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The Dunes Ultimate Beach House

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Blairgowrie, VIC
  • Blairgowrie Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Rye Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sorrento Front Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    ‪104 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

+2
5 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Dunes Ultimate Beach House

This is the ultimate beach house, walking distance to the beach, close to golf courses, cafe's and wineries.

One of our guests said, "We had a fantastic 'Winter Escape' weekend at the Dunes. There was plenty of room for a large group of us, including 2 babies and a dog, and we had a ball. The open living/kitchen/dining space is perfect, and the log fire a real drawcard. We hope to be back soon! Thank you."

Another said ''We had an amazing time at The Dunes. The location is beautiful, the house is spacious and fantastically well appointed. We catered for large numbers and were able to do so with ease and comfort. Plus there are games, activities, seating, and decking galore. I would definitely recommend it!

The Dunes is a very spacious, beautifully furnished and decorated 2 storey casual timber beach house with all mod cons nestled amongst the tea trees but enjoying sun all day. Treeline views and only a short drive from Blairgowrie and Sorrento. Walking distance to fabulous back beaches and to die for views from the sand dunes.

Sleeps up to 18 in comfort so absolutely brilliant for that landmark celebration or for a wonderful family get to gether.
It is also often used for executive retreats and corporate team building. There are 2 huge separate lounge areas, 2 dining areas, 4 outdoor deck areas and 3 bathrooms. There is a huge and inviting open fireplace, with plenty of wood provided. Perfect for snuggling up next to with a bottle of red or a good book.
There is ample off street parking for 5 cars and even room for a boat.

Just pack your bags and arrive!

We've thought of everything. There are books galore, toys, massive bean bags and DVD's for the kids. The upstairs rumpus room is enormous and great for groups of people wanting to chill out and getaway from it all or for the kids to run around in.

They will never want to leave, there is also an outdoor table tennis table down in the back garden and a Foosball table.

There is tea, coffee and sugar provided plus all the little things that make a difference like, oil, vinegar plus kitchen necessities.

The supermarket in Blairgowrie is very well stocked with loads of fantastic deli items and the closest convenience store is 1k away.
You can walk to the back beach from the house in less than 10 minutes, through the National park. It's a great surf beach and at low tide the rockpools provide endless hours of entertainment for the kids - they are even big enough to jump in. This local beach even has a huge sand dune to climb up and run down. The views from the top are nothing short of spectacular

Ideal for family and friend get- to- gethers

The Dunes is huge! There is ample room for 3 or 4 families or a group of people sharing.

Downstairs there are 2 bedrooms. One large king size room and another with 2 king singles which can be zipped together to make a king bed.

A modern kitchen and dining area overlooking a sunken lounge which leads to a second dining area and an outside entertaining area with seating for alfresco dining for 18

Downstairs there are also two beautiful bathrooms, (one with a bath) plus an outdoor shower.

Upstairs there is another king bedroom with a tri-bunk (a double bed on the bottom and a single on top) in the same room, one twin room with 2 single beds and one enormous bedroom with 3 sets of bunks, one of them a further tri-bunk. There is also another bathroom upstairs with a hip bath and shower.

All beds have doonas and pillows, just bring your own linen (top and bottom sheets, pillowcases and towels). Alternatively linen and towels can be provided at a cost of $60 per single bed and $80 per double or king (per booking).

There is also a very large second sitting/rumpus room upstairs.

There are 4 sofas in the house, so plenty of room for all to sit and relax.

Sleeping arrangements in summary:
Bedroom 1King bed
Bedroom 2 King bed OR 2 king singles
Bedroom 3 King bed and 1 tri-bunk (bottom bunk is a double bed)
Bedroom 4 2 single beds
Bedroom 5 3 sets of bunks (1 is a tri-bunk)

NO SCHOOLIES

Additional funds are required for a security bond for every booking.

Please note, for added security when vacant there are security camera to the front and rear of the property.

Whilst we have not had any issues with our lovely guests, we are required to make you aware of some local rules that apply to all short term rentals on the Mornington Peninsula, these include:
- No parties, gatherings or events.
- No loud or aggressive behaviour.
- Guests must only park onsite.
- Outdoor areas cannot be used between 11pm and 7am
- Neighbours have the right to call the property manager if they feel any of the rules are being broken or guests behaviour is impacting them, to which the property manager must respond immediately.
- Failure to comply with the local shire rules will result in termination of the rental agreement and guests will be required to leave immediately.
Application ID: STRA0156/18

Property manager

Nikki Maxwell

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Melbourne

Located in Blairgowrie, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Peninsula Hot Springs and Searoad Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Peninsula Stand Up Paddle and Queenscliff Maritime Museum. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Blairgowrie, VIC

