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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Living area
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lorne, VIC
  • Lorne Sea Baths
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Lorne Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Live Wire Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Room 1

1 Queen Bed

Room 2

1 Queen Bed

Room 3

2 Single Beds

Room 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Balcony

About this property

The Octopus - Family Sanctuary

A perfect combination of central location, stunning views and amenity. Boasting expansive views and bordering beautiful Otway forest, this immaculate 4 bedroom holiday home features a 270 degree outdoor deck on two levels allowing you to chase the sun throughout the days. Set in a quiet location, The Octopus allows you the enjoyable option of a short stroll into town or up to the pristine wilderness & golf course behind. The Octopus spreads across two stories with fully en-suited top level master bedroom with balcony access. Separate living zone downstairs flanks three further bedrooms. All bathrooms, including extra powder room on top level,are well appointed and the main living area basks in natural light. Ample off street parking, air conditioning Foxtel and Wi-Fi join the long list of reasons why you will be back time and time again.

Outdoor heater no longer included.

Free Wifi

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

Linen Provided

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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Great Ocean Road Real Estate
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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

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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

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
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

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. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Lorne, VIC

What's nearby

  • Lorne Country Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lorne Sea Baths - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lorne Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Live Wire Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Birregurra Station - 33 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swing Bridge Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Bottle of Milk - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lorne Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moons espresso bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Octopus - Family Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Octopus - Family Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Octopus - Family Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Octopus - Family Sanctuary located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Great Otway National Park and Lorne Country Club. Lorne Sea Baths and Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Travis M.

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

Fantastic family getaway

The "Octopus" is a fantastic property nestled among the gums with excellent water views. Property has everything you could ask for and there is nothing to bring as it is fully catered for with plenty of space for two families. We had a fantastic time and would definitely stay there again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jillian M., Allansford

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

Ed

Very clean, tidy and well equiped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin S.

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

Great place for a weekend away

The Octopus Sanctuary is a great place for a weekend with the whole family. We had such a wonderful time. Thanks so much! I definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Dream holiday

This property was everything we hoped it would be. Plenty of room for the extended family and great location. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

Beautiful views and great location

Clean, well appointed and great indoor-outdoor living. We had fun playing the board games. Great location and generous departure arrangement.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

gxxh

Everthing's here

What more could you want? There's a view, and 4 bedrooms, 4 TVs, a big living/kitchen area, upstairs and downstairs decks (BBQ on upper deck). The wi fi was good, there are two air-conditioners, and one of the bathrooms has a full-size bath. Theres plenty of crockery and cutlery. The house is within walking distance of everything - although the climb back from town is up a steep hill!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

DaveJ

Perfect in every way!

The location, amenities, view.....you name it! Perfect. From north Qld, we couldn't ask for a better introduction to Lorne and Victoria.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Trev

What a joy

Great house in great location. Nicely appointed and real joy to stay in.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robbo

Great Stay

We had a very pleasant week. The Octopus is very comfortable and very well equipped. The weather was much better than forecast so we were able to get some golf in as well as walking and exploring.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Back for sure!

We loved the Octopus! Will be back for sure. Thanks.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

EAS2015

Super comfortable house with amazing views

Very enjoyable week here. Modern, comfortable and well equipped house. Good location and nice view. Lots of native birds fly past and sit on the balcony. Beds are comfortable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kerri1974

Perfect for families

We stayed at the Octopus House for 3 nights in September. We had originally booked another house further along the Great Ocean Road but due to the floods we couldn't access that house. The wonderful staff at GOR Holidays worked very hard to find us another house. They suggested The Octopus. There were 9 of us in total. I cannot express enough how perfect this property is for families/friends wanting to holiday together. There is plenty of room. The second sitting area downstairs complete with a TV (and Foxtel) is perfect if you want some time to yourself or for the kids to go and watch a movie. As for the kitchen there is nothing you could want for. There is so much crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, pans and platters. The view is gorgeous and at night the lights of the pier and the old pub are just beautiful. It's an easy walk into town - yes the hill's on the way home are tough but it is a good work out and we needed it as we ate and drank our way through the weekend! I would highly recommend The Octopus to anyone considering spending time in beautiful Lorne especially if you enjoy self catering and spending time with family or friends under the one roof.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LisaK

Breathtaking views, perfect location!

I recently made a return trip to The Octopus accommodation in Lorne, after having been there previously 2 or 3 times with friends and family (from overseas). This time I attended with a few friends for a girls' weekend and I must say after not having been there for quite a few years I was glad the experience was just as good as I remembered. The unit was clean, comfortable and close to everything we needed. We got there on a Friday afternoon and were so comfortable we decided to stay in for dinner, rather than go out. We made use of the George Foreman grill and I noticed that the kitchen was even more well-stocked this time than I remembered. It actually had more gadgets available than I have at home, as well as all the basics that are sorely lacking in many other holiday units I've visited. No stone has been left unturned, that's for sure! The old modular lounge, while nice, had been updated, as had all of the bedding. The fourth bedroom had also been opened up (it had always been locked in previous visits as I think previous owners kept it private for themselves, which is fair enough), and had lovely, new furniture and bedding as well. The shower head in the downstairs bathroom was fantastic and as always, it was great to have a number of toilets, upstairs and downstairs, to choose from. Very convenient. The star of the show remains the fantastic views and close proximity to the golf course and forest just next to one of the side drives. I've been there in summer and winter, and the view always guarantees a breathtaking opportunity to see the sky and the ocean at its best. Yes, the walk back up the hill is still steep but after a good walk, shop and visit to one of the many great cafes, pubs or restaurants I actually looked forward to the opportunity for a good bout of exercise. The new cafe near the main road in, and island separating the road, gave us the opportunity to try a new cafe for brunch one morning, where we sat on a picnic table beside the beach while the staff brought us our coffee and food. Awesome addition to the Lorne experience! (I think they're called the Swing Bridge Cafe?!) I will definitely make sure my next visit to The Octopus will not be so long to organise, as I felt like I was visiting an old friend that hadn't changed over the years.....but had actually gotten better. Definitely give it a 5/5!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Amazing!

Really WOW views here! Perched high above the bay is the perfect spot to kick back on the expansive outdoor decking and relax among native birds and bush backdrop. This was booked for my family to celebrate a 60th birthday with NZ relatives. It was clean, bright & freshly decorated. We could not believe the views and facilities on offer. There is so much cutlery, utensils, plates, serving platters, coffee machines, crepe maker etc etc etc There was everything we could think of and more - perfect for entertaining a large group. Comfortably sleeps 8 and would handle 2-3 more as well on fold out couch and trundler bed. 2 bathrooms & 3 toilets was a bonus! Separate downstairs TV and living zone with MP3 dock and player means that kids or adults alike can retreat away from the main area. 4 TV's, 2 with Foxtel. We really couldn't ask for any more in a holiday house, it was simply amazing all-round! The only downside to the location is the long and very steep hill up the street when walking home from town or the beach - but this just means you get some fitness work in.

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