4.75 ★
Ocean Ridge Retreat - Port Fairy
Sails - Elegant, spacious beach villa
- Villa·10 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
Port fairy on the great ocean road, is one of Victorias must see tourist locations. Combining a rich history, fabulous architecture, the number one country golf course in Victoria, wonderful beaches and a relaxed vibe its a fantastic place to holiday. There are tremendous array of options for food a...
Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Washing Machine
Suitable for children
Wireless
Fireplace
Available days
Reviews
4.75 (48)·Mahmudul·January 2026
Overall, this is a misleading listing with unacceptable management, poor amenities, and inadequate transparency. Not rec
Positive: Beds were comfortable only
Negative: Misleading listing, unsafe in summer, and extremely poor management
Misleading listing, unsafe in summer, and extremely poor management
This property was deeply disappointing and misrepresented.
We arrived late and were instructed to go to “Number 2,” yet none of the accommodations are numbered. There is no signage. I had to walk around knocking on doors and asking other guests, none of whom knew which unit was which. It took an unreasonable amount of time to locate the property. Multiple calls and messages to the owner went unanswered.
Communication remained nonexistent throughout the stay. Requests for basic cleaning equipment (mop and vacuum) were ignored. There was no cleaning service during our three-day stay, forcing me to purchase my own mop just to maintain basic hygiene.
Despite booking the entire accommodation, I was later told I could only use two bedrooms because there were four of us. I have never experienced anything like this before and consider it misleading at best.
The property is grossly overpriced. Air-conditioning was advertised, yet there is no air-conditioning in the living area, only one unit in an upstairs bedroom. We stayed during extreme summer heat (40°C+). The living spaces were uninhabitable at night, and the children were unable to sleep. The only alternative provided was a low-quality standing fan. Had I not brought my own fan, the situation would have been unbearable.
We were charged for children, yet no portacot was provided.
The building is old and poorly maintained. The water has a strong unpleasant taste and smell, requiring us to buy bottled water. Staircase carpets are badly worn, one downstairs bedroom is not carpeted at all, and the veranda deck is deteriorated and unfinished.
It was not disclosed that the laundry facilities are not within the accommodation. Guests must walk approximately 150 metres to access a shared laundry.
·nigel·January 2026
loved the serenity and the property comforte. given remote location needs update for appliances
Positive: code was provided in an email but not where you would expect to see code under section for property,. the biggest issue was the app was not working and messages are not on the app but can be seen in the web browser login. however while driving you want to see this in your app and not have to dig through emails
·Cathy·January 2026
We had a wonderful few days at Sails, highly recommend it!
Positive: Sails is in a quiet spot within easy walking distance of the main streets and short drive to the East beach. It is very well equipped, clean and comfortable.
Negative: There was nothing to dislike
·weiyi·December 2025
非常好
Positive: 都很好
Negative: 非常好,可以多几个垃圾桶
·Rosie·November 2025
Beautiful, spacious and quiet.
Positive: No breakfast supplied but there were plenty of condiments. Could have had a little more milk for 6 to use the 1st morning. Was very surprised to see the little extra things supplied, eg first aid kit, aroma sticks, extra crockery. If we had a problem it was attended immediately (eg leaking shower). Beautiful setting and quiet. Loved it.
Negative: Would have like to recycle bins.
Good to know
House Rules
Check-in: 3 pm
Check-out: 10 am
Pets: not allowed
Smoking inside: not allowed
Cancellation policy
100% refund up to 31 days before arrival