Guests will be impressed with curved, exposed living spaces opening and flowing from the library to relaxed living (with open fireplace), dining, kitchen and further living spaces all which overlook the solar heated lap pool, please bring your own pool towels. Please note the bi-fold doors are unable to be opened fully at this stage.
The retreat living quarters open onto outdoor decking, gardens, a well-designed north facing courtyard and pool which receives all day sun and is surrounded by attractive flora attracting a myriad of native birdlife at various times of the year. Oceania Retreats eco-design demonstrates sustainable living practices with louvered windows and environmentally friendly ceiling fans in all internal bedrooms and in lounge area to utilise natural ventilation. The retreat has been carefully designed for passive cooling and to best promote good airflow throughout the home with minimal demand on energy. Oceania's building materials and techniques reflect best practice to ensure the internal temperature remains comfortable with absolutely no air conditioning.
Oceania Retreat hosts 4 bedrooms and a separate guest retreat (with separate access), sleeping 14 guests comfortably (maximum 10 adults).
Oceania Retreat aims to show the same respect for the environment that you do. The perfect family or corporate Mornington Peninsula green getaway!
Luxury Inclusions: 1.6 acres adjacent to the beach and national park, private beach access (rear accessed walking track to the beach), open fireplace, table tennis (in garage), gated security and orchard. Complimentary linen is provided.
Note to Guests: Please be aware that the bi-fold doors opening onto the back deck are not able to be folded back. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Bedroom Configuration: Maximum 10 adults and 4 children (unless otherwise approved prior to booking).
Main House:
Bedroom 1: (Master): 1 x King Bed (or 2 King Singles split) + ceiling fan + window with rural views + blinds + walk in robe + carpet + Ensuite (vanity/tiled bath/ walk in shower (2 heads)/toilet)
Bedroom 2: 1 x King Bed (or 2 King Singles split) + ceiling fan + window with rural views+ robes + carpet
Bedroom 3: 1 x King Bed (or 2 King Singles split) + ceiling fan + window with rural views+ robes + carpet
Bedroom 4: 1 x King Bed (or 2 King Singles split) + ceiling fan and lounge suite - the perfect parents retreat
Separate Retreat:
Bedroom 5: 2 x King Single Bunk Beds + 2 x King Single trundles with thick mattresses (Sleeps 6) + powder room
Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1: Master Ensuite - double shower/vanity/toilet/tiled bath
Bathroom 2: Main bathroom - toilet/bath/shower over bath/dual vanity
Bathroom 3: Powder room off Hallway
Bathroom 4: Retreat: Powder room
Neighbourhood:
1.6 acres adjacent to the beach and national park, private beach access (rear accessed walking track to the beach), gated security and orchard.
Getting Around:
Attractions
2 minutes walk Direct access to Peninsula Coastal Walk and No. 16 Ocean Beach, Rye
5 minutes by car (3.6km) The Dunes Golf Links
7 minutes by car (5.8km) Peninsula Hot Springs
8 minutes by car (6.9km) Gunnamatta Trail Rides
Beaches
3 minutes by car (3.3km) St Andrews Beach
15 minutes by car (11km) Sorrento Beach & Esplanade
Villages & Restaurants
11 minutes by car (6.9km) Rye, Foreshore & Pier
15 minutes by car (11km) Sorrento
Other things to note:
(i) A Security Deposit (Bond) of $2,000.00 is required for all bookings. We (Holiday Shacks) will email you a week prior to your stay requesting payment of bond, with a link to pay this. A 2.5% credit card surcharge applies to credit/debit card payments. After your stay, we process the return of your bond within 14 working days to process, once our housekeeping teams have checked and serviced the property and no bond deductions need to be made.
(ii) Terms and conditions will be automatically emailed to guests after their reservation is confirmed via email. Please note Holiday Shacks requires all guests to sign and fill out a No Party Policy document as part of our traveller verification process. Your booking is not confirmed until your traveller verification process has been conducted and confirmed by us.
(iii) Strictly no pets allowed: This property is not pet friendly. Evidence of pets will ensure bond is withheld.
(iv) We do not accept schoolies, bucks or hens bookings, nor do we accept parties or events under any circumstances. This is due to strict council regulations enforced by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Short Stay Law to which you must agree to when booking with us. We thank you for your understanding.
(v) This property is located in a rural destination and uses tank water. Therefore, water is limited so guests will need to adhere to water conservation.
