Wake to the sun rising over the ocean, with sweeping 180° views along the Great Ocean Road stretching toward Apollo Bay and Aireys Inlet. From the deck you can watch ships pass slowly along the coastline while the sound of the surf rolls in the background. The view is always changing — from dramatic winter swells to calm blue horizons and clear, star-filled nights.
On clear evenings, the Milky Way is easily visible from the deck, and when the full moon rises over the water its silver light stretches across the sea in a beautiful display. With uninterrupted ocean views and the gentle rhythm of the surf, it’s the perfect place to slow down and enjoy the natural pace of the coast.
Set between ocean and bush along the Great Ocean Road, the home enjoys a wonderfully natural setting. It sits just across the road from Shelley Beach and is only a relaxed 15-minute stroll into Lorne township — close enough for cafés, restaurants and shops while still offering a peaceful coastal escape.
This is a comfortable, well-loved family holiday home. Guests who appreciate relaxed coastal living, spectacular views and the character of classic Great Ocean Road beach houses tend to enjoy staying here the most.
Upstairs features a spacious, air-conditioned living area that opens onto a large ocean-view deck complete with outdoor dining and a gas BBQ — ideal for long, relaxed meals overlooking the water. The well-equipped kitchen includes a large dining table, dishwasher, full-size fridge/freezer and everything needed for easy family meals.
The upper level also includes three bedrooms, a bathroom with spa bath, a separate toilet and laundry. A built-in child-safe gate on the stairs provides extra peace of mind for families with young children.
Downstairs offers a large bedroom with a queen bed, built-in robes and its own lounge area with fantastic ocean views — making it an ideal private retreat for parents. A second bathroom is also located on this level.
We hope guests feel equally relaxed and invigorated by the sights and sounds of surf and nature during their stay.
Strict No Party Policy (schoolies, hens, bucks etc)
Forced move in days may apply over peak times. See terms and conditions
Linen not provided - Hire available
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
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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 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 near the beach. 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. Surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Lorne Surf Life Saving Club - 1 min drive - 1.2 km
Lorne Sea Baths - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Erskine Falls - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 90 min drive
Restaurants
Salonika - 2 min drive
Lorne Hotel - 18 min walk
Chopstix Noodle Bar - 2 min drive
HAH Lornebeach - 2 min drive
Totti's Lorne - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Gannon - Bring Your Fishing Rod! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Gannon - Bring Your Fishing Rod!?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gannon - Bring Your Fishing Rod! on 22 May 2026 start from NZ$642, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Gannon - Bring Your Fishing Rod!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Gannon - Bring Your Fishing Rod!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Gannon - Bring Your Fishing Rod!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Gannon - Bring Your Fishing Rod! located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lorne Beach, Teddy's Lookout and Lorne Surf Life Saving Club. Lorne Sea Baths and Great Otway National Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great get away for a family and friends. This place is located just outside of town. You can easily enjoy a walk by the coast 20 min walk into town.
We enjoyed our long weekend with friends.
We had a great weekend at Gannon. Great location and views. Need to update the outside shot. We were looking for a yellow house but it is blue now !!
Had a great family weekend.
Stephen L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2024
Hi Stephen,
We appreciate your rating and feedback. We are glad to know you enjoyed your stay. Your comment is noted and we'll share it with the team. We hope to welcome you back at another time.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Agenor S.
10 April 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
House needs fixings. Good location thou.
Lower shower needs a door. Vacuum behind and under beds before arrivals. Fly screens off the frames (All been fixed by myself). Add to your add and state clear that lining is not supplied.Other than that house is in a prime location.
Agenor S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2025
Hello Agenor, Thanks so much for your feedback. We really appreciate you pointing out the issues – it helps us make things better for future guests.
We’ve taken note about the lower shower needing a door, the cleaning under the beds, and the fly screens. Sorry these weren’t sorted before you arrived. We have also just looked through the correspondence and none of the issues were reported to our office during your stay - we would have loved to have rectified them for you. Thanks for stepping in to fix the screens yourself – that was really kind of you.
We’ve also checked the listing it is clear that linen isn’t provided, if you could let one of us know where it was missed we will make sure that it is more obvious.
Glad to hear you enjoyed the great location! Hopefully we’ll get a chance to host you again with everything just right next time.
Kind regards, GOR Holidays
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Xavier A.
8 March 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Our stay at this holiday rental was extremely disappointing and far below an acceptable standard. The property was in terrible condition when we arrived. The bed sheets were ripped and we discovered what appeared to be bed bugs in certain areas of the bedding. There were spiders everywhere throughout the house, and the windows looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in months, if not years.The couches were stained, the floors were dirty, and the overall smell of the house was dreadful. It felt unhygienic and completely unprepared for guests. We initially tried to clean parts of the house ourselves just so we could stay, but it quickly became obvious that it would take multiple weekends of deep cleaning just to bring the property up to a basic living standard.This completely ruined our family weekend. We were travelling with elderly family members and ended up spending most of our day trying to find alternative accommodation and relocating everyone. Instead of enjoying our holiday, we spent hours dealing with a stressful situation that should never have happened.Overall, the condition of this property was unacceptable and extremely misleading compared to what you would expect from a holiday rental. I would not recommend staying here unless the property is properly cleaned, maintained, and brought up to a reasonable standard.
