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Osborne House

Historic family home with original features offers four bedrooms and lake views, plus convenient off-street parking for cars and boats

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Osborne House welcomes families with its traditional charm and original architecture. The four-bedroom property offers fantastic views over Merimbula Lake and a spacious open-plan living area, perfect for relaxing after exploring. Off-street parking for cars and boats.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

About the area

Merimbula is home to this lodge. Merimbula Imlay Historical Society and Eden Killer Whale Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Merimbula Marina and Pambula Merimbula Golf Club. Spencer Park Beach and Magic Mountain Recreational Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Merimbula travel guide
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Merimbula, NSW

What's nearby

  • Merimbula Boardwalk
    Merimbula Boardwalk
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Merimbula Imlay Historical Society
    Merimbula Imlay Historical Society
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Main Beach Recreation Reserve
    Main Beach Recreation Reserve
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Merimbula Marina
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Magic Mountain Recreational Park
    2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Merimbula, NSW (MIM)
    3 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sunny’s Kiosk
    3 min drive
  • Merimbula Lakeview Hotel
    4 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Cranky Cafe
    17 min walk
  • Dulcie's Cottage
    11 min walk

About this property

Osborne House

Property highlights
Osborne House provides everything that you need.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Osborne House boast comforts, such as separate dining areas, as well as
Other amenities include:
  • 2 bathrooms with baths and showers
  • Porches or lanais, separate dining areas and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 2548,PID-STRA-21328

Frequently asked questions

Is Osborne House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Osborne House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Osborne House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Osborne House?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Osborne House located?

Situated in Merimbula, this lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Merimbula Marina and Merimbula Boardwalk. Merimbula Imlay Historical Society and Main Beach Recreation Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Osborne House Reviews

6.6

7.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Adena J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location and great outlook

Excellent location and great outlook from many rooms. The two queen bed rooms were great. The bunk room smelt very musty/dusty and there were no screens so windows could not be opened. The wooden sliding door to the bunk bed room did not slide easily. The single beds bed room was rather musty/dusty and there were small crawling insects that kept being found on the bed that was situated under the window. The sheets and towels overall were very clean however the doona covers, doonas and spare woollen blankets although good quality needed to be washed as they smelt very dusty/musty. Once I had washed all doona covers/doonas and woollen blankets on the first day our stay was much more comfortable. Both my son and I are allergic to dust so without washing everything our stay would have been full of sneezing and antihistamines. Love the open plan kitchen and lounge area, great that all the blinds function enough to enable them to be closed each night.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and view

The property was in a great spot, a short walk to the shops and beaches with wonderful views. The beds were comfortable and the towels and bedding were fine. The house is older but works. We had a great time.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Tammy S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Day 1 our children were attacked from bed bugs, the beds were covered in bugs, we have all had 2 weeks of bites, itchy rashes from the disgusting bed bugs. It has ruined our holiday Christmas experience. We have bought flee bombs and many fly sprays and this has not got rid of the bugs, the beds for the kids were so disgusting our daughter spent her Christmas money on a blow up mattress to sleep on. This is not what we paid for.The advertised house was not at all what was advertised, the house was not safe for our kids, no fly screens on windows with the real threat of falling out of the windows in the lounge room area there was a potential fall from a real dangerous neglect. The thing glass windows is illegal.The advertised house was not pet friendly at all, there was no back yard side fences, we had to build a temporary side fences to prevent dogs exiting the back yard area to the busy roads.The reason and only reason we took the advertised holiday house was it was advertised as pet friendly, this is not what we paid for.The house was advertised as having wifi, the house did not have wifi as advertised, this is not what we paid for. The conditions of the house was run down and in need of real maintenance. The main shower tiles coming off the wall, front steps were a trip hazard, the clothes
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dampness

The house is extremely damp to the point it causes breathing difficulty. We had to open every single window and door to try and air it out. We all ended up coughing because of it. I would go to the extent of saying it is a health hazard !!! Also it is quite cool at night but the only heating is a bar heater with frayed wiring and summer strength doonas . We could not use any blankets from cupboards because of the extreme smell of mould !!! I advise anyone looking at this house to stay in to look elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stewart W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, needs some maintenance work to fix the leaks.

We enjoyed our stay. The price was fair. Communication was good. The property needs a bit of maintenance to fix the leaks from the roof, but to be fair there was a lot of rain leading up to our say. Thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Its basic but clean and in a good location

It’s perfect if seeking a basic place to stay. A split system and better cookware cutlery would be a worthwhile investment for the owners
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sherrie F.

Great location, excellent views. Very roomy for a big family everything was there you needed.

Close to town, house was great. Merimbula is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Archival

6/10 Okay

MARC L.

Great house but .....

This was a great house with a retro 60's theme. It was close to town, clean and the retro theme was cute. Beds were comfortable with electric blankets. Unfortunately the 60's theme extended to the technology (or lack of it!) no wifi was a problem and the tiny bar heater made it quite uncomfortable in temperatures of 1 degree. I would definitely stay again if this was improved.