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Retro Retreat - Old school fun

Enjoy the laid-back vibe of this classic beach house. Bask in the serenity of your surroundings.

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms
Dining
TV
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Retro Retreat - Old school fun

This property offers Stay 3 Pay 2 from February 1st - September 1st, 2025 excluding long weekends & school holidays.
This property offers Stay 7 Pay 5 from February 1st - September 1st, 2025 excluding long weekends & school holidays.

Take a trip down memory lane with this classic 70's beach house, away from the town centre and in its own aura of peace and quiet with a picturesque ocean outlook. A spacious garden surrounds the property. With 2 comfortable bedrooms upstairs and a rumpus/third bedroom downstairs, this older style home features open living and established comfort with a price to match.

*Property has a unit below and garage which is permanently tenanted separately*

Linen not provided - Hire available

Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc.) See terms and conditions

Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions

Just a few general words about the property.

It is important to understand this property is a holiday rental, not a shared space or principle place of residence, which ensures you privacy and quiet enjoyment. It is also professionally managed, giving you peace of mind of 24/7 support by a local, just around the corner.

Pricing is based around seasons, length of stay and number of guests. It is important all bookings reflect the exact number of guests. If this changes, you must contact us. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the published rates across all booking platforms, however Great Ocean Road Real Estate Holidays reserves the right to correct pricing errors.

Unless otherwise previously agreed, all stays must only be used for private residential usage and to accommodate the number of guests stated on your booking. Unless ‘Pets Welcome’ is advertised, the property is strictly no pets.

All holiday accommodation bookings are accepted on the basis that all occupants will treat the property with the same respect as their own home in accordance with the “House Rules”. Noise audible outside the property is prohibited between 10pm and 8am.

We love professionally managing holiday homes and guest experiences and look forward to welcoming you to our backyard.

Great Ocean Road Holidays

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Lorne, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lorne Country Club - 15 min walk
  • Lorne Sea Baths - 2 min drive
  • Lorne Surf Life Saving Club - 2 min drive
  • Live Wire Park - 3 min drive
  • Lorne Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Birregurra Station - 32 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swing Bridge Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bottle of Milk - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lorne Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moons espresso bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro Retreat - Old school fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retro Retreat - Old school fun?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro Retreat - Old school fun?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retro Retreat - Old school fun located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve, Lily Pond Bushland Reserve, and Great Otway National Park. Lorne Country Club and Lorne Sea Baths are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Retro Retreat - Old school fun Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Louise F.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Good weekender
Overall an enjoyable stay - the house could do with updating (kitchen especially) smoke alarm kept going off in downstairs area despite us not using this room and no smoke??
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As it says on the box
It is not in town. It is not modern. It is not expensive. This is the second time i have chosen this accomodation; we returned because it was good value and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Daphne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The bathrooms and toilets were miserable. Actually did not use the bathroom at all. I do understand they mentioned retro although rates changed were not!! They seriously need to re do all their bathrooms and toilets and make them more spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

aidan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
basic but nice
a basic beach house- with quirky furniture, not great set up for cooking
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark H., Melton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ron W., Millpark

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just love the Retro vibe. Furniture is lovely white
Had some wedding photography on

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Lovely retro house with fantastic views. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge. Bedrooms very good sizes. Driveway difficult to find - can only be accessed via Deans-Marsh road, not on Smithers Street . Only suggestion is to have the house a little cleaner, especially the windows facing the view and the bathroom. Otherwise fantastic, we had a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Rubin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Property as described, great view and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
nice and comfortable accommodation, good walking distance to shops, restaurants and beach.
Driveway is tricky to find but overall very good.
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8/10 Good

Bill

Great location, good value for money
We have stayed here for 10 days or so for the same time in January for the past 10 years. It's a great place to relax. It has plenty of space and most essentials. It's the perfect distance from town, a nice walk but not too close.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bill

Execellent
I have booked the Retro Retreat for the same time for the past 9 years. It has a great view, lots of space and its retro feel is part of the charm. I'm not a five star hotel person, and the property has everything I and my family want or need (since adding a good BBQ about 6 years ago). I book it for a week over summer. It is old, and like most Lorne properties, about 300 meters up a hill. Overall, we love it. It has a great balcony, with a view across the bay and to the pier and there is generally plenty of cockatoos and kookaburras.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Beautiful ocean views
We enjoyed our stay at the Retro Retreat. It was spacious and the furnishings suited the period it intended which gave the place a homely atmosphere. The driveway was a little cumbersome and difficult to find in the beginning. Overall, we had a comfortable stay with a lovely view of the ocean from our bedroom window and balcony.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sammy

Cool house
This was a really cool house. It had heaps of space for everyone and even though it's older we loved the retro feel.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Aurelie

Very nice morning view
We enjoyed our stay however kitchen equipment is of poor quality.