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Portsea - Bay views secluded homely property:2 minutes walk Portsea Hotel Beach

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Property grounds
Open kitchen into main lounge
Watching Melbourne to Hobart race
Beebaahs at Christmas time🎄
Master bedroom Queen size bed with ensuite

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Portsea, VIC
  • Place, Portsea Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Portsea Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Nepean National Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪134 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Master ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Second bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Portsea - Bay views secluded homely property:2 minutes walk Portsea Hotel Beach

***No Schoolies ***

Beebaahs is a 4 bedroom comfortable, yet stylish holiday home accommodating up to 8 people. Located in a quiet court with bay views. The extensive and private garden provides a perfect place to rest, entertain and relax. Beebaahs provides you a choice of a romantic indoor dining or an outdoor dining ,in an alfresco area. Two living areas; one with a log fireplace, and the other living area with both air conditioning and heating .The house is only 2 minutes walk to the Portsea Hotel, village cafes and local park .How about a morning swim, a walk along the pier watching fisherman or a 5 minute drive into the Sorrento shopping village. As positioned on a hill at night, you can relax hearing the roar of the waves from the back beach. Perfect for family, friends or special occasions.

AMENITIES:

Bedrooms:

Beebaahs is a 4 Bedroom holiday house comprising of:

- Master Bedroom - Queen bed with ensuite
- Second Bedroom - Queen Bed
- Third Bedroom 2 King single Beds
- Fourth Bedroom - 2 Single beds

Living Areas:

The house has 2 spacious living areas :

Main lounge room:
Bay views
Smart tv, Broadband, WIFI, Netflix
Semi open planned Kitchen
Well stocked kitchen
large fridge/freezer, Chef knives ,Microwave & Glass wares
Coffee machine
Children Welcome:
High Chair.
Elderly suitable.
Family and Friends friendly.


Second Lounge room:

Open natural log fireplace
Smart tv, WIFI, broadband

Bathrooms : 2

First:
Master bedroom with Ensuite:
Floor level sliding door shower
Separate toilet

Second:
Bedrooms 2/3/4 share
Shower over bath
Separate toilet


Linen:

Linen and towels are included at no extra cost

Dining Areas:
The house has two dining areas:

Indoor:
Light dimmers
Candles
Dining table (seats 10)

Alfresco:

Light dimmers
Dining table (seats 10)
Dimmers / candles
Separate serving table

Lounge with coffee table

Outdoor Dining:
Dining table (seats 8)
Bay views
Candles


Sun lounges
Large 4 Burner BBQ

Attractions:
5 minute walk to front beach/pier
Newly renovated Portsea Hotel
Portsea village cafes

5 minutes drive to Sorrento shopping Village
Minutes to start of Millionaires walk .
Nice walk to London Bridge, Portsea back beach (surf)

Endless activities :
Rock pooling, Horse Riding, Historical Sites Enchanted Maze,
Wineries and Strawberry Farm
Peninsula Hot Springs
Scenic Eagle Gondola; Arthurs seat.

Day trips:
5 minute drive to Sorrento Ferry, which gives you access to the Bellarine Peninsula, allowing you to take your vehicle if required, for a pleasant day trip.

Grounds:

Spacious enclosed grounds with a Carport, and parking for up to 6 vehicles in total.
Very Private and peaceful.
Bay views

Everything in this house accommodates your needs, from either a relaxing tranquil getaway from the city, or spending quality time and creating lasting memories with family and friends. You will truly appreciate the bay views and the close proximity of the beach, Cafes and the Portsea Hotel.




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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
To bring a rug to cover.not to sleep in bedrooms
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

Melbourne

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Portsea, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Peninsula Hot Springs and Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Queenscliff Maritime Museum and Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station. Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre and Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Portsea, VIC

What's nearby

  • Portsea Pier - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Portsea Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bayplay - Open Water Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Point Nepean National Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mornington Peninsula National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 72 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Sorrento - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Portsea Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Longshore Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Vanilla Slice Cafe Sorrento - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Koonya Hotel - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Portsea - Bay views secluded homely property:2 minutes walk Portsea Hotel Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Portsea - Bay views secluded homely property:2 minutes walk Portsea Hotel Beach?

