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Peninsulas largest group accommodation. Relax & catch up with friends or family.

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Bathroom
Food and drink
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 21300 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rye, VIC
  • Alba Thermal Springs and Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Hot Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Rye Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    ‪137 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 21)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Bed 3

3 Single Bunk Beds

Bunk room 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bunk Room 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bunk Room 4

3 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

3 Double Sofa Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite to main bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Peninsulas largest group accommodation. Relax & catch up with friends or family.

Reconnect with friends and family over drinks in-front of a fireplace like no other. Toast marshmallows (that we supply as a thankyou gift), laugh, chat, play pool, table tennis or cards in this amazing space all while cooking your food in a purpose built large communal kitchen. If cooking is not your thing then get some tasty peninsula takeaway. With a gorgeous view of the sunset, an outdoor alfresco area with fire pit and plenty of space. If you need to unwind, relax in the most epicically beautiful bath.

The space
This property was made originally in the 1970s from reclaimed materials. Every brick, doorway and window had come from another property. The cathedral ceiling trusses were reclaimed from the old Masonics hall in Franskton. Let degrade over the decades, this property was purchased, lovingly renovated and reclaimed yet again over 4 years and turned into the beautiful lodge.

Guest access
You have access to the full property up until the end of the building. We ask that you do not go down the driveway as it tapers downhill. The back section of the property is out of bounds until this is finished but don't worry. You still have plenty of space. The paddocks and chickens are viewable from the lodge but these too are inaccessible to guests too.

Other things to note
It is recommended to bring lots of firewood. We supply a box full and have cut wood that can be used at an additional price. We will be accessing the back of the property occasionally while you stay. As it is a very large space, heating is difficult away from the fire place so remember your layers and warm woolies in the colder months. the pool is available in peak warmer months from Nov- April. This is an older country rustic estate that has its quirks but it is homely, comfy and uniquely special.

Property manager

Kat
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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: limit 2 total
Cleaned after them and kept away from our animals
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Additional charges apply for cleaning if house is not back to original state. Driveway must be kept clear at ALL times. Sauna is not to be used
BYO fire wood or supplied at additional charge. Bedding can be supplied for $25 per bed. If brining animals they must be contained and cleaned after
A $2000 bond is applicable for stays over 10 people. There is no access to the back of the property Driveway must be clear at ALL times

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Melbourne

Located in Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. 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. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Rye, VIC

What's nearby

  • Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Rye Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Blairgowrie Beach - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 11 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blairgowrie Beach Box - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪16 Beach General Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hunter Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peninsulas largest group accommodation. Relax & catch up with friends or family. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Peninsulas largest group accommodation. Relax & catch up with friends or family.?

As of 15 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peninsulas largest group accommodation. Relax & catch up with friends or family. on 13 May 2025 start from AU$1,037.59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Peninsulas largest group accommodation. Relax & catch up with friends or family. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Peninsulas largest group accommodation. Relax & catch up with friends or family.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peninsulas largest group accommodation. Relax & catch up with friends or family.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peninsulas largest group accommodation. Relax & catch up with friends or family. located?

Located in Rye, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Number 16 Beach, Mornington Peninsula National Park and Lizard Head Beach. The Dunes Golf Links and Rye Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot and perfect for groups
Had a great time staying down in Rye. Was a perfect spot to catch up with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space for a relaxing time away
We had a great time at this house. Entertainment was endless with the pool table, table tennis and pool outside. Perfect space to getaway and relax. The host also made the stay better with kind and easy communication.Will definitely keep this place in mind again for the future!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nic G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Rye
Great space for a family gathering.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend away
Great accommodation, very helpful owners, and close to the beach. Had a great time and hopefully come back, cheers.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip stay - 1 night
Greatproperty. Host communication was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linh N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Ms Thi
The kitchen and bathrooms have almost everything we need. There are a lot of things for the little kids and teenagers to play with; however the house has no air conditioners and no fan in the main living room, yet we stayed there on 2 very hot days (30C degree) so my brother had to drive all the way home to bring portable fans and air conditioner there (he had to be in the car for 6 hours in total that day). I think it would be better if the owner installed fans or air conditioners in the main living room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
We travelled to the Peninsula for a pre season football trip and this was the perfect place. Host was very helpful lay out was outstanding. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant property for large groups
Nice place for a weekend away with friends, plenty of entertainment on offer. Host is great to communicate with and very friendly. Would recommend for large groups.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kavitha M.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Large place but very dusty
Large house in a good location. Can accommodate 25 people. But the floor, couch, kitchen and beds are very dusty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellenye M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
We had a group of 18 that were all couples. Easy to stay together. Big open spaces so we could all converse & dine together. Plenty of activities and games for us to utilise. Had the best time and the host was awesome and accommodating to all our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Nick C.

Liked: Communication, location
Good size for a group
Plenty of room for a large group with a lovely fireplace and nice retro vibe. Kitchen facilities are pretty basic. Worked for a family gathering of 20 where we were there to spend time with each other.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sohinder S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
The house was far larger, more beautiful, and more comfortable than I had expected. The leisure centre with the pool was awesome. The owner was very helpful. We were group of 13 Kids enjoyed their games and very convenient to super market and so close to beach. Fully recommend to everyone. 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Great place, Poor communication
Kat was nice in person, and the facilities and location was great overall, however there are some areas that could be improved Communication was frankly very poor. As examples - I messaged if we could check in early and did not receive an answer. The text chain was essentially "are we able to check in at 12 instead of 2 on Saturday?". And the reply was "I am running a workshop on Friday." ... So maybe that means no but it's not really a direct answer and it's pretty easy to say yes or no to a simple and common request - the host said she tried to called me to discuss extra fees for linen but couldn't get through. Given I have no voice messages, missed calls, or texts of any kind even when calling message bank this is not particularly believable. Even giving her benefit of the doubt and saying she has tried to call, this means she has tried once and didn't try again, and also it means she has wanted to contact me but then didn't bother texting in the app even though we had already had a text chain. Lastly, there is a 25 fee per bed on top of the listed price if you want linen provided. This is not very easy to find in the listing at all, so aside from being overpriced to provide bed sheets, it feels quite dishonest as it's buried in the fine print. Basically it would not be hard to make that more visible and obvious.Finally, there is no fan/AC in the main living space so it can get quite hot.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom T.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ben t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Frank B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jianyong

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kat

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I looked through the ridiculous amount of delapitation at this property to see the heart of a truly unique and beautiful space. Over years I worked to reclaim the lodge, sanding back every bit of wood and bringing it back to live. With an extensive renovation to put in some modern comforts and enable this property to sleep large groups, the hard work, sweat, tears and joy is evident in this unique space. Its unique, its healing, its rustic, its reloved and I have no doubt it will make an impression and give you an experience you will never forget. I teach scuba diving and love offering this space to people to relax and unwind.

Why they chose this property

You wont find one like it on the Mornington Peninsula. Its huge, its unique and its perfect to catch up with all of your friends and family.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests