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Carbon House @ Rye - Our Hidden Gem

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A modern house with a well-maintained garden featuring palm trees and a wooden fence.
A wooden deck with steps leading to a seating area, surrounded by large, green plants.
A living room with a brown sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area visible in the background.
A wooden console table with framed artwork, a small speaker, and a stack of books.
A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a small cabinet.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Rye, VIC
  • Place, Rye Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Hot Springs
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Dunes Golf Links
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪110 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

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Melbourne

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Hot Springs and Mornington Peninsula National Park, while Manyung Gallery at Sorrento and Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries are cultural highlights. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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Rye, VIC

What's nearby

  • Rye Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • The Dunes Golf Links - 11 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Fin Sushi Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hot Springs Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪3941 Takeaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Carbon House @ Rye - Our Hidden Gem pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Carbon House @ Rye - Our Hidden Gem?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carbon House @ Rye - Our Hidden Gem on 13 Nov 2026 start from £693, 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.

How much is parking at Carbon House @ Rye - Our Hidden Gem?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Carbon House @ Rye - Our Hidden Gem?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Carbon House @ Rye - Our Hidden Gem?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Carbon House @ Rye - Our Hidden Gem located?

Located in Rye, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Rye Beach, The Dunes Golf Links and Rye Ocean Beach. Alba Thermal Springs and Spa and Number 16 Beach are also within 3 miles (5 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. 36 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was welcoming the house was clean, good condition and comfortable. Great barbecue area.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
Hi Helen, thank you for your review, we are glad that you enjoyed your Stay @ Carbon House. Kind regards, Steve & Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Do nt know the name ,know location was great And do many cafes ect to eat from
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay Rye

Spacious place with plenty amenities in short distance to major attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2022
Thank you Michael for your review, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely family stay

We had a great stay with the family at Carbon House. It had everything we needed. Very comfortable. Steve great to deal with.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2023
Hi Carmel, Thank you for your review, we are glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay. All the best for 2023!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Rye getaway

A well presented and homely dwelling with easy access to amenities. Caring hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Carbon review

Very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was in a great location, close to lots of attractions. We are a big family and it had plenty of rooms and beds for everyone. The house is well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The queen beds are a bit old and a bit hard, but not uncomfortable. Our kids enjoyed the backyard and Cubbyhouse.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2026
Hi Marissa, Thank you for your review, we value your feedback. Regards, Steve & Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Carbon House, Rye

Great location, great facilities and excellent host. Thank you! The choccies and wine on arrival was a lovely touch. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2023
Thank you Lynda for your review, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay, all the best to you and you family in 2023!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanks for a wonderful stay!

Thanks Steve for sharing your wonderful holiday house with us, we've had a truly relaxing stay! The house was clean, spacious and had everything we needed. The location was convenient to get to everything, with the foreshore or the backbeaches just minutes away by car. We feel rejuvenated and ready for the new year :)
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2024
Hi Ken, thank you for you kind feedback, all the best to you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb property. Very comfortable, spacious, well equipped.

One of the best properties i have been in. Very ideal for families, plenty of room within the house as well out in the backyard. Very well maintained and equipped for entertaining. Would highly recommend and will certainly be back. 10/10 no doubt!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2021
Thank you Vivek for your positive review. We strive to maintain and offer quality family holiday accomodation.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great holiday getaway

We stayed at the carbon house for New Years, it was only a 7minute drive from the beach and 30minute walk. The house was large enough to fit 8 people and spacious backyard and living areas. Unfortunately during our stay we did find 5 cockroach’s under the bed and in the barbecue we would recommend another deep clean through the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan 2025
Hi Hannah, thank you for your review, and clarifying that the pest issue experienced were mainly under the covered BBQ which is not unusual due to the coastal area and hot conditions. Our Cleaner has thoroughly checked all internal areas and taken appropriate steps to minimise any further internal issues. Wishing you all the very best for 2025.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice little getaway

Property was well equipped and suitable for the two families. Was a little bit more run down than expected - rust, peeling paint but did not detract from our time there. Sitting outside was nice as was the kids room with a tv and a little place for them to play. Would go return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good place for family holidays

House has everything for enjoyable holidays in Rye. Outside dining area is well suited for a big family. Kitchen and bedrooms are well equipped. House is located in a nice area. It is either a short drive or some "real" walk to the beach. We did both during our stay and liked them. Communication with the host was first class although we would prefer not to send extra documents during signing up.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Dec 2022
Thank you Greg, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Steve & Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation

The house is a great size for a couple of families to stay. An easy drive down to the main strip of Rye but a bit of a trek by foot on a hot day. The house was fairly clean but unfortunately the cubby house was full of cobwebs and goodness knows what else that the kids couldn't play in there. The internet struggled at times but maybe because of the influx of people in Rye? All in all a great stay. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2024
Hi Samantha, thank you for your feedback, we will certainly take onboard the issue with the cubby house and sorry that your kids could not use it. I guess the heavy load on 5g network was impacting the internet reliability and we will look at NBN installation to improve that. We wish you all the very best for the year ahead. Steve & Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family sized home.

