After having read the raving reviews for Lisa's place, we had high expectations for our 2-night stay. Overall we had a really pleasant time- it is a true beach shack and is very serene. Although close to the main road (Great Ocean Road) it was very quiet. We got very lost on the way there although following the instructions to a tee.
Unfortunately we had terrible weather for our stay, so the fireplace was a saving grace. Once we got it going (it was already prepped and ready to go upon arrival) the whole house warmed up and it created a cosy atmosphere. We did have to use both heaters as well, and had them cranked for the majority of our stay. We loved waking up to the sound of the waves and the birds chirping and the Grey River location was close enough to amenities whilst still feeling far away from the city.
I would say that the place does have an overall feeling of neglect however. For such a high price, we were expecting a slightly higher standard. It was dusty inside, and missing those few extra touches which would take it from 'good' to 'amazing' e.g. air freshener in the toilet, basic kitchen staples such as cooking oil, a couple of spare blankets, and current tourist information/ a general guide to the house. Some of the arm-chairs were falling apart and the sofa was stained. The whole place could do with a good lick of paint too. I am being overly critical only because we found it to be quite expensive. In saying this, I would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to family and friends, but for such a price there are many other options along the Great Ocean Road.