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BOULEVARD RETREAT HOUSE - no hills !! short walk to beach and shops

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A modern living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with a large island, a built-in oven, and a window overlooking greenery.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wooden wall, a wardrobe, and a bathroom with a mirror and sink.
A modern building with a flat roof, large windows, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel countertop, a built-in oven, and a window overlooking greenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind

    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Great Otway National Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Lorne, VIC
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lorne Sea Baths
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lorne Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

2nd bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BOULEVARD RETREAT HOUSE - no hills !! short walk to beach and shops

AS REVIEWED BY PAUL KALINA OF THE AGE TRAVELLER WEEKEND AWAY,
'Rise above the crowds to a quiet back street, only a short walk to beach and shops, this sleek modern house has a massive glass-encased living room with a large flowing space with plenty of fat, modular couches and chaises to spread out on..'

Nestled in the hillside in a private cul-de-sac, this stunning architecturally designed ultra-modern sanctuary, is only a short stroll to the beach, restaurants and shops with no hills.

Revel in the modern facilities over 2 levels this haven provides. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, car parking available, a fully-equipped European stainless steel kitchen, new ceramic cooktop/oven, polished concrete slab floor, floor to ceiling windows, WiFi, reverse cycle heating/cooling, laundry with washing machine. Master bedroom has an ensuite with toilet and double shower and downstairs bedrooms with toilet, shower and bath.
Dine inside or out on the sunny north facing balcony with gas BBQ, where you can enjoy snippets of the ocean, the native forest and wildlife.

A property exclusively for holiday makers requiring great accommodation with the latest modern design!

All bookings - No more than 5 people

NO SCHOOLIES or LARGE GROUPS...SORRY
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Allowed outside

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9018340
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lorne

Located in Lorne, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Lorne Surf Life Saving Club and Live Wire Park 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 Great Otway National Park. Lorne Sea Baths and Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Lorne, VIC

What's nearby

  • Great Otway National Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lorne Sea Baths - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lorne Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Lorne Surf Life Saving Club - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪HAH Lornebeach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lorne Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Pholklore - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lorne Fish & Chips - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is BOULEVARD RETREAT HOUSE - no hills !! short walk to beach and shops pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at BOULEVARD RETREAT HOUSE - no hills !! short walk to beach and shops?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BOULEVARD RETREAT HOUSE - no hills !! short walk to beach and shops?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BOULEVARD RETREAT HOUSE - no hills !! short walk to beach and shops?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BOULEVARD RETREAT HOUSE - no hills !! short walk to beach and shops located?

Situated in Lorne, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Great Otway National Park and Lorne Sea Baths. Qdos Art Gallery and Lorne Surf Life Saving Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect lorne getaway

Anne-Marie's place is super clean and a really comfortable space for our family of 4. Kitchen had everything we needed for bbq/cooking a few meals.Only a short walk into town/beach through the caravan park. A quiet spot - perfect for a week away!thanks x
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2025
Thank you Nick ! You and your family were such great, easy guests, plus we really appreciated you leaving the place immaculate. You’re more than welcome to stay again any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Located just a short walk to Main Street and supermarket. Beautiful nature around the property.

Beautiful contemporary style townhouse sitting up high amongst the trees. The queens size bed up stairs is very comfortable & outside deck is lovely. We had a very relaxing break, enjoying this property immensely. We would love to rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A truly wonderful experience!! The ambience was great-very clean surroundings. Definitely will be co

A truly wonderful experience!! The ambience was great-very clean surroundings. Definitely will be coming back!! Thanks!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay over the busy Xmas new year period

Our family of four (2kids aged 11 and 14) stayed here for 9 nights over the very busy xmas new year period. The place was fantastic - very clean, good air conditioning in all but one bedroom, very functional kitchen with all the supplies and crockery/cookware required. The rooms are quite spacious and the large open plan kitchen/living area was great. The location lacks a significant view but is in a nice quiet cul-de-sac and is a good escape from the more hectic ‘main drag’ of lorne. The house doesn’t have much of a beachy vibe and to us felt much more a town house not a beach house, but this is very clear by the look of the listing - so if you’re after a spacious house for pretty good value in walking distance to town and don’t mind missing out on a beach view etc then I’d very much recommend it.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay

The host was easy to communicate with and the house was well equipped, however subpar cleanliness and upkeep were a big letdown for us. After months (or years) of rushed surface cleans the house really needs a good scrub - spider webs formed in the light fixtures, dirt accumulated in the corners and under beds/couches, sickly soap scum ring formed in the bath, and we even found someones used ear plugs. It’s not very accessible and family friendly, so I would definitely not be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan 2024
We pride ourselves in communicating well and having well equipped properties that are absolutely clean and family friendly. This particular property has great accessibility to walk to town and the beach with no hills to negotiate. Our cleaners are very professional and do an amazing job!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay.

