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GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways!

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Living area | TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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Lavers Hill, VIC
  • Popular LocationJohanna Beach22 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtway Fly Treetop Adventures26 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Twelve Apostles26 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We loved the central location to explore the Great Ocean Road. Being in the hills was nice. Please note that the closest...
Diane S.
Jan 11, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways!

Gone Surfin is located on a highest point on the Great Ocean Road between Lavers Hill and Yuulong. It is a center of Otways, ideal to relax and explore the region, but being in total seclusion on over 2 acres of manicured lawns and gardens with magnificent views of Bass Strait, Johanna Beach and across the Otway Ranges.

The house consists of large open plan living area with fire place, fully equipped kitchen and separate dining room.
Gone Surfin’ is also a testament to the owners collection of beautiful artwork and furnishings which complement the surroundings.
Cook up a feast in the very well equipped kitchen, or enjoy a BBQ out on one of the three decks. Creating an amazing ambiance, around the statement central fireplace is the ideal place to be in the depths of Winter. You could simply cocoon here all weekend on the couch, enjoying the full Foxtel package of movies and sports channels available.

The house provides 3 bedrooms and the creature comforts of electric blankets and bedroom heaters for the winter and reverse cycle air-conditioning to keep you cool throughout in the warmer months. There is one central bathroom, and a separate laundry.

Must See: Melba Gully, featuring enchanting glow worms at night time - 1 km, The 12 Apostles - 30 km, Otway Fly Treetop Walk - 20 km, Cape Otway Light Station- 33 km, Johanna Beach - 15 km, Milanesia Beach - 9 km, plus various walks (Great Ocean Walk) & waterfalls are all within close proximity - 5-20 km. Apollo Bay - 49 km, Port Campbell - 40 km to name a few.


Property manager

Margaret and Rafal

Languages

English, Polish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Gym on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please advise what kind of pets do You have?

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Lavers Hill

Located in Lavers Hill, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Otway Fly Treetop Adventures and Maits Rest Rainforest Walk 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 Johanna Falls Scenic Reserve. Twelve Apostles Marine National Park and The Arches Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Great Ocean Road Wildlife Park - 16 min drive
  • Johanna Beach - 22 min drive
  • Otway Fly Treetop Adventures - 26 min drive
  • The Twelve Apostles - 26 min drive
  • The Redwoods Otways - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Shoppe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yatzies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Perch at Lavers Hill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Otway Central - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blackwood Gully Tea Rooms - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is GONE SURFIN - Great Ocean Road! Unstoppable Ocean Views! Best of Otways! located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Great Otway National Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Moonlight Head and Johanna Falls Scenic Reserve. Wreck Beach and Johanna Beach are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 36 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pat V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pat
Excellent restaurant property in every way
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat V.

Liked: Cleanliness
pb
enjoyed it immensely lovely quiet property
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Usman P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Clean and comfortable. Great communication from host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful
Perfect location to get away and just relax, the wildlife is amazing, plenty of blackberries for the picking, take enough food to last your stay, the kitchen is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Lavers Hill getaway
Just perfect! We’ll appointed and very comfortable house with a beautiful view! This house was perfect for us and a lovely place to take our friend from England to enjoy some of the local natural attractions. We really enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey & Langdon R., Bentleigh East

