The Ship House - relax by the sea

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A spacious living room with a red sofa, wooden coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table. Large glass doors lead to a garden with a lawn and trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a gas stove, an oven, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and a cozy seating area.
A modern two-story house with a paved driveway leading to the entrance, surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees.
A spacious living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a staircase leading to another level.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mornington Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Mornington, VIC
  • Place, Mornington Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mornington Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Fish N Trips
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

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

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About the area

Melbourne

Located in Mornington, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is next to a golf course and near the beach. Peninsula Community Theatre and Peninsula Studio Trail - Judy Reekie Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mornington Country Golf Course and Barmah Park Wines. Travelling with kids? Consider Mornington Library and Mornington Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Mornington, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mornington Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mornington Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bay Fish N Trips - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Fossil Beach Geological Reserve - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mornington Railway - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Moorooduc Station - 14 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Hotel Mornington - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kirks on the Esplanade - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mercetta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sun & Mei - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪D.O.C. - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ship House - relax by the sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship House - relax by the sea?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship House - relax by the sea on 2 Feb 2027 start from £630, 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 The Ship House - relax by the sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Ship House - relax by the sea?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ship House - relax by the sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Ship House - relax by the sea located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Mornington Library, Mornington Park and Bay Fish N Trips. Mornington Railway and Peninsula Community Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious and clean, host is great to deal with!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maggie was lovely and very welcoming, the house was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house - everything that you need. Close to the beach and town - walking distance.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Beautiful big house and the host was a delight to deal with
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

Great house and location. Maggie was so helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Neat with plenty of room to play

Great place with plenty of space. A little tough to get to the shops due to the uphill/downhill but good location overall. Would definitely recommend for large families.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Delightful

I took my teenage daughters away for five nights and we all absolutely loved Ship House. Beautiful surroundings, quiet area, gorgeous decor, and very comfortable. Maggie was very helpful and left detailed instructions which were easy to follow.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you could possibly want

Ship House was comfortable, roomy, perfectly located and well stocked with all the utensils and features one could want in a short stay. Maggie was kind a communicated well, bath towels and linen were also supplied, and the house itself featured ample parking and a great backyard for summer activities. I'd gladly come and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location, could do with an update

Stayed for a week over Christmas visiting family. House is in a great location - 10 mins walk to the beach, 20 mins to centre of town and lots of shops, restaurants and bars. The outside space is great, lovely garden and outdoor eating area too. Small barbeque which was useful. The house itself internally is quite dated and tired, although well equipped, kitchen especially. Our main difficulty was with WiFi, which is listed in the details. It’s was not there, and when I enquired there was only a 4g booster available. The signal was not strong enough for any work calls, could not download or stream anything. As a result smart TV also listed, kept freezing. I’d say moderately comfortable overall. Could really do with a refresh of bedding and furniture. Maggie was very responsive and prompt with communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Spacious house with lovely garden

The house was spacious and the gardens are lovely. The 2 double beds were comfortable , and it was good to have 2 bathrooms. We were disappointed in the lack of items in the house. Most places we stay have basics like soaps, hand towels, and basic kitchen essentials like salt/pepper/plastic wrap/ oil. The house is really hot upstairs and while there are air cons in the 3 bedrooms, it seemed wasteful to have to use them when the temperature was only mid twenties. There were no windows to open in the 1st bedroom , and leaving the door open allowed a lovely breeze but there was no wire screen (or security screen )and it let in insects and cockroaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for families with kids

The location is very near to the beach and market. The house is very beautiful with lots of space for the kids to play around. It has all the comforts and the rooms are very spacious. It has the most beautiful backyard! Perfect for families with infants/kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to everything

Great place to stay with family or friends. Walking distance to shops and restaurants and convenient to everything Mornington and the peninsula has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!!

We loved our week stay. The location was great. Quiet and handy to the beach and Mornington Main Street. The house felt like a lovely home away from home. I would definitely stay again. Thanks Maggie
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great break in Mornington

The Ship House is a delightful property close by all the amenities that Mornington has to offer. Maggie is a very attentive host - even welcoming us to hand over the keys. We had plenty of space indoors and the back garden with the pear tree and birds was very relaxing. The weather was spectacularly warm so the aircon was a godsend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Charming property on Beleura Hill

We found Ship House charming, older style and comfortable- had everything we needed for a short stay. The location is terrific with lovely walks and beach near by.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous location short walk to shops and beach.

Would recommend for families with teen and older children as home has separate spaces.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House

The Ship House is absolutely lovely. Quiet street, beds are comfortable, extremely clean & perfect for a girls weekend away. Highly recommend the location and the owner is so accommodating and helpful. An absolute pleasure to deal with & we had a wonderful weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay😀

This property is great for a relaxing stay - quiet neighbourhood, close to the beach. Has everything you need - the backyard is huge, great for the kids to run around.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Thanks Julie ! It's great to hear that you and your family enjoyed our holiday home as much as we do !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice property , great location ,very good service and communication from the owner.

We really enjoyed our stay , the 6 of us where very comfortable, their was plenty of room . The home is clean , tidy and well presented. Lovely walk along the cliff top to the beautiful Mills Beach. Mornington is a vibrant interesting beachside village with great shopping , excellent cafes and restaurants and Fantastic beaches. All an easy drive to the fantastic Peninsula wineries. A great house in a fantastic location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We were 3 young families with toddlers and house was perfect for a weekend getaway! Thanks Maggie

The backyard is GINORMOUS and playground set perfect for our toddlers (or kids aged 2-7). There are 2 spacious indoor living areas, an outdoor dining area with BBQ and well equipped kitchen/ laundry. Owner was very communicative and hospitable before and during our stay, even allowing a very late checkout on our last day. Plenty of kids books and good DVD collection. Sitting by the fireplace was lovely. Location is great with beaches and main township super close. Would only recommend providing a portacot and high chair and some small bowls (all crockery is large adult sized porcelain)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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