Best Self-catering accommodations in Australia

Beautiful surroundings and cute wee cottages. Very clean and great decorations. Spacious, great views.
Thanks for a magic stay.

Beautiful..clean .. great location.. they opened up for us thank you so much..the room had a gorgeous shower great water flow very spacious and good hot n cold settings... our room had a massive bed and comfortable for us plenty of luxurious pillows ... washing machine and drier a trough .. 2 TV's for us lazy people under cover parking ... the room was big enough to swing an elephant but we didn't have an elephant so can't prove it ... for us the stay was beautiful

Gorgeous accommodation! Cockatoo cottage was very neat and stylish, excellent heating in the winter time. Located close to cafe and short drive to multiple walks or treetop adventure activity. The host promptly answered questions and kindly extended our stay for one extra night because we didn't want to leave! Beautiful getaway in the heart of the Otways Ranges.

Staff lovely, grass powered sites neat. However for $84 a night, the amenity block is in disrepair (owners did mention they are renovating) only one toilet and shower in each. The waste dump full or blocked. Long way out of time. Very overpriced for what you get.

What a great experience. From the time of booking until checkout our contact with staff was brilliant. We had a perfect spot right on river front and near bike walking track. Amenities were clean, visitors all friendly. Just wished we could have chilled out here longer. I would highly recommend this park for all families as perfect for all ages.

I live locally and booked a site for my well travelled parents.
I couldn't have been happier with Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park. Everything from the team friendliness and helpfulness, streamlined communications, the facilities, easy access to everything, the onsite food truck and the list could go on. That is before noting how beautiful the creek and walking track around to the beach are! The location is excellent.
From the moment I called I was greeted warmly and offered different options before settling on a waterfront site, which was spectacular. Then on arrival my parents experienced a friendly and helpful team and easy access to their site. They said the sites at this park were above average in size and that was a nice treat for them. The bathroom facilities were clean and the site was super clean which was testament to the team given it very clearly was fully booked and super busy during school holiday period! Thanks to the whole team for making my parents stay a treat. I'll be next booking for some friends to come visit with their kids! And I'm confident my parents will visit me again :-)

This is our home away from home. The grounds are always everything you want in a tourist park, but it’s the location that makes this place magical. Onsite food…. The best burger on the coast by far! Then it’s only a short stroll to the beach, amazing hikes and world class quality restaurants.
No matter if you’re a family or a couple having a cheeky weekend away, this is definitely the park for you.

We stayed in the dongers which I was UN aware at time of booking of what we wher staying in, as i had asked for cabin...we stayed for 4days, but room clean aircon clean amenities real coffee from reception, the girls are great, Kirra is a fantastic place to stay, close to beach and cafes shops and surf clubs. We returned this year for Xmas holidays and stayed on a van site...Great spot, very big park and close to BBQs Amenities Pool Outdoor kitchen which is immaculately clean considering the park is busy, food vans-seafood, pizzas, come in regularly and weekends. We are also locals and it was a great stay...will be back...thanks 😀 😉

We have been coming here for 7 years now and have never had a bad experience. Staff are professional and courteous.

The grounds are very well maintained, the bathrooms are kept clean and who doesn't love a hot shower .

Plenty for kids of all ages to do all around park , with playground, swimming pools that have water slides and water toys for younger kids. A nice quite pool for adults who like a slower pace.

Great food van and kiosk (try the Cruffins) for those small grocery items etc you might run out off

We think it is the best on the coast for us!

Amenities were clean, laundry facilities were excellent. Pool was very nice and warm. The food truck was an awesome idea that saved our lunch on the first day. Five stars would come back. :)

While the majority of reviews are for the cabins, this review is based a powered caravan site.
I booked here by mistake. Will be more cautious as we keep travelling. $80 for riverside and $69 for behind cabins. We chose the grassed area as $80 was ridiculous. Apparently, they had 20mm of rain the night before, and the grassed area was like walking on a swamp. They must have known this and should have offered riverside for the same price. Even $69 was overpriced. Would not stay here again. 1 star.

Recently visited Tallebudgera Creek Tourist Park and stayed in one of the deluxe 2 bed cabins. The accomodation was immaculate, comfy and very convenient.
The park and staff were great - everyone is friendly and there’s a small shop on site for coffee/ice creams and basic needs (with two major centres a short drive away).
You’re nearby so many beautiful spots for swimming and exploring. Highly recommend and hope to be back again one day.

