This campsite offered an excellent location, especially for those seeking proximity to Torquay or the Great Ocean Road. However, notable flaws marred our experience:
1. I booked the site for a 2-night stay a week in advance, necessitating a change in the start date. Despite multiple attempts to communicate and seek approval from the owner, the lack of response was frustrating. After following up three times, I had to adjust my plans to meet the original start date.
2. Advertised as a private site, we were puzzled to find a large tent already set up in the camping area upon arrival. Despite attempts to contact the host through calls, messages, and texts, there was no response initially. When the host eventually replied, they casually explained it belonged to friends and was a regular occurrence, asking us not to worry.
3. Although the campsite was marketed as dog-friendly, our unsocial and nervous dog faced challenges as the neighbors' dog repeatedly entered our campsite. The neighbors walked past twice, allowing their dog to follow into our site.
4. On the second day, another couple arrived, claiming to have booked the same site and were perplexed about where to camp. Like us, they were also unable to reach the host.
5. Additionally, there is a duplicate listing on Hipcamp with a different owner, creating confusion about the campsite's status and ownership.
In summary, while the location was ideal, the issues with communication, privacy, and the presenc