A Home Away from Home Dromana

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

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Beach view
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Outdoor space

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Dromana, VIC

Rosebud Beach
‪13 min walk‬
Eagle Skylift Arthurs Seat
‪17 min walk‬
The Enchanted Adventure Garden
‪6 min drive‬
Moorabbin, VIC (MBW)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This beautiful home is nestled away on the hill above Anthony's Nose boat ramp in what is known as 'Old Dromana'.

A very quiet street close to Dromana Hub Shopping Centre and far enough away from the populated tourist areas of Dromana. With Bay views, this beautiful property has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fireplace and spacious back yard. You will not be disappointed.

All upstairs bedrooms have A/C. Downstairs is always nice and cool.

As an owner/manager of this property I have high standards for my guests. What I expect from holiday rentals I ensure are met (an exceeded) in my own. All beds contain linen. You do not need to bring your own. Towels are provided including beach towels if you need. Tea towels and aprons are also provided.

The house is always immaculately clean and the expected amenities are included: hair dryer etc with straighteners and curlers if you need. The place contains a laundry with ample washing detergents for your needs.

The pantry contains oil, vinegar, herbs and some other sauces (such as soy,fish, Worcestershire etc). There are also fresh herbs growing outside (rosemary, sage, oregano, parsley, basil) when in season.

There is ample crockery and cutlery and all the utensils you may need. Lots of wine glasses, champagne glasses, martini glasses etc.

For the kids, there is a kids corner with books and toys and beach toys for use outside (just please make sure they are all returned and not left at the beach). There is also a pram, baby gate, high chair if you need, just let us know to leave them out.

This house is literally a home away from home. I hope you enjoy your stay as much as we love staying too and if there is anything else you may need to improve your stay in advance please let me know and we will try our best to accommodate your needs.

STRICTLY NO PETS! Sorry

Property manager

Lisa Pieropan

Languages

Italian

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Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

High chair, Pram, Porta cot. Gate at top of stairs

Events

No events allowed

Local Council and Owner forbid large parties

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets are not permitted.

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

Note from host: Local Council and Owner forbid large parties

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number WR01114705

About the area

Melbourne

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Dromana, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Peninsula Hot Springs and Dromana Bushland Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Enchanted Adventure Garden and Red Hill Cheese. Travelling with kids? Consider Redhill Recreation Reserve, or check out an event or a game at Mornington Racecourse. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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Dromana, VIC

What's nearby

Rosebud Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Heronswood Garden - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Eagle Skylift Arthurs Seat - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Dromana Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
The Enchanted Adventure Garden - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

Melbourne Baxter Station - 20 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

‪Arthurs Seat Lookout - ‬6 min drive
‪Wombat Cafe & Store - ‬4 min drive
‪Alatonero - ‬4 min drive
‪Ranga's Bakery - ‬4 min drive
‪Two Bays Brewing Co - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Home Away from Home Dromana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Home Away from Home Dromana?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Home Away from Home Dromana?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Home Away from Home Dromana located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Dromana Bushland Reserve, Rosebud Beach and Heronswood Garden. Dromana Beach and Arthurs Seat State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

David G.

28 April 2023

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

We had a wonderful stay!!!

This place is amazing and everything you need!!! So accommodating and even let us get in early and leave late. I would highly recommend this place throughout the winter and summer months.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

5 March 2023

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

Excellent

Excellent property loved our stay. Hoping to come back soon.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn D.

5 March 2023

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

Mini overnight stay

Very Clean property, all amenities available. Close to town centre and Hot Springs ( short drive).

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John F.

14 August 2022

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

Great accomodation.. Lisa was fantastic in providing all the information we needed before check i .s

Excellent!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jin C.

19 April 2022

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

Lovely house and perfect location

Very cozy place to stay for the easter holiday. Our family enjoied the last summer days at the near by beach only 10 minutes walk away and the kids love all the toys in the house. Definitely recommanded for a family holiday.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kym W.

10 April 2023

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

Beach getaway

We had the most amazing experience. The home was everything I could have asked for! Every time I needed something it would be there in the cupboard! We had the most amazing Easter- thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

26 February 2023

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

Dromana Gem

Real value for money. Great location. Friendly, helpful host. Spotlessly clean home, with all the good stuff provided (inc great glassware) and comfy beds. Would happily go back!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Piero G.

29 January 2023

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

Awesome

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

23 January 2022

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

Wish we could have stayed longer...

Our family of 4 had a wonderful weekend away in Lisa's clean, comfortable, and well equipped property. The location is fantastic - outside of the hustle and bustle of Dromana's main street and yet conveniently close. The property has ample space for a larger group and is cleverly divided to allow for privacy across bedrooms. Lisa's quick communication, flexibility and consideration of our comfort was very much appreciated.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave and Jade W.

8 January 2023

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

An amazing kid-friendly holiday

We felt so comfortable with our toddler and 6 month old here. It's a great accommodation for young families with all the equipment needed for a safe and enjoyable time. We walked to the Dromana shops daily. Beds are comfortable. Communication with Lisa, the owner, is efficient and smooth. She even had a Christmas gift under the Christmas tree for each of our children. How thoughtful! We loved it so much, we've decided to rebook it for next year!

Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim K., Australia

25 April 2019

Fabulous experience

Lisa was accommodating and understanding from the get go. She understood the needs of having a young family and went above and beyond. She went so far as to purchase essential items and entertainment items for our little people. The house was spacious, clean, and lovely. Close to shops but just enough distance away to enjoy the sound of silence or early morning bird song. For those with families, there is plenty to do with little ones. It felt like a home away from home. A great experience all round. Thank you Lisa.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P., Templestowe, Melbourne, Australia

11 January 2017

Clean, Bright, Close to beach - Love it!

This house looks like a big yellow box from the front but step inside and it literally is a home away from home. Everything is clean and you instantly get the feeling that you could live here for a very long time. The view from the front deck is great and there are two BBQ's (one on the front deck and one out the back) so entertaining is so easy. The bathroom upstairs is brand new and the shower is amazing. I could have stayed in there forever. The towels and linen (sheets) supplied were all Sheridan, so this made the stay even more luxurious. Lisa, the owner, is so accommodating and friendly. Basic staples were left in the fridge for us, even beer and wine, so that started the trip off on a high note. I love this place and anyone that stays will love it too. The only sad thing was that the jets on the spa do not work anymore but that is small in comparison to the everything amazing about this place.

10/10 Excellent

Kylie F.

14 March 2022

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

Comfort in a great location

We had a wonderful experience from great communication with the owner to staying in a home away from home. Great location with beautiful views and close to the main strip. The house was spacious and the beds were very comfortable. Such a wonderful stay and we hope to stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mazen S.

23 January 2022

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

Everything was perfect!!

Lisa provided us with a perfect house for our trip, everything was very good including her communication. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

9 January 2022

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

Amazing place for a large family getaway, very clean and close to Beach and shops.

Lisa thank you so much for making our stay so easy from the time we booked right up until the very last day I highly recommend this property it’s an amazing house with great views and so accommodating for a large family. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to my friends and family.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

28 December 2021

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

Fantastic Location Great House!!

Lisa is amazing, her communication and effort to make your stay enjoyable was faultless. House looks better than photos, clean comfortable and has everything you need to make an enjoyable stay. Short walking distance to beach and shops. The house is in a quiet street away from the busy roads surrounded by lots of trees and a beach view it made spending time on the balcony perfect! Will defiantly book this house again!! 😁

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 April 2021

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

Great location away from the chaos

It was chaotic in Dromana and along the coast during our stay. Seems half of Melbourne had emptied into the coastal regions. The house was clean and with good amenities. Only gripe was the lounge room featured a single couch, which was large enough only for the kids to stretch out. So the adults sat around the dining table in the kitchen area or outside. Apart from that the house was very clean and comfortable. Wish we could have stayed a week. Thanks for hosting us

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

12 February 2021

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

Peaceful and perfect

This property was perfect for our summer get away - the views from the balcony of the bay and being opposite bush land made it serene. Its around a 20 min easy walk into town which was perfect. The owner Lisa was amazing and attentive. I would love to come back to this property and would recommend it to others.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Baris - Corporate Travel Management I., Sydney

1 August 2017

Great location, great hosts, very accomodating

My wife and I stayed at this property whilst we were temporarily renovating our house. She absolutely loved the peaceful nature of the house and the area and the hosts were so accomodating when we needed to extend the stay at such late notice. The house was extremely clean with all the necessary extras to ensure that the stay was comfortable. The linen was Sheridan (towels and sheets) which appealed very much to my wife, and there were little extras that meant that she didn't need to go and buy little things (such as oil, balsamic dressing, etc) for the stay. She was also impressed with the quality of the hairdryer - a Parlux which apparently is a very good brand. The fire place was great and made for a cosy time around the huge smart TV which is in the lounge. What we ended up doing was signing up to Foxtel online so we were able to stream it directly through the TV. Another plus. Had a great time, very close to the beach and will hopefully be back again in future. Highly recommended.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stewart M.

30 January 2017

Great spot, excellent facilities, friendly hosts

Our family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed our stay here in late January 2017. The location is great: a quiet neighbourhood, about 400m from the beach, directly opposite a little patch of bushland and with easy car access from the freeway and highway. The house is clean, spacious and modern, with nice bathrooms and kitchen. It has plenty of great features, including a barbeque area out the back and a separate verandah at the front with a table and beach umbrella where you can eat and watch the ships pass on the ocean. The linen and towels are good quality and appear new. All of the necessary consumables were present in ample quantities, and there were a few nice personal touches that added to the warm friendly service we were given by the hosts.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tania S.

14 January 2017

SPACIOUS BEACH RETREAT

What a wonderful beach house , as you drive up the driveway it's instantly warming . A beautifully maintained property which is clearly loved by its owners It is full of bright spaces with four main sleeping spaces and two bathrooms The small deck upstairs is perfect for a quite dinner or sunny breakfast with ocean views and the large backyard complete with shaded areas with a BBQ is perfect for entertaining It's immaculately clean and has a king bed in the main bedroom with other double beds throughout the house What a wonderful place to stay , we will be back !

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Hosted by Lisa Pieropan

Languages:

Italian

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