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 - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Blairgowrie Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Mornington Peninsula National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Rye Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Koonya Ocean Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Drysdale Station - 80 min drive
Avalon Airport (AVV) - 112 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Sorrento - 6 min drive
The Vanilla Slice Cafe Sorrento - 5 min drive
Peninsula Pantry - 5 min drive
Koonya Hotel - 6 min drive
St Paul's Road General Store - 4 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 11/5/26 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
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
Comprehensive recycling policy
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Garden
Unit size: 1,851 square feet
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
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Banksia Beach Retreat 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 have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Banksia Beach Retreat 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 offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Banksia Beach Retreat?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Banksia Beach Retreat?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Banksia Beach Retreat?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Banksia Beach Retreat have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Banksia Beach Retreat have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Banksia Beach Retreat to downtown Melbourne?
This vacation home is 39.4 mi away from Melbourne.