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8.6

Excellent

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 632 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Check-in time

2:00 PM

Check-out time

10:30 AM

Explore the area

Blairgowrie, VIC

Blairgowrie Beach17 min walk
Rye Beach4 min drive
Sorrento Front Beach4 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)92 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Southern Sand is a reasonably basic beach shack which was perfect for our family Christmas. The owner was communicative ...

Jan 1, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Southern Sand

The house is situated on top of the secondary sand dune from Koonya Beach. It sits on 1500sqm of land which is mostly native trees with a large grassed area on the hill. The outside area is vast and has large deck on top of the hill which is great for relaxing on.

There are three seperate outdoor entertainment areas to relax, eat or sit in front of the fire pit.

The inside of the house has a dining room and lounge with both bedrooms having ensuite bathrooms. There is a very small TV room.

There is a converted garage containing a couch, TV and an ice hockey table. Ideal for kids.

We have an Air conditioner, however because the house is on top of the hill it gets great air flow and we really have only used it a couple of times. There are ceiling fans in two bedrooms

Ideally this place is great for couples and small families who enjoy entertaining, walking and the outdoors.

BEDROOMS: 3 sleeping 6
BATHROOMS: 2

1 x King size bed
1 x Queen Bed
Bunks

Airconditioned, Heating, Ceiling fans, BBQ, Car port, Outdoor entertaining

Property manager

diana di corleto

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a small bedroom with bunks

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Melbourne

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Blairgowrie, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Hot Springs and Mornington Peninsula National Park, while Manyung Gallery at Sorrento and Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

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Blairgowrie, VIC

What's nearby

Blairgowrie Beach - 17 min walk
Rye Beach - 4 min drive
Sorrento Front Beach - 4 min drive
Searoad Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive
Peninsula Hot Springs - 12 min drive

Getting around

Drysdale Station - 70 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

‪16 Beach General Store - ‬5 min drive
‪Blairgowrie Beach Box - ‬3 min drive
‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬6 min drive
‪Rye Hotel - ‬7 min drive
‪Mubble - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Southern Sand ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Sand ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Southern Sand located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Mornington Peninsula National Park and Koonya Ocean Beach. Blairgowrie Beach and Bridge Water Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

4 Apr 2024

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

Great place to stay

My family and I really enjoyed this house. It was very nice inside with two big bedrooms (and one smaller one). Outside there were different areas to enjoy the day at different times - we especially enjoyed the fire pit at night. The backyard was good for the dog and the beach and general store were within walking distance. Highly recommend this place.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Jan 2024

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

Perfect beach shack

Southern Sand is a reasonably basic beach shack which was perfect for our family Christmas. The owner was communicative and it was exactly the type of house and location we were after. The garden is beautiful and sunset drinks looking towards the back beach were a pleasure from the deck in the back yard. Thanks Diana!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher C.

26 Feb 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend Stay

The property was sufficient for a weekend stay in a nice location. The property could do with a clean and outdoor furniture repaired/updating. Value for money was ok.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniel B.

23 Nov 2022

Liked: Communication, location

Stayed and enjoyed

Good mid-level place to stay very quite

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Gareth B.

2 Nov 2022

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

Peaceful location

Located close to the beach with a great outlook from the garden. Stayed with a couple of friends and with our dog.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

13 Mar 2022

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

Lovely place

Great location and gorgeous place

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Sue O.

9 Mar 2022

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

The location was great and the house was ok except it needed a good clean.

We would not stay at the property again as it seemed expensive for a house that needed cleaning, and there seemed a lack of generosity in what was supplied. There was a virtually empty soap bottle, one toilet roll, near empty dishwashing liquid, the oven was so dirty I didn’t use it. It’s a shame as the location is great and the furnishings are nice. We were given the wrong key code for the lock box. It just felt that there was a lack of care.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aidan S.

7 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Summer holiday

The property was very well furnished with lovely outdoor spaces to sit around, would definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

15 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful location, clean and tidy

House is beautiful, very clean and tidy. The bed is so comfortable and has a beautiful view out to the front garden. Pet friendly, nice and quiet location. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mia R.

