GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways! - Lavers Hill

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Gym

Washer

Breakfast available

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Lavers Hill, VIC

Johanna Beach22 min drive
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures26 min drive
The Twelve Apostles26 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bed 1

1 Queen Bed

Bed 2

1 Queen Bed

Bed 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways!

Gone Surfin is located on a highest point on the Great Ocean Road between Lavers Hill and Yuulong. It is a center of Otways, ideal to relax and explore the region, but being in total seclusion on over 2 acres of manicured lawns and gardens with magnificent views of Bass Strait, Johanna Beach and across the Otway Ranges.

The house consists of large open plan living area with fire place, fully equipped kitchen and separate dining room.
Gone Surfin’ is also a testament to the owners collection of beautiful artwork and furnishings which complement the surroundings.
Cook up a feast in the very well equipped kitchen, or enjoy a BBQ out on one of the three decks. Creating an amazing ambiance, around the statement central fireplace is the ideal place to be in the depths of Winter. You could simply cocoon here all weekend on the couch, enjoying the full Foxtel package of movies and sports channels available.

The house provides 3 bedrooms and the creature comforts of electric blankets and bedroom heaters for the winter and reverse cycle air-conditioning to keep you cool throughout in the warmer months. There is one central bathroom, and a separate laundry.

Must See: Melba Gully, featuring enchanting glow worms at night time - 1 km, The 12 Apostles - 30 km, Otway Fly Treetop Walk - 20 km, Cape Otway Light Station- 33 km, Johanna Beach - 15 km, Milanesia Beach - 9 km, plus various walks (Great Ocean Walk) & waterfalls are all within close proximity - 5-20 km. Apollo Bay - 49 km, Port Campbell - 40 km to name a few.

Property manager

Margaret and Rafal

Premier Host

Languages

English, Polish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Please advise what kind of pets do You have?

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

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lavers Hill

Located in Lavers Hill, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Otway Fly Treetop Adventures and Maits Rest Rainforest Walk are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Otway National Park and Johanna Falls Scenic Reserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lavers Hill, VIC

What's nearby

Great Otway National Park - 3 min drive
Johanna Beach - 22 min drive
Otway Fly Treetop Adventures - 26 min drive
The Twelve Apostles - 26 min drive
The Redwoods Otways - 35 min drive

Getting around

Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Shoppe - ‬3 min drive
‪Yatzies - ‬4 min drive
‪The Perch at Lavers Hill - ‬4 min drive
‪Otway Central - ‬3 min drive
‪Blackwood Gully Tea Rooms - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Great Otway National Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Moonlight Head and Johanna Falls Scenic Reserve. Wreck Beach and Johanna Beach are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pat V.

12 Apr 2024

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

Pat

Excellent restaurant property in every way

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat V.

3 Nov 2023

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

pb

enjoyed it immensely lovely quiet property

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Usman P.

18 Oct 2023

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

Nice place

Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

18 Sept 2023

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

Great place

Clean and comfortable. Great communication from host.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

22 June 2023

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

Great

Fantastic

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

4 Apr 2023

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

Very peaceful

Perfect location to get away and just relax, the wildlife is amazing, plenty of blackberries for the picking, take enough food to last your stay, the kitchen is amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

13 Feb 2023

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

Lovely Lavers Hill getaway

Just perfect! We’ll appointed and very comfortable house with a beautiful view! This house was perfect for us and a lovely place to take our friend from England to enjoy some of the local natural attractions. We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey & Langdon R., Bentleigh East

31 Jan 2023

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

Amazing view, cosy wood fire

Our family (5 people over 3 generations) had a relaxed and comfortable stay in this lovely property. On the plus side: the gardens are extensive, great for kids and dogs to roam in. The kitchen is well set up with a good coffee machine and everything you need to make your own meals. Great fireplace in the centre of the main living area - we had three fires even in the middle of Summer (the evenings can get cool.) And the view is the best of all - a sweeping vista down to the sea that's always slowly changing. We saw beautiful clear blue skies and seas on some days, and also misty mornings where visibility was down to 200m or so. Things to consider: there's only one bathroom and toilet - we made this work but occasionally there was a bit of a queue, eg for bed preparations. And also, we found the seating arrangements slightly odd - the sofa's in an awkward place to comfortable watch the (very big) TV - so we ended up moving chairs in front of the TV to watch the Australian Open. And while the view's fabulous, there aren't many places to comfortably enjoy it from (a hedge grows along most of the front balcony at about chest height). From inside the house, you need to be standing at one of the windows to see the view, which felt like a waste/pity. These quibbles aside, we had a great stay and enjoyed the easy access to Melba Falls (just around the corner).

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Terry B.

