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Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE*
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Reviews
1010 out of 10 
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathrooms172 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
 - Dryer
 - Washer
 - Fireplace
 - Barbecue grill
 - Free WiFi
 
Explore the area

Blairgowrie, VIC
- Blairgowrie BeachPlace, Blairgowrie Beach10 min walk
 - Rye BeachPlace, Rye Beach2 min drive
 - Sorrento Front BeachPlace, Sorrento Front Beach4 min drive
 - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)128 min drive
 
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About the area
Melbourne
With a stay at this vacation home in Melbourne (Blairgowrie), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Peninsula Hot Springs and Blairgowrie Beach. .This golf vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Saint Johns Wood Road Beach and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Bridge Water Bay Beach. 
What's nearby
- Blairgowrie Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
 - Rye Beach - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
 - Sorrento Front Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
 - Searoad Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
 - Peninsula Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
 
Getting around
- Drysdale Station - 80 min drive
 - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 112 min drive
 
Restaurants
- St Paul's Road General Store - 4 min drive
 - Peninsula Pantry - 5 min drive
 - Hotel Sorrento - 6 min drive
 - Pizza D'oh - 11 min walk
 - Panda - 9 min walk
 
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE*
*1 NIGHT FREE* for new stays between 1/5/25 to 30/11/25. Simply book then message us to have a night added to your stay. Subject to availability. Cannot be redeemed for a Fri or Sat night.
Set in a peaceful beachside location midway between Blairgowrie’s front and back beaches, this coastal retreat offers easy walking access to a great coffee, swim at the foreshore, or a dip in the stunning rockpools at Bridgewater Bay. Offering all the modern comforts, the home spans two storeys and features two separate living areas, a cozy wood fireplace, and bay glimpses from the upper level. Perfect for families, it provides the ideal base for a memorable coastal holiday escape.
IMPORTANT
• Schoolies and groups under the age of 25 will not be accepted at this property under any circumstances.
• Strictly no parties or gatherings of any type – the host’s properties are offered for private accommodation purposes only.
• While the host offers the ability to book instantly, you will be contacted to confirm written acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of your stay. Please ensure you have thoroughly read and understand the T&C’s, which can be found by downloading the Rental Agreement on the “Review Rules & Policies” page (after entering your dates and contact details). The host reserves the right to decline any enquiry or booking if a guest is deemed to be unsuitable.
THE SPACE
• 4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
• 3 bathrooms
• Double storey home with bay glimpses from the upper level
• Two living areas
• Downstairs open plan living incorporating kitchen and dining plus lounge and smart TV opening to deck
• Well-appointed modern kitchen with Nespresso coffee pod machine
• Indoor dining for 12
• Outdoor dining for 7
• BBQ
• Upstairs living with large modular couch, smart TV and wood fireplace
• Basketball ring
• Heating/Cooling includes split systems in both living areas (upstairs and downstairs), wood fireplace* in upstairs living area, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and upstairs living
• Fully equipped laundry with washing machine, dryer, clothes-airer, ironing facilities, outdoor washing line
• Driveway parking for 5 vehicles (NB: the garage is not available to guests)
	
Bed Configuration (all bedrooms are upstairs):
• Bedroom 1: 1 x KB
• Bedroom 2: 3 X SB
• Bedroom 3: 1 x Tri-bunk (double on bottom, single on top) & 1 x KSB
• Bedroom 4: 1 x QB
Bathroom Configuration:
Upstairs:
• Bathroom 1: with shower, double vanity and toilet
• Bathroom 2: with shower, vanity and toilet
Downstairs:
• Laundry room with shower and separate toilet
Please note:
• Tariff includes quality bed and bath linen, kitchen basics and bathroom products, firewood April-September. Please BYO beach towels.
• Free WIFI, with streaming services accessible via your own login.
• Sorry, this property is not pet friendly.
• Access details will be provided late afternoon the day prior to your stay, after individual security codes are set.
THE LOCALE
‣ Blairgowrie Village & Foreshore – 950m
‣ Bridgewater Bay - 1.1km
‣ Sorrento Village, The Continental, Sorrento Hotel, Car Ferry – 5.8km
‣ Rye Village, Pier & Foreshore – 4.8km
‣ Nearest Golf Course – 7.6km (The Dunes)/7.3km (Sorrento Golf Club)
‣ Nearest Winery – 9.5km (The Cups Estate)
‣ Peninsula Hot Springs/Alba Thermal Springs & Spa – 9.1km
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed
We will be in touch with you by email shortly after 3pm the day before check-in.
This email will contain a link to the property's digital Guidebook, which will include the property address and your individual access details.
As a backup, the link will also be sent by text message on the morning of your arrival.
Set in a peaceful beachside location midway between Blairgowrie’s front and back beaches, this coastal retreat offers easy walking access to a great coffee, swim at the foreshore, or a dip in the stunning rockpools at Bridgewater Bay. Offering all the modern comforts, the home spans two storeys and features two separate living areas, a cozy wood fireplace, and bay glimpses from the upper level. Perfect for families, it provides the ideal base for a memorable coastal holiday escape.
IMPORTANT
• Schoolies and groups under the age of 25 will not be accepted at this property under any circumstances.
• Strictly no parties or gatherings of any type – the host’s properties are offered for private accommodation purposes only.
• While the host offers the ability to book instantly, you will be contacted to confirm written acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of your stay. Please ensure you have thoroughly read and understand the T&C’s, which can be found by downloading the Rental Agreement on the “Review Rules & Policies” page (after entering your dates and contact details). The host reserves the right to decline any enquiry or booking if a guest is deemed to be unsuitable.
THE SPACE
• 4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
• 3 bathrooms
• Double storey home with bay glimpses from the upper level
• Two living areas
• Downstairs open plan living incorporating kitchen and dining plus lounge and smart TV opening to deck
• Well-appointed modern kitchen with Nespresso coffee pod machine
• Indoor dining for 12
• Outdoor dining for 7
• BBQ
• Upstairs living with large modular couch, smart TV and wood fireplace
• Basketball ring
• Heating/Cooling includes split systems in both living areas (upstairs and downstairs), wood fireplace* in upstairs living area, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and upstairs living
• Fully equipped laundry with washing machine, dryer, clothes-airer, ironing facilities, outdoor washing line
• Driveway parking for 5 vehicles (NB: the garage is not available to guests)
Bed Configuration (all bedrooms are upstairs):
• Bedroom 1: 1 x KB
• Bedroom 2: 3 X SB
• Bedroom 3: 1 x Tri-bunk (double on bottom, single on top) & 1 x KSB
• Bedroom 4: 1 x QB
Bathroom Configuration:
Upstairs:
• Bathroom 1: with shower, double vanity and toilet
• Bathroom 2: with shower, vanity and toilet
Downstairs:
• Laundry room with shower and separate toilet
Please note:
• Tariff includes quality bed and bath linen, kitchen basics and bathroom products, firewood April-September. Please BYO beach towels.
• Free WIFI, with streaming services accessible via your own login.
• Sorry, this property is not pet friendly.
• Access details will be provided late afternoon the day prior to your stay, after individual security codes are set.
THE LOCALE
‣ Blairgowrie Village & Foreshore – 950m
‣ Bridgewater Bay - 1.1km
‣ Sorrento Village, The Continental, Sorrento Hotel, Car Ferry – 5.8km
‣ Rye Village, Pier & Foreshore – 4.8km
‣ Nearest Golf Course – 7.6km (The Dunes)/7.3km (Sorrento Golf Club)
‣ Nearest Winery – 9.5km (The Cups Estate)
‣ Peninsula Hot Springs/Alba Thermal Springs & Spa – 9.1km
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed
We will be in touch with you by email shortly after 3pm the day before check-in.
This email will contain a link to the property's digital Guidebook, which will include the property address and your individual access details.
As a backup, the link will also be sent by text message on the morning of your arrival.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. 
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills. 
Guests will find features like onsite parking. 
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
 
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
 
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
 
Kitchen
- Blender
 - Coffee/tea maker
 - Cookware, dishware, and utensils
 - Dishwasher
 - Electric kettle
 - Microwave
 - Oven
 - Refrigerator
 - Spices
 - Toaster
 
Dining
- Dining table
 
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
 - Bedsheets provided
 
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
 - Hair dryer
 - Shower
 - Toilet paper
 - Towels provided
 
Living spaces
- Dining table
 - Fireplace
 - Living room
 
Entertainment
- Smart TV
 
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
 - Barbecue grill
 - Garden
 
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
 - Washing machine
 
Comfort
- Air conditioning
 - Heating
 
Pets
- No pets allowed
 
Suitability/Accessibility
- No lift
 - Smoke-free property
 
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
 
Location highlights
- In a village
 - Near a health/beauty spa
 - Near a hospital
 - Near the bay
 - Near the marina
 - Near the sea
 - Next to a golf course
 
Things to do
- Basketball nearby
 - Fishing nearby
 - Golfing nearby
 - Hiking/biking trails nearby
 - Horseback riding nearby
 - Jet skiing nearby
 - Kayaking nearby
 - Motor boating nearby
 - Mountain biking nearby
 - Sailing nearby
 - Scuba diving nearby
 - Snorkelling nearby
 - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
 - Swimming nearby
 - Whale watching nearby
 - Wildlife walks nearby
 - Windsurfing nearby
 
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
 - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
 - First aid kit
 - Fire extinguisher
 
General
- Comprehensive recycling policy
 - Eco-friendly cleaning products used
 - Garden
 - Unit size: 1,851 square feet
 
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events are allowed 
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
UEV8284V88