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Banksia Beach Retreat

Vacation home in Melbourne with kitchen and balcony

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Interior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1851 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Blairgowrie, VIC
  • Place, Blairgowrie Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mornington Peninsula National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪128 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Melbourne

Located in Blairgowrie, this vacation home is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Blairgowrie Beach and Saint Johns Wood Road Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Saint Johns Wood Road Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Blairgowrie Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mornington Peninsula National Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Rye Beach - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Koonya Ocean Beach - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles

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
  • ‪Panda - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bonny Blairgowrie - ‬12 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

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.
• This property welcomes the canine family upon prior request. Conditions will apply.
• 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
• Dog friendly upon prior request - conditions apply
• 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
• Fully fenced
• 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.
• 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
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Rules

Please understand you are booking a privately owned holiday home. Our role is to ensure you have a great stay, whilst also safeguarding our client&rsq
By proceeding with your booking, you are bound by the following Terms & Conditions. Failure to comply may result in charges against your security
HOUSE RULES - All guests (excluding children) must be over 25 years of age, unless otherwise agreed in writing. We reserve the right to request Photo

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
No events are 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
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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: No events are allowed
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Blairgowrie within a short 12-minute walk of Blairgowrie Beach and also 14 minutes on foot from Mornington Peninsula National Park. You'll also find Saint Johns Wood Road Beach and Bridge Water Bay Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Banksia Beach Retreat?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Banksia Beach Retreat have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Avalon Airport (AVV), which is about 28.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Banksia Beach Retreat?

Yes, every accommodation at Banksia Beach Retreat comes with a balcony with some featuring water views.