With just enough elevation to capture the expansive ocean views across Lorne bay without pushing too far from the beach, Summer by the Bay offers comfort and a touch of class for the whole family. From the point of entry, breath-taking views form a perfect foundation for your relaxing holiday. Set over split levels, the lime washed bamboo floors and natural light creates bright, open plan living that ooze holiday charm. The beach themed main living space is flanked by a modern renovated en-suited master bedroom, both offering incredible unobstructed ocean views and direct access to the enclosed deck area. Two further bedrooms and a main bathroom sit at the rear of the property. The main bathroom, also recently renovated, includes a bath style spa for ultimate relaxation. All bedrooms have electric heating for winter and the main living area is air conditioned for summer comfort. Other features include spacious built in wardrobes, full laundry, WeberQ and undercover parking.
Summer by the Bay is a short 5 min drive to Lorne cafes, shops and supermarket and a short stroll to an all year round dog-friendly beach via the Stony Creek bridge, without having to cross the Great Ocean Road. Set right next to a national park, you can sit back on the deck, relax and enjoy the rustle of the trees and stunning ocean views with a beverage in hand, all at the same time!
Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc)
Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions
Linen provided.
No Wi-Fi
Firewood is only supplied from May to October.
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
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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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. Lorne Country Club and Lorne Surf Life Saving Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 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 cycling and hiking nearby.
Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lorne Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Erskine Falls - 14 min drive - 15.5 km
Getting around
Birregurra Station - 34 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 88 min drive
Restaurants
Lorne Hotel - 4 min drive
Salonika - 4 min drive
Chopstix Noodle Bar - 4 min drive
HAH Lornebeach - 4 min drive
Totti's Lorne - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Summer By The Bay - Ocean Views pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Summer By The Bay - Ocean Views?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer By The Bay - Ocean Views on 14 Apr 2026 start from AU$581, 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.
How much is parking at Summer By The Bay - Ocean Views?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Summer By The Bay - Ocean Views?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Summer By The Bay - Ocean Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Summer By The Bay - Ocean Views located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Great Otway National Park and Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve. Lily Pond Bushland Reserve and Lorne Country Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
7.8
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House itself was really well appointed and clean, however on the first night trying to light the BBQ no gas and the outside deck area was really covered in cobwebs and dust, had not been cleaned for a long time, took me over half an hour to clean it.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2023
Thank you for giving us a good star rating, Ineke! Your feedback is important to us as we are always looking for ways to increase customer satisfaction. We encourage our guests to contact us if something's not right at the property, especially if it is not cleaned to your satisfaction upon arrival. We will make sure to share your remarks with the appropriate team for action. We hope to have you back soon.
Great property for our family. Easy with kids, great views & very relaxing. A short drive into town and far enough away to be peaceful on a busy long weekend.
Firstly We just arrived early on the day and they allowed us to go in which was really kind of second thing it had a great view such a clean house not much game for the Kids but still there was some , i can call it amazing house !
Last thing night before they msg us and said you can stay longer till 2:00pm which soooo good :)
Thanks again
Great property with stunning views - well equipped and well appointed. However, watch out for the steep driveway with potential for car to ‘bottom out’
We were two stressed out city girls looking for a quiet haven not too far from the amenities of town. This place place ticked all the boxes. Secluded amongst the gum trees with spectacular views of the bay. From the moment we arrived we felt at home. Having been transported into an atmosphere of tranquility, we return to Melbourne regretfully, refreshed and recharged. Would love to return in the not too distant future.
Maria Stella O.
Verified
8/10 Good
Lynda O.
21 Jan 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Summerhills stay
Very nice. Close to dog beach. House had everything you need. Bit tired but great view.
Lynda O.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Moira D.
13 Mar 2019
View was beautiful
Property is sadly in need of some TLC
Moira D.
Stayed 39 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Grant L.
1 Feb 2019
Great views
Great views and there is an excellent dog beach down the hill. The house & yard needs bit of TLC.
Grant L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jane
26 July 2018
Relaxing getaway
Great place to stay. Amazing views, fairly central, pet friendly and child friendly. Our children loved the birds that came to visit us daily. It was a lovely relaxing winter get away
Nice comfortable house with a good vibe. Peaceful surroundings with ocean views from the balcony. Situated on a steep hill with no footpaths made it difficult to walk anywhere. Pet friendly which allowed us to bring our pooch who loved the decking, however found the backyard not so pet friendly with lack of grass, steep and was covered in droppings from previous pets which deterred us from letting our dog run around.
Pana K.