The house was spacious enough to accommodate our party of 4 adults and 3 children. All rooms were amply proportioned, comfortably furnished and nicely decorated. The kitchen had an abundance of cooking pans, crockery and serving dishes. Outside there was a large dining space under cover and gas barbecue. The garden and cubby house were ideal for children slightly older than ours. Personally we felt there were areas our 2 year old could fall over edges or down the steps. Similarly we put the stair gate at the top of the stairs so the children didn't fall down and we installed our own at living room door. The owner was very helpful and responded quickly to our queries. Overall, a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2022
Dear Kathleen, Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We have noted your suggestion of an additional child gate at both sides of the stair well and will implement that promptly. Kind Regards, Steve & Carol @ Carbon House
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Spacious

Close to beach a short drive
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2022
Hi Bill, Thank your for reviewing our property, we hope that you and your family enjoyed your stay. Please let us know if you had any concerns or if you have any recommendations that would benefit future stays or guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Stay

Nice and large size with plenty of room for all to have own space, along with a great location for short walk into beach and town. Highly recommend for family group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2022
Thank you kindly for your review, we are very happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your stay. Steve & Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

We had amazing time thank you very much.. will definitely come back ❤
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2022
Hi Anica, thank you for your review, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

We enjoyed our stay. The property is very spacious both inside and outside and very well equiped. Steve is very responsive and friendly. However there is a very mild leakage underneath the sink in the on-suite. It is not very serious at all but can be a safety hazard due to the wet floor (the bucket underneath sometimes doesn't capture all the leaked water). Overall we had a great time and will definitely rebook again in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2022
Hi Vivian, Thank you for your positive review and informing us of the minor leak in the the ensuite, this will be attended to. We welcome you back to stay at our home anytime in the future. Steve & Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good location and well equipped

Well located house in a nice quiet spot not far from front and back beaches and shops (we did have some very rowdy neighbours one night but the other nights were very peaceful). Comfortable bedrooms and living area and a lovely private deck surrounded by trees. Owners communication was great and they were generous with check in/out times. We really appreciated being able to arrive for lunch on the first day. Well equipped and a nice surprise of wine and chocolates on arrival. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2022
Thank you Sally for your review, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, all the best to you and your family for 2022. Steve & Carol Carbon House
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

A clean and well presented house with all the necessary amenities. The yard was expansive with a very private bbq/entertainment area. The communication with the owner was excellent. We had a great stay and would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2021
Hi Sam, We are very pleased to hear that you have enjoyed your stay at Carbon House and your kind words. We would love to have you stay again in the future as a highly valued return guest. Warm Regards, Steve & Carol
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic holiday

Carbon House was well set up for a fantastic holiday. Owner Steve very helpful.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jan 2021
Hi Sandra, Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay and welcome you to stay again in the future as a valued returning guest. Warm Regards, Steve & Carol
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great escape

Nice clean, relaxing place to escape to with the girls for the weekend. Hosts were lovely giving us extended time to stay which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2020
Thank you Julia, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Carbon House.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a break

We really enjoyed our holiday at Carbon House with our daughters and grandchildren. It is very comfortable and an easy drive to local attractions and the beach. Communication with the Property Manager was excellent. Great place for a holiday not far from Melbourne.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thanks Colleen, We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay 😁 Regards, Steve & Carol Carbon House
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Holiday Home so far

This place was perfect for us. Most of the times pics and description is different to actual property but for this place every detailed mentioned online was correct. We asked for different check in and check out times and owner was happy to accomodate with our request. I have been booking places since 2013 and by far this was the best place and communication with owner was very good. Looks like i will be booking this place again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you Vishal for your positive review, we are very pleased to hear you enjoyed your short break at Carbon House, we would be happy to have you stay again in the future. Steve & Carol Carbon House
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