Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge

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A spacious kitchen with wooden beams, a central island, and a dining area with a sofa and table.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A cozy attic room with a sloped wooden ceiling, a large sliding glass door leading to a deck, a wooden desk, a white chair, and a small bookshelf.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a fireplace, and a kitchen area with a microwave and cabinets.
A kitchen with wooden beams, a large island with stools, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Port Campbell Foreshores

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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Port Campbell, VIC
  • Place, Port Campbell National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Campbell Foreshores
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Port Campbell

Located in Port Campbell, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port Campbell National Park and local attractions include Twelve Apostles Marine National Park and The Arches Marine Sanctuary. Snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Port Campbell, VIC

What's nearby

  • Port Campbell National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port Campbell Foreshores - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Loch Ard Gorge - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • The Twelve Apostles - 8 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪12 Rocks Beach Bar Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Port Campbell Hotel - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Waves Cafe and Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sow & Piglets Brew Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cafe on Lords - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideally situated within a short drive to the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Port Campbell National Park, Port Campbell Visitor Information Centre and Lookout. Port Campbell Foreshores and Twelve Apostles are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly house, well-kept and well-equipped. Enjoyed our stay and would recommend the property to anyone looking to stay at a quirky house that is a quick drive to the town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this place was fantastic! I would recommend it to anyone and I hope to get back there someday Thank you Irena & Simon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous unique house with lots of character and all we needed, except an iron. Loved our stay. Beautiful surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a quiet street and close to town. The gardens were lovely and the property was very clean. Great location close to many sights on the Great Ocean Road.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

Great house, great location. The house was very clean, and the hosts are super considerate and responsive. Stayed 3 nights with 5 others and we had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous Setting

A home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely beautiful. Loved the décor loved the garden loved everything

There was everything We needed in a beautiful environment. We will definitely stay at the Old School House again!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

True to description, excellent, organised

Impressively restored and maintained this historical property. Full modern day amenities, clear instructions to make your stay relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome property

What a beautiful house. Really enjoyed our stay. So cosy, lovely fire for a winters night and thanks for turning on the rain on the tin roof, made even more cosy.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Hi James, I'm very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Old School House and that you made the best of a rainy day. Thanks for taking care of the house so well for us. I hope you and your family will come back to stay again sometime soon. All the best. Irena
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, relaxing and even so much to do in winter. This stay had so many memories for me. This was my school building and it looks amazing. Great communication with the owners. Cozy and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and beautiful

Our stay was prefect. A great location to explore the Great Ocean Road. Owner was quick to communicate and very nice. The cottage had everything we needed to stay cozy and happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port Campbell stay at Old Schoolhouse

Accommodation was great and had everything we needed. The house also had an interesting history. Easy walk into Port Campbell for food etc. Hosts were easy to communicate with and were very helpful with advice on venues. Great spot to explore Great Ocean Road.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Port Campbell Holiday

The Old School House has everything a family or couple could possibly need for a weekend or longer stay. We enjoyed the use of kitchen, living and outdoor space. The home is very convenient to town and surrounding area attractions. The host is excellent with communication and we would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schoolhouse

Great property. Everything was as advertised and more. The gardens were just beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful accommodation!

The old school house is delightful! Beautifully renovated with all the modern comforts, but at the same time the charm and history of an earlier era has been retained. It is surrounded by the most beautiful native garden which is so soothing and calming. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Old School House!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Really great house

We had a really lovely stay at this house. Location is a short walk into the town centre and house itself was great - we felt very much at home. Our only suggestion is to provide two tea-towels (we ate in both nights, and without a dishwasher the tea-towel got a workout).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breath Taking

Every detail was stunning. The fire place made it extra cosy. And it was beyond perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Magical

A beautiful historic property, appointed wonderfully. Close to 12 apostles and national park. Garden was gorgeous with rabbits and other wildlife. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to see the 12 apostles and parks. Close to town. The host is great at communication. Charming house. Bring slippers -the floor can be chilly this time of year. Kitchen is equipped. Bed is comfortable. Beautiful garden on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The old house is country comfort with a local flair of pictures of many ship wrecks. Comfortable living space. Bedrooms upstairs, bathroom downstairs with good night lights for those night time visits. The single beds are kid size, ao we curled up! Nice veranda for lounging and the area was quiet. Lots of lovely landscaping.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation central

We loved our 4 days at the old school house. The open fire made the home very cosy and relaxing, the house and the history of it so interesting. We loved Port Campbell and we will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Storybook Charm & Wonder

Adored the charm and wonder of this unique and special home. It’s so inviting and comfy we slept through our wake up calls! Owner was responsive and caring, helped supply beach towels and ice trays when asked. Grilled my first Baramundi outside and loved it! I never wanted to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommend!

We had the most amazing time in this gorgeous little house! It was beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable. The extra little touches (and also linen and towels provided) makes this stayz house priceless. We also Ioved the huge balcony and outdoor area and of course the resident bunnies! The house really made our photography weekend so much more pleasant and extra special. I will definitely book to come here again! Thank you so much Irena and Simon, if I could give you 100 star rating I would!
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
Hi Sarah, That's great - I'm so happy to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your stay at The Old School House. Simon went there straight after you left to mow the lawns and get the house ready for our next guests. He was most impressed with how neat and tidy you left the place. Thanks so much for taking such good care of the house while you were there. You and your friends are welcome back at any time. I hope you got some great shots of the area! All the best. Irena
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Schoolhouse Rocks!

When I first found the Schoolhouse, I knew it was more space than my wife and I needed, but I fell in love with the history and the pictures! Absolutely didn’t disappoint! Eclectic, old world charm with all the necessary amenities of today’s world. Only disappointment was the weather was cool so we could’nt enjoy the beautiful outside spaces!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very overrated and tired

Pro Fast response of the owner Clean Old school concept nice Nice Garden Con Much tired furniture not comfy Bed, Sheets and blanket terrible Two towels with bleach stains provided for two persons two days stay Cold in October! Just stayed one night, shared the uncomfortable sleeps, but compensation limited to “sorry” Dryer did stink to rotten water Washer and dryer, oven end of lifecycle Frankly I felt mislead by the high ratings, typical maximum profit, no investment “saft laden”
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Guest advised that he was leaving after the first night (was booked for 2 nights) as he did not sleep well "due to bedding". I have asked for more information but was not provided any further details and was therefore not given any opportunity to rectify the situation. The furniture at our house, which used to be a school house, are mostly antiques from early to mid century to keep the unique character and history of the house. The appliances, including the washer, dryer and oven, are all properly functional modern appliances that were only recently purchased. The bedsheets are freshly laundered for each booking and are 100% cotton. The house has heating in the dining/living area downstairs (split system air-con as well as a wood fire heater) as well as in both of the bedrooms (electric radiator heaters) - there is no need for our guests to feel cold in the house. It is very important for us that our guests feel welcome and "at home" at The Old School House. We feel very disappointed and surprised that this particular guest did not enjoy his experience.
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