The Carinya Guesthouse Lorne

Caryina guesthouse was located at 64 Smith street, opposite the Cumberland Resort tennis courts.  Frank Beaurepaire was its proprietor. Carinya, an Aboriginal word that means “happy home” or “peaceful home”, was a stylish up market resort by the standards of the day. Advertisement for Caryina boasted is was only one minute from the beach, with its own electric light plant, hot water service, sewerage, billiard room, tennis courts, croquet lawns, and lock-up garages, whilst in the many bathing boxes, it had provided on the beach for the guests, there were fresh-water showers. Section of original building removed to allow remainder to be divided into separate blocks. Currently a private home.