Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara
Location: 69 Curletts Road, Lara, Victoria, 3212, Lara, AU
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Guest houses
About this Property
Beautiful Views and Relaxing Amenities
Enjoy the stunning views from the terrace and garden at Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet and take advantage of free self parking.
Cozy and Individually Decorated Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of our 2 guestrooms, each uniquely decorated. Relax on your private furnished balcony or patio, watch a movie on the flat-screen TV, and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet.
Convenient Location near Attractions
Located in Lara, you'll have easy access to nearby attractions such as Kevin Hoffman Walk and Serendip Sanctuary. Explore the beauty of the region, including You Yangs and The Carousel.
Book your stay today at Sweet Dreams Retreat At Lara for a relaxing and memorable experience!
Important Information
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - anytime
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information. The host will greet guests on arrival.
Amenities & Facilities
- Nature reserve
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Smoke-free property
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Free self parking
- Nature reserve
- Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
- Health or beauty spa nearby
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Well-lit path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Double Room
1 Queen Bed
323-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, electric kettle, and toaster
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and window screens; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Heating and ceiling fan
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Wardrobe or closet
- Toaster
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local maps
- Window screens
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
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Family Room, Garden View
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
344-sq-foot individually decorated room, furnished balcony/patio with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Flat-screen TV and DVD player
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, toaster, and free tea bags/instant coffee
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), local maps, and window screens; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Heating and ceiling fan
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Need to Know - No housekeeping, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Refrigerator
- DVD player
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Electric kettle
- Toaster
- Wheelchair accessible
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Furnished balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- No housekeeping
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local maps
- Window screens
- Eco-friendly cleaning products
- Lowered peephole/view port in door
- Wheelchair-width doorways
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Guest Reviews
- Christian (10/5): Relaxing and restorative - We did not know exactly what to expect when we booked our one night at this little gem. It was just the perfect place to arrive to after our travels throughout Victoria and NSW. It was peaceful and welcoming. Janita was a wonderful no fuss host. She took time to give excellent suggestions for our extra day sightseeing in and about Geelong
- Theresa (10/5): Lovely place - Great overnight stay Would have been nice to stay longer
- Keith (10/5): - Friendly and very helpful host. Comfortable bed and good facilities.
- LIANJIANG (10/5): - It was a great experience with Janiya and her room, especially the fruit trees.
- Tyson (10/5): - We absolutely loved our stay. Janita’s space is so warm and homely. She is very welcoming and accommodating. Everything was very clean and comfortable. Thank you and we highly recommend
- John (10/5): - Nice location, friendly proprietor, comfy room, was good for our overnight stay.
- Kylie (10/5): - Comfortable and quiet- a great base to explore from. The deck is lovely with seating areas and a hammock to relax in. Thank you Janita.
- Abdullah (10/5): - Really loved Janita and her friendly hospitality.
- Donna (10/5): - Janitas communication and check in directions were spot on. She went the extra mile to make sure everything was just right, including heating the room to be warm as it was a lot colder than where I was travelling from. The rooms are inviting and cosy, with a beautiful outlook.
- Bianca (10/5): - Great stay. Host was lovely and room was nice and comfortable. Will be back
- GRAEME (8/5): - Quiet and comfortable. Could have had a small table and extra small chair.
- Michelle (10/5): - Great place to stay. Close to Avalon airport. Comfortable, clean and sweet to look at. Juanita was so helpful and thorough. Will stay here again.
- John (10/5): - Great place to stay
- Farrah (10/5): - Love staying here, quiet, has great nature nearby and feels like a resort .
- Bethany (10/5): - Great little place. We only stayed for one night but it had everything we needed and was nice, clean and comfortable. The host was lovely also!
- Chiara (8/5): - Really good communication from host. Comfortable room / bathroom well set up.
- Henare (10/5): - Delightful Stay
- Julie (10/5): - Comfortable room with a spacious shared balcony ideal for lazing around. Close to Serendip and the You Yangs for wildlife viewing and walking, and pleasant walks nearby along Hovell Creek.
- Karen (10/5): - We had a lovely, quiet, restful sleep in a comfy bed. Loved waking to bird and insect song. Wish we had more time to spend sitting relaxing on the lovely deck.
- Maria (10/5): - Spaciousness clean room Charming Lovely host.
- Vicki (10/5): - Nice quiet place to stay. Restaurants close by. I was doing the local 10km fun run at the Serendip Sanctuary which was less than two kilometres drive.
- Julie (10/5): - Good & comfortable bed. Lovely room and good area information
- Ernest (10/5): - Easy to find and ice and quiet!
