Homestead
A Beautiful Rainforest Retreat
Welcome to the Homestead at The Source, Otways.
On arrival, as you come through the gate up the treelined driveway, look out for Barry, the resident Koala, and the cows on the nearby paddock, who curiously greet the visitors. You'll be able to drive up directly to the Homestead and park your car under cover, right near the entrance, for easy unpacking.
The Homestead features all the essential conveniences and some little luxuries for a comfortable, enjoyable and memorable stay. There are 3 separate bedrooms that sleep up to 10 people in total. The Homestead is ideal for two couples and up to 6 singles/children - all beautifully styled and featuring lovely fresh linen, pillows, doonas, and blankets for your comfort. Two of the three bedrooms feature queen-sized beds and a third large bedroom has custom-made inbuilt bunk beds for 4 singles / children, with additional 2 pull out trundle beds under the bunks. (If you are staying with a little one, a portacot and highchair are also available on request.)
The separate modern bathroom has a toilet, bathtub with shower and vanity, with towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and hairdryer provided for your convenience.
Enjoy and relax in the spacious living room, lounging on luxurious leather couch or tucked up with a book on the cosy daybed by the log fire. The adjoining kitchen is fully renovated and is equipped with a full sized fridge, coffee machine, kettle, chef-style cooktop and oven, full set of tableware and all the pots/pans for to cook up a storm for your loved ones. The dining area features a beautiful reclaimed wood dining table for sharing meals or enjoying the boards games provided for your leisure. If you decide to head out for a meal, make your way down to Apollo Bay or Forrest to one of the local eateries (see our recommendations) for a fabulous country fair.
Enjoy the sunshine on the beautiful wooden deck facing the lush garden with mature trees... or settle in for an outdoor lunch under the shelter of the pergola, where you can enjoy the Otways breeze and watch the birdlife that comes to feed at the birdhouse.
TV and wifi in the lounge room and in the bunk bedroom are provided for your convenience, but many choose to "disconnect to reconnect" with themselves, each other and the spectacular nature at The Source, Otways. You may also enjoy some games and books at the Homestead and there is plenty of firewood ready for your stay. There is a heater in every rom for those particularly chilly nights, and air fans for the hotter Otways days.
You will also find a washing machine and dryer in the fully equipped separate laundry, should you need to freshen things up after a day out in the countryside and rainforest. And if there is anything else you require to make your stay more enjoyable, please feel welcome to ask.
There is just so much here to explore at The Source, Otways!
What our guests say
“We very much enjoyed our stay at The Source. The house is well set-up and the location is superb, set amongst the bush with hikes on the grounds, and a 20-minute drive to Apollo Bay. Vita and Fabian were also very helpful and responsive to any queries”
— Danny
“We had a wonderful stay at The Source, a beautiful expansive property with all the amenities we needed and lots to do. We explored waterfalls, fed the animals and managed to spot a koala! Vita and her family were amazing and made us feel right at home.”
— Debbie Khoo
“It’s an amazing place to stay!!! We really enjoyed walking in the forest! Lovely house! Highly Recommend”