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Retro Retreat

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A wooden deck with a railing, a bench, and two chairs overlooking a coastal view.
A living room with a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, a bookshelf, and a television.
A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a dining table.
A coastal property with a paved driveway, trees, and a view of the sea.
A room with a bunk bed, a sofa with cushions, a TV on a wooden cabinet, and a large window with a view of trees.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Great Otway National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Lorne, VIC
  • Place, Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lorne Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Lorne

Located in Lorne, this holiday home is by the sea. Memorial Arch at Eastern View and Split Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lorne Sea Baths and Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary.
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Lorne, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lorne Country Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lorne Sea Baths - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Lorne Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Birregurra Station - 32 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lorne Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Andrew's Chicken Joint - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪HAH Lornebeach - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Totti's Lorne - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Retro Retreat?

As of 3 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retro Retreat on 11 Nov 2026 start from AU$592, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Retro Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retro Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retro Retreat located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve, Lily Pond Bushland Reserve and Great Otway National Park. Great Otway National Park and Lorne Country Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sea front views

Great location with sea front views,house is very roomy and clean and right next to the beach.kids loved the stay will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2025
We are grateful for your excellent rating! Your appreciation means a lot. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed our few days, the only slight problem we had was that it did not mention there are two steps between the kitchen/bathroom area to the master bedroom and lounge area and my husband is on a walker, it was a bit tricky.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Hi Carol! Thank you for your review. We’re so glad to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your stay and had a fun few days at Retro Retreat. We’re also very grateful for your feedback regarding the steps between the kitchen/bathroom and the main living area. We’re sorry this wasn’t clearer in the listing, and we understand how that could make things more difficult. We’ll make sure this is reviewed and updated to better assist future guests. - GOR Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2024
Hi Louise, We are glad that you had an enjoyable stay!! In regards feedback for updating, we will pass this on to the owner. Furthermore, did you contact us in regards to smoke alarm as we most likely could have resolved the issue. Thanks from the team @ GORHolidays
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Hi Bruce, We are so pleased to know that you had a great time. It's the best thing we could hope for. We can't wait to have you back!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just love the Retro vibe. Furniture is lovely white

Had some wedding photography on
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view

Property as described, great view and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
Archival

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.
Archival

8/10 Good

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Sammy, Retro Retreat has a great retro feel! GORH
Archival

8/10 Good

Very nice morning view

We enjoyed our stay however kitchen equipment is of poor quality.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for your feedback, we have passed this on to the owner. GORH
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you for the good star rating, Graham! - GOR Team
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