Recent Reviews

Amazing stay with such a comfortable cosy home and ocean views all around. Will definitely be back!

Worth staying! Such an amazing place!

Beautiful gem by Sam in great ocean road . Best farm view and ocean view at the same time. Great accomodation.

Very nice place, enjoyed the sunrise, beautifully located, was a wonderful experience.

It was a great stay !

Such a beautiful place to stay, so peaceful with stunning views of the ocean. The cottage had everything we needed and more to relax, cook and experience a comfortable stay. We loved the wood fire and the super king bed was so comfortable we slept so well!
The kids loved the Alpacas and the wide open spaces!
Sam and her Partner are warm, friendly, helpful hosts.
Did I mention We loved the ocean views!! We would definitely recommend Sam and her estate for a refreshing getaway. Thanks so much!

It is in an excellent location and has a great view. The house was also really tidy.
Sam is a great communicator, so I was happy to talk with him. There was nothing to complain 🙂

Views were fantastic!

So lucky we find Sam's place at the last mins during long weekend. really had a great time there. especially kids welcome ocean view cottage. Heaps of kids toys and books to choose from. Highly recommend to the family with young children.

Thanks so much Sam and Family for allowing us to stay in such a beautiful location. We loved our stay with beautiful views, the animals and great location. The cottage was so cosey and relaxing and the kids loved the toys and location too. We would recommend this location to any family looking for a special place to stay, we are sure you will love the location and cottage as much as we all did. Alex and Family 👍😊

Sam's accommodation was super cozy, warm and comfortable. It was quiet as it was outside of Apollo Bay but close enough such that stocking up was not difficult at all. The view out the windows was beautiful.
There was also a good selection of books to read. Would definitely stay again.

What an absolute gem, such a gorgeous place.
The beds were so comfy, the place has amazing views, such a great place to wake up and have a coffee at the breakfast bar saying hi to the Alpacas

We had a short stay at Sugarloaf, very cosy and comfortable and our host Sam was great. Our young daughter even got to feed some alpaccas while she was there, which was great fun! Would definitely stay there again. 😊

You can feel the love that has gone into this place. Quirky, full of personality.
Very relaxing after a big day on the road.
Nice little extras.

Great place, lovely sunset

Amazing place for a weekend break!!!

This house is middle of nowhere but with beautiful scenes. It’s facing the ocean, you can wake up seeing the beautiful sunrise and llamas. It’s not far from Apollo bay or Lorne. You can have a quiet relaxing stay. The only thing some people probably need to concern is the water, it’s filtered rain water.

We loved our stay at Sam place!

Amazing location. Loved the sunrise and sunset. Lovely grounds/surrounds.
Lovely space for the family to spread out! Kitchen well stocked with utensils. Thanks for a lovely stay

Sam is quick to respond to any questions. I had no issues dealing with him.

Great rural location. Very comfortable beds. Proximal to a wild coastline. All requirement we needed were present.

Fabulous location for walks, swims, salty sea air and serenity. Quick hop into Apollo Bay and lots of nice walks nearby like Carisbrook Falls and Kennett River. Great accommodation for families and plenty of space.

Wonderful place and warm welcome.

really nice and clean area. everything is given but bring your own washing sponge

The location is quiet and hearing the waves was lovely. The kids enjoyed the little extras around the cottage for their entertainment, as well as the trampoline outside.

We spent 5 days in the ocean view cottage and loved our time there. Our boys were well entertained with the toys, trampoline and amazing grass to run around on. Having some technology free time was so relaxing and with a collection of books and games the time went quickly. The rock pool across the road and beach was well loved by us too.

A nice place in a beautiful location

Great view.

Such a paradise! We had a beautiful and relaxing five days here and left feeling rejuvenated. The extra touches for our daughter, like the trampoline and the toys in our cottage, made life easy too. Thanks guys, we will be back!

Such a beautiful place to stay and the cottage really does have an ocean view from every window. I would love to stay at Seacroft again.

Excellent residence in a lot of around 2 others. Great space for the kids, stones throw from the beach. Great views from the house right out to the ocean.

Plenty of space inside the house for the kids and there were toys supplied as well.

Kitchen is well equiped with everything you need, however a quirk of the place was that there was no coffee only tea, but you could buy coffee from a machine located in another area of the property.

Overall a great place to stay and only around 15 mins from Apollo Bay.

