The Jewel of Seachange | Modern Family Retreat Minutes from the Beach

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Private kitchen
A modern dining area with a dark wooden table and black chairs, a white sofa, and a glass door leading to a patio.
A modern two-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.
A playground with swings, slides, and climbing structures.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • 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.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Saint Leonards, VIC
  • Place, Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, St Leonards Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Large Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

St Leonards

Located in St Leonards, this holiday home is near a water park. Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliff Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portarlington Golf Club and Basils Farm. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre 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 hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Saint Leonards, VIC

What's nearby

  • Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St Leonards Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Adventure Park Geelong - 20 min drive - 27.2 km
  • GMHBA Stadium - 34 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 42 min drive - 45.2 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 15 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Portarlington Bakehouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Esplanade Hotel - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Port Pier Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chanceux Cucina - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Jewel of Seachange | Modern Family Retreat Minutes from the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Jewel of Seachange | Modern Family Retreat Minutes from the Beach?

As of 1 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Jewel of Seachange | Modern Family Retreat Minutes from the Beach on 1 Feb 2027 start from £489, 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 Jewel of Seachange | Modern Family Retreat Minutes from the Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Jewel of Seachange | Modern Family Retreat Minutes from the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Jewel of Seachange | Modern Family Retreat Minutes from the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Jewel of Seachange | Modern Family Retreat Minutes from the Beach located?

Situated in St Leonards, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of St Leonards Beach, Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve and Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park. Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

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. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
Thanks Shaun, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic new property. Our host was fantastic to deal with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Clean great stay at this lovely home thanx again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2023
Pino it was a pleasure to have you and your family stay! The house was left neat and clean. We had great communication and Pino was very helpful. I look forward to having you and your family stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, fully equipped for families
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was supplied for a great stay, clean and perfect for all including our fur baby. Very quiet neighbourhood and our host Melody was so easy to communicate with and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A simple and good little house . Was great for our puppy and housed 7 of us well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your review. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and thank you for being such wonderful guests. You’re welcome back anytime
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

quiet location

house was comfortable , quiet area, close to everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun 2023
Hi Michelle Thanks for reviewing the Jewel at Seachange. I hope you both enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

We stayed for 9 days and enjoyed the area and surrounds. House was great, easy check in, clean and roomy. Will definitely book again
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
Thank you for your positive comments. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay! I hope your next stay is just around the corner. Call us if there is anything we can help you with.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing St Leonards

Our stay was wonderful and we can not thank our hosts enough. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good size home. Lots of space. Check in and out was easy. Great playground down the street. Quiet area close to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and tidy, great for a family of 5 with plenty of room. Large kitchen and living area to enjoy our stay. Close to St Leonards pier and short drive to Portarlington.Melody was great host and provided all the instructions to make our stay very comfortable. Will come back again if we're holidaying in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

We really appreciated the communication with Melody. Thank you so much for an amazing stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice retreat for beach getaway

Perfect house with everything you need in a great location! Thank you Melody for being so accommodating and helpful during our stay. We will be recommending to our family and friends :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family home pet friendly

Great home pet friendly. Everything you need for your stay. Lovely super helpful host. House is clean & modern close to the shops. This was our 2nd stay highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a lovely little break on the Bellarine Peninsula. So very clean and tidy. Plenty of room for the family. Thanks to the hosts for the welcoming bottle of local wine. A great home base for us to explore the area from. Quiet area at the back of St.Leonards.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sea change scape

Nice stay , clean, comfortable close to shops with short drive to St Leonards Pier & walk path .House was very well equipped as advertised .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communicative host. Lovely house. Everything you could need for a holiday with young children. Only downer was the mattress in the master bedroom. Way too soft. But not bad enough to lose a star.All round great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words about the house. I'm really glad you had a great stay and that it worked well for your family. We truly appreciate the feedback regarding the master bedroom mattress. I’ve taken this on board and are happy to let you know that a brand new mattress has now been purchased and it will be replaced over the next few weeks. Thanks again for staying with us and for helping us improve the experience for future guests. You're welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful accommodation

Everything was as described in the listing. Great house, amenities, plenty of beds. We were staying down to share Christmas with family and have a house in the area and have shared the details with them so that their friends can also book the property in future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to explore the Bellarine

This property was great for our family and 4 legged family member also. We used it as our base while visiting the Bellarine. Very clean, comfortable and lots of space. Photos are very accurate. Only a 10-15 minute walk down to the water. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
Thank you Belinda for the 5 star rating 🌟. We welcome you and your family back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

Great house in a great area, however just make sure you have transport as it's not walking distance from the beach or the shopping strip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Rental

A great property for our short stay while we were visiting family in Ocean Grove. Clean, modern and pet friendly in a very quiet neighbourhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Very grateful for your kind words and glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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