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Laurel
16 Dec 2017
VERY DISAPPOINTING
Stunning views and good location (albeit extremely steep) but house is in desperate need of work. Mould in main bedroom and ensuite is a big problem and became so bad to live with we had to leave a day early.
There's quite a bit of maintenance required to make this property better and simple things like removing cobwebs, spiders and dead bugs in the cobwebs BEFORE guests arrive would make for a nicer stay! We did make the real estate agent aware of the issues stay and they offered to rectify the main problems immediately but treating and removing mould, as well as spraying for spiders is not the sort of treatment you do when guests are already staying in the property, particularly when two guests are asthmatics!
Girls at Great Ocean Road Holidays were lovely, and apologetic, but honestly, the property shouldn't be rented out in this condition. Thanks for the offer to clean it once we were staying there but sadly this was not an option given the two asthmatics staying there.
I wouldn't stay here again unless a lot of work was done to the place and it wasn't crawling with spiders and bugs.
It's a shame it was so bad as it ruined our family holiday. Lorne was beautiful. The house was not in a fit state to live in.
Laurel
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you for your feedback. Please see the owners response - We are sorry for your experience. The house was spring cleaned just prior and we are sorry it did not meet your expectations. The property is next to a natural landscape, hence bugs are not uncommon between stays. We work closely with our housekeepers to ensure it is in the cleanest condition possible prior to every stay. We have also had lots of positive feedback about the house, so to say its not in a fit state to live in is rather exaggerated. We are, however, happy to take on your feedback to ensure our future guests are as comfortable as can be.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
MaryK
4 Dec 2017
Just lovely
Lovely space to watch the ocean and the rain falling. Great bath tub and kitchen was well equipped to prepare meals. Dog friendly home. Loved the car port and also the comfortable beds. Would be lovely in warmer weather!
MaryK
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks MaryK. See you another time hopefully GORH
Archival
8/10 Good
Tiffany
20 Sept 2017
Fantastic Views
The view was to die for! Surroundings were amazing. A lovely house to stay at only we had a power black out one night and had no candles and was in complete darkness for an hour.
Tiffany
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Tiff, glad you enjoyed your stay despite the full power outage in Lorne GORH
Archival
6/10 Okay
Rebekah Z.
29 Aug 2017
summer by the bay
Loved the view! Loved the deck and the house being dog friendly!!! would have liked to have had hand soap and hand towels in the house.
Rebekah Z.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Rebecca, the views are amazing! As the property is a non linen property, hand towels are to be provided by the guest. Sorry if there was a miscommunication, we are always happy to answer any queries you may have if you are not sure what a property provides. Hope to see you another time GORH
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Alangrrr2
8 Aug 2017
Awesome getaway
Had such a great time I couldn't recommend it highly enough and what makes it even better is we could have our fur babies there to enjoy it as well.... It's in a great spot with breathtaking views we will definitely be going back
Alangrrr2
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Alan, we can't wait to see you again at Summer By The Bay (with your fur babies!) GORH :)
Archival
2/10 Terrible
Gaybell
9 May 2017
Great view
Property not very clean,looking tired,no heating main bedroom
Gaybell
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for your feedback, we have passed your feedback onto the cleaners and owner. GORH
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Amee
17 Apr 2017
Summer by the bay lorne
Our stay was very comfortable and the location was close to everything. Highly recommended choice for a long weekend :)
Amee
Archival
4/10 Poor
Sabine
17 Feb 2017
Very hilly location
No outside clothesline, not very clean, won't stay again
Sabine
Archival
6/10 Okay
Simon
26 Dec 2016
Lovely views, dusty
Great views, nice interior, but dusty, dirty windows, cobwebs and dead flies.
OK. Generally but at $3000 a week???
Simon
Archival
8/10 Good
Heidi B.
27 Nov 2016
Great property
We really loved our stay the view was great the birds entertained us, just the driveway was very steep
Heidi B.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Heidi. The view is amazing! GORH
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Nina
17 June 2016
Lovely pet friendly home
We had a lovely stay at Summer By the Bay. I was a little nervous about taking our two dogs, but the garden is fully fenced. A short stroll to the beach was easy. The house itself has a wonderful view over the ocean. We had lots of visitors in the form of the local birdlife which was lovely. The team at Great Ocean Road Holidays were easy to communicate with, and everything was enjoyable. We will be back!
Nina
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Nina, love you have you back! GORH
Archival
8/10 Good
Wendy
8 Feb 2016
Great place to relax
Good for all, young, old and the dogs. Hopefully we will be back. Amazing views.
Wendy
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks for your review :) GORH
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