Xavier A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2026
Hello Xavier, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience—we are truly sorry to hear about the condition of the property upon your arrival and the distress this caused for you and your family.
This is certainly not the standard we aim to provide, and we completely understand how disappointing and disruptive this situation would have been, particularly when travelling with elderly family members.
We’re pleased that one of our team members was able to assist you promptly on the day and organise alternative accommodation within half an hour. We do our very best to resolve urgent matters as quickly as possible, and we’re glad we could provide a solution in this instance.
We would also like to note that this particular property is owner-cleaned. That said, we are currently working closely with the owner to implement a more consistent and reliable cleaning solution to ensure standards are met moving forward.
Your feedback is incredibly important to us, and we sincerely apologise again for your experience. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention.
Many thanks GOR Holidays
Amazing Views -only the views worth the price we paid but NOT booling again this *house*
House was challenging to find: house number was faded- impossible to read if not aware where to look and house is painted grey on outside, was not communicated about this. We felt like we paid for the views only. The house itself needs a doover inside with moder kitcuen bathrooms etc. Communication was okaish with hit and miss.
Igor I.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Shams A.
7 February 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Nice view but old house with cleaning issues
The house has very nice location and very nice belcony with the best view .The communication and responding to problems with the house real state was amazing they responded by two hours to my issues during my visit The negative things about the house :Cleaning I got the house dirty and with lots of spiders I had to clean around two hours to stay at the houseVery old No WIFI and no good smart TV also not good connection at that area The kitchen applicants are very old and dirty they are not cooking suitable, better bring cookware with you.The bed had very dirty blankets you have to add blankets to your journey There were lots of spiders behind the beds and around the house try to leave time for cleaning before settling I give good stars for the house just for the location and the viewThanks
Shams A.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 February 2025
Hi Shams,
Thanks for your review, we'll ensure that the cleaning and cooking appliances are dealt with and ready for future use by other guests. We do apologise for some appliance faults occurring at the property, but we love that you were still able to enjoy your time at the property. We hope to see you again! Thanks Patrick @ GORHolidays
The house has great access to the beach and town. The house is neat and tidy. Some of the furnishings have been there for a while, but everything was fine for a holiday house. The house is great for two families. I would definitely choose to stay again.
The location is perfect, house is clean, great sea views
The house location is perfect great sea view, walking tracks to city centre, facilities good except missing a dryer, shower over spa bath not really suitable for adults over 60years require handrail, shower screen to prevent water going on floor. Bit disappointed after paying high price for a week linen was not included.Also the couches are not suitable for adults over 60 years to low. But we had a lovely week house overall pretty good.
I would like to say the the staff at Great Ocean Road Holidays were great, after reading a review the Mimosa K it thru us into a panic as we had children & was concerned about the mould etc the cleaning products including the sponge were new, the bbq was clean & there was no smells. So I don't know if it's because we spoke to Matt and he insure all was good. Big thank you to all at Great Ocean Road Holidays for making our holiday a enjoyable one in a clean smell free home. Thanks Vicki S & family
The location was beautiful but the house inside was terrible it had a mould smell all over the house
The location was beautiful but the house inside was terrible it had a mould smell all over the house and the power went out the first night we were there so for 2 hours we were on the phone with the maintenance guys that was at 11 pm until 1 am there was no cleaning products the dish spung was old really old! The bbq was dirty so most of our 2 day stay we stayed outside on the balcony the we all slept in the living room because the rooms smelled bad and under a mattress there were dirty underwear it was an horrible experience:(
Mimoza K.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2021
This review is based on lies. The power was a safety switch which was turned back on within 5 minutes. Yes the dish cloth needed to be replaced and was amongst a whole range of items dropped to the property. There was no smell. Our experience dealing with Mimoza was horrible. We do not want her or her group staying at any of our proerties ever again.
Definitely recommend staying at the Gannon. The property was very nice & clean. The location is just spot on & the checkin process was very simple. Will be coming back for sure.
We had 7 guests for 3 nights, very clean and comfortable property.
Well equipped kitchen and common living area to kick back, relax and watch the ocean.
This would be perfect for large families,
Verified traveller
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kobad A.
1 May 2019
Great location
Beautiful house and great location, will definitely go again
Kobad A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bruce P.
28 March 2019
Simply relaxing
How can you not relax with the stunning views and great accommodation.
Best family weekend getaway destination we've had.
Can't wait to get back to sit on the balcony, watch the surf break and enjoy the tranquility of Lorne west.
Bruce P.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter M.
15 March 2019
Great house and location
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Peter M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
GannonFan
6 February 2019
Divine water views!
Just spent a week at Gannon with the family.
Can't get over the sparkling water view and the soothing sounds of the crashing surf.
House was very comfortable, roomy and clean.
Will certainly be booking again!
GannonFan
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Mahnaz
15 December 2018
Amazing view
Great place for relaxing,plenty of space,spactacular views right the balcony,we stayed 3 nights and we enjoyed the holiday we like to book it again.
Mahnaz
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tammy
3 July 2018
Stunning Location
Beautiful views for a breakfast and coffee on the balcony.
Tammy
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Pat
30 April 2018
Views and space fantastic
Great location and views. Plenty of room inside and out on the decking. Will book again
Pat
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