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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
Explore the area
Rye, VIC
- Rye BeachPlace, Rye Beach3 min drive
- Sorrento Front BeachPlace, Sorrento Front Beach7 min drive
- Peninsula Hot SpringsPlace, Peninsula Hot Springs8 min drive
- Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)132 min drive
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About the area
Melbourne
With a stay at this vacation home in Melbourne (Rye), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Peninsula Hot Springs and Mornington Peninsula National Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Dimmicks Beach and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Pearce's Beach.
What's nearby
- Rye Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Sorrento Front Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
- Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
- Peninsula Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
- Searoad Ferry Terminal - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Getting around
- Avalon Airport (AVV) - 124 min drive
Restaurants
- Peninsula Pantry - 3 min drive
- Indulge Bar & Restaurant - 4 min drive
- Panda - 4 min drive
- Blairgowrie Café - 3 min drive
- Pizza D'oh - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape!
✪ Large Family Beach House with Stunning Panoramic Views ✪
❅ 5 Spacious Bedrooms
❅ Panoramic Views
❅ Sleeps Up to 11 Guests
❅ Secure Dog Fence Surrounding Property
❅ Living Rooms – Large Sofas
❅ Free NBN WiFi
❅ Fully Equipped Kitchen
❅ Upstairs Split System Aircon
❅ Washing Machine
❅ Dryer
❅ Breville Coffee Machine with Grinder
❅ Smart TV
❅ Outdoor BBQ
❅ Table Tennis Table
❅ Kids Rumpus Room
❅ Large Sleeping Cot & Highchair
❅ If you have any questions, please message us.
✪ Top Reasons to Book this Beautiful Beach House:
➞ Perfect for large families looking for a fun and relaxing getaway.
➞ FULLY Dog Secure fence surrounding the property for the dogs to run around with peace of mind.
➞ Plenty of parking for the whole family.
➞ 4 minute drive to Rye back beach.
➞ 4 minute drive to Rye foreshore.
➞ Relax in the sun on the sunlounges.
➞ You are in the centre of summer beach action on the Mornington Peninsula.
✪ The house comes with:
❅ Air conditioner/heater - a split system wall-mounted unit upstairs.
❅ SmartTV
❅ Fast Wifi (NBN is the fastest possible internet available in Australia)
❅ Kettle
❅ Toaster
❅ Microwave
❅ Pots/pans, plates, cutlery, wine glasses, mugs, and glasses
❅ Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
❅ Soft, crisp towels and bed linen
❅ Hairdryer
❅ Clothes washing detergent
❅ Clothes Washer/Dryer
❅ Main bedroom ensuite
➞ This beach house has everything you need to enjoy your stay down on the Mornington Peninsula.
➞ A quick 75 minute drive down the freeway from Melbourne.
➞ Check in is anytime after 4:00pm.
➞ Check out is before 10:00am.
➞ Also, just a heads up - silverfish are extremely common on the Mornington Peninsula, no matter where you stay (especially in the summer months). We do our best to prevent them with sprays every 6 months and always keeping the place clean.
➞ You will also have an access to NBN Broadband, Australia's Fastest Internet.
➞ You will have 24/7 access to the house using one key. You can use a lockbox to put the keys in so your group can access at different times.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
➞ Please inform us if you wish to bring DOGS in your first booking request, we unfortunately do not allow any other pet types.
➞ We DO NOT ACCEPT SCHOOLIES bookings.
➞ We require guests to confirm their identity, provide a $500 security deposit and sign a rental agreement all through a secure third-party service before check-in.
Your ID, security deposit and rental agreement are handled securely through our trusted management software, HostAway, which is an approved Airbnb management software. It’s a safe and professional system designed to protect your information and give you peace of mind ahead of your stay. So rest assured that your information is safe and secure.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to get in touch.
➞The minimum age of the guest booking must be 23, along with the average age of all guests (excluding children/teens aged 16 and under).
Short stay rental ID:
STRA0265/21
➞ THIS IS STRICILY A NON-SCHOOLIES PROPERTY
➞ No music or outdoor activities after 11PM
➞ Strictly no parties
➞ No smoking
➞The minimum age of the guest booking must be 23, along with the average age of all guests (excluding children/teens aged 16 and under).
CANCELLATIONS AND DATE CHANGES
• Please only book when you are sure of your dates as we do not offer any flexibility with date changes for any reason. Booking is at your own risk should there be any travel restrictions or other events (both personal and public) that may affect your stay dates. To be clear, this means that if you are locked down, or the area around the accommodation is locked down, that our cancellation policy still applies.
• Our strict cancellation policy stipulates the MAXIMUM amount of refund possible when cancelling and at which time. Please see the cancellations section on Airbnb for more details on the policy we have selected. We cannot refund any more than this policy stipulates for any reason.
• Please note that the host will not be responsible for refunding any money due to unfortunate events that affect the number of nights you stay under any circumstances.
• You are STRONGLY advised to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any unfortunate events on your trip.
