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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
A modern kitchen with wooden shelves, a dining area with a sofa, and a view to the living room.
A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden chairs, a round coffee table, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.
A living room with a sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a plant.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tootgarook, Victoria
  • Place, Rosebud Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Tootgarook Wetlands
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

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Located in Tootgarook within a short walk of Rosebud Beach, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Rye Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Rosebud Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rye Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tootgarook Wetlands - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • The Dunes Golf Links - 15 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Moorooduc Station - 28 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Unica Cucina E Caffe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cups Estate - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hector's Seafoods - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sea Store Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rye RSL - ‬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.

Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back

SUNDAY FOR FREE TC's: Book pay for Friday and Saturday night stay and ask us to add in the Sunday for free! Valid stays 1 May30 Nov 2026. Subject to availability. Excludes public holiday weekends school holidays. Not valid with any other offers or promotions.

We love this because...
Remember those old school type summer holidays that included backyard cricket and long days on the beach. Bay Lyf reminds us of better days, simpler days when things were less complicated.
We adore the original beach house with its maze of rooms but the interiors are so up to date and oozing layers of style.
We walk across the road to the white Sandy beaches of Rye and Tootgarook and spend all our summer days swimming and sunbaking.
If we are feeling energetic we take the Bay Trail walk in either direction and end up at either Rye or Rosebud. In the summer the funfair is on to entertain the kids in one location and the circus in the other. Perfect.
Our favorite spot for coffee and breakfast is only a 2-minute walk away at The Kitchen and for something special we always choose Veraison Restaurant which is only a 5-minute walk.


PAWfect
What fun! a new house to visit that lets (SMALL) four-legged friends like me sleep inside.
Yay! a garden with tall fences to keep me safe. I love walking to the beach where I can go swimming in the ocean with all the other doggies (but only at certain times of the year).
And there's a special basket just for me. No way! What's in there? Ooh, ooh! a treat from PAWDINKUM. I LOVE THIS PLACE.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Bay Lyf Old School Summer Holidays are Back
Bay Lyf - Old School Summer Holidays are Back Melbourne
AU-2338-listing-80

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Tootgarook within a short 8-minute walk of Rosebud Beach and also 18 minutes on foot from Rye Beach. You'll also find Peninsula Hot Springs and Alba Thermal Springs and Spa within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

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

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back?

Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, a beach view in some house, as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back?

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

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

This vacation home offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back?

No, there aren't any house at Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back that offer a balcony.

Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!!

Stayed 2 nights at Bridgewater. House was amazing. Communication was also implacable. Would highly recommend The outdoor area is the nicest I’ve ever seen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is beautiful, spacious and has a large back yard. Getting to the beach does require crossing a major road but it was fairly easy to do by walking down the road a bit. Rooms are well decorated and furnished and clearly done by someone who's perfectly captured the beach vibe. The house has plenty of space for a group of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bhavik

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Dirty property, incorrect description, unsafe areas
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay at Bay Lyf

Spent a nice week with the family at Bay Lyf. Had a very enjoyable time. Proximity to the beach was great and the kids loved the huge backyard. House was very clean and comfortable, furnishings were very nice and comfortable and it had all the necessary amenities with washing machine, dishwasher, etc. Communications with property manager were very easy. Thanks.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021

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