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Southdown - Sorrento

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A modern house with a covered patio, surrounded by mature trees and a landscaped garden.
An outdoor seating area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by trees and potted plants.
A pathway leading through a garden with trees and blue flowers.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with striped bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table with chairs. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Sorrento, VIC
  • Place, Mornington Peninsula National Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Diamond Bay Beach
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sorrento Front Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪117 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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 Sorrento, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Peninsula Hot Springs and Searoad Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mornington Peninsula National Park and Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Queenscliff Maritime Museum and Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Sorrento, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mornington Peninsula National Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Diamond Bay Beach - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Manyung Gallery at Sorrento - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 67 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Sorrento - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fish Fetish - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Blue Fin Sushi Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Buckley Sorrento - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Flat Blk - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Southdown - Sorrento pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Southdown - Sorrento?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southdown - Sorrento on 4 Dec 2026 start from £1,895, 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 Southdown - Sorrento?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Southdown - Sorrento?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southdown - Sorrento?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Southdown - Sorrento located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Diamond Bay Beach, St Pauls Beach and Sorrento Front Beach. Mornington Peninsula National Park and Manyung Gallery at Sorrento are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couldn’t ask for much more

We had a great stay - awesome location, good sized property and little touches that made all the difference. Would definitely recommend and we wouldn’t hesitate staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Want for nothing!!This place truly has everything you need.It also has bit of a view of the sand dunes out the back of the property.We spent Saturday morning at The Peninsula Hot Springs which was incredible.But the rest of the time we just hung out at the the house -because it was so homely!!Loved it-5 people-catered for easily!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a wonderful week at Southdown, Sorrento. The house was simple, clean, comfortable and homely, while the location is perfect. We greatly appreciated all of the provisions provided and the many other touches that made our stay so enjoyable. The host has certainly made it feel like a home away from home. An ideal place to 'switch off' and relax. We look forward to returning to Southdown again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Beach House in great location

My husband and two children spent a week at Southdown over the summer. It is a lovely little beach house set amongst the tea-trees. With a basketball hoop for the kids and plenty of space to roam and relax we all had a great time away. Diamond Beach is close by with rock pools and cliffs for the kids to explore. A great little beach house that is well equipped and we would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach get away

We were looking for a beach get away between the back beach and the bay and Southdown was the perfect find. Jo was very helpful and accommodating, the kitchen is amazingly well equipped including every spice, sauce or mustard you may need... if you have time for cooking. The bedrooms are well appointed and comfortable, outside dining area a hit with everyone. A definite find!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great hide away

The place is well appointed, has all the facilities that we needed for our stay. Was such a delight to find that there were all the things you would need to prepare meals as far as condiments etc. Cannot praise Jo enough for what was made available to us. Looking forward to the next time we visit from the States. Dan, Claire and Brendan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Southdown has for 20 years been our family’s favourite. A very homey home. Sitting in the sun filled lounge looking out at the tee trees you feel a million miles from home (and neighbours) Very comfortable beds, extra blankets and pillows in all 3 bedrooms, fabulously stocked cupboards, Jo has thought of absolutely everything.A leisurely walk to Sorrento township along Melbourne Road and access to the back beach track at the end of the street through bush land. We will definitely continue staying at Southdown
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

We had ten days in our little house on the hill and Loved it , the house had everything you need and not having wifi was actually really good for the kids! We have already re booked for next year
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A cosy family getaway

We just loved Southdown for our family Easter getaway. The care Jo has put into the property is second to none. The heater was on upon our rather chilly arrival and we immediately felt at home. The champagne chilling in the well stocked fridge with every condiment you could ask for was also a welcome touch. The property itself is very clean and cosy with comfy beds. It’s well stocked with many toys, board games, dvds, books and magazines. Tucking up on the front porch couch with a magazine and a coffee from the pod machine was lovely. The trees around the property also inspired many games for our little kids while my teen and partner played basketball. Our walks to nearby Diamond Bay and Sorrento back beach were stunning. We got to have quality downtime at Southdown and I will definitely be back. Thank you Jo for creating such a lovely getaway and for your exceptional care at each stage of the process.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Property

The property was neat and clean, well equipped; it had most things you need for a comfortable stay. The property is in a terrific location only a 2-3 minute drive to Sorrento main town and it catered very well for the entire family, we loved it.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful back beach oasis