Picturesque location and a very peaceful stay. The kids enjoyed exploring the beach and playing on the trampoline at the property. Loved the scenic views of countryside and ocean. Clean kitchen with all that you need for cooking.

A great place to stay - just a stone's throw from the beach, and we had it all to ourselves! Just lovely! Sam was always there tending to her property and full of great suggestions on where to visit. Place was lovely and clean and as described. Beautiful beach views from all windows - and those sunsets were amazing!

Awesome for family with young children, close to the beautiful ocean, friendly Alpacas just opposite our cottage & beautiful green garden. Serenity fills the air with positive zest left us with memorable reminiscence luring to revisit again one day!

Great place and location. Kids loved the alpacas. Hosts were prompt to respond to any silly question.

Cute little rustic cottage. A large bedroom on one end of the house and a smaller room with 2 bunk beds at the other end. It was quite hot in the evenings in the bunk bed room but it cooled down overnight. Large trampoline and a cubby house and sandpit for the kids to play outside. Lots of indoor toys kept the kids entertained all day. Across the road from a rockpool beach which was fun for our little kids. Very close to Apollo Bay. Great value for money. We’d love to go back!

Nice a clean place.
Recommended

Great place, perfect location!

fantastic farm stay with spacious and homely feel. great for families with a cot / child's bed availble if required.

We love Sam's property. Have stayed there twice now. Incredible location and views, beautiful homesteads. Can't beat it.

Really nice experience and beautiful view all around ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great spot on the coast. Wood fired heater and comfy couches with sea views. Great value for money stay.

Everything was good. Pretty comfortable place to stay with a baby.

Great place and great view nice rooms and everything comes with it

Lovely cottage with views to the ocean. Perfect for us, with a well equipped kitchen and plenty of toys to keep the kids occupied. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend to others.

The cottage was just perfect for our family of 6. Loved the wood heater, great kitchen and excellent value.

Our family of four had an absolutely amazing 2 nights. This place has everything- brilliant views, quiet location yet close enough to Apollo Bay. The cottage is bigger than we anticipated. The kids were entertained with the trampoline, slides, alpacas, climbing trees and the beach. The beach is only very short walk across the paddock, and it’s a secluded beach with lots of rock pools and shells which entertained the kids for hours.
Sam and Barry were very hospitable and made us feel welcome.
Our only regret is that we didn’t stay longer. We will be back for sure.

Absolutely a legendary host, great location, facilities, furniture and attention to details.

We are going to be back as soon as we can and incredible opportunity to be hosted at this venue.

A wonderful location and comfortable cabin. Very pleased with our short getaway!

Great place to stay close to some great beaches

Quaint cottage - just what we needed. Trampoline is awesome for kids

Nice little place that got super cozy with the fire going for our winter getaway. Great host who’s happy to share local knowledge. Very helpful. Thanks for nice stay

Seacroft is incredibly beautiful, and this place is an absolute gem of a find. A warm and welcoming cottage with everything you could possibly need for a super relaxed and quiet retreat in nature. The cottage is located at the back of the property so feels private, even though it is attached to another small cottage. It is very spacious, with separate living and dining, and your own private sunny deck at the back—perfect for watching the stunning sunrises & sunsets, and listening to the birds. The ocean views from the property are phenomenal. I already can’t wait to return. Absolutely recommend. Thank you so much, Sam!

I have had to cancel my trip to Sam’s place due to covid restrictions and they’ve been more than amazing and understanding with our situation. Would surely try again to visit their place once I get the chance. ☺️☺️☺️

Cosy little cottage with stunning ocean views. Very comfortable and spotlessly clean.

Excellent host, great amenities and terrific location. Lots to do for those with kids.

Good family friendly accommodation

Very nice place. Sunrise was amazing.

we didn't want to leave!
few great points:
- ocean views from every window!
- chemical free water!
- so many good toys for kids
- such a big soft bed
- perfect place to distress- ocean, beach, green, no technology, fresh air

Beautiful place. Part of a complex but feels private. Great view of the ocean, sunsets, garden, and wandering cows!

Hidden treasure. Perfect spot to stop and relax for a few days. Hosts were extremely helpful and welcoming. Such a beautiful property and well equipped for children. Our cottage had everything we needed and we loved the fact there was no TV, we had a fireplace and that was all we needed. Will definitely be back.

Good location!

Great farm and ocean view!

Lovely, comfortable accommodation with beautiful views and picturesque farm land.

