Title: Retro Retreat - Old school fun Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Retro Retreat - Old school fun Holiday home in Lorne with balcony ## Photo gallery for Retro Retreat - Old school fun ![Property grounds - Retro Retreat - Old school fun (Lorne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32149500/32149405/0b848f3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Retro Retreat - Old school fun (Lorne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32149500/32149405/a6b5e48a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms - Retro Retreat - Old school fun (Lorne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32149500/32149405/95f85fdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Retro Retreat - Old school fun (Lorne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32149500/32149405/023e00cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Retro Retreat - Old school fun (Lorne)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32150000/32149500/32149405/46c43188.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this 1970s beach house, nestled in a peaceful setting with ocean views and a spacious garden. The property features open living areas and established comfort, perfect for relaxation. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Retro Retreat - Old school fun 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 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - 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 - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112530000/112522000/112521957/8a04f9ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly renovated, 3 bedroom, pet friendly unit. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Retro Retreat Old School fun House Lorne Retro Retreat Old School fun House Retro Retreat Old School fun Lorne Retro Retreat Old School fun Retro Retreat Old School Fun Retro Retreat - Old School fun Lorne Retro Retreat - Old School fun Private vacation home Retro Retreat - Old School fun Private vacation home Lorne 46\_460 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.52693%2C143.98003&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2zo6518mW5y82n41ftdZIggv6O4=) Lorne, VIC #### What's nearby - Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Great Otway National Park \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Lorne Country Club \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Lorne Sea Baths \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Lorne Beach \- 2 min drive \- 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Birregurra Station - 32 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 72 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lorne Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬2 min drive - ‪Salonika - ‬2 min drive - ‪Andrew's Chicken Joint - ‬2 min drive - ‪Lorne Fish & Chips - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Retro Retreat - Old school fun pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Retro Retreat - Old school fun? ### What time is check-out at Retro Retreat - Old school fun? ### Where is Retro Retreat - Old school fun located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Retro Retreat - Old school fun Reviews ## Reviews 8.4 ### 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 2.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ramzi S. 1 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sea front views Great location with sea front views,house is very roomy and clean and right next to the beach.kids loved the stay will definitely book again. ##### Ramzi S. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce D. 11 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### As it says on the box 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. ##### Bruce D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Louise F. 6 Nov 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?? ##### Louise F. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Daphne 27 Mar 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. ##### Daphne Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### aidan h. 6 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### basic but nice a basic beach house- with quirky furniture, not great set up for cooking ##### aidan h. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark H., Melton 24 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Awesome ##### Mark H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ron W., Millpark 11 Feb 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just love the Retro vibe. Furniture is lovely white Had some wedding photography on ##### Ron W. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne B. 3 Feb 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views 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. ##### Anne B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rubin C. 13 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view Property as described, great view and location. ##### Rubin C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff J. 13 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### nice and comfortable accommodation, good walking distance to shops, restaurants and beach. Driveway is tricky to find but overall very good. ##### Jeff J. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Bill 21 Jan 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. ##### Bill This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Bill 22 Jan 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. ##### Bill This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 22 Apr 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. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sammy 15 Apr 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. ##### Sammy This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Aurelie 10 Oct 2015 #### Very nice morning view We enjoyed our stay however kitchen equipment is of poor quality. ##### Aurelie ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pokolbin-Hotels-Mercure-Resort-Hunter-Valley-Gardens.h1877968.Hotel-Information) > > [Kangaroo Island Wilderness Retreat](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Karatta-Hotels-Kangaroo-Island-Wilderness-Retreat.h2041654.Hotel-Information) > > [By The Sea Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-By-The-Sea-Port-Douglas.h3024406.Hotel-Information) > > [Heritage Trail Lodge Margaret River](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margaret-River-Hotels-Heritage-Trail-Lodge-Margaret-River.h9624427.Hotel-Information) > > [Rochester Riverside Holiday Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rochester-Hotels-Rochester-Riverside-Caravan-Park.h65341713.Hotel-Information) > > [Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-Lilianfels-Resort-Spa-Blue-Mountains.h872.Hotel-Information) > > [Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Torquay-Foreshore-Caravan-Park.h6001296.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels with Balcony in South Coast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/South-Coast-Hotels-Hotels-With-Balcony.0-0-d6046244-tHotelswithBalcony.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Mandalay Luxury Beachfront Apartments](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Mandalay-Luxury-Beachfront-Apartments.h2648804.Hotel-Information) > > [The Lost Camel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yulara-Hotels-The-Lost-Camel.h4805954.Hotel-Information) > > [Ozone Hotel Kangaroo Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kingscote-Hotels-Aurora-Ozone-Hotel.h2737459.Hotel-Information) > > [B&B Plymouth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Plymouth-Bed-And-Breakfasts.d2817-aaBedAndBreakfasts.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Douglas-Hotels-Sheraton-Grand-Mirage-Resort.h8065.Hotel-Information) > > [The Carrington Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sydney-Hotels-The-Carrington-Hotel.h474003.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Wyndham Airlie Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Club-Wyndham-Airlie-Beach.h2802992.Hotel-Information) > > [Bannisters Port Stephens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Soldiers-Point-Hotels-Bannisters-Port-Stephens.h27355893.Hotel-Information) > > [Exmouth Escape Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Exmouth-Hotels-Exmouth-Escape-Resort.h4032424.Hotel-Information) > > [Glamping at Truffle Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gretna-Hotels-Truffle-Lodge.h22239606.Hotel-Information) > > [The Copa Cabana at Copacabana](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Copacabana-Hotels-The-Copa-Cabana-At-Copacabana.h33554165.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Club Saraceno](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tortoli-Hotels-Hotel-Club-Saraceno.h3634274.Hotel-Information) > > [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Cambodia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Cambodia-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d29-tBeachHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Wyndham Resort Torquay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torquay-Hotels-Wyndham-Resort-Torquay.h1927122.Hotel-Information) > > [Coral Sea Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Airlie-Beach-Hotels-Coral-Sea-Marina-Resort.h1047180.Hotel-Information) > > [Heron Island Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Heron-Island-Hotels-Heron-Island-Resort.h1636471.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Ningaloo Reef Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Coral-Bay-Hotels-Ningaloo-Reef-Resort.h4257765.Hotel-Information) > > [RAC Monkey Mia Dolphin Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Monkey-Mia-Hotels-RAC-Monkey-Mia-Dolphin-Resort.h2650828.Hotel-Information) ### Flights ### Holiday Rentals