They charged my husband more than a one night stay for a booking he rang back to cancel immediately after booking it. Apparently they keep your credit card on file for months after your stay and can just charge to it when they feel like.
They made 3 different transactions on his card, when he rang to inform them they said he didn’t cancel with notice. He never actually made a booking, enquired about the price and said it was too expensive, they said they’d pencil it and he could ring to cancel if he found somewhere else, which he did.
It now has to be dealt with fraud Australia and the credit card company but people can’t afford to be out of this kind of money.

We had the best stay! Everything we needed was there. There were the little things like having essential food items in the pantry like porridge and Weetbix to hair straightener and shampoo and conditioner. There was more than enough firewood for us to keep the fire burning throughout our stay. The beds and pillows were so comfortable. BBQ on the deck overlooking the countryside was a place we can sit and contemplate. It was the most relaxing setting that we wanted as we escaped the city for a few days. Not to mention the nearby attractions which was only 9 - 20 mins drive away - waterfalls, redwoods forest and Otway Brewery. Highly recommend! 👏

We just had a fantastic 5 days at The Point in Bargara. Aside from a problem with our booking (not managements fault) that was quickly resolved everything else was great. Our apartment was modern spacious and clean and the view superb. Thanks in particular to Peter and Debbie who smoothed our booking issue and were welcoming and friendly.

Wonderful. We stayed in the Bushland Villa. Michael made sure that everything was in order prior to our arrival. What a lovely peaceful spot. Lots of kangaroos and other wildlife to watch right outside the villa. On a clear morning the sunlight against the Grampians cliff is spectacular. Just a few minutes stroll into the Halls Gap village makes for an easy stay. We found the king size bed mattress and pillows especially comfortable. Thank you Michael.

Stayed at the apartment for 2 nights 3 days. Very clean with excellent views

Katie and Max are fantastic hosts, the Nature Lodge was clean and well maintained. It’s close enough to both Colac and Apollo Bay, and has its very own bush trail to the nearby Creek (it’s a steep walk, but worth the exercise to explore). Will definitely be visiting again.

Loved being on the river!
Cabin was basic but exactly what we wanted.
Staff were absolutely lovely.

We have been camping here at Kirra for over 10 years, we found this park by chance and have returned all these years for many reasons, the park is very open and spacious, the trees that surround the park are beautiful, the sites are large and with some being pet friendly it’s an extra bonus being able to bring our fur baby, the pool is large, and always clean, the facilities are always clean, with two large toilet blocks, with a games room , jumping pillow and small playground it’s very child friendly , the location is 10/10 walking distance to the beach and shops, yes it’s near an airport but you soon get use to the planes! But above all it’s the staff, Michelle especially is always so friendly and welcoming, the extra things they put on for the children are so special, seeing the children’s faces around the park as they got easter eggs from the easter bunny is one example! Keep up the fantastic work everyone, we really enjoy our time at your beautiful park x

Fantastic power site for camping with a super easy check-in online making it such an easy transition into the park.

Campsite a very spacious with maintained green grass. Facilities are walking distances from your campsite.

We will definitely be coming back again

Reviewing a powered tent site. Sites were so close together and backed onto numerous other caravans and tents with near no personal space, and with rather questionable people staying beside us. Booked for 3 nights and stayed for 1. Didnt feel safe with the people that were beside us, and were advised by another camper that someone had stolen a car from the park the night earlier and broke the boom gate driving the stolen car out. Told our concerns to reception who didn't seem to care.
Planes flying over head are very loud since being positioned next to air port.
Park seemed nice however our experience wasn't. Wouldn't recommend for a tent.

Fabulous to stay at The Point Resort. Sharon has a Great place to stay for doing our Support Worker Hub training and assessments in Bundaberg and Hervey Bay.

Full self contained room, good size kitchen , bathroom, spa and wash machine and dryer in the unit. Good underground parking .

Easy access to beach walk and close to shops.
We have a new place to stay The Point Resort in Bagara Queensland.

This is our 4th stay here. Sharon goes above and beyond to accommodate your needs and wishes. The units have everything you need to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. The kitchens are fully equipped and so are the units' laundry facilities. There are family friendly beaches in both directions, as well as a wonderful pool, BBQ. putt-putt and table tennis area at the resort. There is also a shopping complex and service station a very short distance by car. We'll be back again.

Loved our stay at Pelican Caravan Park. The owners and staff were just so lovely and very accommodating. We loved the stunning location and how it was not crowded. Dog friendly was also a bonus! We look forward to returning in the near future.

