Nestled in Tootgarook, between Rye and Capel Sound, this charming four-bedroom family resort is just 200 meters from Whites Beach. Enjoy the 12-meter solar-heated pool and relax with family and friends under the generous pergola. With Romney Park, which features a basketball court and skate ramps less than 200 metres away, and extensive bike tracks that hug the beach, this haven is ideally located for all energy levels.
Accommodation: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, sleeps 10 and is ideal for families and small groups of friends.
We can offer early arrival and late check out times, ensuring your stay is not rushed. Drive time from Melbourne is about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Cook up a feast on the 6 burner gas BBQ and enjoy meals under the shaded pergola featuring a 14-seat dining table. The spacious yard is perfect for playing backyard cricket or a friendly game of pétanque.
Experience spacious comfort throughout the house with two separate living areas, equipped with smart TVs, an open gas fireplace and with reverse cycle heating and cooling in each room. The open plan design is ideal for family gatherings and includes thoughtful touches of home.
Whip up delicious meals in the contemporary kitchen, complete with a 5-burner gas stove, large oven, dishwasher, coffee maker, fridge with ice maker and ample counter space for meal preparation.
Enjoy meals around the large oak refectory dining table for 12 inside, or opt for outdoor dining under the pergola on balmy summer nights.
All linen and bathroom towels are provided for your convenience.
Entertainment: Stay connected with WiFi, and unwind in the lounge areas featuring Smart TVs and comfortable seating, with large sliding doors leading to the pool and fully fenced garden.
Parking: Free parking available for 2 cars in the driveway and abundant street parking.
Pool: The solar-heated pool is perfect for warmer months (November to March). Please note that it may not retain heat effectively from April to October.
Sleeping Configurations Bedrooms:
Master Bedroom: King bed, window shutters, ceiling fan, reverse-cycle air conditioning, ensuite with shower, hand basin, and toilet.
2nd Bedroom: Queen bed, reverse-cycle air conditioning.
3rd Bedroom: Queen bed, reverse-cycle air conditioning.
4th Bedroom: Features 2 bunk beds (sleeping 4 people), and reverse-cycle air conditioning. It features a smart TV, a separate entry from the main living area with a lockable door opening to the undercover patio. Great for teenagers and young adults to hang out
A fifth bedroom is being constructed as the pool house and will be available soon.
Bathroom
The main bathroom features a bath, a separate shower, and a hand basin. There is also a separate toilet and hand basin. A convenient laundry with a washing machine and dryer is also available for your use.
Please be aware that the Mornington Shire has strict guidelines that affect holiday rentals. These include restricting who can stay, and the behaviour and activities of guests while occupying holiday rentals. We reserve the right to cancel any bookings that we feel don’t comply.
No Schoolies or Party style bookings.
If you book and disregard the above, we reserve the right to cancel your booking, or ask you to vacate the premises immediately, with full loss of your payment.
Local activities:
A short 200-meter walk from this property, you will find Whites Beach. Known for its calm waters, white sand, and family-friendly activities like swimming, cycling and walking. Stroll up to Rye Jetty and enjoy stunning views over Port Phillip Bay.
Golf Courses:
1. The Dunes Golf Club
Located on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, The Dunes is consistently ranked among the top 25 18-hole championship public golf courses.
2. Rosebud Country Golf Club
We also offer members and visitors access to two 18-hole golf courses and a complete 220 m practice driving range. experience.
3. Truman's Golf Range
It’s great fun to grab a bucket of balls and have a hit and giggle with a beer or a glass of wine.
Hot Springs:
1. Peninsula Hot Springs
Immerse yourself in nature as you journey through the geothermal bathing and wellness experiences.
2. Alba Thermal Hot Springs
Enjoy the deep restorative powers of the geothermal springs.
3. Aurora Bathhouse
Aurora presents a relaxed Australian take on European-style bathing with mineral pools and thermal experiences
Restaurants:
1. Veraison fine dining
Come in and relax in the ambience of our wine bar and fine dining during the winter or summer months.
2. The Kitchen
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Full wine list, great place to hang out and have fun.
3. Guest Street Takeaway
Home delivery or pick up. Great range of Pizza and traditional takeaway dishes Yum!
4. Rye Hotel
The beautiful Rye Hotel is located on the Rye foreshore with a classic sports bar at the Main Sail Bar, and delicious food served in the Terrace Bistro.
Wineries:
1. The Cups Wine Estate
Wine tasting our wines or dining in the restaurant, we hope you enjoy the experience.
2. Tallarida Winery
A boutique vineyard of 25 acres, the Tallarida Vineyard produces an award-winning Chardonnay, and in recent years, has moved into Pinot Noir. Varieties also include Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Cabernet, from which a variety of wine styles are made.
3. Ten Minutes by Tractor
We invite you to share our journey, to enjoy the wines and food we produce from the very special places where we live and work, on the Mornington Peninsula and to visit our cellar door and restaurant.
Cycling:
1. Grab the kids and cycle from Blairgowrie’s Lime Kiln to McCrae along the cycling track on the foreshore amongst the tea trees. It’s a wonderful 15 km ride. BYO bikes and Helmets
2. Explore the Point Nepean National Park’s wildlife, Quarantine Station, World War 11 bunkers and stunning scenery by bike or on foot.
