable for you.
Flooding and Fire Danger: Very rarely, Campbell Creek rises quickly causing flooding in our lower paddocks and over our access track. We will contact you if we think you need to leave the farm quickly or are not able to get in. We suggest downloading the VicEmergency App and on days declared catastrophic fire days, you will have the choice to cancel or change your booking.
Children: While we welcome families, this listing is for adult couples sharing one bed. Please see our other listing or send us a message if you’d like to stay with your baby or older children.
Wi-Fi and Mobile Network: It is quite common for the mobile network to be slow and at times, drop out completely. This is part of rural life! While you will have access to Port Farm’s Starlink service, please ensure you have a print-out or screenshot of the information you need to check-in before you arrive.
Heating and cooling: The weather here can be wild and it is likely you will experience more than one season during your stay. The farmhouse was built with this in mind and it is very well insulated with uPVC windows and doors, sunscreen blinds and curtains. Should you need it, there is a split system in the kitchen and living area. There is also a wood burning fireplace in the living area and during the cooler months when the fire danger season is over, the outside firepit can be lit. When it is warmer, the windows can be opened to allow the breeze to flow through and there are ceiling fans in each bedroom in case it is too windy to open the windows.
Travel Insurance & cancellation policy: We recommend securing travel insurance to safeguard against any unforeseen travel disruptions as the cancellation policy you agreed to when booking is firm.