- Troy (10/5): - Comfortable beds, spacious room and amenities
- Malcolm (8/5): good value - All good. Very clean and quiet
- Christine (10/5): - Peaceful and tranquil. Very well supplied with everything you needed.
- GARY (8/5): - Pleasant enough
- Sharee (2/5): - We didnt get to stay at the property as they had double booked the room. We were told the owner was overseas and would not be back for a month so we will have to wait for our review for a refund. We had stayed there in the past it is unfortunate that it is run like this and their checks and balances on bookings is lacking. We were there for a family matter, as we had nowhere to stay and had flown in from the Gold Coast, we then had to get ready for the occasion in our rental car. We managed to find an apartment in Geelong that was expensive as you would expect. Lucky for that or we would have had to sleep in our rental car. Very Very dissapointed. See how we go with our refund in the future when the owner finally gets back from Overseas in a months time.
- Michelle (10/5): - We arrived late-ish and it was so nice to be still greeted by our host Janita who showed us to our room which was lovely and comfortable.
- Simon (8/5): - Nice place. We arrived on a very hot day so an air conditioner would have been nice to cool the room down. Nice area outside the room to sit in the evening. Quiet location
- Glenn (10/5): - Nice, quiet and well stocked room. Janita stayed up till I arrived to show me the room. It was a simple overnight stay but it was good.
- Megan (6/5): - The accommodation itself was nice enough but unfortunately the owner (or perhaps some other guests?) were having a rather loud party late into the night which wasn't ideal considering I booked the accommodation in the hope it would be a quiet retreat as I had to get up at 4am for my flight from the nearby Avalon airport. With less than 4 hours sleep, needless to say, I didn't have a very pleasant experience at this accommodation.
- Rebecca (10/5): - Just perfect. Would recommend and would stay again. Exceptional location to national and regional parks in the area, nature, food options.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Freindly, helpful service and a great comfortable room. Thank you.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Tranquil setting with picturesque outlook. Spacious room with ensuite stocked with nice products to use.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Loved the location, and the host was very friendly and accommodating. The room was nicely furnished and the bathroom was large, clean and inviting. If anything, the room could have had an area for dining at, although it was not an issue for me this time. I will be back.
- John (8/5): - Serenity with the decking and trees. Would think you were in Queensland.
- Rachel (10/5): - Janita was very friendly and helpful when making our booking. Excellent, fast communication. She made sure we had all we needed for a comfortable stay. The rollaway for our youngest was comfortable, as was the rest of the bedding in the room. The decor was lovely and the hammock on the balcony was a highlight.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful, modern room, massive bathroom, comfortable bed. Very peaceful and relaxing.
- Beck (10/5): - Beautiful views, Janita was lovely, the property was lovely and so clean. Would love to have stayed longer if we had the time. Thankyou Janita xxx
- Verified traveler (8/5): - Beautiful surrounds, friendly folks, extremely clean & very homey.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - The rooms were very clean and the bed was super comfortable. It was peaceful and had a nice outlook over the fruit trees.
- PraveenaNair (4/5): - The lake is not there as is advertised.. . It’s someone’s house and giving there on suite as a hotel.. no privacy coz looks like someone is watching you all the time .😳😢
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Beautiful place in a lovely area .Very peaceful.I would definately go back
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Great location . Quiet & peaceful rural area. Nice comfortable beds with good facilities . Breakfast cereals provided tea/coffee . Janita the host very helpful and made us most welcome. Would definitely stay again.
- Pare (8/5): Nice and close to airport - Cute little home with 3 rooms at the back that’s attached. All secure and private. The beds a little squeaky so every move felt like it could be Heard. Other than that. We had a great stay nice and close to the airport as we arrived close to midnight after a delay. Thank you.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Very close to Avalon A/Port, perfect for overnight transfer
- Verified traveler (2/5): - This is not a welcoming place if you are on the spectrum (ASD), it costs too many spoons just to deal with the place. If you are not thin, you will find the bathroom problematic. Internet poor, heating had to be requested, fridge didn't work (found out too late) and was smelly, sheets were stained and dust bunnies were prolific so forget it if you have allergies. Walls were paper thin so I really enjoyed the snoring from the next room all night. Hope they enjoyed mine!
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Super comfy beds, relaxing atmosphere, beautiful surroundings.Plenty of room for vehicles and we were able to stow our mountain bikes on the ample decking. Loved the hammock! Close to everything we needed. We used an outdoor camp stove for breakfast cooking on the deck area.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - The property was really nice,we would love to come Back again when we can.
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