23 Feb 2021

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

Lovely stay

What a stunning property the pictures don’t do it justice. Gorgeous interiors and stunning outdoor space perched o a hil with gorgeous views for sun set. We went as a family with my two year old ans it was great perfect location also close to beach and shops/cafes of Sorrento and Blairgowrie . Would highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Riya P.

21 Feb 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Nice place

Property is lovely, bathrooms are not shown in photos - they are a little old. Home was pretty, but a little dusty and dirty. Small attention to detail was the only let down, windows left open so we arrived to lots of mozzies inside and the power in the main bedroom/bathroom was not working. I would stay here again as those small things are fixable. Look forward to seeing the finished product of the downstairs lounge and the reno of the bathrooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Silvana D.

4 Dec 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not exactly what we expected.

Although all the facilities and amenities were satisfactory, however, the cleanliness of the property was disappointing. We spent the first 30 minutes wiping down the kitchen, dining table and chairs and other necessities. The carpet was dirty, the fans full of dust (and not turned on) and dead flies in many areas. This was disappointing because the house is good, but this aspect of our stay left a lot to be desired.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

30 Nov 2020

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

Relaxing retreat

My partner and I were down for a couple of nights and loved our stay. The house was beautiful and open with a lot of natural light. It was clean and beautifully styled, the fresh trimmings from the garden was a lovely touch. There is different deck areas around the house, each one perfect for different times of the day and depending on which way the wind is blowing. We ate breakfast out on the balcony and had a cheese board outside in the garden with the lovely sea breeze. The bedding and linen is gorgeously soft (seriously I want those pillows). The location is very close to the beach and some lovely walking trails and a short drive to the bayside and town. The house is beautifully hidden away in nature so it is very peaceful yet you still get a lovely view. The bathrooms are a bit dated but large in size with great water pressure. Diana was easy to deal with and I would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

29 Mar 2019

Lovely accommodatio. Close to everything but far enough away from the Main Street busyness

Nice accommodation. Clean and spacious. Multiple decks to sit on in the shade or sun, to read a book, have a bite to eat, sit out for a few drinks. Kitchen had all the necessities. Nice location close to cafes, beaches, walls, but far enough away that there is plenty of peace and quite. Very much enjoyed our stay. Definitely an option to return to next time we head down that way

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philip K.

12 Feb 2019

Charm and peaceful surrounds

The house has a wonderful open, beachy feel. There are very comfortable, large bedrooms, and the bedding and linen are superb giving us a very restful sleep. The location is fantastic with lovely views and nice outdoor seating both on the front balcony as well as on the decking in the backyard. The lawn area out the back was perfect for playing with our daughter and watching the sunset. We had a very relaxed and enjoyable stay and we hope to return. Phil - Melbourne

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

3 Oct 2018

Great location, lovely house, super stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

14 June 2018

Very comfortable and cozy. Kitchen was well equipped. Beautiful views

Enjoyed our stay. The house was cozy and mostly well appointed. Enjoyed the location and the views as well

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LAURA J.

1 Dec 2017

Beautiful Cosy Home

Dalton House is a beautiful home, located within walking distance of the back beach in Blairgowrie and only a short car ride to the other peninsula towns. The house is quiet and a great hideaway. It is beautifully presented, has all the amenities you will need and has a lovely back garden with good views of the rolling hills. Diana the host was very quick to respond to queries and made our stay over the Christmas weekend a very special one for a group of Brits who were away from home. Thank you for having us stay, we want to come back already!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Antoinette E.

1 Nov 2017

Stylish coastal retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this stylish 3 bedroomed coastal retreat. Well equipped kitchen and comfortable beds with high quality linen. Close to beach and shops and in a quiet area, this is the perfect peninsula holiday.

About the host

Hosted by diana di corleto

We are a professional couple who live in Melbourne and have a young daughter.

Why they chose this property

We had been looking for a house for many years and when we saw this we bought it on the spot. The main attraction was the location, the size of the land, the dirt road, the views and that the property is not hemmed in by fences.

What makes this property unique

When we are there we feel like we are away. You can feel the weather. You can see a storm coming. You are up high and we rarely see anyone. On a busy day three cars drive past. The closest beach is deserted. It is magnificent and quite.

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