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A perfect coastal retreat with everything you need for a perfect stay.

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Relax in style in the spacious & comfy Happy Place lounge & dining rooms
Living area
Room
Enjoy the cozy fireplace in cooler months
Interior
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

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Rye, VIC
  • Popular LocationRye Beach12 min walk
  • Popular LocationAlba Thermal Springs and Spa4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPeninsula Hot Springs7 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

A perfect coastal retreat with everything you need for a perfect stay.

Walk to the beach, cozy up by the fire, enjoy all Rye has to offer.

This inviting and spacious 4 bedroom home is perfectly located and set up to accommodate families and friends for the relaxing break everyone deserves.

Just 400m to the sand, sea, shops and restaurants of Rye, the Happy Place is your perfect getaway.

Beautifully presented with a relaxed and fun vibe, you won't want to leave.
The space
Greeted by a lovely open and treed frontage, with ample parking, The Happy Place welcomes you with it's coastal charm and hint of fun. Bright, spacious and inviting, everyone will love the vibe here.

The location is outstanding, a mere 400m walk to the bay beach and main strip of Rye. Start your day with a morning stroll along the beach and pier, with coffee in hand from the house coffee machine, or from one of the many local cafes. Finish the day off with a BBQ and drinks in the gorgeous Happy Place alfresco area, or walk down the road, dine at a local restaurant or picnic on the beach.

During the day, take your pick of the many activities the Peninsula has to offer. Swim, snorkel, surf, fish, golf, walk/run/wheel along the many local tracks, explore the nearby Red Hill food and wine region, shop in Trendy Sorrento, go treesurfing or get lost in a maze, take the ferry across to Queenscliff, then finish off your day watching the sunset over the beautiful bay.

Peninsula and Alba Hot Springs, surf beaches, world class golf courses, wineries, eateries and other tourist attractions are just minutes away.


THE HOUSE

Relaxation and happiness greet you from the moment you step in the door. The Happy Place is bright, cheerful and spacious, with generous and tastefully decorated bedrooms and multiple indoor and outdoor living areas. Newly renovated, the home exudes warmth and relaxation.

There are 4 spacious and bright bedrooms, all with super comfy beds and clothing storage, cozy lounge area with fireplace, gorgeous dining room and a stunning sun-room/TV room which doubles as another bedroom.


Step outside the sun-room/TV room to the lovely alfresco area with it's huge teak dining setting, BBQ, table tennis table, and outdoor fridge.

A beach trolley is available to carry all your beach gear on the short 400 metre walk to the beautiful crystal clear waters of Rye and boat ramp.

The lovely well appointed kitchen looks out to the generous, green and fully fenced backyard, and magical 'relax zone' complete with outdoor lounge, festoon and lighting . . sit back, relax with a glass of local wine or brewery beer and watch the kids play, or join in a game of backyard cricket or table tennis.

There are two spacious bathrooms with lovely fluffy towels and quality toiletries, and a full size laundry, with front loading wachine machine, clothesline outside and clothes drying rack. A baby bath is also available.

All bed linen and bath towels provided.

PLEASE NOTE BYO beach towels


PARKING
Off street, front yard and driveway parking (unsecured) for up to 4 cars. Boat and jet ski parking may be available upon request.

BEDROOM CONFIGURATION

Bed 1 - 1 x Queen size bed, clothing storage and smart tv
Bed 2 - 1 x Queen size bed clothing storage and smart tv
Bed 3 - 1 Triple bunk with double lower and single upper beds plus 2 single fold out beds, clothing storage & 2-fold out single beds
Bed 4 - 2 x Long single beds (convert to 1 x King size bed)
Bed 5 (sunroom) - fold out double sofa bed, smart tv
Note: The sunroom has black out blinds on all windows and lockable double doors leading to other living areas

Each room contains a set of drawers, wardrobe/shoe rack, coat hangers and blankets for extra warmth when needed.

KITCHEN
Newly renovated with ample storage and bench space, fully stocked with pots and pans, utensils, crockery and cutlery, baking, serving and storing ware.
French door fridge/freezer with cold water dispenser and ice maker
4 burner electric stove/grill/oven combo
Dishwasher
Flatbed Microwave
Air fryer
Coffee pod machine with large tray of assorted Aldi pods provided
Tea, Coffee and Sugar plus essential condiments & supplies (Oil, vinegar, salt, pepper)
Dish liquid, sponge, scourer, tea towels, hand wash

BATHROOMS
Bathroom 1 - Shower with rain head and hand held spray, toilet, vanity and seating

Bathroom 2 (shared with laundry) - Shower with hand held spray, vanity

Plus separate toilet

Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, hand wash
hairdryers supplied

LOUNGE & DINING

Super comfy 4 seat couch plus armchair
smart tv
Blu-ray player and a selection of blu-rays
fireplace
12 seat dining table
air-conditioning
books and games
ceiling fans
dimmable lights

SUNROOM
double futon sofa bed
smart tv with soundbar & HDMI cable for connection games consoles and other devices
portable fan
board games

LAUNDRY
washing machine
tub
baby bath
indoor clothes drying rack
iron & ironing board
washing basket and pegs
washing detergent
stick vacuum cleaner
broom, mop & bucket

HEATING AND COOLING
Split system air conditioner
Ducted heating
Woodfired heater (wood supplied)
Ceiling and portable fans

All windows have blackout blinds

UNDERCOVER ALFRESCO AREA
12 seat outdoor dining setting
bbq
table tennis table
outdoor fridge

REAR UNDERCOVER PATIO
Outdoor lounge, gorgeous festoon lighting


THE BACKYARD
Large, established lovely green yard. Fully fenced and secure for families and pets.

WI-FI

KEYLESS ENTRY

SECURITY SYSTEM
Guest access
The entire house is for guest use, except for the wardrobe in bedroom 3 and the garageshed out back.

Other things to note
The property is intended for GUEST USE ONLY. We don't accept any type of gathering, party or event. As part of our conditions of being able to offer this property for rent, the Mornington Peninsula Shire requires us to provide our

contact details to neighbours. Please ensure you read the shire's 'Code of Conduct' to ensure you minimise the impact on neighbours, and they have no need to contact us.

Property manager

Irene Bakker

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Melbourne

This holiday home is located in Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries and Manyung Gallery at Sorrento are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Quarantine Station and Queenscliff Hotel. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting.
Map
Rye, VIC

What's nearby

  • Rye Beach - 12 min walk
  • Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 4 min drive
  • Blairgowrie Beach - 5 min drive
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 7 min drive
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is A perfect coastal retreat with everything you need for a perfect stay. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at A perfect coastal retreat with everything you need for a perfect stay. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A perfect coastal retreat with everything you need for a perfect stay. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A perfect coastal retreat with everything you need for a perfect stay. located?

Located in Rye, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Rye Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Saint Johns Wood Road Beach and Number 16 Beach. The Dunes Golf Links and Rye Ocean Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Hosted by Irene Bakker

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