What's nearby

  • Blairgowrie Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rye Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Searoad Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 74 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blairgowrie Beach Box - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mubble - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪16 Beach General Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blairgowrie Cafe - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dunes Ultimate Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dunes Ultimate Beach House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dunes Ultimate Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dunes Ultimate Beach House located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Blairgowrie Beach, Bridge Water Bay Beach and Saint Johns Wood Road Beach. Koonya Ocean Beach and Pearce's Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jake L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal stay
Great property with everything we needed for a weekend stay. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Excellent proeperty for our family christmas get together. Good living spaces inside and outside and a well equipped kitchen made the stay very pleasant. Host was very responsive and provided excellent lead up information that made getting there and getting in very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Weekend Stay
Nice house and great location. A bit disconcerting to see the long list of rules that apply with threats of being fined by the council (all received after we paid the full amount) but we worked around that. Definitely need to be allowed to park more than 5 cars in a house that sleeps 18 people.. also be prepared to have to deal with your own rubbish as the recycle bin was full to the brim when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jocelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday celebration
It worked well for 14 of us
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip away
Had the best time at Nikki’s holiday home. Nikki was so respson
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sienna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
Such a great house, we all had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for large groups
Great for large groups of people, plenty of room, with large living areas and plenty of places to hang.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Not pet friendly
Although listed as pet friendly the property is not fenced at all, so dogs restricted to inside unless we were with them The house is aged and could do with a thorough clean Lots of bedrooms, plenty of space and privacy to get away if you need overall we had a great time
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Katina Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great group getaway, spaces perfect for our stay, girls had lots of fun.
Great space for big group well appointed kitchen and living spaces ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Walter D.

Comfortable large house in a lovely area.
A large family gathering was able to held in comfort.

8/10 Good

julie-anne T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good spot for a big family to stay. Limited parking There was rubbish under the beds and in the side tables. So just needed a more through search while cleaning. Needed to
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
We had a fantastic stay in Blairgowrie. The house was great, lots of room for 3 couples and kids. Well equipped, clean and good layout. Great location too, the back beach was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

Great for large groups
Fantastic for our large group of teenagers and adults, lots of space for everyone. Very well fitted out with all you need 

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Cosy place for the winter. Fireplace was a nice touch. Plenty of room. Would love to come back in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Anne M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Beautiful property, amenities provided is excellent. The place needs a good deep clean and the couches downstairs needs to be replaced or a good stream clean required. Overall great home for a large group of family and friends to bond and relax ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Yvonne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Great group accommodation
Awesome set up for our large family group who came together to celebrate a special birthday. All ages were well accommodated for with plenty of in-house activities and plenty of space. Despite being instructions left for us on how to walk to the beach, it was confusing, arduous and a long trek. Otherwise, we were thrilled with our accommodation and would happily stay there again if the situation arose.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Matt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family gathering
A lovely, if slightly aging home in a fantastic location. A few creaky floorboards and old carpets but these are minor gripes. For a large gathering of family, with kids from 10-18, it was perfect. Lots of great and well appointed areas to sit and chat in, new bathrooms with great showers, and a very well appointed kitchen. The kids were able to entertain themselves with games and fast wifi, the TV with Foxtel kept the older ones up to date with their sporting teams, and the amazing (if sightly hard to get to) back beach is well worth the bush-bash to get there. If you've got a large group and want a cozy, family-friendly stay where you can still feel like you're not in each other's pockets, this is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathrine D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Large property ideal for family groups - place is very tired and in need of an update
We enjoyed our break at this property overall however feel its important to balance this with the tiredness of the house and furniture. A family member described the overall place as "manky". We focused on enjoying our break but the value and quality of this property does not align with the price and therefore we would not book again. The comms and engagement with the building managers were excellent though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Dionne D.

Huge property, nice location
We stayed for 2 nights over the summer break - 3 mums and 6 kids. The booking process was smooth and helpful. We loved the layout of the house, there were ample bedrooms for everyone, and the 2 dining areas were great- we could put the kids in one area and us in another. The outside deck was amazing, and the backyard was great for the kids to roam around in. The location was also good, we could walk to the back beach, it took about 30 minutes. The king bed in one of the bedrooms separated into 2 single beds which was handy. There were 2 entertaining/ tv/ rumpus areas which were good- again kids in one area parents in another. Unfortunately the DVD player didn't work when we were there but the kids were happy to watch a movie on Foxtel anyway. We were a bit disappointed in the condition of the house, there were a few issues with cleanliness and maintenance, which I have been informed have been fixed since our stay. One strange thing- the lamps beside the beds either didn't reach the electrical socket or didn't have light bulbs supplied. Again its not a big deal, just a bit odd and meant the lamps did not function apart from as a display. Overall we had a good stay, we did have some issues with cleanliness of the property and some basic issues such as the dishwasher leaking, locks not working in one of the bathrooms and the dvd player not working.

10/10 Excellent

JO C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Anu J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful big house
Great house for large groups, well equipped kitchen and separate living area for the kids. Short walk to the sand dunes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Graham M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a good clean and maintenance
Upstairs shower leaked onto the stove
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jacqui M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I do not recommend staying here
Book with caution. The owner is extremely difficult to deal with and will not offer you a credit or rebook your stay if you are unable to go due to COVID19. We are a group of 4 families that go away every year together, this year COVID ruined these plans twice. It was out of our hands and still the owner would not rebook us in or refund our money, really devastating after the year it has been. We feel like our hard earned money has been stolen. I do not recommend booking with this property at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect autumn escape
Everything was wonderful from start to finish. We were 18 people (4 families), and there was plenty of space for all of us. Spotlessly clean. The fireplace was amazing. The location was unbelievable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manpreet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice experience
It was very nice and pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Nikki Maxwell

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Why they chose this property

A great casual beach house, walking distance to secluded beaches and sand dunes in one direction and shops and cafe's in the other.

It's like the type of beach house everyone wanted growing up. Friendly and casual.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish