Qii House

100% Recommended
8 people
No pets
A bushwalker’s paradise. Qii House is a spectacular weekend getaway nestled in a tranquil lush rainforest haven with access to a number of beautiful waterfalls nearby including Erskine Falls. Only 20minutes away from the scenic township of Lorne, the National Heritage listed Great Ocean Road and all it's attractions.

This original “quirky” architectural gem circa 1977 was built to specification by renowned architect Edgard Pirrotta of Melbourne and is of high local significance. Qii house has been beautifully restored by local artisans in a bespoke manner and melds with its landscape.

Unwind and explore the unknown. Enjoy a relaxing retreat away from “business as usual” overlooking Japanese inspired gardens of simple beauty and an endless forest wilderness landscape. Qii House has a Japanese inspired hot tub in a bamboo housing, a Garden Tea House. and a kilometre rainforest walking circuit, perfect for nature immersion and for forest bathing. Hiking sticks and binoculars are provided. The Otways has abundant native flora and fauna with more than 150 species of birdlife. Make sure you bring some wild bird seed!

The Qii house experience will ignite all your senses ensuring you leave feeling refreshed and energised. “Feel the vibe and come alive”
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Features and Amenities

4 bedrooms
6 beds
3 bathrooms
Air conditioning
BBQ
Heating

Details

  • Check in after 03:00pm
    Check out before 10:00am
  • Minimum booking: 2 nights
Cancellation Policy: 

Receive a 50% refund of the total booking amount (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.

Additional Information

BEDROOMS
- 4 spacious bedrooms
(including 2 King beds or 4 single beds housed in separate quarters)

-2 Bathrooms

HOUSE DETAILS
Your stay at Qii house includes:

- Complimentary wine on arrival
-Gift wrapped welcome hamper
- Complimentary soy wax candle and bathroom hamper
- Breakfast (optional)
- Seasonal local produce
- Coffee and tea facilities
- A well stocked library
-Weights, yoga mats, hiking sticks
-A telescope and binoculars
-Board games and puzzles
- Garden gazebo X 2
-a massive floating sunset deck
- Outdoor pizza oven
-BBQ Facilities
- Alfresco areas
- Breakfast bar
- Log fire
- 2 split systems
- A bar
-Billabong and Japanese inspired Temple Garden
-1.2km rainforest walking/forest therapy trail (circuit)
-An Outdoor Hot Tub and large therapeutic deck extension housing and outdoor bathroom and shower under a mossy tree
- Various places within the Japanese garden to sit, eat drink or meditate
-Great Otway National Park rainforest setting
-Enquire about our Otway Waterfall Tour package which is a sight seeing tour in collaboration with bush to ocean road tours. Gourmet organic picnic hampers are an optional extra catered by Ha Lorne Beach Cafe.
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Prices

  • Base Price $700 / night
  • Security Deposit $500

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Adventures on the Property

These are the exclusive natural wonders and outdoor activities within the property boundaries.

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    Forest Bathing

    Outside is a super spacious outdoor bath tub big enough to fit the whole family. Perfect for early morning coffee or tea with the little ones....
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      Morning Glory

      For the keeners, at first light, a short stroll down the drive towards the entrance you'll find the sun striking it's way through the low cloud and towering gums...
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        Wood Fired Pizzas

        With a healthy stockpile of wood provided who could resist a little cook-off for the best wood-fired pizza on the deck....
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          Mornings On The Deck

          Morning light on the deck provides a perfect opportunity to stretch and salute the sun. There's also a hanging egg chair just begging you to get some alone time to clear the mind...
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            The Zaborian Walk

            Your very own private rainforest walk meanders its way around a 1.5km loop of the property through lush ferns and towering gums, perfect for exploring the rainforest alone of with the kids. With ample sitting and listening locations sprinkled throughout the walk....

            Outdoor Equipment Provided

            Enjoy the outdoors with the following equipment included in your stay.

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            Location

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              The Qii to the Otways

              Hidden deep in The Otways rainforest above Lorne. Designed in 1977 by architect Edgard Pirotta around the principles of Feng Shui to allow energy to flow freely throughout the property. Our incredibly thoughtful host Heather has ...

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