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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a leather sofa, two chairs, a large window, and a television on the wall.
A rustic building with a green roof, a wooden porch, and a garage.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a patterned rug, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table, and a window with shutters.
A room with a bed, wooden cabinet, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Port Fairy, Victoria
  • Place, Port Fairy Public Cemetery
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port Fairy Coastal Reserve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Port Fairy

Located within a leisurely stroll of Goose Lagoon Wildlife Reserve, this cottage is within a 5-minute drive of Port Fairy Public Cemetery. The cottage includes a fireplace, a Smart TV, and a TV.
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What's nearby

  • Port Fairy Public Cemetery - 3 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Port Fairy Coastal Reserve - 6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Moyne River - 6 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • East Beach - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Port Fairy History Centre - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Warrnambool Station - 29 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 173 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stump - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rebecca’s Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bank St + co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Charlies on East - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Oak & Anchor Hotel - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view

The Stables Farm Stay is perfect for a family getaway located just 8 minutes from the center of Port Fairy. Let the kids experience feeding the farm animals first hand, pop over to Goose Lagoon Wildlife Sanctuary with convenient access from The Stables Farm Stay or take a short stroll and explore the 150 year old Norfolk Pines throughout the property. The property offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, a farm style kitchen and an open living and dining area. The Stables Farm Stay is furnished with period furniture dating back to the 1700’s and has an open fire place to keep you warm throughout the cooler months with fire wood provided on arrival. Down stairs you will find the kitchen, bathroom, living area and 1 bedroom, upstairs you will find a loft style bedroom. This is the ideal location for families and friends wanting to experience a hands on farm stay and take in the vast views of the surrounding paddocks.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, an ironing board, and a kitchen island.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Kitchen island

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

36_134

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Port Fairy within a short 7-minute walk of Goose Lagoon Wildlife Reserve. You'll also find Port Fairy History Centre and Yambuk Flora and Fauna Reserve within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this cottage, including a fireplace and a smart TV in each cottage and a fireplace in some.

Does The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view?

No, you won't find cottage with balconies at The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view.

The Stables - Ideal choice for a unique farm experience, offering 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and view Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to stay if you want something quiet and a little different. John was a delightful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes we had a wonderful time and can't wait to come back next year. Loved the old stables and the host has become a friend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

Hosts were lovely people. We recommend this venue to everyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay in a wonderfully historic house.

A great little house from the 1850s with period furniture and fittings. May be a bit uncomfortable for the elderly as one rooms is in the loft. Overall a very homely and clean house. The host is great too!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
John was very polite and very respectful showed us around the property allowed kids to feed the calf’s. Overall we are very happy with our stay at The stables . Definitely coming back to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Biba I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Cynthia and John were lovely and hospitable, generously offered us a glimpse of the farm life. The property was unique and lovingly put together. We look forward to being back here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Interesting host

We enjoyed our stay at the stables. We stayed with friends for a couple of nights and it was very comfortable and relaxing. We thought nice touches of things like honey and crumpets being left on our door day 2 and fresh eggs and chocolate on arrival were very thoughtful. Our hosts were kind, welcoming and very interesting. Wonderful people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kiah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

thank you

had the most amazing stay, host was lovely we fed the cows one morning and did lots more adventures but our favourite things was how lovely the house was definitely recommend this stay for everyone definitely will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness
Needs a sign on the road to let you find the entrance to the property . Bathroom very cramped. Ladder to loft bedroom very challenging. Lots of hot water though. Hot cross buns and chocolate appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place 4 Short Stay!

Amazing Unique opportunity for something Different for a Couple or Friends to Stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

John the owner is very friendly. Loved feeding the calfs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lachlan

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Ohh the stench of sewerage

The stench of sewerage constantly pours out each plug hole in the bathroom and the toilet bowl. The way we minimised this was to put a towel over the shower drain, keep the plug in the hand basin, put a bottle over the laundry basin (which is in the bathroom - but has no tap available to fill it) and keep the lid down on the toilet as much as possible. We purchased a scented candle from the port fairy weekend outdoor market which we kept burning whilst we were on site. Keeping the bathroom door shut was also helpful as the bathroom opens onto the lounge and is a few steps away from the kitchen. As a side note, the stairs to the upstairs bedroom are so steep that they are ladder-like. The one toilet is downstairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nadia Karina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property, Friendly hosts, Excellent Experience!

We had the most amazing few days at The Stables. The house is clean, comfortable and cozy, it’s exactly what you would expect for a house farm. The property is beautiful, the kids had an amazing time and were so excited to meet the farm animals. John and Cinthya are excellent hosts and went out of their way to make us feel welcome and make sure the kids had a great farm life experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very peaceful and relaxing

Beautiful scenic and quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would recommend!

This house is a quaint, converted stables which is comfortable, clean and furnished with Johns antique furniture exactly as you see in the pictures. John and Cynthia are super welcoming and love a good chat!! We stayed in the area to surf but were also offered a farm experience if we wanted it! We were able to help move and feed the cows which was a fun little bonus. There are also some cute calves just roaming around the property. The turnoff into the property is quite sneaky though and could use a sign of some sort. Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GARY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025