As of 10 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Portsea - Bay views secluded homely property:2 minutes walk Portsea Hotel Beach on 25 May, 2026 start from S$438, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Portsea - Bay views secluded homely property:2 minutes walk Portsea Hotel Beach?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Portsea - Bay views secluded homely property:2 minutes walk Portsea Hotel Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Portsea - Bay views secluded homely property:2 minutes walk Portsea Hotel Beach located?

Located in Portsea, this beach holiday home is steps away from Bayplay - Open Water Course, Portsea Beach and Portsea Pier. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Point Nepean National Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a great convenient location & we really appreciated the lovely goodies provided by the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2025
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the convenient location and appreciated the goodies we provided. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime
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10/10 Excellent

Stewart S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is fantastic, perfect weekender. Mel had left fridge staples and wine for us to enjoy, so close to the pub and beach. Had a wonderful time 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar, 2026
Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review! We’re so glad you had a fantastic weekender and that everything was a 10/10. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the little extras and made the most of being so close to the pub and the beach. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and would absolutely love to welcome you back for another relaxing stay soon!. Regards
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. Fantastic location and really thoughtful/ generous hosts. Wouldnt hesitate to book again. Thank you very much. Nick
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really glad you loved your stay and appreciated the location and little touches. You’re always welcome back anytime, and we’d be delighted to have you stay with us again. Thanks again for choosing us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Clean house and above and beyond with extras like coffee, milk, wine and chocolate
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec, 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you had a great stay and enjoyed the cleanliness and little extras. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!”
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The house itself which had great indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. Nice back and front yards which was ideal for out dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for the 4-star review! We’re really pleased you enjoyed the house, especially the indoor and outdoor entertaining areas and the yards for your dog. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to have the opportunity to host you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in the heart of Portsea

Nice place to stay close to the action .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2025
Hi Rachel, Thank you for your great rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and glad you found the house an amazing place to bring in the new year . Just a query, we are missing the glass top on the outside coffee table . Was it accidentally broken ?, or does anyone know it’s whereabouts ?. Wishing you a happy 2025 Regards Melissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monique H.

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

Great Stay

Perfect Location, great communication from hosts, lovely light filled house
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words, Monique. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us and enjoying the house and it’s location. We hope to have you stay with us again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex W.

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

Great stay in Portsea so close to the pier!!

We loved our stay - such a great beach house so close to the Portsea pier so lots of swimming ! Would love to come back again thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2025
Hi Alex, Thank you for taking your time and providing us a 5 star review. We are thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience, staying at the house , and sharing the close proximity to the Portsea Pier and beach .We hope to see you again soon . Wishing you a happy 2025 Regards Melissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon N.

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

Great Place!

This place was great! Close to everyone, wonderful layout and the host was exceptional. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan, 2025
Hi Simon, Thank you again for your kind words about your returned stay with us over Christmas, and giving us again another 5 star review . We are so glad you enjoyed the ambiance here at Portsea, and look forward to you staying again soon . Wishing you all the very best for 2025 . Regards Melissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel D.

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

Relaxing beachside stay

Wonderful stay with great hospitality. Everything you wanted and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov, 2021
Hi Mel, thank you for your 5 star review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and had a relaxing time. We look forward to having you stay again. Many thanks Melissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Position Perfect

Love staying here, perfect position.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2025
Thank you Karen once again for choosing us and for the incredible 5-star rating. Your feedback motivates us to keep raising the bar and sets the standard for excellence in everything we do. We'll continue to keep working hard , and look forward to you staying again . Kind regards Melissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee R.

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

Fantastic property, close to everything

Easy , helpful and fantastic property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Thank you very much for your 5 star review, we really appreciate it. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at the house and sharing your thoughts .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for a no fuss stay.

Hosts were very accommodating, welcoming and communicative. They made the move in and out easy.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia M.

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

gorgeous cottage with accessibility to all that Portsea and Sorrento has to offer

We loved staying here, the property is comforting and homely, with a beach cottage vibe. Very clean, beds are comfortable and the hosts are so easy to deal with, you can tell they have a lot of love for this home. Highly recommend anyone wanting a get-away or an extended holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar, 2023
Hi Amelia, thank you for taking the time to write a kind and thoughtful 5 star review. It’s our pleasure to provide the best possible experience and making you feel at home during your stay , and we are glad this commitment was reflected in your experience staying with us. We look forward to the next time you stay, and we appreciate you recommending us. Regards Melissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

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

Family weekend

Very happy with our Portsea stay, great location, host Melissa was very responsive, house had everything we needed and more.Little extras were a nice touch ( chocolates, wine, milk, bread, eggs etc )
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2025
Hi Jodi, Thankyou for sharing your experience and giving us a 5 star for staying at Beebaah’s, we really appreciate your kind words , and I am glad you enjoyed the little extra touch . We look forward to having you stay again in the future. Regards Melissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia S.

