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Whispering Sands Retreat

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Exterior
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Tootgarook, VIC
  • Rye Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Alba Thermal Springs and Spa
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Hot Springs
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Geelong, VIC (GEX)
    ‪134 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Whispering Sands Retreat

This comfortable and spacious house is suitable for anyone looking to spend time down on the Mornington Peninsula.

Unlike most other accommodation our rates are based on the number of people so if there are only two of you thats all you pay.

Tootgarook is a quiet suburb nestled between Rye and Rosebud with shops, takeaways and cafes only minutes away.

Walking distance to a beautiful bay beach with everything at your fingertips. Winery's, golf courses and restaurants including Peninsula Hot Springs and Spa.

Discuss pet option with owner

There is plenty of space for 4 cars and a boat on the property.

Bond is only required for bookings 7 days or greater or in special circumstances.

Features

Bedroom 1 Queen sized bed
Bedroom 2 Queen sized bed
Bedroom 3 2 single beds & single bunks
Bedroom 4 single bunks
Main Bathroom - Shower/Bath/Toilet
Semi En-Suite (master bedroom)

General

Lounge with TV, DVD, stereo
Dining room
Kitchen with gas cooking, microwave, kettle, toaster
Outside has a large level garden, grass areas, BBQ
Washing machine
Parking for 4 cars
Space for a boat
350 meters to beach
2 minute drive to Rye shops
Quiet location

Children under 1 are free.

Sorry we do not take schoolies.

Property manager

Karl
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house is not suitable for school leavers/Hens/Bucks parties/Events/Weddings/Birthday functions or parties - noise must be kept to a minimum
It can be used by the confirmed guests only. Additional visitors are not permitted without prior approval from the owner.
You may be ask for photo id, details about your group and the purpose of your trip.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Melbourne

Located in Tootgarook, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Quarantine Station and Queenscliff Harbour Observation Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Hot Springs and Tootgarook Wetlands. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Tootgarook, VIC

What's nearby

  • Rye Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Rosebud Country Club - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Moorooduc Station - 30 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Unica Cucina E Caffe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosebud West Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Whispering Sands Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Whispering Sands Retreat?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Whispering Sands Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Whispering Sands Retreat located?

Located in Tootgarook, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Rye Beach and Rosebud Beach. Tootgarook Wetlands and The Dunes Golf Links are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 159 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 159 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 159 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 159 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trev M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location. Very peaceful!
We stayed here to be close to the Peninsula Emergency Animal Hospital at Mornington. One of our labs was in for surgery. Are other Lab stayed with us in this very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ultimate Relax
Great place, close to the beach and shops. What more do you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia and Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with lots of space 50m from the beach
Everything you need for a long or short stay is provided in this spacious house in quiet street. 50m wander to the stunning beach. Easy 5 min walk to Rye where there are supermarkets cafes restaurants. Excellent stay. Will come again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
We had a wonderful long weekend in Tootgarook. Perfect location for the nearby beach and exploring the peninsula. Karl was a great host and so helpful and easy to contact.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect little get away with the pet
A perfect place for a beach holiday with your dog. House was extremly clean, Host was good. Beach just up the road. Shops not far. I was surprised how quiet it was and how soft the grass was in the back yard. And our pup loved it too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely spot, cosy and welcoming
Karl was a perfect host. The house is well equipped and the beds are very comfortable. We had a lovely stay, it's a great location and the local beach is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed friendly beach stay.
We had a very comfortable stay with our family. Ken was very welcoming, helpful and available if we needed anything. The house was clean and had everything we needed for our beach holiday. The addition of the pool/games table was a winner with our son. Very quiet and calm area both day and night. The fig trees and vegetable gardens made it feel like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dolly W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pay for what you get.
The owner Karl is such a nice person, very friendly. But unfortunately this house is in need of a deep, professional clean. The house is great value and perfect for a large family, but the romance was definitely taken out of our weekend away due to the lack of cleanliness and the musty smell. First night we slept in the back room and had to move in the middle of the night as the wheels on the bed wouldn't lock and we were sliding around anytime one of us moved. A huge selling point for us was the "games room" and pool table, but the pool table is made for kids. This was misleading in the description, unfortunately. Great location, walking distance to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and great location
The property is clean, lots of beds and a lovely spacious lounge room. Lovely safe yard for the dog. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly Recommend recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Libby M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rye
A wonderful short term break away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful host and great location. Spacious property great for dogs
Karl was helpful and kind. There is a huge enclosed yard for our furbaby and it was great. The property is very spacious. Our stay was comfortable and we will come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect relaxing stay
We only stayed 2 nights but really enjoyed the house. Lots of space, plenty of sleeping options and everything we needed for a relaxing stay. Good location in a quiet street, close to the beach and short drive to everything we needed. Only downside was the lack of wifi so we couldn’t use the smart TV for streaming. Otherwise loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Max
A very clean house in a great location. Only meters away from Rye and the beach. Great cafes nearby too. Owner is very nice and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tracey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach getaway
Had a great stay my Groodle Cassie loved the beach and the backyard… will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Danny R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long Weekend
Great location and property set up. Perfect for anyone taking a four legged friend. Well priced and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant
Carl is fantastic, great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

David H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great holiday house
Could have been cleaner and no internet but a great position and helpful owner
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great pet friendly staff
Great family and pet friendly stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away with the dog
We had a great stay. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location and comfortable home with plenty of room
While our stay was brief, we were very comfortable in this home and had everything we needed. Quiet location, close to the beach, with a very friendly host. Definitely recommend 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Janine C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Could be better
Plus - Host Karl was nice and the location of the property has great access to everything plus dog friendly. Negatives- However the images of the property on Stayz website do not represent the state & condition of the property. Cleaness could be a lot better. The bedrooms were cluttered with furniture &bedding. The bedroom with bunks were more like a storage room More detail needs to be paid to cleaness presentation including cleaning doors, walls, skirting boards,repairs extra if the property is to be a rental vacation home.the
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property
Karl was an excellent host. The property was immaculately maintained. Backyard was also spacious, well maintained and secured - perfect for my dog. Walking distance to the beach. It was the perfect place for my short holiday where I just had to pack my bags and go with no fuss. I would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful relaxing environment with exceptional host
I wish to thank Karl for being such an accomodating host. Firstly, I drove a long way to get to the destination and Karl gave me the details to book in seamlessly. Secondly, I arrived with the house beautifully warm, clean and everything available for my stay, including bowls for my dog to use. Karl kindly extended my stay for 2.5 hours, as I needed to pick my son up later than expected. I highly recommend the home as a relaxing place to stay and a lovely place for a beloved pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and great location
Karl was a great host, he made it a seamless process. The house was very clean and in a great location within walking distance to the beach and it was pet friendly with a secure backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and pet friemdly
Lots of space and pet friemdly rear yard
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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