Retro Retreat provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61130 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Retro Retreat
Summary:
Welcome to Retro Retreat. Take a trip down memory lane with this classic 70's beach house, away from the town centre and in its own aura of peace and quiet with a picturesque ocean outlook. A spacious garden surrounds the property. BYO Linen - Hire available
The Space:
Take a trip down memory lane with this classic 70's beach house, away from the town centre and in its own aura of peace and quiet with a picturesque ocean outlook. A spacious garden surrounds the property. With 2 comfortable bedrooms upstairs and a rumpus/third bedroom downstairs, this older style home features open living and established comfort with a price to match.
*Unit below and garage is permanently rented separately.*
Linen not provided - Hire available
Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc.) See terms and conditions
Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions
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.
Property amenities
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Shower
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near the sea
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
House Rules
A late checkout fee may apply should guests check out late without prior advise and approval from host.
Strict no party policy (schoo...
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Lorne is home to this vacation 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. Visit our Lorne travel guide
Situated in Lorne, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve, Lily Pond Bushland Reserve, and Great Otway National Park. Great Otway National Park and Lorne Country Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Retro Retreat Reviews
Reviews
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
It is not in town.
It is not modern.
It is not expensive.
This is the second time i have chosen this accomodation; we returned because it was good value and comfortable.
Thoroughly enjoyed our few days, the only slight problem we had was that it did not mention there are two steps between the kitchen/bathroom area to the master bedroom and lounge area and my husband is on a walker, it was a bit tricky.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Louise F.
Nov 6, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Good weekender
Overall an enjoyable stay - the house could do with updating (kitchen especially) smoke alarm kept going off in downstairs area despite us not using this room and no smoke??
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Daphne
Mar 27, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The bathrooms and toilets were miserable. Actually did not use the bathroom at all. I do understand they mentioned retro although rates changed were not!! They seriously need to re do all their bathrooms and toilets and make them more spacious.
Lovely retro house with fantastic views. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge. Bedrooms very good sizes. Driveway difficult to find - can only be accessed via Deans-Marsh road, not on Smithers Street . Only suggestion is to have the house a little cleaner, especially the windows facing the view and the bathroom. Otherwise fantastic, we had a wonderful stay.
nice and comfortable accommodation, good walking distance to shops, restaurants and beach.
Driveway is tricky to find but overall very good.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Bill
Jan 21, 2019
Great location, good value for money
We have stayed here for 10 days or so for the same time in January for the past 10 years. It's a great place to relax. It has plenty of space and most essentials. It's the perfect distance from town, a nice walk but not too close.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Bill
Jan 22, 2018
Execellent
I have booked the Retro Retreat for the same time for the past 9 years. It has a great view, lots of space and its retro feel is part of the charm. I'm not a five star hotel person, and the property has everything I and my family want or need (since adding a good BBQ about 6 years ago). I book it for a week over summer. It is old, and like most Lorne properties, about 300 meters up a hill. Overall, we love it. It has a great balcony, with a view across the bay and to the pier and there is generally plenty of cockatoos and kookaburras.
Archival
8/10 Good
Apr 22, 2017
Beautiful ocean views
We enjoyed our stay at the Retro Retreat. It was spacious and the furnishings suited the period it intended which gave the place a homely atmosphere. The driveway was a little cumbersome and difficult to find in the beginning. Overall, we had a comfortable stay with a lovely view of the ocean from our bedroom window and balcony.
Archival
8/10 Good
Sammy
Apr 15, 2016
Cool house
This was a really cool house. It had heaps of space for everyone and even though it's older we loved the retro feel.
Archival
8/10 Good
Aurelie
Oct 10, 2015
Very nice morning view
We enjoyed our stay however kitchen equipment is of poor quality.