Trevor and Laima were absolutely delightful to stay with. They have a lovely retreat; quite a drive from the Great Ocean Road but completely worth it. (It may be a good idea for GOR travellers to allocate sufficient time and petrol to get to Portland after the day's sightseeing.) Extremely comfortable and meticulously clean, Trevor and Laima's place immediately felt like home. It helped, of course that we were greeted by Lucy and Grimy, their two adorable dogs.

Although there was a water conservation issue, we did not feel affected by it. The bathrooms were very clean and hot water was available. (Of course, we did our part to take shorter baths!) The next morning we were also pleasantly surprised to find that Laima had prepared a complimentary breakfast for us. We particularly enjoyed feeding the alpacas and sheep that Trevor and Laima keep, as well as spotting the wild koalas in their backyard!

Regarding privacy, Trevor and Laima are very sensitive hosts who will greet you, bring you around the place and then leave you to your own devices. The airbnb rooms are also in a separate wing of the house with its own door.

Do make time to explore the area around Portland as well. We were wowed by the sunset at Cape Nelson lighthouse; it's much quieter than the popular tourist attractions along GOR like Twelve Apostles, but the view is more, if not as, magnificent. Due to a packed schedule we were regretfully unable to explore the beauty of Portland.

In a nutshell, it would be my dream to retire in a place like Trevor and Laima's. My family's only regret is that we couldn't stay longer. Hope you guys are well!