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Retro Retreat - Old school fun

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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 Country Club
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

2 Single Beds

Room 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Room 4

Toilet · Shower only

Room 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony
Garden

About this property

Retro Retreat - Old school fun

Stay 3 Pay 2 May 1st - September 1st excluding long weekend and school holiday
Stay 7 Pay 5 May 1st - September 1st excluding long weekend and school holiday

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.

*Unit below and garage is permanently rented 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

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lorne

Located in Lorne, this holiday home is near the beach. 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. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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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 - 14 min walk - 1.2 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Retro Retreat - Old school fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Retro Retreat - Old school fun?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retro Retreat - Old school fun on 17 June 2026 start from AU$259, 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 - Old school fun?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retro Retreat - Old school fun located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday 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 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 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramzi S.

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

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
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

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
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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Loved it

Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron W.

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

Just love the Retro vibe. Furniture is lovely white

Had some wedding photography on
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Verified

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
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

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

8/10 Good

Aurelie

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

8/10 Good

Graham S.

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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