LIABILITY
• Your belongings are not covered by insurance if damaged, lost, stolen or destroyed.
• The host accepts no responsibility or liability for damage or injury in any way which you or any member of your party may suffer in connection with the accommodation.
OUR GUESTS
• Your introductory message must be truthful.
• You must be 23 (twenty-three) years old and above to book this listing.
• The maximum number of guests allowed in and at the house is your reservation guest count ONLY. Please, no external visitors.
• If you are bringing an infant on your trip to stay in the property, this is at your own risk. We have not made the property specifically infant friendly and it is at the guest’s (you) discretion to decide if the property is safe to bring an infant.
• You are responsible for your own safety (and the safety of any other person present at the accommodation) during your stay.
• Feel free to use the kitchen and help yourself to cooking ingredients if you would like a home cooked meal.
• Respect the neighbours of this building, especially while outside the house or on the balcony.
• Respect possessions and property as if they were your own.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES
• Check-in is anytime after 3 PM.
• Check out is anytime before 10 AM.
DURING YOUR STAY POLICIES SO YOU CAN ENJOY A CLEAN & RELAXING HOME.
• Strictly NO SMOKING or VAPING inside the house.
• Strictly no pets allowed.
• Upon booking, the reservation holder agrees that the host and maintenance staff can enter the apartment listing anytime within your stay to address and/or fix maintenance issues. For urgent issues, a minimum of 1 hour notice will be given. For non urgent issues, the host will provide at least 24 hours notice to enter the house.
PARTY, NOISE AND ANY VIOLATIONS
• Absolutely NO PARTIES! Please don't be noisy after 11 PM.
• Excessive noise or violations of any of the terms of this agreement will be grounds for immediate termination of occupancy.
DAMAGES, LOST KEYS, AND LOCKBOX
• If you notice any damage to the house which could be caused by previous guests, please take a photo of it from 3 different distances and send to us through Airbnb.
• You accept responsibility for any damages caused during your stay.
• If you accidentally break anything in the house during your stay, please let us know as soon as possible.
• If you lose a key, the host will arrange a locksmith to change the locks at your expense which could equate to more than AUD 500 (five hundred AUD).
IMPORTANT:
• Failure to obey house rules will result in immediate booking cancellation and eviction.
• There is always a chance of construction nearby our properties and we aren’t given notice prior. If this happens during your stay, we are unfortunately not able to compensate as it is outside of our control. We also cannot be responsible for building or street-wide power outages that are out of our control (extremely rare).
LASTLY
As per Airbnb’s ‘Terms of Service’, unless reported at the start of a guests stay, the most recent guest will be held responsible for any breakages and/or damage to the property and its contents.
• Now that you understand the important factors and information about your booking, we hope you have a wonderful stay and will do everything we can to facilitate this! :)
❅ 5 Spacious Bedrooms
❅ Panoramic Views
❅ Sleeps Up to 11 Guests
❅ Secure Dog Fence Surrounding Property
❅ Living Rooms – Large Sofas
❅ Free NBN WiFi
❅ Fully Equipped Kitchen
❅ Upstairs Split System Aircon
❅ Washing Machine
❅ Dryer
❅ Breville Coffee Machine with Grinder
❅ Smart TV
❅ Outdoor BBQ
❅ Table Tennis Table
❅ Kids Rumpus Room
❅ Large Sleeping Cot & Highchair
❅ If you have any questions, please message us.
✪ Top Reasons to Book this Beautiful Beach House:
➞ Perfect for large families looking for a fun and relaxing getaway.
➞ FULLY Dog Secure fence surrounding the property for the dogs to run around with peace of mind.
➞ Plenty of parking for the whole family.
➞ 4 minute drive to Rye back beach.
➞ 4 minute drive to Rye foreshore.
➞ Relax in the sun on the sunlounges.
➞ You are in the centre of summer beach action on the Mornington Peninsula.
✪ The house comes with:
❅ Air conditioner/heater - a split system wall-mounted unit upstairs.
❅ SmartTV
❅ Fast Wifi (NBN is the fastest possible internet available in Australia)
❅ Kettle
❅ Toaster
❅ Microwave
❅ Pots/pans, plates, cutlery, wine glasses, mugs, and glasses
❅ Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
❅ Soft, crisp towels and bed linen
❅ Hairdryer
❅ Clothes washing detergent
❅ Clothes Washer/Dryer
❅ Main bedroom ensuite
➞ This beach house has everything you need to enjoy your stay down on the Mornington Peninsula.
➞ A quick 75 minute drive down the freeway from Melbourne.
➞ Check in is anytime after 4:00pm.
➞ Check out is before 10:00am.
➞ Also, just a heads up - silverfish are extremely common on the Mornington Peninsula, no matter where you stay (especially in the summer months). We do our best to prevent them with sprays every 6 months and always keeping the place clean.
➞ You will also have an access to NBN Broadband, Australia's Fastest Internet.
