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HowLongRicho Retreat

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Exterior
Lounge / Kitchen
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 1250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lorne, VIC
  • Lorne Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Lorne Sea Baths
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

HowLongRicho Retreat

HowLongRicho Retreat is a house situated in a quiet court location with views over the Lorne Pier & Shelly Beach. It comfortably sleeps up to 12 people and can accommodate 2 -3 famlies or a large group of friends.

Sleeping Configuration

Bedroom 1. 1 x Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 2. 2 x single bed double bunks
Bedroom 3. 1 x Queen Size Bed.
Bedroom 4. 1 x Queen Size Bed.
Bedroom 5. 1 x single bed double bunk

The house features 5 Bedrooms over 3 levels, a well appointed kitchen, ensuite, bathroom, living room, dining room and a sunroom. The deck area which faces north & east boasts extensive ocean views. The house has 2 reverse cycle air conditioners/heaters and a cosy coonara log fire.

Locality

HowLong Richo Retreat is located in the Pt Grey area only a 200 metre stroll to the nearby Pier, Fishing Coop and the historic Lorne Pacific Hotel.
A short set of steps leading to the Gt Ocean Rd enables access to a flat gum tree canopied walking track leading to the centre of Lorne a mere 10 minute walk. Lorne offers safe swimming at its patrolled main surf beach, a large skate park and playground on the foreshore to entertain the kids. Excellent restaurants and coffee shops and plenty of good shopping for the girls . HowLongRicho Retreat is an excellent base to explore the wonders of the Great Ocean Rd, Otway Ranges and its beautiful waterfalls, abundant wildlife and bushwalking tracks. Visit Teddys Lookout, go fishing in the rivers or on the beach's. Feed the kookaburras, or dine at the excellent restaurants. Lorne has it all.

Property

HowLongRicho Retreat amenities include
37 & a 50 inch LCD Full HD TV's
DVD Player
Playstation
Radio / CD with iPod Docking Station
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Electric Oven & Hot Plates
Microwave Oven
Outside BBQ on rear deck.
Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer
Iron
Hair Dryer
Coonara Wood Heater
2 Reverse Cycle A/C's
Table Tennis Table
Portacot
High Chair.
Stroller
Linen can be supplied at additional option cost

Property manager

Steven Howarth

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lorne

Located in Lorne, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lorne Surf Life Saving Club and Live Wire Park 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. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Lorne, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lorne Surf Life Saving Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lorne Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lorne Sea Baths - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lorne Country Club - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve - 7 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swing Bridge Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bottle of Milk - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Lorne Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Moons espresso bar - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HowLongRicho Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at HowLongRicho Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HowLongRicho Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HowLongRicho Retreat located?

This family-friendly Lorne holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Teddy's Lookout, Lorne Sea Baths and Lorne Beach. Great Otway National Park and Lorne Surf Life Saving Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Duhita i.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing spot
Perfect home for families, and the views were amazing. Great communication and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Howlongrichoretreat
Came down for a wedding. Great location. Property is clean and tidy with all the amenities you need. Quiet and relaxing property with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

julia z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, great views
Really loved the location, being near the pier. The space in the house was fantastic for teenagers. Would have liked wifi!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great spot on the great ocean rd. Just out of the busy main st or Lorne but still within walking distance. Amazing views will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Lorraine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas at the Beach
A comfortable house for 9 family members. Location is excellent and accessible to pier, walks to beach (15mins) and with breathtaking views (apart from house newly built in front!). Room for all the family and outdoor deck appreciated. House is well equipped (especially the kitchen) with heating, fans and cooling. We appreciated the table tennis in the garage.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

henri g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Great house for a weekend getaway with friends. Would use again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilma C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend for a wedding
Loved the place. Lots of space for our family of 10. The view, balcony, and facilities are all great. Had a fabulous time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lorne travel base
We used the property as our central location to see the Great Ocean road with overseas visitors
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Very nice property with ample space, beautiful views, close to beach and walking tracks with quiet surrounding. Host is very accommodative and supportive. Will definitely consider next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding in Lorne
Fantastic location great instructions about property. Used fire heater very nice. Balcony great views. Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful
I can't recommend this property highly enough. Great location and beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

clare d., Buninyong

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best view!
What a great spot! House was amazing, great showers and views, the kids had a ball 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in Lorne
Near the pier, so a bit of a walk to town, but not too bad (mostly flat). Nice views and easy access to the beach. We were there for a conference and it was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Accomodation
Clean and well presented. The property managers were lovely to deal with and we had a great stay. Plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

PAULINE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable
We have stayed here several times before & enjoyed it every time. Although not the fault of the owners, we were disappointed that the house in front has extended blocking a lot of the great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Great place and communication by the owner. Views amazing would definitely recommend to other!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicole
Property was very comfortable with amazing views and in a great location. Owner was very easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HowlongRicho is a great stay
We had a bigger group to stay there and it’s great. It’s had a Tenno of the kitchen since we where there last year. It opened it up a little and was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September traditional getaway
For over 20 years, myself & 2 mums have taken our 7 children (& now 1 grand children) away. Lorne was a great spot, with the house accomodating everyone. Plenty of beds, great viewing deck, walking distance to beach, pier & street. The house was clean & fully equipped, you just need to turn up. We were even fortunate to have dolphins riding the waves in our last day. Steve was easy & pleasant to deal with - would definitely rebook.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tamas H., Fitzroy Nth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
time away
living spaces are good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mu ti P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
House is clean. Friendly owner. Great communication. Within walking distance to the beach. Amazing view from the BBQ area. We all love the house and enjoyed our 2 nights stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lorne Trip
Lush sprawling house with great view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jnarthanan S., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Love the place, has everything you need and the location is perfect. Just 5 mins from the main Lorne area and accessible. The view just from outside the property is gorgeous but unfortunately they’re building a new property just in front of the place that slightly hinders the view but you can always just go to the side to enjoy the view. Will definitely recommend and book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Lorne getaway
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful property. It perfectly suited our multi- generational family get together. Like much of Lorne, it was on a steep hill- this gave us amazing views of the sea and the pier. We could walk to the beach and shops. The property was very well equipped for everything a larger group would need. Loved it and would certainly book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steven Howarth

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Languages:

English