This isn't your regular Airbnb. You don't just check-in and out...you are provided with much much more.
Trevor and Laima's place is a nice and cozy retreat, with honest and sincere hospitality. It is good respite from the city life.
Located near the historic Portland Lighthouse, it is only a 5 minute drive away to the town centre. There are a couple of resident wild koalas in the back yard. They also have some sheep and alpacas, which he explained would protect his herd of sheep from foxes.
Their dogs are absolutely well-behaved and adorable. Watch Lucy and Grimey frolic in the field when they are let out of the house.
It's a shame we could only stay for a night. We were on a tight schedule driving from Adelaide to Melbourne in 2 days.
The place itself is comfortable with adequate heating for us in the dead of winter. His living room is uber cozy. When we first entered, we were warmly welcomed with a fireplace.
Our room was also equipped with a fridge and there's even a TV. For someone from a tropical country, this was a life saver.
Trevor was exceptionally kind and provided a lot of information. He even went all out to give us advice on non-touristy places to go to along the Great Ocean Road and provided us with brochures and maps.
Laima was always there making sure we were well taken care of. She was nice enough to make hot drinks for us upon arrival. Laima also provided us with a hearty breakfast of cereal, fresh milk, yoghurt, fruits and toast, plus juice and hot coffee or tea. Laima can actually cook a meal for you for a small fee (unfortunately we only knew after we headed to town for dinner; a home cook meal would have definitely beat anything outside!).
We are glad to have stayed at their place. We hope to return one day...
Cheers,
Pei