Waverley Retreat - Pet friendly accommodation - Lorne

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9.0

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

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Lorne, VIC

Lorne Country Club18 min walk
Live Wire Park3 min drive
Lorne Beach5 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)110 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

2 Single Beds

Room 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Waverley Retreat - Pet friendly accommodation

Nestled into the hillside overlooking stunning bushland and offering filtered ocean views, this 3 bedroom, 2 living area traditional beach home has everything you need to relax, unwind and while away your holidays. A superb location, only minutes walk from the centre of Lorne allows for you to come and go as you please. Waverley Retreat easily accommodates one large or two small families with living quarters both upstairs and downstairs, along with multiple spacious out decking areas. The rear deck area opens onto spacious bushland giving the property a real sense of tranquility and serenity. Other features include separate external laundry/storage room, bar fridge in second living area and multiple off street parking.

Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc)

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

Linen Provided

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

Amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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 activities can be experienced at Lorne Surf Life Saving Club and Lorne Country Club. Lorne Sea Baths and Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. 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 mountain biking nearby.

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Lorne, VIC

What's nearby

Lorne Sea Baths - 12 min walk
Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve - 17 min walk
Lorne Country Club - 18 min walk
Live Wire Park - 3 min drive
Lorne Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

Birregurra Station - 33 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

‪Moons espresso bar - ‬13 min walk
‪Lorne Hotel - ‬17 min walk
‪Lorne Hotel Bistro & Beer Garden - ‬17 min walk
‪HAH Lornebeach - ‬13 min walk
‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waverley Retreat - Pet friendly accommodation pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waverley Retreat - Pet friendly accommodation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waverley Retreat - Pet friendly accommodation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waverley Retreat - Pet friendly accommodation located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Great Otway National Park and Lorne Sea Baths. Lorne Surf Life Saving Club and Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Donna R.

18 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Good size property for family

This property was well sized for a family of five. With a large wrap around balcony and modern kitchen. Property needs some maintenance though - carpets had stains, the property smelt of dust and some fixtures were broken.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Sara H.

23 Dec 2021

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

Great location and balcony with view

Plenty of room for two families of four. Loved the outside area deck/balcony with ocean views.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glen M.

13 July 2021

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

All the essentials

Well provisioned with everything you need for a home away from home. Handy location to shops and beach. As other reviewers have said, be mindful of the steep hill. You need to be fit if you intend to walk it. Large enclosed wooden deck for dogs, but they will need supervision on the unfenced grassy slope at the back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Anna M.

11 Feb 2021

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

Short family trip with doggos

Good neat little place - even if the super steep hill was tricky with the dogs at times. The properly isn’t new and modern but fully equipped and cozy. Great large rear private deck and front area is an added bonus as it’s all fully fenced so perfect for the dogs to run around on. Wi Finwould be good but not crucial - with the only AC unit up STI imagine the downstairs bedroom and lounge area might get pretty warm in the summer. All in all though great place and great value for money. We’ll be back for sure

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trisha Y.

28 Dec 2020

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

Real Australia

The house was a little old but very comfortable and clean. The location was great. Short drive to the beach and town centre. Great outdoor area and the dogs loved it.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Marcus C.

30 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING VIEW, quiet getaway!

This location and setting was perfect for escaping the city and looking out over Lornes main beach. The house could sleep lots of people but I think would quickly become crowded if every bed was taken. Great for spotting wild life and getting away from the noise. We enjoyed walking up the super steep hill after our evening meal to work off our dinner. Warning that hill is not for the faint hearted. This dog says dog friendly but there is only a fenced decking area and no fenced grassy area. Overall 4/5

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

13 Mar 2020

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

Lovely

Great family property

10/10 Excellent

Belinda N.

21 Feb 2020

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

Clean and peaceful

we enjoyed our stay here as a small family group. We used all the different living zones upstairs, downstairs and outside on the spacious deck. The house was comfortable and suited our needs well.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

20 Jan 2020

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

Perfect accommodation for short or long stay .

A perfect well presented very clean home Which had everything one could possibly Need in the kitchen. Plenty of space in and outside of the property. Beach in walking distance . Kids loved the tree swing out the back , Would definitely rent this home again.Could not fault anything 10 out of 10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Joselyn P.

5 Nov 2019

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

Hill top view

Really nice place plenty of comfort and nice size for family . Great views from distance, cockatoo around how nice to watch but don’t feed them of cause! Beds where comfortable, thank you 😊

10/10 Excellent

Cameron M.

30 Aug 2019

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

Cam McIntosh

Everyone loved this place. Has a cosy feel to it with great view of ocean. Also loved the nature feel to it. Highly recommend 👌

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn E.

16 Apr 2019

Beautiful views and great location in this great house

Lovely house lots of room beautiful views

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

18 Feb 2019

Great family holiday home

We recently spent three nights at Waverley and couldn’t have asked for a better home. Neat and tidy with plenty of cutlery and crockery, towels and extra blankets. The tree swing was a big hit with the kids (and adults) and we loved that we could bring our dog with us. The one thing is really needed at the house is some sort of child safety gate at the top of the stairs. The staircase is quite steep and very close to bathroom/bedrooms, so you definitely need to be vigilant with small children. Overall we had a fantastic time and will definitely stay again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

20 Nov 2021

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

Great location

the view was great and we thought the kitchen was amazing. Best kitchen we have ever stayed in on a holiday. Kids LOVED the swing and the deck was great (shame we went on a cold, rainy weekend and had to stay inside). Kids want to go back so we will probably book this house again in the future. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

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10/10 Excellent

PamY

28 Dec 2018

Brilliant!

