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HowLongRicho Retreat

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Lorne Sunrise over pier
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 1250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Lorne, VIC
  • Place, Teddy's Lookout
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Lorne Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Lorne Sea Baths
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

HowLongRicho Retreat

HowLongRicho Retreat is a house situated in a quiet court location with views over the Lorne Pier & Shelly Beach. It comfortably sleeps up to 12 people and can accommodate 2 -3 famlies or a large group of friends.

Sleeping Configuration

Bedroom 1. 1 x Queen Size Bed
Bedroom 2. 2 x single bed double bunks
Bedroom 3. 1 x Queen Size Bed.
Bedroom 4. 1 x Queen Size Bed.
Bedroom 5. 1 x single bed double bunk

The house features 5 Bedrooms over 3 levels, a well appointed kitchen, ensuite, bathroom, living room, dining room and a sunroom. The deck area which faces north & east boasts extensive ocean views. The house has 2 reverse cycle air conditioners/heaters and a cosy coonara log fire.

Locality

HowLong Richo Retreat is located in the Pt Grey area only a 200 metre stroll to the nearby Pier, Fishing Coop and the historic Lorne Pacific Hotel.
A short set of steps leading to the Gt Ocean Rd enables access to a flat gum tree canopied walking track leading to the centre of Lorne a mere 10 minute walk. Lorne offers safe swimming at its patrolled main surf beach, a large skate park and playground on the foreshore to entertain the kids. Excellent restaurants and coffee shops and plenty of good shopping for the girls . HowLongRicho Retreat is an excellent base to explore the wonders of the Great Ocean Rd, Otway Ranges and its beautiful waterfalls, abundant wildlife and bushwalking tracks. Visit Teddys Lookout, go fishing in the rivers or on the beach's. Feed the kookaburras, or dine at the excellent restaurants. Lorne has it all.

Property

HowLongRicho Retreat amenities include
37 & a 50 inch LCD Full HD TV's
DVD Player
Playstation
Radio / CD with iPod Docking Station
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Electric Oven & Hot Plates
Microwave Oven
Outside BBQ on rear deck.
Washing Machine
Clothes Dryer
Iron
Hair Dryer
Coonara Wood Heater
2 Reverse Cycle A/C's
Table Tennis Table
Portacot
High Chair.
Stroller
Linen can be supplied at additional option cost

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lorne

Located in Lorne, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lorne Surf Life Saving Club and Live Wire Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lorne Sea Baths and Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Lorne, VIC

What's nearby

  • Teddy's Lookout - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lorne Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lorne Surf Life Saving Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lorne Sea Baths - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Great Otway National Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lorne Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Salonika - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chopstix Noodle Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪HAH Lornebeach - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Totti's Lorne - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is HowLongRicho Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HowLongRicho Retreat?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HowLongRicho Retreat on 18 May 2026 start from NZ$751, 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 HowLongRicho Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at HowLongRicho Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HowLongRicho Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HowLongRicho Retreat located?

This family-friendly Lorne holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Teddy's Lookout, Lorne Sea Baths and Lorne Beach. Great Otway National Park and Lorne Surf Life Saving Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Duhita i.

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

Great location

Great location to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean D.

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

Great Stay

Great spot on the great ocean rd. Just out of the busy main st or Lorne but still within walking distance. Amazing views will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kane M.

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

Amazing spot

Perfect home for families, and the views were amazing. Great communication and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbas R.

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

Great Stay

Very nice property with ample space, beautiful views, close to beach and walking tracks with quiet surrounding. Host is very accommodative and supportive. Will definitely consider next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Absolutely beautiful

I can't recommend this property highly enough. Great location and beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clare d.

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

Best view!

What a great spot! House was amazing, great showers and views, the kids had a ball 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wilma C.

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

Family weekend for a wedding

Loved the place. Lots of space for our family of 10. The view, balcony, and facilities are all great. Had a fabulous time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

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

Great place in Lorne

Near the pier, so a bit of a walk to town, but not too bad (mostly flat). Nice views and easy access to the beach. We were there for a conference and it was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony W.

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

Lorne travel base

We used the property as our central location to see the Great Ocean road with overseas visitors
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Marathon stay

Down for marathon weekend with family groups. Place is great with a beautiful view and very clean. Communication clear and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine L.

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

Great Accomodation

Clean and well presented. The property managers were lovely to deal with and we had a great stay. Plenty of room!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alison B.

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

Wedding in Lorne

Fantastic location great instructions about property. Used fire heater very nice. Balcony great views. Loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Stay

Great place and communication by the owner. Views amazing would definitely recommend to other!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken R.

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

Howlongrichoretreat

Came down for a wedding. Great location. Property is clean and tidy with all the amenities you need. Quiet and relaxing property with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

julia z.

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

Spacious, great views

Really loved the location, being near the pier. The space in the house was fantastic for teenagers. Would have liked wifi!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

henri g.

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

Great getaway

Great house for a weekend getaway with friends. Would use again. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Nicole

Property was very comfortable with amazing views and in a great location. Owner was very easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale I.

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

HowlongRicho is a great stay

We had a bigger group to stay there and it’s great. It’s had a Tenno of the kitchen since we where there last year. It opened it up a little and was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAULINE W.

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

Enjoyable

We have stayed here several times before & enjoyed it every time. Although not the fault of the owners, we were disappointed that the house in front has extended blocking a lot of the great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamas H.

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

time away

living spaces are good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke W.

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

Lorne Trip

Lush sprawling house with great view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mu ti P.

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

Great location

House is clean. Friendly owner. Great communication. Within walking distance to the beach. Amazing view from the BBQ area. We all love the house and enjoyed our 2 nights stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jnarthanan S.

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

Excellent property

Love the place, has everything you need and the location is perfect. Just 5 mins from the main Lorne area and accessible. The view just from outside the property is gorgeous but unfortunately they’re building a new property just in front of the place that slightly hinders the view but you can always just go to the side to enjoy the view. Will definitely recommend and book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

Our Lorne getaway

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful property. It perfectly suited our multi- generational family get together. Like much of Lorne, it was on a steep hill- this gave us amazing views of the sea and the pier. We could walk to the beach and shops. The property was very well equipped for everything a larger group would need. Loved it and would certainly book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eddy O.

Wow! Great place for a reasonable price. Amazing view and walking distance to the pier.

Overall our experience was amazing. The place was neat & tidy, ready for us to start our holiday immediately. The view from the house was very nice & very close to the main beach. The only problem we had was that one of the window shutters did not open. However, we had a lovely time :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

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