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Summer By The Bay - Ocean Views

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Property grounds
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lorne, VIC
  • Lorne Sea Baths
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lorne Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lorne Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Room 1

1 King Bed

Room 2

2 Single Beds

Room 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Room 4

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Balcony

About this property

Summer By The Bay - Ocean Views

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

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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, service animals permitted
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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. 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.
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Lorne, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lorne Sea Baths - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Lorne Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lorne Beach - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Erskine Falls - 15 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Birregurra Station - 34 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swing Bridge Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bottle of Milk - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lorne Hotel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moons espresso bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer By The Bay - Ocean Views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome 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

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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 30 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tony T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lorne Getaway
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice place
great location and the views were amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Jemma D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay with beautiful views
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Kashif S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Cleanliness
Attend to cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abulfazil Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view
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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views at entry to Lorne
Great property with stunning views - well equipped and well appointed. However, watch out for the steep driveway with potential for car to ‘bottom out’

10/10 Excellent

Maria Stella O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise by the bay
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.

8/10 Good

Lynda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Summerhills stay
Very nice. Close to dog beach. House had everything you need. Bit tired but great view.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Moira D.

View was beautiful
Property is sadly in need of some TLC
Stayed 39 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Grant L.

Great views
Great views and there is an excellent dog beach down the hill. The house & yard needs bit of TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

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
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MMMM

Highly recommend
Fantastic location, views, decor, facilities. Highly recommend!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Pana K.

Comfortable and relaxing
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Laurel

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MaryK

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tiffany

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Rebekah Z.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alangrrr2

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Gaybell

Great view
Property not very clean,looking tired,no heating main bedroom
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amee

Summer by the bay lorne
Our stay was very comfortable and the location was close to everything. Highly recommended choice for a long weekend :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Sabine

Very hilly location
No outside clothesline, not very clean, won't stay again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Simon

Lovely views, dusty
Great views, nice interior, but dusty, dirty windows, cobwebs and dead flies. OK. Generally but at $3000 a week???
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Heidi B.

Great property
We really loved our stay the view was great the birds entertained us, just the driveway was very steep
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nina

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!

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