Veranda | Bay Views | Heated Pool | Beach Access

Summary:

*Free late check-out - enquire now*



Where the ocean slows you down.



A 1937 heritage luxury retreat balanced delicately between cliff and sea, offering private beach access, a heated pool, uninterrupted views, and rooms styled by Melbourne Interior Designer – Leo & Lotus. Perfect for sunrise yoga, long lunches and barefoot wandering with nowhere to be.



Once home to nuns seeking solitude, now a haven for those craving beauty, rest and intention. Come to relax. Leave changed.



The Space:

| Spectacular sunsets and breath taking views sweeping Port Phillip Bay, to the Melbourne skyline

| Clifftop location, with direct beach access from the backyard to Ranelagh Beach

| Uninterrupted bay water views

| Electric-Pump heated pool on deck overlooking the water*

| Stunning, exceptional styling from renowned Melbourne Interior Designer – Leo & Lotus

| Seamless indoor-outdoor living , huge deck upstairs and downstairs

| Off-street parking for two cars, behind secure gate (Another two cars can park externally in the driveway, in front of the gate or on the street)

| Smart TV (in main living room)

| Split system heating and cooling (in King and Queen bedrooms upstairs and downstairs living area - no heating or cooling in Bunk room)

| Portable heater (in downstairs Queen bedroom and two portable heaters in downstairs living/kitchen/dining areas)

| Wireless internet

| Washing machine

| Dryer

| Coffee machine (beans)

| Hairdryer

| Portacot and highchair



* Pool is heated to 30 degrees Celsius (subject to weather), at an additional charge of $50 per day.



Location



| You have direct backyard - to beach access to Ranelagh beach (with beach boxes)

| 1 min to the Ranelagh Club (tennis, sailing, wedding and event spaces, fully licensed bar, bistro and stunning bay views)

| 2 min to Mount Eliza Village (with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants)

| 5 min to Canadian Bay Beach

| 10 min to Mornington Golf Course

| 12 min to Mornington Main Street (with bars, restaurants and cafes)

| 15 min to Mount Martha Village (with bars, restaurants and cafes)

| 15 min to Mount Martha Golf Course

| 20 min to the Red Hill Winery Region

| 35 min to Peninsula Hot Springs and Alba Hot Springs

| 45 min to Hotel Sorrento

| 50 min to Portsea Hotel



Bedding Configuration (sleeps 10)



Bedroom 1: King bed (downstairs with WIR behind the bedroom)

Bedroom 2: King bed (upstairs with wardrobes and split system cooling/heating)

Bedroom 3: Queen bed (upstairs with wardrobes and split system cooling/heating)

Bedroom 4: Two bunk beds (4x single beds)



Guest Access:

| Guests have full access to the entire property



The Neighborhood:

Location



Surrounded by Mornington, Mount Martha and Frankston South.



| You have direct backyard to beach access from the backyard to Ranelagh beach (with beach boxes)

| 1 min to the Ranelagh Club (tennis, sailing, wedding and event spaces, fully licensed bar, bistro and stunning bay views)

| 2 min to Mount Eliza Village (with boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants)

| 5 min to Canadian Bay Beach

| 10 min to Mornington Golf Course

| 12 min to Mornington Main Street (with bars, restaurants and cafes)

| 15 min to Mount Martha Village (with bars, restaurants and cafes)

| 15 min to Mount Martha Golf Course

| 20 min to the Red Hill Winery Region

| 35 min to Peninsula Hot Springs and Alba Hot Springs

| 45 min to Hotel Sorrento

| 50 min to Portsea Hotel



Beaches

The Mornington Peninsula is home to some of the best beaches in Victoria. Visit the white sands of Dromana, the lighthouse at McCrae, Gunnamatta surf beach, St Andrews, the beach boxes of Mills Beach, Mornington, the Rockpools of Blairgowrie or the cliffs of The Pillars, Mount Martha.



Restaurants/Cafes

There really is an endless array of eateries on the Mornington Peninsula. Try out Mount Eliza Village for an easy, relaxed local village vibe with Ezra Next Door, 1001 Nights, Bau Bau Dining, Ad Hoc or Mt. Terrasse. Or head down to the Ranelagh Club for a beautiful meal and view.



Supermarkets

Ritches IGA and Woolworths are just 2 minutes away at The Village.



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 Dromana Estate, Trofeo Estate, Red Hill Estate, Polperro Winery, Jackalope, Montalto, Pt Leo Estate and Ten Minutes By Tractor. If you’re looking for something a little stronger, try the local distilleries like Jetty Road Brewery, JimmyRums, Johnny Ripe, Bass & Flinders and St Andrews Brewery.



Complementary services

Wireless Internet access

Complementary luxury 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 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! 

| The pool is heated to 30 degrees Celsius when the insulated pool cover is on. In the freezing of winter, outside temperatures will naturally cause heat loss from the pool. This is different to a gas heated pool, which is able to maintain higher temperatures during colder weather.

| Non-smoking property

| No pets

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

| The property has a noise-aware alarm, which notify the owner and guest if music is unreasonably loud

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

| 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

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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...



IG: @localastays

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



Local laws: We strictly follow laws set by the Mornington Peninsula Shire for short term stays.

1. Outdoor areas including swimming pools, spas, outdoor decking and balconies are not to be used between 11.00pm to 7.00am.

2. Disturbances to neighbours including parties, loud music and yelling, heard at anytime, might lead to eviction and forfeiture of your bond.

Please note there are strictly no early check ins nor late check outs unless otherwise approved by the host.



For non-Airbnb bookings, we charge a $2,000 bond which will be held and released 3-5 business days after checkout, subject to no identifiable loss or damage.