Great place to stay for families with toddlers. Beautiful surrounding and a nice place to relax and unwind.

This place has the best sunsets on offer. It’s set on beautiful sprawling grounds, a stone’s throw from the beautiful beach and some nice walks. The gardens were lovely and the views to the water were just spectacular. We were a group of 6 and had a great time there, felt so fortunate to get to stay in such a beautiful place over Christmas.

Ocean view is a beautiful space to spend time with good views and surroundings.

The cottage is cosy and clean with good ocean and mountain views. It's not only a holiday house but a great farm stay experience for the kids. Stunning ocean view in the common room where we had a few breakfasts. Recommended!

The cottage was clean (& cute!), check in was a breeze and it was easy to get my 9 month old settled with the porta cot included in the master bedroom. Views are magnificent, place is super easy to get to from Great Ocean Rd. Thanks!

We arrived at the cottage to find the keys in the door and it was the smoothest check-in possible. The property overlooks the ocean on one side and behind it is a beautiful expanse of greenery creating a wonderful tranquility. The property included a large trampoline and its the perfect addition for friends and families staying on the property. The cottage itself was well maintained and clean. The mattresses were comfy and warm. Overall, we had a great stay and I take away very happy memories.

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We stayed at Seacroft just before Melbourne was released from lockdown in November so it was lovely and quiet. We stayed in the rear ocean view cottage which was spacious and private. The cottage was ideal for a couple and kids happy to be at the other end of the cottage in the bunk room. We were two single people.
The cottage is old style. It still holds elements of catholic nunnery. The windows are tall but not wide. I loved the wooden floor.
We used the fireplace which worked well as it was very cold weather. We had to bring our own wood. There are good heaters otherwise.
There are extensive vegetable gardens which were tempting as the produce was overripening but I didn’t think it was for all to pick.
There was a lot of maintenance happening while we were there at the front of the building preparing for summer.
The rocks on the beach in front of Seacroft were fascinating and a little further a more rock free sandy beach.
I look forward to staying again with an art/ yoga/ music group which would work well.
Thanks Sam

Nice little cottage, neat and clean

Excellent place to stay!

Seacroft is an absolute dream. The ocean views, beautiful rooms and facilities are amazing. I can’t thank Sam enough for looking after us and making our stay so peaceful. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Beautiful landscape photo/video opportunity of rolling green hills, crashing waves of the ocean, cows, and blue skies . It made for wonderful tranquil time focusing on waiting for the right light.

Beds are super comfy, with a clean and modern bathroom. Rest of space was very much rustic charm with floorboards.

Can’t ask for more with beach access down the road and Apollo Bay few minutes away.

Highly recommend.

Wonderful stay with ocean and cows

Comfortable and hospitable. well worth the visit in a beautiful location.

Sam’s place was great and very private for those who treasure it. The location was ideal with an amazing view of the ocean! It was a spacious and comfortable cottage and we absolutely loved our stay! Would definitely be recommend!

Sam was really helpful when roadworks suddenly shut a section of the Great Ocean Road with no warning at all. Thankfully Sam picked up and helped guide us through what could have been a stressful moment at 8pm at night!
The house is very good value for money - it's fairly basic, and fine for a one or two night stop, but much cheaper than other properties in that area.
The location is stunning. We had some very cold weather so we needed all the heaters and blankets - but overall great value. Thanks

Couldn’t fault it, great location for a relaxed informal wedding. Great to have all guest staying onsite. Wonderful host who went the extra mile, even collected straw bales for us! And answered our endless questions quickly.

The cottage was spotless, had a large main bedroom, cosy lounge area, separate dining area, well equipped kitchen and quad bedroom with double bunks which were very warm and comfortable.

Our 12 year old daughter especially loved meeting Snowy the dog and the cows.
It was also lovely having a trampoline in the grounds after being in the car all day, and being within in few minutes walk to the local beach which had really cool rock pools.

This stay was her favourite part of our whole road trip.

Our third time here in Sam's house. We booked a cottage this time. We had a good time in a private space for our family. Quite nice equipment and highly recommend for a family or have a trip with friends.

This is a wonderful place and we would have loved to stay longer. Especially with kids it’s great.
The cottage is really nice and has everything you need. Watching the sunset here is just beautiful.
The owners really nice and helpful with everything!
The only little downside would be the mattress. The bed is really nice and comfy but the mattress very soft. Maybe good to know for some people.

