Rye stay.With a stay at this Rye vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Rye Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Rosebud Beach. Tootgarook Wetlands and The Dunes Golf Links are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
Peninsula Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
Sorrento Front Beach - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
The Dunes Golf Links - 15 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Moorooduc Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Unica Cucina E Caffe - 5 min drive
Hot Springs Cafe - 7 min drive
The Kitchen - 2 min drive
3941 Takeaway - 6 min drive
Hunter Cafe - 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.
The Starfish Cottage - 250m to bay beach
Summary:
The Starfish Cottage, 250m walk to beach, 8 mins drive to Peninsula Hot Springs
Renovated September 19.
3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 250m to Rye bay beach
Pet friendly, full linens provided, professionally cleaned, split systems AC, TV/DVD/Chromecast, private 150m2 courtyard fully fenced, outdoor deck/dining area, BBQ, outdoor hot/cold shower, kitchen, fireplace, outdoor fire pit, laundry, walkin shower, onsite parking with space for boats. The Starfish is 1 of 2 side-by-side townhouses on the site.
The Space:
Salvage of a Mornington Peninsula Beach Shack
MP Cottages was originally a humble beach shack that has now been tastefully restored into the charming cottage it is today. The cottages boast elements of its original features, including Tasmanian oak floorboards, combined with contemporary features that include a modern kitchen and bathroom.
A Quiet Family Holiday or Romantic Get-away
The Starfish is best suited for small families or couples. It is only a flat 250m walk to the beaches of Port Phillip Bay. Families and their pets play in the shallow water of the beaches. It is in a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood, where locals and visitors are living in the same pocket.
The Space
The home has plenty of space with an open plan living area, comprising of kitchen, living area with TV/DVD, Chromecast. There are split systems AC (heat/cool) in the living room and 2 out of the 3 bedrooms. The kitchen has a dishwasher, cook top, fridge/freezer, mixer with water filter and oven. It has a total of 3 bedrooms. Two bedrooms have a queen bed each, the third bedroom has 2 singles. They all have electric blankets and portable heaters for cold nights. The living room has a bi-folding door access to the deck and private courtyard. There is an outdoor hot/cold shower at the back of the cottage which is very handy after a day on the beach. It has a bathroom equipped with a large walk in shower, washer and dryer. We supply soap, shampoo and conditioner. We also provide detergent, a drying rack and clips for your beach clothing.
Private Courtyard Fully Fenced
There is plenty of space for your children and furry friend to run around and play while you sit and enjoy the sunshine from our large deck and courtyard. The courtyard can be viewed from the living room, through its 3 meters bifolding doors which can be fully opened up. You can also access the kitchen from the deck through its serving window. It has 2 meters high brush fence all around for your privacy. The courtyard is 150+ square meters in size with room for some father-son footy! There is a set of outdoor dining furniture for 6 and BBQ on our deck; and a fire pit for your family to gather around on a cold evening.
Family and Pet Friendly
For children we also provide high chairs, bowls, cups, toys and books. There are also DVDs, board games for the family. For your furry friends we provide a bowl, a blanket, a towel, a brush and some toys. We don’t allow pets getting onto our furnitures. We use vacuum cleaner with allergy filter to remove animal hair as much as possible.
Full Linen and Professional Operation
Full linens is provided (towels, bed linens, pillows, blankets, quilts). The place is professionally cleaned, inspected and prepared before each stay. We learn your time of arrival and switch lights, AC/fan on prior.
Vehicle and Boat Parkings
Our premise is fully fenced with onsite parking. There is a corner car park which is flat and measuring 16 meters by 16 meters. It has a 3 meters wide vehicle gate which comes with a coded padlock. It has 1.3 meters high fence along its street facing boundaries. It has space to park at least 4 vehicles, or your boat, jet ski and kayaks. Our cottages are also fully fenced from the street and car park with 2 meters high brush fence. Your privacy is our priority.
