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By The Bay - Blairgowrie

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A living room with a sofa, TV, and dining area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a gas stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There are four stools at the counter.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a framed picture on the wall.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a TV in the background.
A living room with a pool table, a sofa with red and yellow cushions, a dining table with chairs, and a pool.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Blairgowrie Beach

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Blairgowrie, VIC
  • Place, Blairgowrie Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mornington Peninsula National Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Sorrento Front Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪114 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Melbourne

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Blairgowrie, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Quarantine Station and Queenscliff Hotel are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Hot Springs and Mornington Peninsula National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Blairgowrie, VIC

What's nearby

  • Blairgowrie Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saint Johns Wood Road Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mornington Peninsula National Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Koonya Ocean Beach - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 68 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is By The Bay - Blairgowrie pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at By The Bay - Blairgowrie?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at By The Bay - Blairgowrie?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at By The Bay - Blairgowrie?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is By The Bay - Blairgowrie located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Blairgowrie Beach, Saint Johns Wood Road Beach and Koonya Ocean Beach. Sorrento Front Beach and Mornington Peninsula National Park 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. 66 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday. House was excellent

Really enjoyed our stay. House had everything you needed and more. No issues. Would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience

An excellent stay. A 100% mark.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family haven

Jo is a wonderful host. Her place is a home away from home. The play retreat area included innumerable toys in the cupboard, in addition to all the adult fun (pool table, table tennis, darts, air hockey). Books everywhere covering all genres was a lovely touch. And the kitchen was better stocked than my own! Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Entertainment Plus

We were visiting from the States to attend my Daughters wedding and the place was organised by the family. Did not know what to expect but was extremely pleased with what Jo had provided... even Vegemite :-). The games room was a great place form us to relax and we absolutely loved the wild life, saw a Kookaburra, and many other native Australian birds that added to the ambience of the place. Cannot recommend it more highly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent holiday house

We had an amazing long weekend with plenty of room for the family to catch up. I was impressed by the never ending array of staples, games, books and toys for every member of the family. My teenager (and the adults) loved the kids/teenage retreat and spent hours playing pool, air hockey, table tennis, not to mention the outdoor sports. All the little touches made our stay very special. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Access & Comforts of Home

Very enjoyable stay. Property is well maintained, spacious, private and with everything a family needs. Appreciated the well stocked book, magazine and movie shelves and the broad array of activities in the games room for the kids. Outdoor courtyard was perfect to entertain while outside lounges were a great place to get lost in a book or magazine. Great communication with a very helpful host and only a short walk to the beach - this a property we'd be happy to return to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super clean and comfortable & fabulous host

Jo is a fabulous host who is super responsive, informative and generous, including any item you can think of. The house is meticulously clean, comfortable and super functional for our family of 4 (2 girls ages 17 and 20) plus 1 boyfriend. We used the outdoor table area for many meals at night, the front area to sunbake and lounge area was so relaxing. A great peaceful place to unwind for a week over summer. Highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect holiday home away from home.

Great time spent at this beautiful house. Jo is an awesome host and ensured that the minutest details were thought of and provided at the property. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home for all ages

The house was clean and had everything we needed. In spite of the bad wet and windy weather, we all (a family of three generations) enjoyed the stay as there were plenty of entertainment in the gaming room. Highly recommended for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing family getaway

Our short stay was restful and easy with everything we could possibly need at hand. Located a very short stroll away from the beach, the home was very clean and comfortable. So much fun for our young child too with a games room fully stocked with all sorts of toys. Renting process was straight forward and we would be sure to stay again. Many thanks for a lovely trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Great hone very clean and very well run for families. Thanks jo
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family holiday place and location

We knew the location was great and that the house looked very good for our family before arriving. The addition was arriving and experiencing that the owners had thought of everything to make it a perfect stay for us - from the incredible games room to little details in the house like the coffee pods, up to date magazines, movies, books, baby monitor, right amount of bedding and the list goes on. Made for a fantastic family holiday!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property, the mega games room and beach access make this the go to property in Blairgowrie

Great location, spacious, well appointed and kitted out with every form of entertainment you’d need on a holiday
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The house was fabulous and had everything we could possibly need.