➞ You will have 24/7 access to the house using one key. You can use a lockbox to put the keys in so your group can access at different times.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
➞ Please inform us if you wish to bring DOGS in your first booking request, we unfortunately do not allow any other pet types.
➞ We DO NOT ACCEPT SCHOOLIES bookings.
➞ We require guests to confirm their identity, provide a $500 security deposit and sign a rental agreement all through a secure third-party service before check-in.
Your ID, security deposit and rental agreement are handled securely through our trusted management software, HostAway, which is an approved Airbnb management software. It’s a safe and professional system designed to protect your information and give you peace of mind ahead of your stay. So rest assured that your information is safe and secure.
If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to get in touch.
➞The minimum age of the guest booking must be 23, along with the average age of all guests (excluding children/teens aged 16 and under).
Short stay rental ID:
STRA0265/21
➞ THIS IS STRICILY A NON-SCHOOLIES PROPERTY
➞ No music or outdoor activities after 11PM
➞ Strictly no parties
➞ No smoking
➞The minimum age of the guest booking must be 23, along with the average age of all guests (excluding children/teens aged 16 and under).
CANCELLATIONS AND DATE CHANGES
• Please only book when you are sure of your dates as we do not offer any flexibility with date changes for any reason. Booking is at your own risk should there be any travel restrictions or other events (both personal and public) that may affect your stay dates. To be clear, this means that if you are locked down, or the area around the accommodation is locked down, that our cancellation policy still applies.
• Our strict cancellation policy stipulates the MAXIMUM amount of refund possible when cancelling and at which time. Please see the cancellations section on Airbnb for more details on the policy we have selected. We cannot refund any more than this policy stipulates for any reason.
• Please note that the host will not be responsible for refunding any money due to unfortunate events that affect the number of nights you stay under any circumstances.
• You are STRONGLY advised to take out adequate travel insurance to cover any unfortunate events on your trip.
LIABILITY
• Your belongings are not covered by insurance if damaged, lost, stolen or destroyed.
• The host accepts no responsibility or liability for damage or injury in any way which you or any member of your party may suffer in connection with the accommodation.
OUR GUESTS
• Your introductory message must be truthful.
• You must be 23 (twenty-three) years old and above to book this listing.
• The maximum number of guests allowed in and at the house is your reservation guest count ONLY. Please, no external visitors.
• If you are bringing an infant on your trip to stay in the property, this is at your own risk. We have not made the property specifically infant friendly and it is at the guest’s (you) discretion to decide if the property is safe to bring an infant.
• You are responsible for your own safety (and the safety of any other person present at the accommodation) during your stay.
• Feel free to use the kitchen and help yourself to cooking ingredients if you would like a home cooked meal.
• Respect the neighbours of this building, especially while outside the house or on the balcony.
• Respect possessions and property as if they were your own.
CHECK-IN AND CHECK OUT TIMES
• Check-in is anytime after 3 PM.
• Check out is anytime before 10 AM.
DURING YOUR STAY POLICIES SO YOU CAN ENJOY A CLEAN & RELAXING HOME.
• Strictly NO SMOKING or VAPING inside the house.
• Strictly no pets allowed.
• Upon booking, the reservation holder agrees that the host and maintenance staff can enter the apartment listing anytime within your stay to address and/or fix maintenance issues. For urgent issues, a minimum of 1 hour notice will be given. For non urgent issues, the host will provide at least 24 hours notice to enter the house.
PARTY, NOISE AND ANY VIOLATIONS
• Absolutely NO PARTIES! Please don't be noisy after 11 PM.
• Excessive noise or violations of any of the terms of this agreement will be grounds for immediate termination of occupancy.
DAMAGES, LOST KEYS, AND LOCKBOX
• If you notice any damage to the house which could be caused by previous guests, please take a photo of it from 3 different distances and send to us through Airbnb.
• You accept responsibility for any damages caused during your stay.
• If you accidentally break anything in the house during your stay, please let us know as soon as possible.
• If you lose a key, the host will arrange a locksmith to change the locks at your expense which could equate to more than AUD 500 (five hundred AUD).
IMPORTANT:
• Failure to obey house rules will result in immediate booking cancellation and eviction.
• There is always a chance of construction nearby our properties and we aren’t given notice prior. If this happens during your stay, we are unfortunately not able to compensate as it is outside of our control. We also cannot be responsible for building or street-wide power outages that are out of our control (extremely rare).
LASTLY
As per Airbnb’s ‘Terms of Service’, unless reported at the start of a guests stay, the most recent guest will be held responsible for any breakages and/or damage to the property and its contents.
• Now that you understand the important factors and information about your booking, we hope you have a wonderful stay and will do everything we can to facilitate this! :)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Streaming services
- Video games
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 5 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near the bay
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Boat
- Table tennis
- Fishing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
5 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Incredible Views Atop the Heart of Rye Melbourne
Incredible Views Atop the Heart of Rye Private vacation home
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