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

Amazing location - beautiful property

A great little property - very convenient, gorgeous garden and a view of the bay. Basic beach house (not ultra renovated or modern) but the owner makes up for it with a very welcoming introduction and stay - everything there that you could want.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2023
Thank you for taking the time and providing us with a 5 star review. We very much appreciated your compliments of the house, garden, location and welcome gift during your stay with us. I appreciate your feedback about the description of the home being ( not ultra modern); as at Beebaahs we have created a home that welcomes everyone in a homely , relaxed environment that provides two living areas for your enjoyment. We enjoy providing a welcome introduction as a thank you for choosing to stay with us. We hope you will visit us again.
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10/10 Excellent

James R.

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

Lovely relaxing hideaway

Amazing house in a great location. A quick walk over to the Portsea pub or cafes. Melissa was amazing to deal with and added all the special touches for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr, 2023
Evening James, thank you for the taking the time to give us a 5 - star review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us , the special touches we provided and the location of the house with close proximity to the Portsea Hotel and beach, We hope to see you again soon Regards Melissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Portsea Stay

Had a wonderful time staying at this property. Plenty of room for everyone and a convenient location. Open and friendly communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar, 2023
Hi Karen, thank you for taking the time and giving us a 5 star review, we are so glad you enjoyed staying at the house .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Perfect location

Fantastic location, clean, private home. Property owners communication was on point. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2022
We are very grateful for your 5 star review. Thank you for complimenting the house and us, we really appreciate it. We are very glad you had a wonderful stay with us..
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

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

Fantastic location close to the beach. Great views and breakout areas for the whole family.

Great experience with excellent service and communication provided by the host. Worked really well for two families. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Dear Belinda , thankyou so much for such a wonderful review , and for taking your time to write. We believe that hospitality is personal and it all starts with a dedicated and caring family. Your feedback makes us proud....and motivates us at the same time. Thank you ,and if you decide to travel here again don't hesitate to contact us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

The perfect retreat

The property was exactly what we were looking for. Walking distance to the Portsea Hotel. Quiet and private and relaxed. Great hospitality from the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2024
Hi Craig, thank you for taking the time and giving us a 5 star review, and sharing your experience staying with us . We are so glad that our hospitality and the location to the Portsea Hotel was exactly what you were looking for. I am also glad that you were able to relax and enjoy the quietness of the street. We look forward to having you stay again , Melissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony v.

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

A Lovely Getaway

The owners were terrific with their clear and timely communications. The house was gorgeous with seaside charm and in a wonderful location close to the beach and pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec, 2021
We are very grateful that you took the time to leave us a 5 star review. We appreciate the kind words and glad that you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma L.

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

Family Getaway

We celebrated a milestone family birthday with 3 generations. The house was comfortable and homely with a great number of areas indoor and out to relax and enjoy the weather and bird visitors.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb, 2025
Hi Emma, Thank you for your 5 star review. We are so grateful you took the time to share your thoughts and are thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience staying and celebrating the 80th birthday. We look forward to seeing you again soon , Regards Melissa
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina R.

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

Location Location Location

Can’t beat the convenience of this location. And, what a treat to get to bring out dog.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jan, 2024
Hi Tina, thank you for taking the time and providing us with a 5 star review. We are so glad that the location and amenities of the house suited your family and fury friend. We look forward to having you stay again .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Great location and great stay

We stayed over the weekend and couldn't be happier with our experience. We spoke with Melissa who was very helpful, accommodating and friendly. The house was ready to go with basics, food supplies, even welcome champagne and cookies. Location is great for the beach and would reccomend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thankyou Daniel for taking the time to review your stay at Beebaahs . We really appreciated giving us a perfect rating and for recommending our home to others , and we are glad you enjoyed your weekend and the goodies .

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