8/10 Good
Chelsey H.
17 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True Rye experience
Chelsey H.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Entire home
Secluded back beach retreat
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Reviews
9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Rye, VIC
- Alba Thermal Springs and Spa4 min drive
- Rye Beach6 min drive
- Peninsula Hot Springs7 min drive
- Geelong, VIC (GEX)136 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Secluded back beach retreat
Stone clad cottage fifteen minutes walk from National Park and back beach. Artists retreat on large private bush block. Great internal gas heating! Unique outdoor entertaining amphitheater amongst bush setting with BBQ, and sand volleyball/ badminton court. Outdoor heated shower and fire pit for romantic evenings. Ideal for quiet couples holiday or family adventure time. Internal shack area small and cosy. Feature of the property is the many outdoor spaces to relax, explore and enjoy.
Property manager
Simon Normand
Premier Host
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Shallow fish pond young children need supervision
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Melbourne
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Rye, 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. 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.
Rye, VIC
What's nearby
- Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
- The Dunes Golf Links - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
- Rye Beach - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
- Peninsula Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
- Sorrento Front Beach - 15 min drive - 10.4 km
Restaurants
- Blairgowrie Beach Box - 9 min drive
- Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 4 min drive
- Peninsula Pantry - 5 min drive
- 16 Beach General Store - 5 min drive
- Hunter Cafe - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Learn moreOpens in a new window8.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Polly W.
19 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy shack
Polly W.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
art k.
18 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back to the Future experience 1985
art k.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Mykyla S.
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mykyla S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
About the host
Hosted by Simon Normand
I am an artist sculptor writer who has been designing and building the stone cottage endless experimental walls garden interiors pond and badminton court over the last 25 years
Why they chose this property
The property is an eclectic refuge from the city that I am happy to share. We have a large evolving native garden birds fish and an occasional echidna. It is 200 metres from the national park and back beach. Beautiful particularly at low tide.
What makes this property unique
Firepit in enormous sunken stone amphitheatre , fullsize badminton court. Very secluded large bushy block
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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