IT seems that no matter who you speak to in the Falls Creek community, everybody has a memory of working, living or staying at Lakeside Lodge.

And if they don’t, they still have a story that features it.

It is after all, a Falls Creek institution.

And, it is on it’s way back.

Recently changing hands, Lakeside Falls Creek is currently being rejuvenated to represent its former glory.

Undergoing a major facelift ready for the upcoming season the new owners – husband and wife team of Lyndon Mitchell and Michelle Lovell – are working around the clock to make Lakeside once again the "place to stay, and the place to play".

"It's been pretty hectic since we bought the place and the moved up from Geelong earlier this year," said Michelle.

"Lyndon is a builder and has been doing most of the work himself, while my background is in hospitality and there has been much to do ahead of the season opening.

"We've both been coming up to Falls Creek for 20 years and have been looking for this opportunity for several years...Falls is our happy place and we're rapt to be living and working here as a family."

Lakeside Falls Creek has a lodge style atmosphere, with a huge lounge featuring a vintage brass shroud around it’s central fireplace and panoramic summit views.

The brass detail, an original feature of the lodge build, gives a late 1970s vibe that the renovations are embracing.

Lakeside Bar and Eatery will open to both in–house guests and the public.

"We are so excited to be welcoming our new chef, Sam Heritage, to the team," said Michelle.

"Having trained under some amazing mentors and heralding from the foodie paradise laneways of Melbourne’s CBD, we can’t wait to see what Sam can bring to Falls Creek."

Many people will remember the iconic bright blue carpet, and matching doors.

As the outgoing operators said, it was ‘shagadellic baby’.

The modernisation to guest rooms include new carpet, new toilets and vanities, fresh linen and installation of smart TV’s with free high speed wifi.

"We want to make Lakeside as comfortable and convenient as possible," said Michelle.

"We want to be an affordable option for people to choose to stay without sacrificing the creature comforts".

With a variety of room configurations, Lakeside Falls Creek is the perfect option for families and groups of all sizes.

Michelle said that in addition to the winter season, Lakeside Falls Creek will look to open during school holidays throughout the entire year.

For more information or to make a booking visit www.lakesidefallscreek.com.au