Cottages Location and Site Plan
The Starfish is located in Rye, Victoria. It is just 250m from the Rye bay beach, a flat 800m walk to nearby shops, cafes, supermarket and restaurants. It is one of 2 side-by-side cottages on the premise.
Update 22/3/2018: We completed upgrades including improved sound proofing, mixer with water filter, outdoor lighting, portable heaters, iron & ironing board, plus many small enhancements, addressed our guests’ feedback.
Guest Access:
The entire townhouse, onsite parking and yard.
The Neighborhood:
The Starfish is located in Rye, Victoria. It is just 250m from the Rye bay beach, a flat 800m walk to nearby shops, cafes, supermarket and restaurants.
It is in a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood, where locals and visitors are living in the same pocket. Local laws have quiet hours strictly enforced (see house rules). We're close to the Peninsula Hot Springs, golf courses and wineries.
Getting Around:
There are buses from Frankston train station but our cottages are best suited for self driving travellers. There is plenty of onsite parking fenced and off street.
Other Things to Note:
We don't rent to students group and will not allow for parties nor schoolies. We don't rent to parents who book for their children to stay, which violates the insurance which protects our guests.
** PLEASE NOTE: if guests get locked out of the apartment, we may be able to help with spare key but we will have to charge a service fee for the time and delivery (pending availability and distance). After 8 pm and on the weekend, rates may go up. If we are not able to help, it will be the guest’s responsibility to call a locksmith at their own cost. **
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 5,382 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Rules
This booking is not 100% confirmed until our guest verification process has been completed
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Starfish Cottage - 250m to bay beach have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is The Starfish Cottage - 250m to bay beach to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 5-minute walk from Rye Beach and 1.5 mi (3-min drive) from Rosebud Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does The Starfish Cottage - 250m to bay beach offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at The Starfish Cottage - 250m to bay beach?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at The Starfish Cottage - 250m to bay beach?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
Is there free parking at The Starfish Cottage - 250m to bay beach?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does The Starfish Cottage - 250m to bay beach have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does The Starfish Cottage - 250m to bay beach have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is The Starfish Cottage - 250m to bay beach to downtown Melbourne?
This vacation home is 39.2 mi away from Melbourne.
The Starfish Cottage - 250m to bay beach Reviews
Reviews
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Good
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Cleanliness
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Diana M.
Jan 18, 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The property is in a great location. Needs some maintenance and cleaning.
Diana M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Lilly S.
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The location is excellent, the beds were good, but that's about it. So many things were disappointing about this stay: from the rickety and incredibly uncomfortable couch and chairs, the non-stick cookware that was dangerously unusable and scratched down to its core, the rusted BBQ (we didn't end up using), the ancient TV with a barely working remote, chipped mugs and even cheaper cutlery and just a general sense of disrepair. We definitely would not stay here again, given the amount they're charging for this stay.
The property on the inside was tidy and clean lovely new bathroom, however needed cutlery updated as not enough for family of six . Outside was covered in weeds and not very inviting to sit outside. Outdoor furniture needs an update and Umbrella needs replacing, as it collapsed on you. The outside area Just didn’t reflect the photos.. Electric cord exposed near the bbq and bbq gas bottle value was corroded in the on position. Aaron was great to deal with and I did advise him at the time , as I suspected his gardener or property manager is perhaps not doing a very good job . Just a bit of a clean up outside is all that needed and it is a great place great location for beach and shops.
We were very pleased with this dog friendly, beach style cottage. It was very clean, with aircon and two tv’s. The beds were comfortable, with 2 queens and two singles. It was a pleasant stroll to the beach, which is dog friendly. The shops, were about a 10 minute walk, with a very nice pizza restaurant, cafe, Woolworths, bakery etc, so the location was ideal for us.Linen was included, which was clean and fresh. The outdoor area is smallest, but extremely secure for pets, so we could relax and enjoy a stress free holiday. The bathroom/laundry is quite large and modern. There are two steps to get onto the verandah for entry, so I wouldn’t say wheelchair friendly. Overall, it was not a modern house, but comfortable and well priced.