Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Blairgowrie vacation home, you'll find Blairgowrie Beach and Saint Johns Wood Road Beach. Mornington Peninsula National Park and Bridge Water Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Saint Johns Wood Road Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Blairgowrie Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Mornington Peninsula National Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Rye Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Bridge Water Bay Beach - 6 min drive - 1.2 km
Getting around
Drysdale Station - 80 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 112 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Sorrento - 6 min drive
Fish Fetish - 5 min drive
The Vanilla Slice Cafe Sorrento - 5 min drive
Peninsula Pantry - 5 min drive
Koonya Hotel - 6 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE*
*1 NIGHT FREE* for new stays booked after 11/4/26 for travel up to 30/11/26. Simply place your booking, then message us to extend your stay. Subject to availability. Conditions apply. Not redeemable for Fri or Sat nights.
Set in a peaceful beachside location midway between Blairgowrie’s front and back beaches, this coastal retreat offers easy walking access to a great coffee, swim at the foreshore, or a dip in the stunning rockpools at Bridgewater Bay. Offering all the modern comforts, the home spans two storeys and features two separate living areas, a cozy wood fireplace, and bay glimpses from the upper level. Perfect for families, it provides the ideal base for a memorable coastal holiday escape.
IMPORTANT • Schoolies and groups under the age of 25 will not be accepted at this property under any circumstances. • Strictly no parties or gatherings of any type – the host’s properties are offered for private accommodation purposes only. • This property welcomes the canine family upon prior request. Conditions will apply. • While the host offers the ability to book instantly, you will be contacted to confirm written acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of your stay. Please ensure you have thoroughly read and understand the T&C’s, which can be found by downloading the Rental Agreement on the “Review Rules & Policies” page (after entering your dates and contact details). The host reserves the right to decline any enquiry or booking if a guest is deemed to be unsuitable.
THE SPACE • 4 bedrooms (sleeps 11) • 3 bathrooms • Dog friendly upon prior request - conditions apply • Double storey home with bay glimpses from the upper level • Two living areas • Downstairs open plan living incorporating kitchen and dining plus lounge and smart TV opening to deck • Well-appointed modern kitchen with Nespresso coffee pod machine • Indoor dining for 12 • Outdoor dining for 7 • BBQ • Upstairs living with large modular couch, smart TV and wood fireplace • Basketball ring • Heating/Cooling includes split systems in both living areas (upstairs and downstairs), wood fireplace* in upstairs living area, ceiling fans in all bedrooms and upstairs living • Fully equipped laundry with washing machine, dryer, clothes-airer, ironing facilities, outdoor washing line • Fully fenced • Driveway parking for 5 vehicles (NB: the garage is not available to guests)
Bed Configuration (all bedrooms are upstairs): • Bedroom 1: 1 x KB • Bedroom 2: 3 X SB • Bedroom 3: 1 x Tri-bunk (double on bottom, single on top) & 1 x KSB • Bedroom 4: 1 x QB
Bathroom Configuration: Upstairs: • Bathroom 1: with shower, double vanity and toilet • Bathroom 2: with shower, vanity and toilet Downstairs: • Laundry room with shower and separate toilet
Please note: • Tariff includes quality bed and bath linen, kitchen basics and bathroom products, firewood April-September. Please BYO beach towels. • Free WIFI, with streaming services accessible via your own login. • Access details will be provided late afternoon the day prior to your stay, after individual security codes are set. • A security deposit in the amount of $1000 will be held against your credit card from the day prior to your arrival. This amount will be released 5 days after check-out, provided there are no damages or breaches of the Terms & Conditions outlined in the Rental Agreement.
THE LOCALE ‣ Blairgowrie Village & Foreshore – 950m ‣ Bridgewater Bay - 1.1km ‣ Sorrento Village, The Continental, Sorrento Hotel, Car Ferry – 5.8km ‣ Rye Village, Pier & Foreshore – 4.8km ‣ Nearest Golf Course – 7.6km (The Dunes)/7.3km (Sorrento Golf Club) ‣ Nearest Winery – 9.5km (The Cups Estate) ‣ Peninsula Hot Springs/Alba Thermal Springs & Spa – 9.1km
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No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Garden
Unit size: 1,851 square feet
Waste recycling policy
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
No events are 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No events are allowed
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: No events are allowed Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE* to the airport?
This vacation home is 44.2 mi (112-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE* have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE* to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 12-minute walk from Blairgowrie Beach and 13-minute walk from Saint Johns Wood Road Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE* offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE*?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE*?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE*?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE* have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE* have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Banksia Beach Retreat *1 NIGHT FREE* to downtown Melbourne?
This vacation home is 39.4 mi away from Melbourne.