Michelle's Farmstay is an excellent option for people flying in to Melbourne Airport and are willing to hire a car to explore the country side of Melbourne. I was travelling with my family comprising of 5 adults and 1 Infant and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
We reached the Airport after traveling for 27 hours from India. But as per Michelle's caution we still took time to hire a car and buy a local SIM card at the Airport itself. We found out that this is necessary to reach her place if you are a foreign traveller.
Her property is very clean and tidy. It has excellent interiors and mesmerizing exteriors for someone who likes Modern interiors and Farmstays. They have sheep, horses, dogs, chickens and sheeps. My 2 year daughter loved the atmosphere.
Michelle and her husband Brian were very kind and helping. They ensured that we had a comfortable stay and there suggestions for sightseeing and shopping were excellent.
We went for a half day trip to Emu Bottom and Spavin drive lake in Sunbury on our First day. We loved the old Victorian architecture and the serenity of the area. It's a complete contrast from the Melbourne city. Next day we went on a road trip to Kenneth River (On Great ocean drive) and the route from Diggers rest to Lorne is unbelievably scenic. It covers beautiful grasslands, wineries, forests and ofcourse the ocean. I'll recommend to take this route and return into Melbourne city via Bell's beach to have a self drive one day road trip.
Diggers rest was my first stayover in Australia and I'll cherish it for my entire life. Thank you Michelle and Brian for the lovely hospitality. I hope to see you soon either on your visit to India or my stay in your other property in Sunbury.
Cheers!
Sid