Ocean View Family Retreat | Sleeps 14 | Movie Room
About
The holiday you’ve been dreaming of: Lorne, without the crowds. Tucked at the top of the hill and backing onto the bush, this is where you come to slow right down. Hear the parrots at breakfast, enjoy long BBQ lunches with ocean views on the deck, cosy nights by the fire while the kids disappear into their own world of bunks, beanbags and movies downstairs. Newly renovated, light-filled and big enough for two families to share without ever feeling crowded. Beach and town just a stroll away!
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Welcome to our newly renovated Lorne family holiday house - tucked away at the top of the hill, backing onto the bush, with ocean and valley views from the deck. It feels a world away from the summer crowds, yet you can happily walk into town and down to the beach. Thoughtfully laid out over two levels, it comfortably houses two families, with a separate kids' zone downstairs so everyone has room to spread out. 🌊 The Views & Deck Step through the sliding doors onto a generous timber deck overlooking the treetops to the ocean and the Otway valley beyond. There's an outdoor table and benches with an umbrella, a gas BBQ for long summer dinners, and a hanging egg chair that's perfect with a morning coffee or a sunset glass of wine. 🛋️ Living & Dining The heart of the home is a light-filled, open-plan space with vaulted ceilings, exposed timber beams and floor-to-ceiling sheer curtains. Sink into the linen sofa and armchairs around the open fireplace (firewood is provided outside), or stream your favourites on the 55" smart TV with soundbar. The farmhouse dining table seats 8, with ocean views through the glass doors. There's reverse-cycle air conditioning for heating and cooling, plus a ceiling fan, plus blockout blinds and sheers. 🍳 Kitchen A stylish, fully equipped kitchen with a massive benchtop and 4 bar stools - ideal for big family breakfasts and grazing boards. You'll find: • De'Longhi espresso machine with built-in grinder (coffee beans provided) • Bosch oven, induction cooktop and microwave • Large fridge/freezer and dishwasher • Air fryer, Nutribullet, slow cooker and toastie maker • Kettle, 4-slice toaster, knife block, pots, pans and all the cookware and crockery you'll need 🛏️ Upstairs Bedrooms • Master bedroom: King bed, walk-in robe, reverse-cycle a/c, blockout blinds and a private ensuite with shower and toilet • Bedroom 2: Queen bed, built-in robe, reverse-cycle a/c and blockout blinds • Bedroom 3: Queen bed, built-in robe and blockout blinds 🛁 Upstairs Bathroom Shared by bedrooms 2 and 3, with a shower, a separate toilet, and a small in-shower bath that's perfect for bathing babies and toddlers. 🎮 Downstairs Kids' Zone & Movie Room At the bottom of the stairs is a dedicated space for the kids (or the kids at heart). The rumpus and movie room has a 75" smart TV with soundbar, oversized bean bags, blockout blinds for movie nights, reverse-cycle a/c, and sofa bed that folds out to a queen. Sliding doors open onto the lawn and bush. 🛌 Bunk Rooms Two bunk rooms downstairs, each with a bunk bed plus a single bed (3 singles per room) and a built-in robe. 🚿 Downstairs Bathroom & Laundry A bathroom with shower and toilet, plus a laundry with washing machine and dryer. There's an outdoor clothesline and an indoor clothes rack too. Sleeping Arrangements (14 guests) • Master: 1 King (2) • Bedroom 2: 1 Queen (2) • Bedroom 3: 1 Queen (2) • Bunk room 1: 1 bunk + 1 single (3) • Bunk room 2: 1 bunk + 1 single (3) • Rumpus: 1 queen sofa bed (2) 🚗 Parking Plenty of off-street parking, so bringing two or three cars is no problem. 🌿 Garden A landscaped native front garden with sleeper steps, and a lawn downstairs that backs straight onto the bush - keep an eye out for local birdlife and wildlife. We often get vides from parrots, cockatoos, and even the odd koala or echidna! 📶 Extras Fast Wi-Fi, an iron and ironing board, a vacuum, a mop and a broom are all provided. The smart TVs work with your own streaming logins.
Other Details to Note
📍 Location: The house sits high on the hill above Lorne, so even in peak summer it feels peaceful and removed from the crowds. Lorne's cafes, restaurants and main beach are an easy walk downhill, about a 15-minute walk downhill or a 3-minute drive. 🏖️ About Lorne: Lorne is one of the Great Ocean Road's most loved seaside towns, about 2 hours from Melbourne. It has a patrolled swimming beach, the pier, the swing bridge and a buzzing strip of cafes, bakeries and restaurants along Mountjoy Parade. Head into the Great Otway National Park for waterfalls like Erskine Falls, take in the coastline from Teddy's Lookout, or drive the coast road to nearby Wye River, Kennett River (great for spotting koalas) and Apollo Bay. 🚗 Parking: There's plenty of off-street parking on site, so bringing multiple cars is no problem. 🗑️ Bins: Bins are on the right-hand side of the house (as you face it from the street). Please sort waste into red (general), yellow (recycling), green (garden) and purple (glass). Collection details are in the house guide. 🔥 Fireplace: The open fire is a cosy treat in the cooler months. Please follow the instructions in the house guide, and always check local fire restrictions during summer. 🌿 Bush setting: Backing onto the bush is part of the magic. Expect birdsong, the odd visit from local wildlife and the occasional bug, so please keep doors closed at night. 🚫 House rules: Please note that pets aren't allowed, and parties and events aren't permitted under any circumstances. 🤍 A note from us: This house is really special to us. We've recently renovated it with a lot of love, and we hope it becomes a favourite place for your family too. We kindly ask that you treat it as you would your own home, keep things relaxed and respectful of our neighbours, and leave it ready for the next family to enjoy. Thank you, we can't wait to host you!
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What this place offers
Amenities
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Hot water kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Outdoors
- BBQ
- Outdoor seating
Location features
- Beach access
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Hangers
- Iron
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Indoor fireplace
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises Free, on premises
Entertainment
- Sound system
House Rules
Accessibility
Neighborhood
Guest Access
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