27 Dec 2022

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

Our Xmas

We had a very different Xmas this year and it was lovely . Relaxing and all we could hear were the bit. Apart from food which we bought in Colac there was everything we needed there Gone Surfing is a wonderful place to relax

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

4 Oct 2022

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

Family holiday

We loved the property. The views were amazing. It is a bit of a distance for groceries and premium unleaded petrol so good to come prepared. Lots if things to do in the area. Overall loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

30 Sept 2022

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

Peaceful location

A peaceful location. The Ottways turned on the winter weather & the fire was very welcome. Close to fabulous waterfalls & Ottway rainforest drives. A little drive from the surf coast, but not a hardship considering that gorgeous stretch of coast. Was very hard to find the driveway at night & dangerous trying to turn right back onto GOR - its safer to go left & turn around. I also found it hard to dry the familys clothes after hard muddy days of hiking as there was no dryer ... A comfortable stay, well provisioned.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat V.

8 Aug 2022

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

Everything you need is provided in this truly beautiful property. We loved our stay and can’t wait

Wonderful house and beautiful surroundings. Everything you need is provided. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

8 July 2022

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

We had a fantastic stay. The area is beautiful and the house was lovely.

The house was lovely very clean and had everything you could possibly need. The communication from the owners was fantastic. Looking forward to visiting again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Melbourne

4 July 2022

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

Amazing location & view

This lovely, clean house with an amazing clear views of Cape Otway was only exceeded by the very friendly hosts Margaret & Raf. Their communication was always speedy and helpful - one day the dishwasher broke down - they literally replaced it with a new one the next day! They went above and beyond to make sure we had a relaxing time with our young children. We'll definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

11 May 2022

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

Great location

Gone surfin' is well located high above the ocean, with great views. The fireplace is amazing. We used it every night as the weather was clear and cool. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment and easy to work in, albeit we had to fiddle with the oven settings a bit! We had lovely drives through the forest and along the coast and did some fabulous walks, all in all a great few days out of the city.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

4 May 2022

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

Autumn travel

Property was well appointed. Beautiful views. Loved the coffee machine and the log fire. Excellent night sky.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jann S.

3 May 2022

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

Amazing getaway

Great location with tranquil views of the hills and ocean. Very well maintained and clean property with plenty of space for our dog to run around in and explore. Margaret was a good communicator and made it a great experience. Hope to be able to return soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan K., Pascoe Vale

24 Apr 2022

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

Repeat stay

We loved our stay last year so much we came back. The amazing views and wildlife did not disappoint. The house is very comfortable and has everything to ensure an enjoyable stay. We love it so much that we hope to return again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

18 Feb 2022

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

Absolute delight

Communication from owners was fabulous. House was very well maintained and extremely clean. Even though it was summer, heating was required and was easily found in every room, inclusive of the stunning fire place. The views were incredible, we sat out for sunrise with a cup of tea on the lovely balcony. Lots of beautiful birds, including the blue fairy wren. Overall, an outstanding stay, we will recommend and also return. Thank you.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kieran M.

13 Feb 2022

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

Escape to the forest

Wonderful week long escape, full of forest walks and the occasional beach walk. Even though we visited in February, the fire was on most nights to warm us, just so relaxing

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacintha C.

8 Feb 2022

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

My Birthday

Well maintained immaculate property.Margaret was always available to assist us. Excellent customer service.we enjoyed our stay with our friends & fur babies. Will definitely visit again for your Excellent service cleanliness and for the provision of all necessary things. Thank you..

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

30 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Amazing setting, where watching the bad weather coming in is just as interesting as the good. Margaret's communication couldn't be better and the house was in tip top shape.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reno G.

18 Jan 2022

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

Paradise for two

Impressive property, beautiful peaceful tranquil surroundings

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristal L.

1 Jan 2022

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

Beautiful property

Property had everything we needed and a fantastic view

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

21 Dec 2021

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

Outstanding property and owner

The property is beautifully located on a hill overlooking the sea in the distance, the house is big, with a fantastic fireplace, 3 great bedrooms, a beautiful garden and all extras you could hope for in the kitchen. Margaret was incredible, she went way out of her way to drop off a big bag of Christmas presents which we had left behind, saving the day with our family in Melbourne!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Margaret and Rafal

We love Otways. We moved here for good a year ago and never looked back. Still visiting Melbourne regularly but home is here in Yuulong...

Why they chose this property

Our son Bart brought us here to see him surfing. And the rest is a history... We never thought that the people would be so amazing in welcoming us here... Just wonderful part of Australia...

What makes this property unique

The House and the property is so easy to love. Very comfortable and enjoyable, especially now when seclusion is preferable and desirable. The alone walks along Great Ocean Walk are amazing and wildlife/visitors such as Kangaroos and lots lots of Birds! Beautiful all kinds of Birds. The kids will enjoy a huge garden. Pets also are most welcome!