We stayed at Beech Forest Cottage (Cozy Otways Accommodation) during our time in the Otways and we were most impressed.
The photos were not misleading and what you saw was true. The view was beautiful. The home was very clean and felt like we were at home with everything we needed being available.
Tanya made our stay very welcoming and enjoyable.
Would stay here again, if we were ever this way again.
Many thanks for a great stay experience
Pauline Rouse

What can I say? This room was beyond stunning! The view alone was breathtaking! The spa was the perfect touch along with a super comfy king bed, a selection of goodies for a continental brekkie and a huge double shower. It was an easy short walk to the cafes and shops and we were greeted by Emus, kangaroos and even a couple of Deer each morning. Just stunning!

I couldn’t recommend pelican caravan park enough. The best, maintained park I’ve been, with very thoughtful amenities in common area. We had to cancel our booking last min last year due to medical emergency. They were so accommodating with my last minute request, so I decided I have to visit them again this year. I was NOT disappointed. We had the river view cabin, newly renovated. Super clean, and fully equipped. We only had 2 nights there and it wasn’t enough at all. I want to thank Sharon personally for being so kind and welcoming every time I stepped in the office. I would love to be there again…and again!

Disappointed apartment not as stated as booked initially for the first two days of the visit there was a bad stench we had to leave all the doors and windows open to get rid of the smell. Pool was not operating we needed it for health reason and we where not properly notified . We where told by a residence that the pool was having issues for many months. There where no fly screens. On the plus side it was a large apartment, with beautiful views and good parking. Worth two and a half stars.

So Comfy. Close to town, with the feeling of being all alone in middle of the valley.
FANTASTIC VIEWS.
Even though it rained most of our weekend, we were able to daydream out the MASSIVE window and watch wildlife, while rugged up infront of the fire.
We will be back.

We just recently stayed in room 208. It was dirty with dust on most surfaces and build up of dust behind and under all beds. The windows were disgusting too, with the tracks full of dust and bugs.
The 4 single beds were on wheels with no brakes, meaning they rolled around on the vinyl floor everywhere.
We did ask if we could have the wheels chocked on day 2 of our stay, which was semi fixed with what chocks could be found and either 1 or 2 of the 6 wheels were chocked on each bed, so they still rolled across the floor.

The ensuite toilet seat was dangerously loose, we asked for that to be fixed on day 2 also, which it was.

There was water damage to the floor next to the kitchen, which had formed a big hump in the floor and vinyl was lifting along the vinyl and tile seam. The kitchen cabinets were also damaged from the water.

The furniture was old and had chips and laminate peeling off it. The lounges were uncomfortable with some cushions higher than others with springs obviously on their way out.

I had to exterminate a cockroach 🪳 I found crawling all over the main bathroom vanity top one night.

The main bed was meant to be a king but was a queen, and the ikea mattress was that old and BROKEN that the sides of it had collapsed out and it felt like we were going to roll out of the bed all night on each side.

The real cruncher for us was when I pulled back all the sheets off the beds on departure and left them in the middle of the bed (as I always do)…. The main bed mattress was MOULDY!!!! And full of brown stains!! The mattress was well and truly past its time. I felt sick knowing I’d just spent 3 night sleeping on that!

Upon checking out at 10am on Saturday morning, to voice our concerns about the mattress I’d just discovered, the reception conveniently opened at 10:30. There was no paper provided to leave feedback either.

The room served its purpose, but that’s all it did. It needs a bit of love and attention and some money spent on it to bring it up to a standard you would expect from a hotel.

Whilst the reception staff were friendly and prompt with the couple of little things we asked for, we expected better. Providing a clean and working mattress, with sides that aren’t collapsed should be standard.

My stay at The Point has been enjoyable. The host is pleasant and friendly. She happy to help in anyway she can. The room is tastefully decorated with everything you would need. There's a nice pool area and of course ocean swimming across the road. There are plenty of eateries nearby. I decided on paying for a room with ocean views. Delightful.

We booked a 3 Bedroom, and only one bedroom has an aircon machine in it. There’s only 2 showers/toilets and you can’t shower at the same time otherwise they are stone cold!!! The pool and spa is great though and the reception staff was so nice. They’re super huge and spacious rooms with a nice view of the water.