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view, cosy wood fire
Our family (5 people over 3 generations) had a relaxed and comfortable stay in this lovely property. On the plus side: the gardens are extensive, great for kids and dogs to roam in. The kitchen is well set up with a good coffee machine and everything you need to make your own meals. Great fireplace in the centre of the main living area - we had three fires even in the middle of Summer (the evenings can get cool.) And the view is the best of all - a sweeping vista down to the sea that's always slowly changing. We saw beautiful clear blue skies and seas on some days, and also misty mornings where visibility was down to 200m or so. Things to consider: there's only one bathroom and toilet - we made this work but occasionally there was a bit of a queue, eg for bed preparations. And also, we found the seating arrangements slightly odd - the sofa's in an awkward place to comfortable watch the (very big) TV - so we ended up moving chairs in front of the TV to watch the Australian Open. And while the view's fabulous, there aren't many places to comfortably enjoy it from (a hedge grows along most of the front balcony at about chest height). From inside the house, you need to be standing at one of the windows to see the view, which felt like a waste/pity. These quibbles aside, we had a great stay and enjoyed the easy access to Melba Falls (just around the corner).
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful vista of nature and wildlife
We loved the central location to explore the Great Ocean Road. Being in the hills was nice. Please note that the closest town is small with one general store with coffee shop and one nice restaurant. So planning most meals while driving is best for this location. House was roomy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Terry B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Xmas
We had a very different Xmas this year and it was lovely . Relaxing and all we could hear were the bit. Apart from food which we bought in Colac there was everything we needed there Gone Surfing is a wonderful place to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
We loved the property. The views were amazing. It is a bit of a distance for groceries and premium unleaded petrol so good to come prepared. Lots if things to do in the area. Overall loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location
A peaceful location. The Ottways turned on the winter weather & the fire was very welcome. Close to fabulous waterfalls & Ottway rainforest drives. A little drive from the surf coast, but not a hardship considering that gorgeous stretch of coast. Was very hard to find the driveway at night & dangerous trying to turn right back onto GOR - its safer to go left & turn around. I also found it hard to dry the familys clothes after hard muddy days of hiking as there was no dryer ... A comfortable stay, well provisioned.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need is provided in this truly beautiful property. We loved our stay and can’t wait
Wonderful house and beautiful surroundings. Everything you need is provided. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic stay. The area is beautiful and the house was lovely.
The house was lovely very clean and had everything you could possibly need. The communication from the owners was fantastic. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location & view
This lovely, clean house with an amazing clear views of Cape Otway was only exceeded by the very friendly hosts Margaret & Raf. Their communication was always speedy and helpful - one day the dishwasher broke down - they literally replaced it with a new one the next day! They went above and beyond to make sure we had a relaxing time with our young children. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Gone surfin' is well located high above the ocean, with great views. The fireplace is amazing. We used it every night as the weather was clear and cool. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment and easy to work in, albeit we had to fiddle with the oven settings a bit! We had lovely drives through the forest and along the coast and did some fabulous walks, all in all a great few days out of the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn travel
Property was well appointed. Beautiful views. Loved the coffee machine and the log fire. Excellent night sky.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway
Great location with tranquil views of the hills and ocean. Very well maintained and clean property with plenty of space for our dog to run around in and explore. Margaret was a good communicator and made it a great experience. Hope to be able to return soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan K., Pascoe Vale

Liked: Cleanliness
Repeat stay
We loved our stay last year so much we came back. The amazing views and wildlife did not disappoint. The house is very comfortable and has everything to ensure an enjoyable stay. We love it so much that we hope to return again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute delight
Communication from owners was fabulous. House was very well maintained and extremely clean. Even though it was summer, heating was required and was easily found in every room, inclusive of the stunning fire place. The views were incredible, we sat out for sunrise with a cup of tea on the lovely balcony. Lots of beautiful birds, including the blue fairy wren. Overall, an outstanding stay, we will recommend and also return. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kieran M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escape to the forest
Wonderful week long escape, full of forest walks and the occasional beach walk. Even though we visited in February, the fire was on most nights to warm us, just so relaxing
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacintha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Birthday
Well maintained immaculate property.Margaret was always available to assist us. Excellent customer service.we enjoyed our stay with our friends & fur babies. Will definitely visit again for your Excellent service cleanliness and for the provision of all necessary things. Thank you..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing setting, where watching the bad weather coming in is just as interesting as the good. Margaret's communication couldn't be better and the house was in tip top shape.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reno G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise for two
Impressive property, beautiful peaceful tranquil surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristal L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Property had everything we needed and a fantastic view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021