Rockpool House

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Rockpool House
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  • 4Bedrooms
  • 2Bathrooms
  • 8Guests
Rye

Architect-Designed

Eco-friendly

2min to Beach

Fireplace

Hot Springs

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Flexible Cancellations
May - August: Full refund up to 10 days prior to check-in date | Sep - Apr: Full refund up to 21 days prior to check-in date
Linger Longer
Late check-out – if no back-to-back with another guest
Exclusive Access
Access to exclusive discount codes for restaurants and activities
About

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Designed by Insider Outsider, this luxurious & eco-friendly home features a spacious, north-facing open-plan living area with soaring ceilings and a wood log fireplace. Outside, enjoy a large garden surrounded by native bushland, an undercover deck with BBQ and dining, plus an outdoor shower.

Just a 3-minute walk to 16th Beach and General Store, with its stunning rock formations and the most beautiful tidal rockpools on the Mornington Peninsula, ideal for nature-lovers.

The space

  • Wood log fire place (we provide enough wood for a night's stay, guests will need to purchase further firewood as required)
  • Large garden surrounded by native bushland
  • Outdoor shower
  • Undercover deck dining, seating and BBQ area
  • Large north-facing open plan sunken living, dining and kitchen, with soaring ceilings
  • Smart TV
  • DVD Player
  • Xbox
  • Electric wall heating (in each bedroom, bathroom and dining area)
  • Ceiling fans (in each bedroom and living/dining area)
  • Off-street parking for up to 4 cars (including 1 under the carport)
  • Wireless internet
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • BBQ
  • Bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Portacot and highchair

** There is no separate air conditioning in the home. The home is designed in an eco-friendly way, with North and South sliding doors drawing a breeze through the home.

** The property is not fully fenced around the perimeter, so please be mindful with young children.

Close by

  • 2 min walk to 16 Beach General Store
  • 3 min walk to 16 Beach with rockpools, Dragon's Head and Lizards Head Rock
  • 4 min to The Dunes Golf Links
  • 5 min to Alba Thermal Springs & Spa
  • 6 min to Blairgowrie Pier
  • 6 min to Moonah Links Golf Resort
  • 6 min to Blairgowrie Village Shops
  • 10 min to Sorrento Sailing Club
  • 10 min to Eagle Ridge Golf Course
  • 12 min to Hotel Sorrento and The Intercontinental & Aurora Spa
  • 12 min to Sorrento Ocean Beach
  • 15 min to Portsea Hotel
  • 18 min to Point Nepean National Park

Bedding Configuration (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1: Queen bed with ensuite
Bedroom 2: Queen bed
Bedroom 3: Queen bed
Bedroom 4: Queen bed

Guest access

  • Guests have full access to the entire property

The neighbourhood

Location

Surrounded by Blairgowrie, St Andrews and Sorrento.

  • 2 min walk to 16 Beach General Store
  • 3 min walk to 16 Beach with rockpools, Dragon's Head and Lizards Head Rock
  • 4 min to The Dunes Golf Links
  • 5 min to Peninsula Hotsprings and Alba Thermal Springs & Spa
  • 6 min to Blairgowrie Pier
  • 6 min to Moonah Links Golf Resort
  • 6 min to Blairgowrie Village Shops
  • 10 min to Sorrento Sailing Club
  • 10 min to Eagle Ridge Golf Course
  • 12 min to Hotel Sorrento and The Intercontinental & Aurora Spa
  • 12 min to Sorrento Ocean Beach
  • 15 min to Portsea Hotel
  • 18 min to Point Nepean National Park

Beaches
The Mornington Peninsula is home to some of the best beaches in Victoria. Visit the family friends shores of Sorrento Main Beach, the rock pools of 16 Beach or Diamond Bay, the aquatic activity area of Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron or the surf destination that is Sorrento and Portsea Ocean back beaches.

Restaurants/Cafes
There really is an endless array of eateries on the Mornington Peninsula. Close by is the coveted Sorrento Hotel, Portsea Hotel, The Intercontinental, The Baths, Italico, Bistro Elba, Panda, Bonny, Audrey's and Le Capucin.

Supermarkets
Ritches IGA is just 6 minutes away in Sorrento or Woolworths is 10 minutes away in Rye.

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 Dromana Estate, Trofeo Estate, Red Hill Estate, Polperro Winery, Jackalope, Montalto, Pt Leo Estate and Ten Minutes By Tractor. If you’re looking for something a little stronger, try the local distilleries like Jetty Road Brewery, JimmyRums, Johnny Ripe, Bass & Flinders and St Andrews Brewery.

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 $50 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
  • 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 two external cameras, which are recording movements into and out of the home, front yard and driveway.
  • 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.
  • 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 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...

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 $1,000 bond which will be held and released 3-5 business days after checkout, subject to no identifiable loss or damage.

Amenities
BBQ grill
Barbeque utensils
Bathtub
Beach
Beach Front
Beach access
Bed linens
Body soap
Cable TV
Ceiling fan
Cleaning Disinfection
Cleaning products
Conditioner
Cookware
Cycling
Desk
Dining table
Dishes and silverware
Dishwasher
Dryer
Dvd player
Enhanced cleaning practices
Essentials
Family/kid friendly
Fishing
Free parking on premises
Free parking on street
Freezer
Game console
Garden View
Garden or backyard
Golf - Optional
Hair dryer
Hangers
Heating
High chair
High touch surfaces disinfected
Horseback Riding
Hot water
Indoor fireplace
Internet
Iron
Kettle
Kitchen
Laptop friendly workspace
Laundromat nearby
Long term stays allowed
Luggage dropoff allowed
Microwave
Near Ocean
Ocean Front
Outdoor seating (furniture)
Oven
Pack ’n Play/travel crib
Patio or balcony
Private entrance
Refrigerator
Room-darkening shades
Shampoo
Shower gel
Single level home
Smoke detector
Stove
TV
Toaster
Towels provided
Washer
Water Sports
Waterfront
Wine glasses
Wireless Internet
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Cancellation policy
Flexible cancellation policy. Please see Terms for details.
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 pm Checkout before 10:00 am

If you need an early check-in or late check-out, please enquire prior to booking.
Safety & Property
Smoke alarms
External security camera
Noise decibel monitor