Beautiful place. A bit smaller than expected though. You can walk into town in just a few minutes, easy drive to the many looking points and trails. Kitchen is fully equipped, perfect. Bed is great and there's enough linen to keep you warm.
Only weird thing, the owners never replied to our messages/questions.
Edit: messages sent through whatsapp and sms text messages, while we were staying there

A friend suggested we stay at the Iconic Kirra and we are so glad we took her advice.
Reception staff are friendly, welcoming and available during business hours to assist if required.
We stayed on the 3rd floor with an oceanfront room and it did not disappoint. The view was incredible and we spent hours sitting on the large balcony watching the whales.
Kitchen had all the necessities inc. fridge, freezer, kettle, cutlery, toaster etc.
There is also a washing machine, iron, laundry rack which was helpful!
Master bedroom is large and bed/pillows were very comfortable. We had our 9 month old in the second bedroom in the portacot.
Location is ideal as everything is in walking distance with lots of great cafes and restaurants underneath the apartment complex.
Pool is great and has a lovely undercover area as well as plenty of sun beds lining the pool. The only downside is that in the afternoon not a lot of sunshine hits the pool area so it can get quite cool. On the plus side, the beach is literally across the road!
We would definitely book again if we are every holidaying in the GC.

Iconic Kirra Beach was a great place to stay.
Fabulous ocean views.
Restaurants downstairs were very convenient.
Apartment 1002 was lovely and very well presented.
We had a really nice stay.
Thankyou

Fabulous location, very helpful staff. Rooms were excellent this is our second stay this year and we stayed in the oceanfront top floor. Loved being able to whale watch from our balcony, can highly recommend.

We’ve stayed twice now. Amazing accommodation in a beautiful setting. The view of the Grampians and the amazing wildlife make it a perfect, relaxing stay. A 5min walk to the shops/cafes/restaurants in the town centre. It’s hard to convince yourself to leave the accommodation at all!

A great place to stay in the quieter area of Kirra Beach. It's located well with cafes and restaurants right nearby and access to beach right there.
The staff have been amazing and we're so kind to us when we needed to change our dates. I recommend booking with them directly rather than through another site as they give same price and can manage your booking personally.
The apartments are great, bed very comfortable, equipped with everything you need and even provided with initial items such as to, dish washing liquid, laundry liquid etc even though the apartments are non-serviced.
Would recommend and stay again.

A fantastic place with amazing views. Clean and comfortable accommodation. Open fireplace, balcony. Close to Lake Elizabeth and Apollo Bay.

Really enjoyed our stay. Room was clean, modern and great facilities. The beds were so comfortable - nice and firm. Pool area was great (pool a little cold!) Beach was perfect. Not busy. Nice restaurants and cafes along the small strip. Unfortunately it was noisy in the mornings (roadworks). But would definitely return.

Absolutely loved our stay!! Clean and comfortable. Will definitely be back. Great central spot! Can walk or ride to so many different locations

Beautiful, cosy and spotlessly clean accommodation in the heart of Halls Gap. Loved the spectacular views, super comfortable beds and the attention to detail. We spent a week hiking in the heart of winter and it was great to return to such comfortable accommodation each evening. Hope to return soon.

We loved it. Beautiful and clean. Awesome view from the 15th floor. Even noticed when when we took our recycled goods down to the bin area, so clean and tidy. And never any smell of rubbish anywhere. Excellent job to all working so hard to make your place such a lovely place to stay. Front office staff were brilliant as well, when we booked in. Definitely coming back. Thanks for making our holiday so memorable

Absolutely beautiful home to holiday in! Perfect for families with plenty of space, incredible views and fantastic location with shops just a quick walk away. We’ll be back 😍

We absolutely loved our short stay at Heath House. Perfectly located just a short stroll to cafes and shops & quiet enough to enjoy the serenity of the beautiful surroundings. The house had everything we could wish for and was a cosy warm luxury escape from the chilly weather. Vouchers were supplied to use at the local cafes and businesses (what a great idea) & finally, the very friendly kangaroos and bird life made for some lovely precious memories. 5 stars - we cannot wait to return.

Booked a 1 bedroom apartment with DeVille Apartments for a weeks stay in Main Beach. Absolutely stunning views right in the waters edge. Amazing staff at the reception, always so kind and responsive! The apartment was in the heart of everything, across the road is the surf lifesaving club with delicious food, and you are able to swim literally off your doorstep! The Uber ride into surfers is roughly $7 and takes 5 min. Or you can jump on the e-bikes or walk the esplanade for amazing views. Overall this apartment was amazing!! Will be defs coming back to this apartment for our next stay!!

