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Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape!

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Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Interior
Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Rye, VIC
  • Rye Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Hot Springs
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sorrento Front Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    ‪151 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 4

Downstairs Bathroom

Downstairs Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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.

➞ 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 on the decking whilst looking over the Rye landscape.

➞ 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.

➞ 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.
➞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! :)

Property manager

Jake

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 5 total)
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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Melbourne

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Peninsula Hot Springs and The Dunes Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mornington Peninsula National Park and Tootgarook Wetlands. Travelling with kids? Consider Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Rye, VIC

What's nearby

  • Blairgowrie Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Rye Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blairgowrie Beach Box - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪16 Beach General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hunter Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blairgowrie Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total).

What time is check-in at Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape! located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mornington Peninsula National Park and Rye Beach. Number 16 Beach and Saint Johns Wood Road Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Denise
Lovely house, with all you need for a comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Shedia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family home
House was big fit my family beds were comfortable and clean bathrooms were clean and the outdoor setting upstairs was amazing with the tree views
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family home with terrific view
We loved our stay. Very easy set up and good amenities. Bathrooms are so new and well appointed. Could do with better instructions for the tv and games for the wi downstairs. Linen is also a bit mismatched as some bedrooms had Donna’s and some had blankets but heaters available if cold. Would stay again!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely holiday spot
Very good, clean, comfortable house, in immaculate condition, good for large family and multi-generational stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ann-Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view from the deck
All three families had a great time. Plenty of space downstairs for our teenagers to get away and do their thing, while we enjoyed the views and fresh air on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Ellie K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Rip off
Cheaper to stay in a hotel or resort. The house has had some renovations but the kitchen, laundry and BBQ were not inviting to use at all. Dirty floors, windows and outdoor area had cob webs everywhere. Beds are extremely uncomfortable and most furniture needs to be updated. Bins were almost full and there wasn’t room for much more. Bathrooms are new and renovated and the most positive rooms of this place. Coincidently, all 10 family members tested positive to Covid 19 at the same time after being in this property on the third day of the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely beach holiday
Great property! Ample bedrooms, two living spaces, two bathrooms and enough room on the property for three cars and a 5m boat. Easily accommodated two families. Also fully fenced to keep the dogs contained and safe. Had all the essentials to get the holiday off to a great start. Beautiful view of the tree line from the top deck. Property owner was also a pleasure to deal with and willing to help out in any way possible. Very prompt in responding to messages. Would highly recommend a stay and would not hesitate to return myself.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dione S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large house great for 2-3 families. Peaceful location close to the beach - it was perfect.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to others. Thankyou.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melinda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and good accommodation
We had some amazing sunsets from our 360 view from the top of the hill. The house has been recently renovated and has several indoor and outdoor living areas. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jake

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Languages:

English, German