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The Pole House

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A glass table with a bottle and glass, surrounded by metal chairs, overlooking a view of the ocean.
A modern structure with a glass walkway leading to a rooftop, overlooking a body of water.
A table with a bottle of Saint-Hilaire champagne, two glasses, and a small bowl of olives.
A modern interior with a fireplace and a view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking the ocean, a bed with a patterned bedspread, and a neatly folded towel.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Great Otway National Park

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Fairhaven, VIC
  • Place, Table Rock Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Otway National Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

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About the area

Fairhaven

Fairhaven is home to this holiday home. Split Point Lighthouse and Memorial Arch at Eastern View are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary and Coogoorah Park. Lorne Sea Baths and Point Addis Marine National Park are also worth visiting.
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Fairhaven, VIC

What's nearby

  • Table Rock Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lorne Beach - 19 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 54 min drive - 66.6 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 59 min drive - 78.6 km

Getting around

  • Winchelsea Station - 55 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A la Grecque - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mr. T & Me - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Tea Rooms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lighthouse Tea Rooms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Santara Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pole House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pole House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pole House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pole House located?

Situated in Fairhaven, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Great Otway National Park and Great Otway National Park. Table Rock Beach and Eco Logic are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 135 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!!

Great views and modern building
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

The pole house was awesome everything we expected it to be and more great place to stay with spectacular views. a must do on the Great Ocean Rd. We loved our stay and are looking forward to doing it again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2023
That's amazing to know, Adam! We can't wait to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

20th Anniversary Holiday Stay

The property was Unbelievable !! An experience that we will never forget.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
Thank you for your excellent rating and review, Leslie. This means the world to us. We are thrilled to be a part of your anniversary celebration. Until next time and Belated happy anniversary!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The property is a great place to unwind with its spectacular views and the sound of the ocean.

Spectacular views incorporated with the sound of the ocean was what we needed. Only downfall was no coffee for the coffee machine available.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan, 2023
Hi Rosina, Your review is much appreciated. Thank you for letting us know how we are doing and rest assured that your review has been shared with the team. We hope to have you back soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Overrated

Highly overrated but the beach was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay at the Pole House!

We had the best two days at the Pole House! It was as good as all the reviews said it would be. The house is so iconic, so well appointed, so comfortable and when you take into account the spectacular views, it just is second to none. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2023
Hi Frank, Thank you for taking the time to rate your experience at The Pole House. Seeing that you were satisfied is the best thing we could hope for. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What an unbelievable experience to stay at The Pole House

This house has always caught my eye every time we passed by and I always said one day I will stay there. As I approached the walkway to get to this wonder it just took my breath away. Warm and cosy by the beautiful hanging fireplace totally immersed with the stunning views surrounding us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2022
It was a pleasure hosting Vicki and his group, we look forward to having you back at Great Ocean Road Holidays!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short but sweet

just relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun, 2022
Brilliant guests. Left the property spotless. We would love to host to Michael and his guest again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

PoleHouse Review

Views are amazing. Wine glasses were not clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Mar, 2023
Hello Melinda, Thank you for rating us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the view. We are sorry to know about the wine glasses. Rest assured that we will share your feedback with the housekeeping team for awareness and action. We love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

To say the Pole House is iconic is obvious. We kept pinching ourselves that we were actually it’s guests. Every time we walked across the bridge felt like we were stepping into a very privileged space. For lovers of seascapes gazing out its windows is unparalleled. We slept with the blinds up and woke to the waves rolling up the beach. The facilities were all very comfortable and functional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your opinion with other travellers. We're overjoyed to receive your compliments and appreciation. We hope to see you here again soon.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Do not stay here, waste of money

Smelt like sewage and they blamed it on seals…. Property is dated inside, fold out bed Way over priced for what it’s worth Internet didn’t work, had to hotspot off my phone Great view but 1000% not worth the money Would never go back or recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb, 2023
Hi Brent, Thank you for rating us and we are sorry for the inconvenience. We encourage our guests to contact us if something's faulty at the property upon arrival for immediate action. Rest assured that we are on top of this and have already coordinated with our maintenance and housekeeping team for necessary action. We hope to serve you better in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fab

extraordinary
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent facility

Wonderful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pole House stay

Incredible views - fabulous place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic

Spectacular views and the roar of the ocean was a blissful getaway
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property! Highly recommend! 5 stars all round :)

We have always wanted to stay at the pole house! I finally booked it for our anniversary & omg it did not disappoint! We checked in at 2pm and didn’t leave till the next day. Cheese platter & drinks followed by cooked dinner all with the most amazing view! Standing outside getting photos cars go by beeping their horns, amazing experience! Previous reviews we have read say the bed isn’t comfy but we assure you it’s comfortable! We both had a good sleep listening to the ocean and waking up to that view is all you really need to have a memorable experience here! Very cosy inside with the fire made it feel like home. Couldn’t recommend enough! Thank you :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Iconic

Ticked this one off the bucket list, so glad that the owners are sharing this with others to experience! Inside needs a refresh though, although many items were/are expensive when new, it doesn’t really feel cosy or relaxing due to the dark, cold nature of all of the black fittings and cabinetry inside, some coffee pods and fresh milk could have been nice, as well as some matching glassware that isn’t just from Kmart. These things are important to me. Also, I don’t think the bocci lights above the dining table work, and some of the outdoor lights didn’t turn on. The lighting is pretty important too, as subtle warm lighting would have made it much more relaxing. The fire was great although not much kindling until check out when saw a delivery of more fire wood. Made it hard to get the fire going in the short window I was there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place to stay for a Fantastic view

Awesome place to stay for 2 people We loved the fire, very cosy all night Loved the view and the fact that it’s The Pole House. I was Super Excited to be inside or outside…. sometimes waving at the people who toot 😎
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breath taking views

Only stayed one night it was an unforgettable experience next time we would like to stay in the summertime. Hot water ran out fast so before you wash the dishes I recommend showering first . Coffee machine was great tasting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

I was not disappointed in the property, it was everything I thought it would be and more.

I absolutely love this iconic home. The views are spectacular, We we’re sooo sorry to have to leave. We will be back!🥰
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property. Will stay again

Easy process. Amazing property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great one off

would be good it they included a couple of tea bags
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

We had a relaxing two nights at the Pole house. The house and views are amazing and exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Shocking Stayz fees

The property was fantastic, the Stayz fees were horrendous. DO NOT book this property with Stayz
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Splendid!!

Would love to come back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
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