A beautiful place. Really enjoyed our stay, just wish we had stayed longer!

It’s our second time going to Sam’s place and it was once again and lovely time ! It’s a large charming cottage surrounded by beautiful landscapes. Don’t forget to bring wood for the fireplace, it’s so charming and needed to warm the cottage at winter time

Loved taking my girlfriend back to Seacroft, we have booked the venue for our wedding and enjoyed showing her Seacroft. Sam is extremely efficient with all her communication as well as being super friendly and welcoming during our stays. A great city escape, even if it’s just for a night!!

Great location !!
We enjoyed very much the wood fore after a beautiful but freezing day at the great ocean road !!

Beautiful location, simple set up as shown. Sam was quick to respond & provided excellent instructions making check in & out easy & simple. Also great value! Have already recommended this spot to friends & family.

Nice

The Oceanview was a great stay away for the weekend beautiful views and a warm and cozy fire. Much recommended!

We stayed overnight at Sam’s place on our trip to great Ocean Road. The cottage is located in a great spot surrounded by hills and a short walk to the ocean. We enjoyed our stay and recommend Sam’s place.

Spectacular spot along the Great Ocean Road. Great set up for families. We were just amazing at how beautiful the location was. Wished we had booked for longer.

Great farmhouse stay. Playground for kids was good too.

The cottage was big than we had expected and Sam was helpful and friendly

Stunning place! also great for the 6 month old 🙂 would happily come back and stay a little longer

Cool place. Great view. Would recommend this host

My family and i stayed here for 1 day and we wish we had stayed for more. Absolutely loved the location and the home itself. Nice, spacious and cosy. It is well named "Ocean View Cottage" as you can view the ocean from pretty much every window of the cottage. I will definitely come back in the future and recommend it to others.

Such a great spot for families.
The kids loved it.

Ocean view cottage is a lovely and warm place to stay ! There are another cottage and houses next door but it is still a perfect peaceful area surrounded by beautiful green hills and amazing view on the ocean. The cottage is quite big, well warmed and very pleasant! We loved the fireplace, the bedroom and gardens !
Highly recommended !

Stunning views and perfect for kids

The views from this house were amazing! And we particularly enjoyed meeting Sam as she showed us around the whole property and explained to us the fascinating history of it. About a 15 minute drive into Apollo Bay for a nice breakfast or dinner!

Great place for a stopover along the great ocean road. Kids loved the space to roam and play and enjoyed helping feed the cows. Place was clean and cozy. Sam made sure we had everything we needed and were nice and warm for our brief stay during August. Prompt communication and super lovely hosts. Would definitely stay here again.

Nice cottage located about 15mins from Apollo Bay so it's quite secluded and quiet which makes for a very peaceful stay. Very pretty location with amazing views and large green spaces for the kids to run around.

The house has a beautiful view, you can see the ocean from all the windows in the house. The kitchen has everything I need to cook dinner. There are so many boardgames there. Sam was really helpful, she offerred to help lighting the fire. Everyone were happy with the house.

Justine's place is very special, peaceful and immaculately clean. We will certainly come back.

The cottage is well located after a day’s exploring on the great ocean road. Bringing wood is a must in the winter as the house was chilly even with the small wall heaters going. We arrived very late in the day and as the cottage is 20 minutes drive from the nearest town for supplies, we had to do without. It would have been much cosier with the fire on. Also the bunk beds are not standard and are very high. They would be unsafe for very small children. The cottage is clean and spacious and the absence of tv and wifi was actually nice.

Fantastic stay place in great ocean road. Justine is so nice! Introduce me his lovely garden and farm. The most important thing! We saw a whole milky way at night!

Fantastic location! Only stayed for one night, but just what we needed as we travelled the Great Ocean Rd.

Awesome ocean view to marvel!

Great place for a vacation ♥️

Very nice and cosy place. Huge too!

Not bad. Pricey for winter stay but that's the story of Australia.

Accurate info
Easy to locate, great communication

Perfect for our needs, great location and amazing views.

Simple, clean accomodation with fresh air off the Bass Strait.

Great location, wonderful family vacation.

Very clean and comfortable accommodation that was perfectly suited to our requirements. Nice views from the property and closely situated to Apollo Bay approx 15 mins further along the Great Ocean Road. Perfect for our family of 4 on our one night stop over!

Nice relaxing location

Great location with amazing views!

