Port Albert Waterview Retreat

We had a lovely stay at Port Albert! Seeing the Prom from across the water while hanging out on the back porch was magic.
The accomodation was perfect for our little group with plenty of room throughout. Charla and Chris made the experience special by providing some delicious homemade sour dough and marmalade which went down a treat!

Thank you so much Charla & Chris for making our 3 day stay at your beautiful Port Albert Retreat so memorable, organizing a birthday cake which was absolutely delicious & made from a local lady. A surprise also beautifully baked bread yummy & lots of little treats . Our group of 6 had a relaxing weekend. The local Italian Restaurant was a winner as well on our last night .
We hope to return again in the near future we all highly recommend your beautiful retreat . Thank you again

I have been coming to Port Albert Waterview for many years, but returned recently after some time, to their renovated retreat.
The great feel is the same with improved amenity. It’s such a peaceful town and retreat, so quiet, so very relaxing. Love to cook whilst there, watch the water from the deck etc.
Couldn’t improve on this place, a perfect retreat.

Charla has done everything to make this place so great. The location is serene, so quiet and peaceful. It is Located next to a Ramsar listed wetland with kangaroos, birds and an awesome bushwalk starting outside the front door. While on the walk we saw lots of wildlife including black swans and their babies. We didn’t pass anyone else. And did I mention the sunset. Divine.
The house is very well equipped with everything one would need including sharp knives (often missing from most places) and an awesome welcome treat. Thanks again for sharing your hospitality.

Im happy to report we had a great family stay at the clean and comfortable Port Albert Waterview Retreat recently and the welcoming surprises that Charla & Chris provided. Lots of mini excursions that one can do from this location.

We stayed for a family weekend over the school holidays. Could not have asked for a better location and hospitality from Charla and Chris. The view to wake up to was tranquil and relaxing. Great base to explore other local towns. Facilities exceeded our expectations. Thank you and we will be back.

After winning a competition I was fortunate enough to stay at the retreat and it was superb. Chris and Charla have thought about everything here and the comfort factor is next level. The retreat caters for all.. couples, girls weekend, young families (us).
The retreat is spacious and the bedrooms are large with adequate heating and cooling. There is a full kitchen and dining area for entertaining and a lovely deck with seating. We enjoyed the fire and large bath.

We organized a gourmet Gippsland hamper and cheese box which was fantastic and I highly recommend doing so.
We visited Tom’s cap winery for lunch on Charla’s recommendation and we enjoyed lunch and a tasting. The winery is brilliant for young kids with lots of space outside for them to run. It’s a casual lunch spot so fine dining dress is not required.

We will be back again. Thanks again for having us!
Erica and Ryan

I had a wonderful time with my family staying at this beautiful and comfortable house. I am very fussy about my bed but I just loved the beds here.Slept very well after being uncomfortable at previous accommodation. I recommend the drive to Wilson's Prom as it is stunning and great to come back to a comfortable home. Enjoy!

This is a gorgeous property, with superb water views. We stayed here with friends after the covid restrictions were eased and it was such a treat!
The home is beautifully renovated, with brand new stone top kitchen and bathroom and big, bright bedrooms. The lounge has a fantastic fire and we enjoyed sitting there, looking out to the mangroves and waterways. There's also a large deck and outdoor dining, which was a lovely spot for breakfast. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Port Albert Retreat. It is in the best position with great views. The place is beautifully appointed & we were so comfortable. I woke in the morning to kangaroos hppong by as well as bunnies and birds aplenty.
Great hosts who left us all sorts of delicious goodies to enjoy.
Do not stay anywhere else this is the best accomodation in my opinion and we will be back!

We had a wonderful stay - very relaxing. Fantastic views from the deck and main bedrooms. Lovely hosts with a great knowledge of the local area. A very well-equipped house in a quiet spot. The perfect house for a serene holiday.

Definitely the best accomodation experience I ever had

Charla was so welcoming and caring, she took a lot of time to get to know us and arrange things to our liking

We were overjoyed with the gift prepared for my wife's birthday and we really loved the handmade goodies!

You will not find the same friendly and caring service from many/any other places

Very relaxing trip in a nice quiet area, the house was very comfortable and had everything we needed e.g suitable kitchen and kitchenware, beds were not too soft, even had a small batch of kids soft toys which my daughter loved!

Will definitely be back again, thank you for the amazing experience

We found the Retreat just perfect. The facilities were everything we needed and Port Albert was a picture. Our meals out were scrumptious, the Museum is great and we walked everywhere.

We were really taken with the quality of this retreat. Features like oak floors, stone benches and soaking tub set it apart from other properties. We loved the original art works and luxurious linen. The view is incredible and certainly makes a stay restful. A beautiful dinner was enjoyed at the local Wildfish restaurant and the General cafe provided the best brunch we've had in a long time. Highly Recommended.

We recently stayed at the Retreat for a special birthday weekend. The house was very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. The water views were spectacular and the children were excited to see kangaroos hopping along the walking trail out the front of the house as the sun set. All amenities in the town are within walking distance, yet the location is very quiet and peaceful. We highly recommend this place for a family break and we plan to come back for a romantic weekend for our anniversary – just the two of us!

Had a wonderful stay during the Cup long weekend, the retreat location and amenities are great, the rooms are spacious and modern. There is walking track out the front along the marshlands leading to the wharf and township. Very easy to unwind and relax.

The hosts were very helpful and knowledgeable, organised a local produce box which our family loved. We also took their advice and visited Toms Cap Winery and went to Wilson's Prom and Port Welshpool.

We found Charla and Chris to be very helpful and friendly hosts. The house had everything in it that one can possibly wish for and was very clean and userfriendly. The magical sunsets are to die for. Port Albert and surrounds have an interesting history and nice walking tracks. Further afield we enjoyed nature walks to the waterfalls and the famous suspension bridge in the Tarra-Bulga National Park and at Hiawatha. Highly recommended for a relaxing weekend, better still for a whole week or longer.

The stay has been fabulous - it just gets better every time. The view is just mesmerizing and the house is immaculate. Our adult family were sad to leave, having completed so many activities.

We just loved our week here and surprised how quickly the days disappeared. The weather was just glorious. Thank you again for the goodies that you provide and the hamper was tremendous.

See you again same time in 2023!

My wife and I spent an outstanding weekend at the Port Albert Waterview Retreat in June 2021. Our hosts, Charla and Chris, ensured that our visit was superb in every respect. Their care and attention to detail were excellent. Nothing seemed too difficult for them and prior to our arrival, Charla had arranged reservations for us at the wonderful Wildfish Restaurant and the Toms Cap winery. Charla also ensured we were treated with an amazing hamper of local produce as well as some of her own fine home cooking. This was our first visit to Port Albert and I can assure readers that we will certainly return. We loved the open seaside walks, the friendly and generous people of the town and the wonderful vistas of South Gippsland. We highly recommend Charla and Chris' beautiful seafront retreat with its roaming kangaroos and birdlife. Thanks for a great weekend.

Such a relaxing time here with plenty of room to relax and beautiful sunsets to watch from the lounge room. Charla and Chris were the perfect host where the property provided all the comforts of home from the kitchen, TV entertainment, music and finally a fantastic bathroom. The place was very peaceful and quiet at night with some great walks starting just out the front of the property.