My teenage girls and I very much enjoyed our relaxing new year break at Southdown. The chilled bottle of bubbly 😊 and the starter kit of pantry items such as jams and condiments was much appreciated. We look forward to a return visit soon. Michael M
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfort and style in a beautiful setting

This was our second time at this lovely house. The adults and the 3 children (aged 11, 8 and 2) all loved it. A peaceful setting outside and every detail thought of inside. Owner responded to and fixed small problem immediately. Really appreciated the champagne on arrival, the generous supplies of household needs and the wonderful selection of toys, games, magazines and dvds. HIghly recommend this place. We'll certainly be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, well equipped home

We had a lovely stay in Southdown recently. The home is well maintained and well equipped with everything you need for a relaxing holiday, including books, games and DVDs for all ages. Just a short walk to the walking trails, front beach and Sorrento shops. Our host, Jo was so welcoming and we will definitely look to come back again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Packed full with everything you need to have a great holiday break

The house is well designed to be very relaxing. Even though it is not big, the outdoor areas make it much more than it seems. There is a gorgeous place to sit at any time of the day. And very well designed. Everything you could possibly need is in the kitchen and dvds and board games galore. We had Christmas there and our host Jo went the extra mile to put up a tree and even left us a gift under the tree! So many personal touches. I’d choose to stay in a place that’s as full of heart as this one any time. Thanks so much Jo. We had a very special time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay at Southdown Sorrento!

Great host, location and house. Everything you could need was available in this well equipped house. Thanks Jo.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Absolutely loved our stay!

We could not recommend Southdown in Sorrento highly enough. It is great value for money, had everything we needed and was in a great location - close to the shops and a short drive to the beach. Jo is so incredibly helpful and even had toys available for our toddlers! The outdoor space is perfect to sit and relax, we spent most of our days sitting in the sun. We will definitely return - thanks Jo!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved our stay

The house was perfect for myself and 3 kids. It had everything you could need!! Games, books, dvds, every condiment, it was so well stocked it made things super easy. Close to shops and the beach. It was also clean!! Thank you Jo we had a lovely time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Great holiday!!!!!

Everything about our holiday was fantastic. We were 5 adults & 4 kids which accommodated to all of us. The price was great for 2 families to share. Location was walking distance to front & back beach & shops. When we were not outdoors there was so much to do eg: gameboards & a large selection of movies. Kids still talking about there holiday. Thanks for letting us stay. We will be back!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic beach house

The beach house was very well located in a nice quiet spot. The house was stocked with lots of games, books, DVDs and in particular kids toys. This is exactly how I would setup my own beach house if I was lucky enough to own one!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome

This was our second time staying here. Great location. Very cosy and lots of extras thrown in. We'll be back.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic choice

A fantastic choice for staying in Sorrento. Jo's place is in a terrific location: a short walk to Diamond Bay or St Paul's Beach; 400m from the St Paul's Road shop for the newspaper, coffees and supplies. The house itself is one of the best stocked we've ever stayed in. Great attention to detail. Within minutes of arriving we were saying to ourselves, "well, we'll be renting this place again!"
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Privacy and relaxation

We love this place and will continue to book it! Set high amongst the moonah trees, and with views out both windows, it's so private and relaxed, you could be anywhere -yet it's only a short walk into town. Fully decked out with coffee machine, every condiment imaginable, indoor/outdoor games for the kids, hundreds of movies and books and the latest mags! A short walk to the stunning back beach and the kids loved the outdoor shower last summer. It's all been thought of here, been meaning to write a review for a while, we've enjoyed it all seasons now! Thank you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Getaway Property

Southdown is so well appointed, clean, handy to the back beach and a lovely easy stroll into town. Jo has thought of all the mod cons even down to a welcoming bottle of bubbly on arrival. Ideal house for myself, a girlfriend and our daughters to truly switch off and enjoy. We are already planning our next girly getaway!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

We had a wonderful stay at Southdown, everything we could think of, and more, was supplied. Even though the property is a little dated, it is extremely clean and very comfortable. The bottle of champagne was a nice touch, and I love it when a place has a coffee machine!!
Archival

8/10 Good

Ideal beach cottage

Very clean; very well fitted out with appliances, books, DVD's, and all cooking gear you could want. Very well stocked for condiments, etc - way above average. A bottle of Chandon, and boxes of Easter eggs were an unexpected surprise. A bit old school in style, but very comfortable, and close to the excellent Coppin walking trail along the cliff tops.
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