Great place, great location, beautiful views.
Quick stop so we didn't really get a chance to explore all that was on offer.

If you are looking for a peaceful location with access to a stunning beach, then this is ideal. The house is perfect for a group or a family. The facilities mean you can cater for yourself. Ideal for children or young families.

Great place with amazing view. It had everything we need. Easy check in and check out. Perfect for kids with lots of board games and trampoline outside.

Nice place

The cottage has lovely views, very comfy beds and is in a beautiful location. The hosts were very helpful and friendly and we appreciated their attention to our questions. I would definitely come again.

The place was lovely and very quiet with good view of the ocean. It was very easy to communicate with Justine and Sam. I recommend this cottage!

This property is incredibly beautiful and was so above our expectations! Great spot on the ocean road and really close to Apollo Bay for anything you need.

amazing views - great property, great property for kids

Nice and quiet place for a weekend getaway, the had a good BBQ.

Great location.

Character, history, location, nature, hospitality — all of the highest caliber. We stayed an extra night because we loved it so much.

Lovely views, nice location, comfy stay

Great little place nestled away on a mini farm. Thank you!

It's the fifth time I have run my Gunnas Weekend Writing Retreat here and not only does it feel like home BUT it gets better every time. 70% of people who came on our most recent retreat are return bookings. They come as much for the writing as to stay at Seacroft. Clean as a whistle, cute as a button, warm hospitality, excellent communication, breathtaking view and cozy beds thanks Sam, Barry and team x

Great price for the location. I would stay there again.

The house was ok. The view and location was very very nice. Nothing near, peaceful place

Great place! Thank you for having us. Can definitely recommend to stay here.

Amazing location literally on the great ocean road. The place was spacious and unique! We didn’t have kids on the trip but the place was totally set up for small children. The beds were all clean and comfortable and the living areas were great! The surrounding property was beautiful and the view of the ocean was our favourite part!

There is a very cute little boy coming to say hi to us. They didn’t charge cleaning fee so we cleaned up the entire house before we left. Thank you for hosting us~

Authentic homestead style accommodation. All spotless for us when we arrived. Cracking views

Great location, beautiful scenery. We walked to the beach, although a little hairy walking along the highway, it was totally worth it! The house was Comfy and private considering the amount and variety of accommodation on the property. Great value for money.

Beautiful views and property, quick walk to the beach, friendly cows to pet, nice spacious home and the water tasted delicious!!

Stunning location with amazing views

Beautiful location and very nice room. Our little two year old daughter loved her time there.

Great place to fall asleep in, the sound of the ocean was amazing. Clean and tidy everything you need and only 15min drive to Apollo Bay.

LOVE IT! We’ll definitely be back. A piece of heaven on the GOR. Great view, great location, bwsutiful house interior and everything around. Thank you!

Good house for family with kids. Trampoline is the best and large space with great ocean view.

Sam’s place was super clean and well maintained. It was like those old fashioned cottages that had a very cozy and comfortable vibe to it. The bedrooms were spacious and view was amazing. They even have a super friendly dog named snowey. The only thing that bug me was no shampoo or soap in the bathroom rest was perfect

Good Host, quick responses, value for money,can see sunrise on the ocean

Enjoyed staying in this house.
Even not the house is not air conditioned, wild in the night time provided us a good and comfortable feeling.
Parking is just outside the house, very nice.
We had an enjoyable time just outside the house with the sky full of stars.
The house is full of antiques, we enjoyed living in this style of house.
For the down side, some dead insects are around widows. But you cannot expect a farm house window without insert?
Recommend this house if you travel in great ocean road.

A spacious house with all the necessary amenities with amazing view!

A nice house.

Great location, great value, easy to find with clear communication. Stunning views, very clean and tidy.

Nice quiet spot right next to the ocean

A lovely and quiet place. Enjoyed exploring the garden and going done to the water. Really clean and lots of books and games for the kids.

Astonishing ocean view

Nice place and eas to find. Recommended!

Nice and comfy..

We had an incredible time at Sam’s place. It was very clean and comfortable, and more spacious than expected. The view in the morning was also outstanding. Sam was very quick to respond to our questions, and check-in was easy from the instructions provided. Will definitely stay here again in the future!

Very nice place, highly recommend!

everything went perfect, we had a great time at Sams place and enjoyed the nice view, great Ocean road and lovely Garden. Thank you