Stayed for two nights at the Koala Cottage after a few months delay due to Covid. Amazing place, up in the hills 15mins out of Portland with panoramic ocean views, farmland and forest all around, perfect for a rural retreat. The cottage is great too, cozy but everything you need, very clean and well-kept bathroom and outside toilet, and nice kitchen too. Everything you need is there for cooking, theres a small fridge, microwave, TV, couch, some books and games, and the bed is really comfy as well. There are numerous nice touches from the host too, like leaving a basket of food/snacks for you and a hand-written welcome card, as well as a booklet of information.
The best part is just the peace and quiet, countryside on every side and not a sound at night. If you open every window in the cottage, you can see sheep on one side, kangaroos in front, chickens out back, birds of all descriptions and a resident lady koala up in the tree above! Everything was green in the spring and with the ocean behind, definelty one of the nicer views you'll get anywhere. You can also wander the property a little, nice to walk down to the dam below.
Plenty to see in the area too if relaxing at the cottage isn't enough. Highly recommend it and we'll be back for sure.