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Bedroom
Kitchen
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Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Tootgarook, Victoria
  • Place, Rosebud Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Rye Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Tootgarook Wetlands
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back

Special Offer:

SUNDAY FOR FREE T&C's: Book & pay for Friday and Saturday night stay and ask us to add in the Sunday for free! Valid stays 1 May–30 Nov 2026. Subject to availability. Excludes public holiday weekends & school holidays. Not valid with any other offers or promotions.





We love this because...

Remember those old school type summer holidays that included backyard cricket and long days on the beach. Bay Lyf reminds us of better days, simpler days when things were less complicated.

We adore the original beach house with its maze of rooms but the interiors are so up to date and oozing layers of style.

We walk across the road to the white Sandy beaches of Rye and Tootgarook and spend all our summer days swimming and sunbaking.

If we are feeling energetic we take the Bay Trail walk in either direction and end up at either Rye or Rosebud. In the summer the funfair is on to entertain the kids in one location and the circus in the other. Perfect.

Our favorite spot for coffee and breakfast is only a 2-minute walk away at The Kitchen and for something special we always choose Veraison Restaurant which is only a 5-minute walk.


PAWfect
What fun! a new house to visit that lets (SMALL) four-legged friends like me sleep inside.
Yay! a garden with tall fences to keep me safe. I love walking to the beach where I can go swimming in the ocean with all the other doggies (but only at certain times of the year).
And there's a special basket just for me. No way! What's in there? Ooh, ooh! a treat from PAWDINKUM. I LOVE THIS PLACE.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9520481
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Melbourne

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Tootgarook, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries and Manyung Gallery at Sorrento are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Quarantine Station and The Black Lighthouse. Peninsula Stand Up Paddle and Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Tootgarook, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Rosebud Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rye Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Tootgarook Wetlands - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • The Dunes Golf Links - 15 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Moorooduc Station - 28 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Unica Cucina E Caffe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Porchetta - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sea Store Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cups Estate - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back located?

Located in Tootgarook, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rosebud Beach, Rye Beach and Tootgarook Wetlands. Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service and Alba Thermal Springs and Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edin H.

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

Great house!!

Stayed 2 nights at Bridgewater. House was amazing. Communication was also implacable. Would highly recommend The outdoor area is the nicest I’ve ever seen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chandana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The house is beautiful, spacious and has a large back yard. Getting to the beach does require crossing a major road but it was fairly easy to do by walking down the road a bit. Rooms are well decorated and furnished and clearly done by someone who's perfectly captured the beach vibe. The house has plenty of space for a group of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Bhavik

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Dirty property, incorrect description, unsafe areas
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence K.

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

Nice stay at Bay Lyf

Spent a nice week with the family at Bay Lyf. Had a very enjoyable time. Proximity to the beach was great and the kids loved the huge backyard. House was very clean and comfortable, furnishings were very nice and comfortable and it had all the necessary amenities with washing machine, dishwasher, etc. Communications with property manager were very easy. Thanks.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan, 2021
Thanks for the lovely feedback Lawrence. Hope to see you back at one of Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats beautiful properties again soon.

About the host

Hosted by Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats

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Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats is business that offers on quality family and pet friendly accommodation on the Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland Lakes. We have been in business for 14 years and have experience in the tourism industry for almost 20 years. We are a multi award winning tourism operator that have won both Victorian Tourism and Australian Tourism Awards for Accommodation. Our staff are customer service driven and happy to help our guests with finding the best accommodation for their group.

Why they chose this property

Classic old school beach house directly across the road from the beach

What makes this property unique

Opposite the beach
backyard for cricket

Languages:

English

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