This place is incredible !!! The view is simply stunning, breathtaking and the owners are the best !!! Thank you again for everything 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I definitely recommend !!! This place is a gem 💎
It is near to Lake Elisabeth, Beauchamps Falls, and many more amazing places in the area.

Heath house it is one of the most comfortable and well appointed tourist and holiday accommodation we have stayed in. Excellent location to all of Halls Gap recreation activities, cafes and restaurants. Stunning views of the Grampians . A must to visit.

Room was lovely, pool was great and excellent location- however, the low star rating is for a SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. We were on the 6th floor and all bedroom windows opened the entire way (some up to a meter wide maybe) and had NO screens. Also, they are very easy to open. Anyone with young children should avoid at all costs. Is this even legal in Australia? Pic shows hight and size of windows (didn't take one when open).

WOW. Just WOW!! We loved our stay! Everything was so clean and convenient. The kids loved the telescope and outdoor spa! The beds were so comfortable we didn't want to leave. Highly recommend, We will be back.

The location is perfect. Easy to get to from the airport, in fact we walked! The rooms were spacious and uncluttered making it easy for storage when travelling . The ocean front room we stayed in had stunning panoramic views . The Iconic is surrounded by high standard food and coffee. The staff are exceptional, you knew you were being cared for in a professional friendly courteous manner.
Their advice of places to eat and visit were accurate. They also organised where certain discounts may apply.
After only one day since returning home We are already looking to rebook

Great space for my little family. Room was clean and comfortable with so many amenities. Will definitely be back.

What an incredible place! Whether for a quiet solo getaway, or a weekend away with mates, this is the spot! The view as you drive around the bend is just breathtaking. The gardens are gorgeous, the walking tracks and the waterfalls close by. Max is the most generous of hosts! Can't wait to come back!

Fantastic place to stay! Super friendly crew,
The views from the property are just beyond incredible included with the most beautiful walking tracks to some cute little falls, if you’re looking for a quiet get away, Top of the Otways is the place to go.
An opportunity you don’t wanna miss!

This place is lit, has such a sweet vibe. There’s heaps of kookaburras and ferns and stuff around if you like that sort of thing. The accommodation is very homely and relaxing. Great views and walking tracks. Would recommend.

My favourite place to stay for a weekend getaway!
Spectacular views across the valley and farm animals for entertainment. Perfect location- tucked away beetween the coast and pristine waterfalls of the Otways. Thanks Max for a great stay, would recommend highly.

Top Of The Otways is a perfect escape. Set amongst lush green forrest and rolling hills, you’ll enjoy peace and quiet with the option to venture out and visit local waterfalls and restaurants, or stay in and keep cosy. The hosts are beautiful and there’s chickens and goats to feed! Dog friendly. Highly recommend.

Beautiful location and excellent amenities at Cozy Otways Accommodation. Truly felt like a home away from home as everything we needed was supplied in the cabin. Excellent location as well. You feel as though you have escaped into nature and all local sites such as Redwoods, 12 Apostles, Lake Elizabeth are all within driving distance. Will definitely recommending Cozy Otways to friends and family.

Lucky enough to stay on Level 25 - amazing beach and gold coast views! The apartment was clean, comfortable, well-equipped (kitchen, laundry and bathrooms), easily accessible, underground parking, friendly staff, well maintained. (We went for the view rather than a renovated apartment but our room was perfectly fine).
Great pool and spa, Australia Fair shopping centre close by, very short trips to theme parks.
Highly recommend this place and hope to stay there again in the future.

(Vacuum cleaner didn't work and no replacement was provided despite requests but who wants to vacuum on holidays anyway??)

Very cozy and comfortable! Good service and will definitely be back.

Immaculate house in the heart of Halls Gap, right near restaurants, cafes and hikes. Zero noise, kangaroos and stunning scenery greeted us on arrival and the view from the back deck was everything we hoped for. The house was so tidy and well stocked with lovely furniture and the basic necessities. Our favourites were the huge bright lounge room with lovely couches, the large spa and the comfy beds. Very communicative and friendly host who makes sure the house is presentable for every guest. I would highly recommend a stay at Heath House.

Really loved our two nights stay at the Heath House. The property is very modern and luxurious. It has amazing mountain views and you'll be surrounded by kangaroos and bird chirpings. Cathy was very responsive and kind. Hoping to visit again in the future❤

Wow! Everything about our stay at Heath House was 5 ⭐️. Cathy’s communication in the weeks leading up were so welcome. And the house itself is just stunning, with everything you could need. We (myself husband & 9yo daughter) had a long weekend in the middle of a freezing cold winter and we were so happy with Heath House. The house was just like being at home, full kitchen, quality furnishings, peaceful, with a paddock of kangaroos to look out over to the Grampians. Our daughter even enjoyed a quick hot tub in the rain. We will be back and we’ve told all our friends and family about Heath House too, they oohed and aahed over our photos and videos. Thanks Cathy!!

