A classic beach house for families.

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Lorne, VIC

Lorne Country Club12 min walk
Live Wire Park3 min drive
Lorne Beach5 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Set amongst eucalyptus trees, with kookaburras, king parrots, and cockatoos as your daily guests. This property is set to impress a family looking for a relaxing holiday in Lorne.

The space
A deeply enjoyable place to let go, relax and reflect. Ideally located in Lorne but with a distinctly bush feel, warmly and stylishly decorated, Belle's Surprise is the perfect place to unwind for couples, girls’ weekends, families, friends, international guests and your favourite pet.
The house has a large lounge room and open plan kitchen with a deck looking out to the back garden with a gas bbq and a large back yard. Great for playing cricket and relaxing.
A stand out cooks' kitchen/dining space for those who love to entertain- a mix of old world cookware and modern utensils, coffee machine, stove top espresso, french press. A country feast sized dining table that seats 8 in a bright, naturally light filled space with floor to wall window that overlooks the balcony and treed back garden. Teas and real coffee supplied as well as cooking essentials like salt and pepper, olive oil and sauce.
A sparkling bathroom with a big walk-in shower and a deep bath stocked with body wash, shampoo and conditioner.
All linen including bedding, sheets, bath towels and tea towels are provided.

Pets
Pets welcome by appointment. If you wish to bring a pet please contact me for further information. Please note, we do not have a secure fenced garden.

Property manager

SHARON TAYLOR

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Two studio rooms , which can also be rented as a semi detached Cottage with Spas

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Contact me if you want book a stay with your pet.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No schoolies bookings or parties. Booking will be cancelled immediately, thank you.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 by the sea. Lorne Country Club and Lorne Surf Life Saving Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Otway National Park and Lily Pond Bushland Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Lorne Sea Baths and Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary. Snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

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Lorne, VIC

What's nearby

Lorne Country Club - 12 min walk
Lorne Sea Baths - 16 min walk
Live Wire Park - 3 min drive
Teddy's Lookout - 4 min drive
Lorne Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

Birregurra Station - 36 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

Moons espresso bar - 18 min walk
Lorne Hotel - 2 min drive
Lorne Hotel Bistro & Beer Garden - 2 min drive
HAH Lornebeach - 17 min walk
Chopstix Noodle Bar - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A classic beach house for families. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A classic beach house for families.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A classic beach house for families.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A classic beach house for families. located?

This family-friendly Lorne holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Lorne Country Club and Great Otway National Park. Lorne Sea Baths and Lorne - Queenscliff Coastal Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ashton M.

1 December 2023

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

Ocean view through the trees 🏄‍♂️🐋🌊

This property is amazing a real gem! So comfortable well appointed and stylish for a beach house. Sharon is prompt to reply and left us yummy thoughtful goodie's and some for our labradore too! Such a kind and thoughtful lady. We got an early checkin and late check out which made our weekend away longer and more relaxing! The back verandah is private and cute and a surprise glimpse of an uninterupted ocean view! Highly recommend! Thanks Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

20 November 2023

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

tranquility in the trees

The house was absolutely lovely short walk to Beach and all that Lorne has to offer , Highly recommended house for a getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suwanee D.

14 August 2023

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

Beautiful Surprise indeed

Belle Surprise is a generous, light-filled home with thoughtful touches, the linen is fresh and fragrant, the beds comfortable, bathroom products high quality and kitchen is superbly stocked with cooking utensils and needs, coffee, tea and condiments, including welcome treats, fresh local bread and pooch pack! The lounge areas are sun-drenched with floor to ceiling windows, romantic warm pot belly fire in the chilly evenings, and generous open spaces. Our English contingent had the best sleep in Australia over the 12 months here. Thank you Host for a sublimely relaxing experience, and we hope to come back soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Peter O.

10 August 2023

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

Fantastic house and host

Loved it, thank you very much. House is in a beautiful location and outlook.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JILL S.

4 July 2023

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

A wonderful and relaxing stay

We enjoyed a fabulous 5 days away - a lovely open, light and spacious property with glorious views over the garden, comfortable furnishings, a roaring fire and fabulously comfortable beds. Great provisions in the kitchen and a lovely bath to soak in. For us, it was a time to relax as a family and enjoy the local area. An absolute gem and highly recommended, Thankyou Sharon also for being a great and responsive host.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by SHARON TAYLOR

Hello!
I am a fun loving Australian. I have lived all over the world and enjoy an adventure. My family have enjoyed holidaying in Lorne for many years. When we aren't using our beautiful beach house we love to share our home with others.

Why they chose this property

Our house is very inviting and set up for a family get away. We have a large living area with lots of space for relaxing and plenty of room for the kids to play and adults to sit. We have a gorgeous garden that we enjoy all year round, following the sun around the house in winter and sitting in the shade for summer.