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Lara Lodge

3.5 star property
Cabin with free parking, a quick walk to Serendip Sanctuary

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Mountain view
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Mountain view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Queen Suite | Private kitchenette

Deluxe Queen Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Two-Bedroom Suite

Two-Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Studio Cabin | Bathroom

Studio Cabin

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
325 Forest Road North, Lara, VIC, 3212

What's nearby

  • Serendip Sanctuary - 3 min walk
  • You Yangs - 14 min drive
  • You Yangs Regional Park - 14 min drive
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive
  • GMHBA Stadium - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Little River Station - 12 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rods Bakery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Aa Geelong Northbound - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Millars Lara - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Corio Bay Roadhouse - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Lara Lodge

Cabin with free parking, a quick walk to Serendip Sanctuary
This smoke-free cabin features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. All 4 soundproofed cabins provide free WiFi, free wired Internet, and minibars. Kitchenettes with microwaves are standard, and guests will also find patios and flat-screen TVs. Limited housekeeping is available.
Lara Lodge offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cabin have kitchenettes with microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Crib: AUD 10 per night

Kitchenette

  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed: AUD 10 per day

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding 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
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 4 units
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Built in 2017
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Key retrieval, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Lara Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lara Lodge?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lara Lodge on Feb 23, 2025 start from CA $167.28, excluding 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 Lara Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lara Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Lara Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Lara Lodge located?

Located in Lara, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Serendip Sanctuary and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Kevin Hoffman Walk. Lara Heritage and Historical Museum and You Yangs Regional Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Lara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Like how peaceful the place is.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

After booking at the Corio Motel we decided we needed another place glad we did because this was a little gem couldn’t ask for better
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Exactly what we needed for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

The serenity and view of the You Yangs Range
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Great relaxing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shakira

The cabin was beautiful not a far walk from the shops
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shakira

The Cabin was beautiful quite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl jason

Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haydn

Nice property away from town. Also close enough to head out for dinner and enjoying the local area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Host is so nice and welcoming. Scenery is very rural but peaceful. A great place to use as a base camp to explore around the area through the day We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Cute cabin my family and I stayed in would recommend Will cgo me back again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Amenities
Perfect stay comfortable and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ang

Close access to main road and 15 mins drive to Spirit of Tasmania terminal. Family friendly and very helpful host.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Lovely overnight stay for a bike race very helpful getting extra bed made up very promptly . lovely scenery too .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Great clean place to stay! Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charleen

Loved it
Fantastic views
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

john

The place is way out in horse country. Not far to all stores and restaurants. Nice and private. Great place to be away from congestion. Loved it there
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Great communication, good amenities, picturesque surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

daniela

The property was spacious and had great window covers protecting it from the harsh sun during the day and blocking the light in the morning.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Nice, quiet location. Clean and comfortable for 6 of us. Easy check in and owner called beforehand to make sure we had his number in case we needed anything at all. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly

These are modern clean cabins equipped with great TVs and great location for accessing the You Yangs. Beautiful sunsets and horses in paddock near by
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Excellent place to stay at, lodges are nicely fitted out. Very peaceful area. You wouldn't know it was only 10 mins from the shops in Corio. I would definitely come back to this lodge again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary

It was a great location, beautiful views, wildlife, nice a quiet. Really Clean and neat lodges, plenty of space and great facilities. Will use again if back in the area. A
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Lovely property, clean and tidy. Also my children were very pleased to have access to Netflix.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Great clean modern unit a few k’s out of town. So quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023