We had a fantastic stay at this property. It is in the perfect location and the home is beautifully presented and equipped with everything you need for a great getaway. Would definitely highly recommend a stay here and we would love to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, very comfortable.

The property is very comfortable and close to the beach and shops. Lovely kitchen and lounge room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house, great location

We had a relaxing week in this beautiful house. Check in and check out was simple and Lorne is spectacular. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lorne getaway

Great week enjoyed by all
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas at Lorne

The property was in a nice quiet neighbourhood . Lots of native trees and birds. Easy walk to the beach. Big windows overlooking native trees.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Disappointing stay in a beautiful location

Our family have been visiting Lorne over the past 60 years through 4 generations and this is the only time we have gone home disappointed. We were told a few days before we left that we had to bring our own linen and towels, even though advertised linen provided on the Great Ocean Road listing. Was also listed in the terms and conditions documents that they provide linen. Instructions for key collection were unclear for collection and drop off. Had to call the host again who said she’d emailed me the info, which I have searched my inbox and the HomeAway app and nothing was provided. No firewood or matches or instructions on the fireplace, fireplace is advertised. One of the main reasons why we chose the property. The host told us they don’t deliver firewood in Summer. It was 2 December and 11 degrees during the day. No wifi, this was correctly advertised but you would think this would be a basic service in 2019. No heating in children’s room. We paid for a 3 bedroom home and could only use two rooms as it was too cold for my baby to sleep in there. Appauling customer service when we were told the power was going to but turned off for 6 hours. The host offered no solution or help in any way, she simply passed on the information as an FYI. We had no option but to cut our stay short as I needed to keep my baby warm and heat up her food. Whilst we understand this was out of The Host’s control, we were left stranded and were only refunded up 3/4 of the daily rate when we were forced to check out 24 hours early. No plug for bath so had to dangerously shower with my baby. I had previously informed The Host I would be bringing an 8 month old baby upon my booking. We paid a service fee and were asked to sweep and vacuum the floors, wipe down the fridge, empty dishwasher and put away all dishes which equates to 2 hours of work for a 2 night stay. With a large security bond at stake we followed all the rules and still managed to have funds deducted from our bond as a small piece of coal fell onto the cheap mat which was placed directly under the fireplace. It took over a week to get our security bond returned after having to follow up the refund a week after we left. Host is quick to respond however was most unhelpful, condescending and lacked compassion when we needed assistance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely a wonderful stay !

Easy stress free booking. Anne Maree our host was easy and helpful to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Comfortable and peaceful stay in a relaxed setting

The house was ideal for our family - everything we needed to cook at home and within walking distance to everything (beach, shops etc). A koala living in the tree out the front was a hit with the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hidden Gem

We had a long weekend up our sleeve and decided to head to Lorne in winter time. This place was fantastic. It is hidden a short distance away from the shops (walk to for a lazy breakfast) in a beautiful quite location. The accommodation was clean, tidy and had everything we needed. The cupboards were clearly marked for what is where. The open fire was perfect for sitting back and reading a book. Awesome place, lovely owners. Thanks for a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place

Really enjoyed our stay. Great property really well equipped and comfortable.Would recommend highly and happily stay there again. Many thanks to the owner who put in the effort to return a pillow that was left behind!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Lorne Retreat

I love this property it is my 'go to place' when staying on Lorne! With it's perfect location set amongst the tree tops Boulevard Retreat provides the ideal place for a coastal escape - beautifully designed the place is well appointed, comfortable and within walking distance to the shop, surf and cafes/restaurants. Perfect!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous

We had a fantastic time at the Boulevard Retreat House. The location was great with just a short stroll to the shops and beach. We woke surrounded by wildlife, kangaroos, koalas, ducks etc and the small quiet boulevard was a great place for our child to play safely. The house itself had a super layout, nice and modern and easy to use. We will definitely be back!
Archival

8/10 Good

Well equipped, well placed, relaxing retreat!

A nice getaway for a weekend or week. A big house with space to entertain a few people!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nice big roomy house, close to the main street

Nice, big, well equipped house. Reasonably priced with 3rd night discount.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property, great location in the tree top

We really enjoyed our stay at this location. Would come back again. Would have loved to use the open fire but it hadn't been cleaned from the previous user.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful setting

This was our 2nd year staying at this property and again we found it an ideal home in an ideal location for ourselves and older children.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A place to escape to

I love this place and have stayed here many times. It simply ticks all the right box's - great architecture, beautiful interiors, well appointed amenities, clean, great location ... the perfect place to getaway to (which is why I keep coming back!!)
Archival

4/10 Poor

Close to everything

This house was a short walk to the beach and the middle of Lorne. Spacious, had everything we needed for a short stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2020
Everyone loves the fact that the house has a great feel and is in one of the best streets of Lorne and close to beach, cafes, shopping. And since your stay last year, we have improved a few things - new couches, big new fridge, new doonas/iinen and engaged new cleaners! Thank you for your feedback, we always appreciate the opportunity to improve.

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