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Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach

Vacation home near Peninsula Hot Springs in Melbourne

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, a built-in stove, and a dishwasher.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a round mirror on the wall.
An open patio with a dining set and chairs, a lantern, and a view of a brick wall and tiled roof.
A spacious living area with a dining table surrounded by white chairs, a sofa, and a coffee table. There is a kitchen area with a refrigerator and a window.
A modern living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Rye, Victoria
  • Place, Rye Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Hot Springs
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Dunes Golf Links
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪109 min drive‬

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About the area

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Rye stay.Your stay at this Rye vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Rye Beach and The Dunes Golf Links. Alba Thermal Springs and Spa and Rosebud Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rye Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • The Dunes Golf Links - 13 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Springs Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪3941 Takeaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hunter Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blairgowrie Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Amphitheatre Cafe - ‬9 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.

Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach

Special Offer:

SUNDAY FOR FREE T&C's: Book & pay for Friday and Saturday night stay and ask us to add in the Sunday for free! Valid stays 1 May–30 Nov 2026. Subject to availability. Excludes public holiday weekends & school holidays. Not valid with any other offers or promotions.

we love this because....

Happiness is a holiday by the beach and simply pulling into the driveway of HAPPY VALLEY will put a smile on your face. We love a weatherboard and this one is as cute as button with its topiary bushes at the entrance and its wide front verandah where we sit on a summers night.

We bring our family and our four-legged friends for an escape from the busyness of city life.

Pushing back the large bifold doors it allows us to extend the outdoors in with an inbuilt BBQ opposite the dining, it seems to make this cottage twice the size.
The kids run and play on the lawn with the dog (although he has his own kennel to escape them) and they spend the day digging in the sandpit or bouncing on the inbuilt trampoline.

We walk 15 minutes to Captains of Rye and love its laid back feel and quirky decor and eat outside if we can. Or for something special we always choose Steam Restaurant, you can't get fresher seafood. Pick out your oysters from the oyster tank.
In the summer the Rye Carnival is in town and no matter the age we all have fond memories of Fairy Floss and Carnival games you never seem to win. The water babes love a snorkel at Octopus' Garden under the Rye pier to marvel at the sealife from Weedy Sea Dragons to majestic Stingrays.

PAWfect
What fun! a new house to visit that lets four-legged friends like me sleep inside.
Yay! a garden with tall fences to keep me safe. Love the lawn and my own house outside to sleep in.
And there's a special basket just for me. No way! What's in there? Ooh, ooh! a treat from PAWDINKUM. I LOVE THIS PLACE.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

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Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach Private vacation home
AU-2338-listing-48

Frequently asked questions

How close is Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 88.1 mi (108-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is 0.8 mi (2-min drive) from Rye Beach and 2.4 mi (5-min drive) from Rosebud Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach to downtown Melbourne?

This vacation home is 39.7 mi away from Melbourne.

Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Parampreet S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Place was good and clean , relax to stay for couple of days
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach House

Really enjoyed our stay at Happy Valley. The house has had a fantastic renovation and is very well appointed & very comfortable. Would definitely pick this property again when staying on the Southern Peninsula
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

Property was spotless when we arrived and had everything needed for a perfect weekend away. Backyard was great for our dogs. Overall a great experience and we would all definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A happy little house in the valley

What a lovely little coastal retreat. Beds are comfy and so warm and inviting. Very well equipped and clean and tidy. Great yard for the fur children (well fenced and grassy) and the fire pit a treat for those cold winter evenings. Easy access and good communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miranda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great relaxing girls weekend. Everything ran smooth and was cozy and spacious.

The cottage was cute and cozy and inviting, qe had a great time. Especially loved the kitchen and dining area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020