Luxe Farm Lara

Escape to our private 5-acre countryside haven in Lara, Geelong, VIC reach us because we are just 30–45 mins from Melbourne and 5 mins from Avalon Airport. Enjoy a solar-heated pool, billiards, fireplace and kitchen. Rates include up to 7 overnight guests, with extras up to 10. Small parties are welcome for up to 10 guests. Quiet time is from 9 PM onwards. 🏡 This house books out fast, so secure your dates early!

Private 5-Acre Countryside Getaway in Lara, Geelong 🏡🌿

Welcome to your private countryside escape, just 5 minutes from Avalon Airport and 30–45 minutes from Melbourne. Set on five peaceful acres with beautiful rural views, our home is ideal for families, groups and relaxing weekend getaways.

Meet Sampson & Delilah, our resident goats and unofficial welcoming committee! 🐐 Enjoy the solar-heated pool, billiards, fully equipped chef’s kitchen and cosy wood fireplace.

BBQs are welcome — just bring your own gas bottle. Firewood is available at a petrol station only 3–5 minutes away.

Disclaimer: Solar heater pool is dependent on Sunlight within the day if it is a cloudy day it will not heat the pool that much, and pool temperature will remain cool.

House Guidelines

Welcome! We're so glad you're staying at our countryside retreat and hope you have a relaxing time. We just ask that you treat the home the way you'd treat your own, and leave it reasonably clean and tidy when you head off.

Maximum occupancy

Our home is set up for a maximum of 10 people on the property at any time — this includes any visitors who come by during your stay, not just overnight guests we are strict with this policy. We keep this limit in place to make sure the home stays safe, comfortable, and in great condition for you and everyone who stays after you. If the number of people on-site goes over 10, a fee will apply.

A few simple things that help us out:

Leave the home clean and reasonably tidy on departure. Pop any extra rubbish out if it won't fit in the bins. Take care of the furnishings, linens, carpets, and outdoor areas. Keep an eye on pets at all times and clean up after them.

The deposit

We ask for a small $100 refundable deposit, paid via PayID before check-in. It's sent back via PayID within 2–3 hours of checkout, as long as the home is left clean and undamaged — most guests have it back in their account the same day.

Good to know

Feel at home at our property but please take care of it like your own.

Because accidents happen, a $300+ fee (based on actual cost) may apply for things like alcohol stains on carpets, sofas or bedding, or pet mess left inside the house — this covers professional cleaning or repair, on top of our standard cleaning fee. We may also ask for a fair contribution toward: damage to furniture, fixtures, appliances, linens or carpets; extra cleaning needed beyond the norm; food or drink stains on furnishings; extra rubbish removal; or any other damage during your stay.

We know a list like this can look formal, but in practice the vast majority of guests never see these fees — they're simply there so we can keep this place lovely for the next family too, and by booking you're agreeing to take reasonable care of the home during your stay.

Thank you for helping us look after this beautiful spot — we can't wait to welcome you to Lara, Geelong. 🌿🏡✨