This was such a fantastic place to stay. The cottage was cozy and the fireplace was great. The spa was perfect and the bed and chairs were just the right size. My partner (who booked the room) and I felt very comfortable and accommodated for. I cannot leave a review without mentioning the paintings and pictures decorating the cottage. They were all very beautiful and I have included a (poorly taken) photo of our favourite. Thank you for the care gone into the creation of this lovely homely venue. Could I suggest a communal outdoor fire pit? I know it is hard with insurance.
If you are reading reviews to decide whether to stay here, definitely do, and enjoy your time in this magical part of the world. Please pick up your rubbish and encourage others to do so.

Great little place for couples to stay but unfortunately the house smelt like smoke the entire time and left our clothes smelling like smoke and we never had the fireplace going the whole stay and made it difficult to sleep we woke up with sore throats.

An amazing mornings to Emu at your back yard.

Stay away from this host as you may waste your time booking accomodation that is in reality not available for the dates advertised on the net
I looked on Stays and saw 6 and 7 October were available so booked providing my credit card details. I then had my booking changed without my knowledge to a couple of days later which did not suit us..
I emailed this host to clarify and he emailed me saying someone had booked the Heatherlie Cottage 5 minutes earlier on another site and he had no time to make those dates unavailable. But I just checked again and the next day it is still being advertised as available. It is false bait advertising. Either this host is seriously questionable or at best is incapable of running his business. In either case look to stay with a host you can trust

2nd time here in 12months. A great house with all the trimmings and a 30 second walk to the pub. The wood heater cranks some awesome heat and the internal layout of the house is functional and spacious. I would highly recommend this home.

Adorable little cottage! Loved our stay here. Would recommend to anyone visiting the Grampians. Enjoyed the hot tub and the cozy fireplace. Will be coming back!

The rental home was amazing. my family slept very well, for the week we were here. we had a stable connection to the internet, and we even got see kangaroos from our balcony! Amazing view of the Grampians.

Stayed in one of the cottages. It was beautiful and a nice walk into the main street. Comfy bed and all facilitates working perfectly. Will definitely be back :)

Fantastic location, not too far from town, but far enough away that it's out of sight. Lovely set, self contained cottages with comfortable beds and cosy atmosphere. Nice sized spa and shower with a dryer as well. Reasonably priced. Maybe one thing to add is complimentary breakfast or the option of dinner?

The gas fireplace does not put out any discernable heat. This leaves the front kitchen / lounge area cold. The warming of this place is really poorly designed making use of TV and kitchen uncomfortable. Bathroom / laundry I like. Warmer days and summer is probably better to stay. Location is really nice.
My reply to yours below:
There are dumb owners. The air conditioner is undersized for the room as you would have been told. It heats the bed area nicely. If you read my review - it said the front area was cold. You know as well as I do the gas heater at the front looks nice but is inefficient & has very little heat.

Stayed in one of the cottages 4 weeks back. When I arrived back in Melbourne following our stay I realised I had left a pair of boots in the room. An email was sent to Robert asking if he had noticed them lying about. I received an email back saying there was damage to the doona cover and unless we paid the bill - apparently $70 at the dry cleaner - he wouldn't send them back. I was suspicious as 6 days had passed since our stay and nothing was mentioned. I took his word for it and provided my credit card details for payment. Should also mention there was no evidence of this damage, nor was a receipt from the dry cleaner provided.

2 weeks passed and I still hadn't received the boots. I sent another email asking if they'd been posted and he responded with "haven't had time, might send them next Tuesday". Was frustrated by this point as it seemed he had no intention of sending them back. When I vented my frustration he responded with "that's funny coming from a pig". I had done the right thing by Robert but he wasn't prepared to do the right thing by me.

3 weeks passed and I mentioned this matter was going to be handed to the police unless I had the boots in my possession by weeks end. The boots arrived a few days later. When I picked them up from the post office I was told that the postage cost was to be covered by me. After explaining the situation the manger of the post office was kind enough to release the package without payment.

Halls Gap is stunning, however, you decide to stay there make sure you avoid this accomodation at all costs. Robert is rude and lacks people skills.