Hillside Cottage

Discover Hillside, a charming rustic cottage, located in the heart of the winery and restaurant region on the Mornington Peninsula.

Relax by the fireplace with a glass of wine in hand, or entertain on the private deck overlooking the pool, with view of the surrounding countryside. The perfect space for wedding groups to get ready for their big day or families wanting a space of tranquility. Pet-friendly for your furry companions!

The space

• Pool (not heated)
• Fire place (we provide enough wood for a nights stay, guests will need to purchase further firewood as required)
• Smart TV (living room)
• Outside and inside dining
• Split system heating and cooling (living room and studio)
• Ceiling fans (living room and studio)
• Electric wall heater (King bedroom and one Queen bedroom)
• Wireless internet
• Washing machine
• Dryer
• Coffee machine (pods)
• Weber BBQ
• Portacot and highchair

Location

You are in the heart of the winery region!

• 2min Polperro Winery
• 3min Port Phillip Estate
• 8min Jackalope
• 6min Tedesca
• 6min Montalto
• 8min Pt Leo Estate
• 8min Yal Yal Estate
• 10min Trofeo Estate
• 2min The Epicurean
• 3min Red Gum BBQ
• 9min Merricks Trail
• 8min Merricks Store
• 23min Peninsula and Alba Hot Springs

Bedding Configuration

Bedroom 1: King bed
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
External Studio: 2x single beds (recommended for children, separate from the main house, down in the garden area)

Guest access

• Guests have full access to the entire property
• We don't advertise the in-ground trampoline for use at the home, as it's quite old. Use of the trampoline is at your own risk. We don't hold any liability for injuries upon use

The neighbourhood

Location
Surrounded by Merricks, Arthurs Seat, Shoreham and Main Ridge.

• 2min Polperro Winery
• 3min Port Phillip Estate
• 8min Jackalope
• 6min Tedesca
• 6min Montalto
• 8min Pt Leo Estate
• 8min Yal Yal Estate
• 10min Trofeo Estate
• 2min The Epicurean
• 3min Red Gum BBQ
• 9min Merricks Trail
• 8min Merricks Store
• 23min Peninsula and Alba Hot Springs

Beaches
The Mornington Peninsula is home to some of the best beaches in Victoria. Visit the white sands of Dromana, the lighthouse at McCrae, the waves of Gunnamatta, the beach boxes of Mount Martha or the rocky cliffs of the Pillars.

Supermarkets
IGA Balnarring is 10min minutes away.

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, including Polperro, Port Phillip Estate, Jackalope, Tedesca, Montalto, Dromana Estate, Trofeo Estate, Red Hill Estate and Yal Yal Estate. If you’re looking for something a little stronger, try the local distilleries like Jetty Road Brewery, JimmyRums, Johnny Ripe or Bass & Flinders which can all be found in Dromana.

Complementary services
Wireless Internet access
Complementary 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

• Non-smoking property
• Pets allowed subject to approval
• This property allows 1 pet per stay free of charge. Any additional pets will be at the discretion of the host, and may incur an additional cleaning charge.
• 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
• Included in the accommodation cost is firewood for one evening (approximately 6/8 logs of wood). Guests will need to purchase further firewood as required
• A pool service team may attend the property during your stay for a regular clean and service
• 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 external cameras on the facade of the home, which is recording movements into and out of the home front and side doors

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

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...

Your next destination awaits.

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. This excludes family bookings travelling with children. 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 $1000 bond which will be held and released 3-5 business days after checkout, subject to no identifiable loss or damage.