Bayside Retreat

FREE FUEL CREDIT AND LATE CHECK-OUT - ENQUIRE NOW

This family retreat is located directly across from the stunning sands of McCrae beach and is the perfect base for you and your family to explore the Mornington Peninsula.

As well as the beautiful coastal interiors, this home boasts a huge detached games room with air hockey, pool table, fridges and movie area. The ultimate kids retreat!

The space

After spending your day at the beach, come back and cool off in the private outdoor shower. Cook up dinner on the BBQ and gather around the firepit.

• Beach and Bay Trail is located directly across the road
• 3 min walk to McCrae Village with restaurants and cafes
• 5min walk to McCrae Lighthouse
• Large detached games room with Pool Table and Air Hockey Table
• Indoor and outdoor dining
• Fire pit
• Weber BBQ
• 2 x Smart TVs using Firestick
• Open fireplace (we provide enough wood for a nights stay, guests will need to purchase further firewood as required)
• Split system heating and air conditioning (in master bedroom and living room)
• Ducted heating (throughout entire home)
• Please note there is no cooling or heating in the Games Room (extra blankets provided)
• Outdoor shower
• Carport
• Wireless internet
• Washing machine
• Portacot and highchair

Bedding Configuration

Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Games room: 1 bunk bed (single bed, with double bed below)
Lounge room: 2 x single pull out chairs/couches (Please note, these are recommended for small children only)

Guest access

• Guests have full access to the entire property

The neighbourhood

Location
Located directly across from McCrae beach and Bay Trail.

All a short 5 minute walk away are...
McCrae Village
McCrae Lighthouse
McCrae Yacht Club
Rosebud and McCrae Lifesaving Club

Beaches
McCrae beach is one of the most beautiful on the Mornington Peninsula. Known for its long white sand strip, beach boxes and shallow waters, perfect for families with young ones.

Restaurants/Cafes
There really is an endless array of eateries on the Mornington Peninsula. Within metres, you can walk to the lively Greek restaurant, Alatonero and cafe and bar, Merchant & Maker.

Supermarkets
You’re close to McCrae Coles 900m, or if you’re looking for a larger selection of groceries try Dromana IGA (3.4km).

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. If you’re looking for something a little stronger, try the local distilleries like Jetty Road Brewery, JimmyRums or Bass & Flinders which can all be found in Dromana.

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 $25 fuel credit provided to guests for new bookings from April - August 2026, redeemed at time of booking.
• *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!
• Non-smoking property
• No pets
• Included in the accommodation cost is firewood for one night (approximately 6/8 logs of wood). Guests will need to purchase further firewood as required
• 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
• This property follows Airbnb's strict no party and loud music policy. Guests will be evicted if they break this policy.
• The property has noise-aware alarms which notify the owner and guest if music is unreasonably loud
• This property is fitted with a Ring camera doorbell, which is recording movements into and out of the home front door

This property is professionally hosted by Bec from locala. Bec manages many properties across the Peninsula and Bayside.

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

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. 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.

For non-Airbnb bookings, we charge a $500 bond which will be held and released 3-5 business days after checkout, subject to no identifiable loss or damage.