Grass Trees Cottage

Cabin in Hordern Vale, Great Ocean Road, VIC, AU

97% Recommended•

4 people

Pet-friendly

Secluded, private and serene, the Grass Tree Cottage is an absolute retreat for those looking for a weekend getaway or a unique stop along the Great Ocean Road. The two-bedroom cabin is ideal accommodation for couples, small families or a duo of friends.

On 3 acres of lush Otway Forest, the cottage is nestled in the hillside, surrounded by twisty-bark eucalyptus and regional grass trees. For those in the right season, the flowering grass trees are an absolute eye-grab. On the property, you are likely see wallabies eating the morning sprouts, koalas barking in the treetops, and plentiful bird and flower varieties.

There are two bedrooms. The primary room has a king bed, and the second room has a queen/double bunk.

The cottage is completely private with a fully stocked kitchen, gas oven, bath, fireplace, plus some urban comforts – coffee pod machine, Wi-Fi, smart TV and air-conditioning. There is enough to accommodate a long weekend.

Positioned directly in the centre along the Great Ocean Road, this region is isolated and quiet, making for a great stop away from the bustling attractions and beach towns. The cottage is 5 minutes away from the Aire River Inlet & Beach, 15 minutes from the Cape Otway National Park and Light Station, and 30 minutes from Apollo Bay, Johanna Beach or Lavers Hill.

The cabin is comfortable enough to stay inside nestled by the fire, and is well positioned to be a base camp for the wandering adventurers.
Linens are provided. You will need to bring your own food, drinking water and firewood – and all rubbish needs to be taken out.

The closest shops are located about a 30-minute drive away. Come prepared with food and fresh drinking water.

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Features and Amenities

2 bedrooms

3 beds

1 bathroom

Air conditioning

Bath

BBQ

Details

Check in after 3:00pm
Check out before 10:00am
Minimum booking: 2 nights

Cancellation Policy:

Receive a full refund (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

We generally lock the second bedroom unless more than two guests intend to stay. For access to the room, we charge a flat rate of $60. Whether you are a total of 3-4 guests, just input +1 when making your booking.

Prices

Base Price $280 / night
Cleaning Fee $125
Security Deposit $500
Extra People $30 (adult) and $20 (child) / night after 2 people
Pet Fee $25 flat
Maximum Pets 2 pets
Discounts
10% discount for bookings of 4 nights or longer
20% discount for bookings of 7 nights or longer
30% discount for bookings of 28 nights or longer

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Reviews (112)

97% Recommended

Jen

27 Sep 2026

Grass Trees Cottage is everything you hope for in a cabin in the woods. We loved the cosy fire, the homely decor, the comfy king bed and the views of trees out every direction. We went for swims in Ai...re River and Apollo Bay, and had a yummy bbq on the porch. The sunset was stunning through the trees - it is so restorative and even the drive up to the place was fun and beautiful. Would love to come back. Plus v grateful we could bring our greyhound for the ride 🐾

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Garrity

14 Sep 2026

We had a wonderful stay - everything we needed was provided for us and communication was great. Highlights were the birds, the bath, the fire and the quiet. Thank you!

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Tom

14 Sep 2026

Lovely getaway and really supportive hosts! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful weekend away!

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Adventures Nearby

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Explore Aire River

The Aire River winds its way through wetlands and floodplains. It's an awesome little spot to launch a kayak or canoe, then spot endangered hooded plovers and graceful swans as they take flight.

Great Ocean Beach Walk

This scenic hike will take you along the cost of the great ocean road path. You will see stunning views of Aire Inlet, cliff faces, gnarled trees and secluded beaches.

Great Ocean Walk

There is nothing like the Great Ocean Walk located on the Great Ocean Road region between Apollo Bay and the iconic Twelve Apostles, the trail follows the coastline for more than 100km. Admire this spectacular coast and the changes in landscape each day.

Aire River Beach Drive

If you've brought your 4x4 you can explore the nearby Aire River tracks, which lead to some beautiful beaches. It gets boggy at the end, so take note: you may need to let the tyre pressure down, and a shovel may come in handy!

Beach Walk

By car turn right out of the gate and take a short drive up the Great Ocean Road. There is a lookout on your left which is positioned perfectly for sunset. If you’re up for an adventure you could also take the kayaks down to where the Aire River flows into the ocean.

Manna Gum Woodland

We stopped near the Cape Otway Lighthouse to check out the weird contrasting landscape around us. Unfortunately these dead trees are due to rising Koala populations.