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Fern House

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A spacious living area with a stone fireplace, a blue sofa, and a wooden ceiling.
A kitchen with a blue stove, white cabinets, and a tiled backsplash.
A spacious indoor area with a ping pong table, a stone fireplace, and a sofa.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a driveway leading to the entrance.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with sheer curtains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lorne Sea Baths
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Lorne, VIC
  • Place, Lorne Surf Life Saving Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lorne Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lorne Sea Baths
    ‪7 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Fern House

Summary:

Welcome to Fern House. Park the car and discard the keys until you go home, as a short 5 minute walk will find you standing on the main street of Lorne looking out to Louttit Bay.



The Space:

Park the car and discard the keys until you go home, as a short 5 minute walk will find you standing on the main street of Lorne looking out to Louttit Bay. Absorb the relaxed family beach house comfort the moment you walk through the door. Perfect for families, with the children well catered for, space to run and play, parents can overlook the playtime and ocean while soaking in the reviving sea air. The recent addition of a spacious second living zone/games area has only increased the ability of Fern House to cater for the whole family.



Upon entry, be greeted by the warm open family and dining room, overlooked by the kitchen, the open feel inspiring quality time spent together, whether lounging in summer threads, cosy by the fire or cooking up a storm.



Moving through the house, bunk bedroom to the right, stairway down to second lounge room and laundry to the left, ending in the main bathroom, flanked by two bedrooms, one of which is en-suited and with deck access.



With a wrap around deck area, with shared access from the lounge and master bedroom, the flow of this informal comfortable family beach hideaway is perfect to unwind and slow down.



Features



Newly renovated

Hydronic heating throughout

Wood fireplace

Fully equipped kitchen with new appliances

Laundry with new appliances

New beds throughout

Brand new - Infrared sauna



Sleeping Configuration



Sleeps Maximum 8 People

4 bedrooms:

1 King bed

1 Queen bed

2 bunk beds (4 single beds - top bunks available on request for children only.)



Living & Entertainment



Polished floorboards

Pool table

Table tennis table

Record player

Books, games & 2 televisions



Outdoor & Wellness



New pergola

New deck

Brand new - Infrared sauna



Comfort & Essentials



Double-glazed cedar windows and doors

Free Wi-Fi

Hair dryer

Shampoo, conditioner & soaps provided

Smoke alarms installed



House Rules



No pets allowed

Maximum 8 guests (no large parties)

Strictly no smoking indoors



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



Interaction with Guests:

At Great Ocean Road Holidays we pride ourselves on providing our guests a personalized holiday experience. Contactable 24/7 and committed to our local community, our team has a wealth of over 40 years of experience in holiday accommodation, we are seasoned experts in our field. Our business engages qualified housekeepers and preferred local tradespeople.

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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
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Important information

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Property # 7441696
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lorne

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

What's nearby

  • Lorne Surf Life Saving Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lorne Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lorne Sea Baths - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Live Wire Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪HAH Lornebeach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lorne Hotel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pholklore - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lorne Fish & Chips - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fern House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fern House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fern House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fern House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fern House located?

Situated in Lorne, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lorne Surf Life Saving Club, Qdos Art Gallery and Lorne Swing Bridge. Lorne Sea Baths and Lorne Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

GREAT ORIGINAL FAMILY BEACH HOUSE

Wonderful experience at this house. Perfect location with easy walk into all the shops and beach front. The hill is typical of Lorne and good for the kids and adults to walk but not for toddlers. House has a great layout and the rumpus room is perfect for kids and parents. Would be going back again and again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Place was great with everything as described, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely pocket to enjoy Lorne from

Loved Fern House - just what you need in a beach house stay. Spaces work well for multiple guests, kitchen equipment is good, deck area is perfect for drinks. Pool table, table tennis and outdoor shower all great bonuses
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and peacful

What a lovely house. Nice and quiet, it felt like a real holiday away from the hustle and bustle. The house was cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing stay

Lovely lounge room and fireplace. Terrific agents. Fun games area for teenagers.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from Home!

This property was amazing! Pool table and Table Tennis table kept adults and kids occupied. Loved the peacefulness of outside and plenty of comfortable beds made for a fantastic weekend away! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for family getaway

It was a great stay at the property. Nice to spend the weekend with the family in this beautiful property.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Property was in a great location just a short walk to everything. Tough walk for the kids on the way back up the hill but so worth it 😊. Lots of games for children & the birds visit the balcony ever morning. Just beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Everything you need

We have stayed at 2/17 Fern Avenue a number of times and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The house has everything we needed for a break from the city and the fire is a welcome addition in winter. The kids (and adults!) took advantage of the games room downstairs and kept them occupied for hours. The walk to shops and cafes is easy as the house is far enough away from the main street to feel peaceful, but close enough to walk to. Good workout for the legs on the way back up! We would recommend staying here to anyone wanting a relaxing break the house has everything you need
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic

Lovely house with plenty of room in a fantastic location. It definitely ticks all the boxes for a great holiday. Walking distance to the beach and surf club and all the nice places in Lorne. Very clean, comfortable and well equipped with a really nice relaxing family vibe. The huge games room and TV room downstairs and fireplaces make it a perfect place for all year round beach holidays. Cant wait to go back there with my extended family. Apologies for taking so long to respond to this Margot.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house In a great location.

Comfortable beds, wake up to birds as surrounded by beautiful trees. Upstairs- cosy by the fire. Fantastic room downstairs for all the family. Outdoor shower perfect for the kids coming in from the beach. Clean and well set out. Walk everywhere.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

We had a great time & will be back for sure!

Property was clean and comfortable with ample space for our whole family. Well equipped kitchen with everything we needed for indoor and outdoor entertaining. Amazing location!!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house, great location

The location was perfect to wander into town and the beach. The house was well set up to house our 2 families with plenty of beds and a well appointed kitchen. The games room is amazing for the kids during the day and grown ups in the evening. The house could do with a good clean, but that didn't detract from our stay.
Archival

4/10 Poor

Pretty Tired Upstairs, Good Downstairs

Oven needed a major clean, freezer had food in it, windows were dirty inside and out. Kitchen and bathroom need a renovation, very tired. Downstairs TV room and table tennis / pool room are great. Location is great. We were only given 1 key initially (6 beds)
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar, 2020
Thanks Joe, as managers of the property we are constantly reinforcing our ability to assist 24/7. Not raising these issues until checkout is very frustrating for us. We have since followed up with housekeeping, passed on your comments and actioned items. We apologize for your experience on this occasion.

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