Nestled in the Lorne landscape, Kiara is an unassuming yet exceptional beach home with ocean and treetop views from its spacious deck. With timber floors, full-length windows, and soft contemporary furnishings, this charming property offers a warm relaxed environment.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Kiara - Warm, Spacious and Free WIFI
Unassuming and nestled into the Lorne landscape, only a few hundred meters from the town centre, Kiara is as understated as it is exceptional.
The soft external rendering, modest entry and surrounding bush landscape give away very little on arrival. Stepping onto the upper balcony Kiara reveals herself as a spacious charming and somewhat chic renovated beach home. The oversized deck boasting ocean and treetop views, serves as entry point to the main open plan living, dining and kitchen area.
Timber floors and ceiling, full length windows, soft contemporary furnishings and simple artworks combine to create a warm relaxed environment.
Split level and overlooking this space are three double bedrooms, one fully en suited and a main bathroom. All bedrooms are well appointed and offer plenty of space to spread out. A timber staircase descends the main living room to the lower level. A second living room, three further bedrooms, main bathroom and powder room reveal themselves in true tardis fashion.
While vehicle access is off Polwarth road, foot traffic has a direct line into town via steps that run beside Kiara. Other key features include a second deck area downstairs, open fireplace, WiFi access, Telstra TV, Sonos sound, Meile appliances, split system heating and cooling in both living rooms, multiple decks with outdoor furniture & WebberQ. Yes, it is quiet a list!
* Driveway is steep *
Boat in carport, still ample parking for up to 4 cars.
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 not provided-hire available
Firewood is only supplied from May to October.
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
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Internet access
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a carport
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Shower
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
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
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Lorne, this vacation home is near the beach. Memorial Arch at Eastern View and Split Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Otway National Park and Lily Pond Bushland Reserve. Lorne Sea Baths and Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Lorne travel guide
Is Kiara - Warm, Spacious and Free WIFI pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Kiara - Warm, Spacious and Free WIFI?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Kiara - Warm, Spacious and Free WIFI?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Kiara - Warm, Spacious and Free WIFI located?
Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lorne Sea Baths, Lorne Surf Life Saving Club, and Qdos Art Gallery. Lorne Beach and Live Wire Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Kiara - Warm, Spacious and Free WIFI Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Kiara was represented accurately and worked perfectly for our group of 11 friends. It is centrally located, well equipped and appointed. We would have loved to have spent more time on the beautiful deck but the weather was not kind. Regardless the house allowed us plenty of living room inside and a queen bedroom for each couple with a bunk room as well. The drive is quite steep as others have noted but manageable and there was room to park on the road.
Joanne W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Sara S.
29 April 2021
Liked: Communication, location
Nice place, hard to find the address, no towels
Nice place with good view, relatively clean.
Instructions to find the place was very confusing and made it harder to find Could simply give number 57 on the street and say once at 57 turn left ad you will be at number 34 (the property)
No towels and linens and only very small amount of toilet paper and soap etc. Compared to other places we rented this was minimum provided.
The staff at GOR office were friendly and gave us towels with no cost for 8 people out of 12.
Very comfortable property for a large group. Beds were comfortable. Location was perfect for walking to beach, meals and supermarket. Would stay here again.
We stayed in this property in Aug 2019 and it was superb. The amenity and views were A1.
This property had all the modern conveniences and was superbly located on a short walk to the Main Street. All the bedrooms and bathrooms were contemporary and the main living area and outdoor deck presented a wonderful open plan to entertain. Plenty of room for 12 people and heaps of car parking. Would definitely stay here again and recommend it to other.
Malcolm
Malcolm F.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Michelle
2 February 2019
A great house & location!
We stayed at Kiara for 5 nights and could not have asked for a better home or location. Kiara is beautifully furnished and offers 2 living spaces (with air conditioning) to relax and enjoy family banter! The deck offers a huge umbrella that shaded many a meal, allowing us to enjoy the view and the wildlife. One koala in particular kept the children very entertained. We'll book it again for sure. I understand why people enjoy Lorne so much!
Michelle
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas S.
17 October 2018
GREAT PLACE!
We spent a lovely 3 day long weekend at Kiara with my family.It is very spacious and very well located with an easy walk to the shops/beach.The deck is large and has great views.I will definitely stay here again!
Nicholas S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Adrian
17 July 2018
Location, Lifestyle and Modern
Kiara has a fantastic floor plan that allowed for children downstairs and adults upstairs, which made for a peaceful break. Pleasantly surprised by the location, didnt need to use the car at all. Easy walk to main street, beach and supermarket. All modern appliances and an open fireplace. We will return.
Adrian
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nicky
22 June 2018
Back for sure!
We stayed in Kiara on a sunny but cold weekend in Lorne.
The fireplace was great to cosy up and the kids loved the Apple TV.
A big plus for the artwork, it adds to feel of the home and it was just right for us. We noted the comment made about the driveway, but we had no problems with it. Will be back for sure!
Nicky
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Garry
12 June 2018
Positives and negatives
This is an upmarket property that is lacking some upmarket maintenance. It manages to accommodate five couples, but there isn't much space for children (a single bedroom with two beds and bunks that can't be used). We were disappointed with the poor state of the outdoor areas and terrified by the driveway! The beds are good and the Miele appliances are a nice touch. It is close to town, but you need strong legs to make the climb back home. Make sure you do it in daylight as there is no lighting. This is fairly expensive accommodation that needs a few finishing touches to warrant the additional cost.