The kids were constantly entertained with all the toys, books and games. This gave us the opportunity to actually relax and enjoy our children. It was only a quick walk to the beach. And the beds were very comfy. We will definitely be back to stay again soon
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic house great for families

We had such a lovely time at By the Bay Blairgowrie over Easter break. The house worked so well for our group - 4 adults, a 2 year old and a 3 year old. The kids absolutely loved the "playhouse" which was so well stocked with games etc for all ages. The adults loved it too because it was a safe space for them to play. The adults loved the table tennis table etc too. Being separated from the main house it meant our adult friends did not need to be woken by noisy kids, we played out there until a civilised morning time. The house was very well stocked including the coffee machine which was very well used and included decaf pods! The house was really clean and the fenced garden was great for the kids to run around. Easy distance to lots of things on the peninsula. Lastly our host Jo was fantastic. Very prompt communication and went out if her way to provide an extra high chair and respond to a minor problem we had. Highly recommended
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A perfect stay

We could not have asked for a better stay at Jo's home. We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The property was immaculate throughout. The attention to detail was incredibly thoughtful.

Our family have had a wonderful time in Blairgowrie. By The Bay really was a lovely place to stay. The property was fantastic and in a nice location. The only regret is that we had to leave! Thanks
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Our second stay at By the Bay and I would highly recommend!

Such a fantastic selection of games/books/magazines/movies for kids and adults alike. Jo is wonderful to deal with and has really thought of everything to make this a home away from home. In a great location close to the beach, the Bay and Sorrento just a short drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We absolutely loved our stay at By The Bay

This place is amazing! We arrived to a cosy, warm home filled with all the things that would make our family stay perfect. The kids loved the games room from the sports equipment to the board games to the dolls, etc. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean, neat and tidy. Thanks so much we would definitely recommend to friends and we will be back to stay for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect home away from home!

What an absolute delight this property is! More like a home away from home with everything you could possibly need. In 40 years of girls weekends away we have never come across such well stocked cupboards, pantry and fridge. So welcoming, homely and generous. The house is presented in immaculate condition and is in a great location just across from the beach in a lovely quiet suburban street and only a few minutes drive into Sorrento. All beds are extremely comfy and there is a wonderful supply of books, magazines and dvd's for all ages. Whilst we didn't spend much time in the games room, it would be absolutely perfect for families and groups alike......adds another whole dimension to the house and the experience. I cannot recommend Jo's place highly enough and she is an absolute pleasure to deal with and always quick to respond if you have any queries. Just perfect, thank you Jo!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Family Holiday Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 'By the Bay'. It is an open and bright home that is very well stocked, with everything you can think of for a relaxing getaway. The kids loved the games room and it was a quick walk to the front beach. We look forward to coming back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holiday oasis

By the Bay has become our home away from home for summer beach fun. This house has everything you need for a fabulous stay in any weather. Close to the beach, and with a games room to keep everyone entertained. We count down the days to our beach holiday every year and it has never disappointed. Highly recommend this property!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Beach House

My husband and two teenage boys had a wonderful stay at this property. The location is fabulous, just over the road from the beach. The boys especially enjoyed the “games room”, where they disappeared into for hours on end! Very comfortable and private home. We will definitely return. Jackie
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

What a great place! We have rented many houses in Europe, North America and Australia and this was by far the best equipped house we have stayed in. A well stocked pantry, no need to buy coffee, tea etc. A brilliant games room, kitchen utensils, beach towels - you name it, this home has it. Jo even put up a Christmas tree for the kids, and provided crackers and chocolates. A perfect location on the Peninsula, in a quiet neighbourhood. I was nervous about finding the right house for our Aussie Christmas, but I managed to hit the jackpot!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent Property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at "By The Bay". Perfect location,extremely clean, plenty of room for a family and the games room was a hit! The property has everything you need. We cannot wait to visit again thanks Jo
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