The Sunday School - Timeless Cottage, Wine Region

Summary:

*FREE FUEL CREDIT AND LATE CHECK-OUT - ENQUIRE NOW*



Once part of the historic Red Hill Church (circa 1885), this beautifully restored sanctuary has been brought back to life with vintage charm, warm textures, and an unmistakable sense of soul.



Whether you're celebrating something special or simply in need of an escape, every moment here feels intentional and unhurried.



Ideal for couples, The Sunday School, offers a rare chance to stay in one of the Peninsula’s most heartfelt residences.



The Space:

*For larger groups, please note: You can additionally book our other home next door, "The Old Church", which sleeps another 8 guests and includes a private chapel which can be used for wellness or corporate retreat for up to 20 people (for approved use, please message us with your wellness or corporate retreat requests).



| Yoga/Meditation space for two people

| Office with desk

| Courtyard with seating

| Fireplace (in living area. We provide enough wood for a nights stay, guests will need to purchase further firewood as required)

| Smart TV (in living area)

| Split system heating and cooling (in main kitchen/dining area)

| Wireless internet

| Washing machine

| Dryer

| Coffee machine (pods)

| Portacot and highchair



Location



You are in the heart of the wedding and winery region, including...



| 1min Butterfly Red Hill

| 1min Red Hill Truffles

| 5min Polperro Winery

| 3min The Epicurean

| 3min Red Gum BBQ

| 3min Graceburn Tedesca

| 3min Red Hill Estate

| 6min Port Phillip Estate

| 12min Jackalope

| 7min Montalto

| 9min Pt Leo Estate

| 10min to Merricks (Merricks Trail, Merricks General Store)



Bedding Configuration (sleeps 2)



Bedroom 1: Queen bed



Guest Access:

| Guests have full access to the entire property



The Neighborhood:

Location

Surrounded by Merricks, Arthurs Seat, Shoreham and Main Ridge.



You are in the heart of the wedding and winery region, including...



| 1min Butterfly Red Hill

| 1min Red Hill Truffles

| 5min Polperro Winery

| 3min The Epicurean

| 3min Red Gum BBQ

| 3min Graceburn Tedesca

| 3min Red Hill Estate

| 6min Port Phillip Estate

| 12min Jackalope

| 7min Montalto

| 9min Pt Leo Estate

| 10min to Merricks (Merricks Trail, Merricks General Store)

| 25min Peninsula and Alba Hot Springs



Beaches

The Mornington Peninsula is home to some of the best beaches in Victoria. Visit the white sands of Dromana, the lighthouse at McCrae, the waves of Gunnamatta, the beach boxes of Mount Martha or the rocky cliffs of the Pillars.



Supermarkets

Red Hill General Store is 1min away or IGA Balnarring is 12min minutes away.



Wine Region

You’re in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula wine region, with some of the most popular wineries in the area being just minutes away, including Polperro, Port Phillip Estate, Jackalope, Tedesca, Montalto, Dromana Estate, Trofeo Estate, Red Hill Estate and Yal Yal Estate. If you’re looking for something a little stronger, try the local distilleries like Jetty Road Brewery, JimmyRums, Johnny Ripe or Bass & Flinders which can all be found in Dromana.



Complementary services

Wireless Internet access

Complementary linen and towels

Complementary bathroom toiletries and basic kitchen supplies

Consumables (toilet paper, basic kitchen and laundry cleaning supplies, coffee, tea, oil etc.)



Other Things to Note:

| *Free $25 fuel credit provided to guests for new bookings from April - August 2026, redeemed at time of booking. 

| *Free late check-out applicable for months of April - August (for new bookings where there isn't already a check-in on the same day as check-out - please check with host to confirm at time of booking). Excludes check-outs falling on Fridays, Saturdays, long weekends or school holidays - enquire now! 

| Non-smoking property

| No pets

| Any discounts given by locala to guests cannot be redeemed for dates during "peak periods" unless otherwise specified, including the months of December and January as well as Victorian school holidays and Victorian public holidays throughout the year

| Included in the accommodation cost is firewood for one evening (approximately 6/8 logs of wood). Guests will need to purchase further firewood as required

| This property follows Airbnb's strict no party and loud music policy. Guests will be evicted if they break this policy

| This property is fitted with external cameras on the facade of the home and a front door camera, which is recording movements into and out of the home front door

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This property is professionally hosted by Bec from locala. Bec manages many properties across the Peninsula and Melbourne.



Bec is a Mornington Peninsula native, passionate about sharing her knowledge and the magic that is fondly known as the ‘ninsh’.



The locala mission is to create beautiful and meaningful experiences for guests to share with friends and family that will be remembered forever. So what are you waiting for...



Your next destination awaits.



IG: @localadestinations

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Please note: Due to our high standard of holiday accommodation we do not accept schoolies, bucks/hens bookings, groups under 26 years of age, nor do we accept parties or events due to strict council regulations. This excludes family bookings travelling with children under 18 years of age. PENALTIES WILL APPLY TO GUESTS.



Guests are required to complete a booking form.



Please note there are strictly no early check ins nor late check outs.



For non-Airbnb bookings, we charge a $500 bond which will be held and released 3-5 business days after checkout, subject to no identifiable loss or damage.