House in Lorne
Reasons to book
About this house rental
Perfectly positioned this spacious beach house is centrally located on the hill among the eucalypts, between the supermarket and the Great Ocean Road Visitor Information Centre — walk everywhere…. Beach, Lorne Pier, shops, boutiques, restaurants including Totti's and Ipsos Restaurant & Bar and local play parks.
Set on a generous 1,050m² block, the house offers expansive outdoor space with a green sloping front garden and off-street parking for up to five cars at the rear. With no stairs required for entry and parking just metres from the front door, access is easy and convenient.
Particularly suitable for a two couple and kids combination. As well as being suitable for a group of friends or work colleagues.
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CALL OUTS when considering booking -
* Please send an ENQUIRY about a ONE NIGHT bookings before sending a booking request as a surcharge will apply.
* Please ensure you have read the house rules before choosing our listing.
* EASTER and Christmas - 4 night Minimum stay.
* Checking out on Christmas Day is not possible.
* Max 13 guests including babies and toddlers
* Longer stays are required over long weekends, Lorne event weekends and holiday periods
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HOUSE LAYOUT
The home is arranged over two levels, separated internally by just five steps.
UPPER LEVEL
Three comfortable bedrooms and one sunny lounge room with flexible bedding configurations:
• Bedroom 1: Queen bed (+ trundle available on request)
• Bedroom 2: Two single beds (+ trundle available on request)
• Bedroom 3: One single bed + one bunk bed (+ trundle available on request)
Note: The top bunk does not have a security bar and is not suitable for small children.
• Sunroom/ Loungeroom: This second living area has comfy Koala Queen sofa bed (+ trundle available on request)
In total, the home is set up with 6 beds as standard, one queen sofa bed and 4 additional full-size single trundle beds available upon request.
Also on this level:
• Full bathroom with shower over bath
• Separate shower room
• Two separate toilets
• Laundry with washing machine, dryer, and large basin
• Overhead fans and portable heaters in all bedrooms
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LIGHT-FILLED LIVING AREA with OCEAN VIEWS
The lower living level is framed by glass windows overlooking the ocean and across to Lorne Pier.
This open-plan space includes:
• Fully equipped kitchen (dishwasher, oven, stove, microwave, fridge, Nespresso machine, slow cooker, rice maker & more)
• Dining table for 10 plus 3 breakfast bar stools
• Large leather sofas
• SMART TV & Bluetooth speaker
• Fireplace
• Split system heating & cooling + ceiling fan
For entertainment, guests can enjoy a selection of board games, puzzles, books, CDs, and DVDs.
Please note: The lower living and sleeping areas are fully separated, with no bedrooms opening off the living space — ideal for quiet rest upstairs.
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OUTDOOR LIVING at its best
Step out onto the deck from the living area to enjoy:
• Outdoor lounge seating
• Sun loungers
• Outdoor dining setting
• WEBER gas BBQ
• Hot & cold outdoor shower
Beneath the deck, a shaded secondary outdoor area provides:
• Additional seating space (great for kids)
• A second outdoor shower
• Cone chair & hammock — perfect for a relaxed afternoon read
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INCLUSIONS
Provided:
• Bedding and bed linen
• Bathmats
• Kitchen and hand towels
• To help you settle in comfortably, we provide:
o Tea and basic cooking provisions
o Toilet paper
o Bath & shower gel
o Shampoo
o Hairdryer
o Cleaning detergents
• Non-slip bathmat
• Plastic kids’ dinnerware
• Selection of toys and games
• For Families with young children to make your stay as easy and comfortable as possible, we’re happy to provide the following on request (please advise at booking time):
o Camp cots
o High chair
o Security gate
NOT Provided:
• Bath towels (available at additional cost for guests travelling from afar)
• Firewood (available for purchase locally)
• Beach towels
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HOUSE RULES & GUEST REQUIREMENTS:
Our expectation is that you enjoy the house and its facilities respectfully and leave it as you found it - neat and tidy.
No one wants to be the fun police however to protect the property and respect our neighbours, the below rules are in place.
All bookings are subject to guests acknowledging these and being comfortable with them.
* NO PARTIES permitted
* NO SMOKING or VAPING inside and NO SISHA PIPES on the deck area or inside
* NO PETS - allergy friendly home
* Max 13 people staying at the property
* No cooking of curries or seafood inside the house - there’s a big bbq outside.
* No sleeping on sofas
* Indoor furniture to remain indoors
* No additional guests camping on the property in cars, campers, swags, tents etc. The house is only for those included in the booking to enjoy and not for extended groups.
* ALL rubbish is to be placed in the outside wheelie bins and the bins are to be placed (according to council schedule) kerbside at the top of the driveway. If you depart on a Sunday or stay over a Sunday – bins are to be placed out on Sunday night as council empties them early Monday.
* Please DO NOT FEED THE COCKATOOS that may visit you on the deck. Cockatoos are foragers that when fed get bored and become destructive by eating the wooden houses in Lorne. They are also known to cause disease in humans. If they are fed and that results in extra mess on the deck – extra charges for cleaning will be incurred.
ON DEPARTURE please...
• Switch off all heaters, fans, stove and oven
• Turn the A/C switch in the outside electrical box off
• Furniture is in its original position
• Close all windows
• Close and lock all doors and gates as upon arrival
• Empty rubbish bins and place rubbish in the wheelie bins provided. General waste goes into maroon bin and re-cycling into the yellow bin. Leave bins at top of driveway facing the road.
• Ensure the BBQ is clean and the cover has been placed over it
• Clean dishes – fine to load the dishwasher and leave it ON when you depart. No dirty dishes placed in cupboards or drawer.
• The keys are back in the locked key box and bowl on the table.
• Stripping the bed linen (excluding protective covers) is appreciated.