Great space for a family group to stay! The outdoor deck is brilliant as is the well appointed kitchen. We really enjoyed the well appointed property and were very appreciative of the timely communication in the lead up and throughout our stay. The kitchen facilities, downstairs retreat and outdoor decking were sensational spaces. We loved the little treats we received on arrival. That was super thoughtful. We also wanted to acknowledge the special arrangements made to compensate for the issues that arose at the premises prior to our arrival. We were very appreciative of this gesture. Thank you sincerely!

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8/10 Good

Simon

21 Dec 2018

Nice house in Lorne, close to beach

Cozy environment and nice place, on top of a hill. Great views from the balcony and close to the beach :)

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10/10 Excellent

Sally

2 Apr 2018

Perfect for family in lorne

We are regulars to Lorne and have stayed pretty much everywhere over the past 20 years. This house was clean, well stocked kitchen, set amongst the trees and had two living areas so was great for kids. The DVD selection for the kids was helpful too. The only downside was the huge hill. Was great for exercise but a bit hard lugging beach stuff up and down. Apart from that (which is truly not even that bad just takes more effort) was great house and great stay!

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8/10 Good

Jennifer

18 Mar 2018

Beautiful spot!

Comfortable and well equipped house. Pet friendly and convenient to everything.

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10/10 Excellent

JohnMcC

20 Feb 2018

Great house - Ideal family holiday

We wanted something walking distance to the beach, with a view but not in the middle of town, somewhere with different living zones for kids and adults, and pet friendly without being covered in pet hair and Waverley retreat looked great from the outside and turned out to be ideal in every way. It was spotless and we did our best to leave it that way when we left. Our dog could wander in and out of the house without being able to get away (she likes to explore). The kids and their friends (all teens) could walk to the beach near the swingbridge in a few minutes any time they liked - and did so all the time. They had their rooms and bathroom upstairs, we had our bedroom and own bathroom downstairs. If we wanted we could have used the 2 different living zones but we all get on well and generally shared. There are plenty of spots for a few cars, there were two different areas on the verandah so we could enjoy sunrise and sunset in comfort and still see the beach to determine if there were waves. The kitchen had everything we wanted, the Miele dishwasher was SO helpful, and having a washing machine and dryer meant we could do everything we needed inhouse. Back to the kitchen - PLENTY of cutlery and crockery, plenty of storage space and a great Weber BBQ out the back. If you want ritzy, high gloss accommodation, look elsewhere. If you want warmth, comfort and a home feel, Waverley retreat is it. We have been going to Lorne for Summer for many years and the wonderful folks at GORH Lorne really are friendly and helpful. They helped us find Waverley Retreat which we heartily recommend to any group, family or not, looking for a great holiday experience. Our thanks to the owners for leaving the house spotless for when we arrived and thoughtfully decked out in the kitchen.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

15 Mar 2016

Love this place!

We had such a wonderful time @ Waverley Retreat. It is incredibly well catered for, even for our two pooches, who were quite content in the enormous decked entertaining space. There are so many things to love about this place; it is spacious, plenty of room for everyone (and guests); upstairs and downstairs separate living rooms were perfect. The kitchen was excellent and incredibly well stocked with bits n pieces. A fabulous Webber BBQ and the best part, was the huge outdoor decked space. Really lovely to have a BBQ, relax and enjoy the sounds of the birds and the distant sound of the crashing waves and chill out with our mates. The views are partial, but that didn't matter, because everything else was beautiful. The location is brilliant, just down the bottom of the road and you are at the foodworks supermarket, then straight into Loren central. There are some comments on here about the road being steep - yes it is - but it is a fairly typical hillside street in beautiful Lorne, certainly nothing to worry about. We will be back!! Also want to make mention of Great Ocean Road Holiday Rentals people - they are first class and offer a level of service that is second to none. We were even offered a late 2pm checkout, which was a deight. LoveLorne

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

8/10 Good

anniej

4 Feb 2016

Real beach house

Very comfortable Super very well equipped kitchen Outside deck area great birds, views BBQ Lovely Inside clean but needed new towels and linen Leaf litter ,gutters, overhanging branches need attention was scary in January Amazing trapeze swing loved by kids Road too steep to walk with tiny kids or very unfit

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

6/10 Okay

Brad W., Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

31 Oct 2015

House fine, walk up extremely steep hill NOT!

We did enjoy our stay at Waverly retreat. The House was comfortable and clean and as the description on Stayz says, it is a relatively short walk to the shops/beach etc BUT be warned, if you have small kids (under 5) and grandparents staying with you as we did, the property is situated about 300m up one of the steepest roads have ever encounted. This should really be mentioned in the property description as we had to take the car out every time we wanted to leave the house, which wasn't ideal and did detract from our stay/experience a bit. Other than that though, everything else was fine