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Dolphin – Solar heated pool, 1km walk to the bay

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Living area
Outdoor dining
Pool
Pool
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Rye, VIC
  • Rye Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sorrento Front Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Hot Springs
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    ‪140 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Dolphin – Solar heated pool, 1km walk to the bay

SPECIAL OFFER - PAY FOR 2 NIGHTS AND STAY FOR A 3RD NIGHT FREE - ENJOY A LONG WEEKEND!! (for stays between 28 April until 30 October). Excludes public holiday weekends.

Dolphin has been cleverly designed so that most of the house looks out on the pool and lush garden deck. Floor to ceiling windows mean every room is light-filled and connected to the landscaped garden. Small dogs are welcome on request.

Our open, calm space has been lovingly restored while retaining its 1970s spirit of easy family living. We have filled it with furniture we love from Australian designers and vintage posters and prints in every room.

You enter straight into the open-plan living and dining area, with a wood stove and terracotta-tiled hearth, generous dining table for eight overlooking an internal courtyard, air-conditioning and study or work-from-home nook.

The kitchen has been updated with brand new appliances including an induction cooktop, dishwasher, coffee machine and microwave.

Sleeping up to 11 guests, there are 4 bedrooms, 2 living spaces, 2 bathrooms (one with a bath), a powder-room and laundry fully equipped with washer and dryer. There is also WiFi throughout.

The fully fenced outdoor area is a lovely sun trap with lush planting and an expansive deck around an aquamarine tiled swimming pool and outdoor shower. There is a dining table for eight, a Weber BBQ and a fire-pit for atmospheric winter nights.

Dolphin is on the border of Rye and Blairgowrie, in a quiet back street. It is a short walk to the protected bay beach (900m) and Blairgowrie village (1.8k) which has an excellent local IGA, Meatheath butcher, pharmacy and cafes/restaurants including Beachbox for low-key sandwiches, burgers and shakes; Bonnie for stylish breakfasts and evening cocktails and meals; and Blairgowrie Cafe for its famous (and very very good!) ‘ferger burger’.

We rent only to families or mature groups.

Please note the solar heater in the pool is turned on during the months of November to April and requires the sun to be effective.

Visit us on Insta: @dolphin__house

** Due to the strict Shire regulations, we don't accept any bookings for parties, functions, weddings or events, bucks/hens bookings or schoolies groups. We only rent to families i.e. adults and children or smaller mature groups **

BEDROOM CONFIGURATION - 4 BEDROOMS - SLEEPS 11 PEOPLE

Master bedroom - queen sized bed, BIR, ensuite, air con/heating unit

2nd bedroom - queen sized bed, BIR, air con/heating unit

3rd bedroom - 1 tri bunk (ie double bed on the bottom with a single bed on the top), air con/heating unit

4th bedroom - 2 x single bunks, ie sleeps 4 people, air con/heating unit and open planned living room with wall mounted TV.

Bed linen and bath towels are included for all bookings (surcharge applies).

Short Stay Rental Accommodation Registration No: STRA0726/21

Property manager

Kristen and Simone

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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 less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We only rent to families or mature groups. No Schoolie bookings. No bucks or hens bookings. No parties or events allowed.
No weddings or events

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

About the area

Melbourne

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Quarantine Station and Queenscliff Harbour Observation Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Hot Springs and Mornington Peninsula National Park. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rye, VIC

What's nearby

  • Rye Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Blairgowrie Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 82 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blairgowrie Beach Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪16 Beach General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hunter Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blairgowrie Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dolphin – Solar heated pool, 1km walk to the bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Dolphin – Solar heated pool, 1km walk to the bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Dolphin – Solar heated pool, 1km walk to the bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dolphin – Solar heated pool, 1km walk to the bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dolphin – Solar heated pool, 1km walk to the bay located?

Located in Rye, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rye Beach, Saint Johns Wood Road Beach and Mornington Peninsula National Park. Pearce's Beach and Dimmicks Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Regine A.

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

Wonderful getaway with family

The home was well presented, comfortable and well equipped. We had a wonderful time with family. The pool was a bonus and kids loved the bunk beds. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sami K.

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

Perfect Holiday home

Enjoyed our stay at this lovely house. Kids friendly furniture and environment. Relaxing and Quiet neighbourhood. Looking forward to book it again if we get a chance end of year.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zac S.

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

Clean house everything is functioning properly.

Beautiful place, 15 minutes walking to the beach. I recommended, will hire it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Solomon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

exelent facilitie and wonderful place to stay but checking in is too late and check out is to early

This house was a great stay for me and my large family. The kids enjoyed the pool and sharing a room. The house was well equipped and had about anything we needed. Outside was very nice and entertaining to stay around. The location of the stay was close to the nearby town while still quite and calm. I really enjoyed it and would recommend .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kristen and Simone

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Languages:

English