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3/4 acre Beach House, walk to beach & Mt Martha hamlet on Estuary boardwalk

Holiday home in Melbourne with kitchen and balcony

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A agapanthus-lined U-shaped driveway makes for easy access & exit and parking
Bullnose verandah & patio winds around the property
The view of the living area from the dining area
Well appointed Kitchen with dishwasher, oven & microwave.
Such a relaxing place for a morning coffee or an evening drink

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mount Martha, VIC
  • Place, Balcombe Creek Bushland Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Martha Beach North
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Martha Beach South
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Queen bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Queen bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Kids bunk bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite to master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3/4 acre Beach House, walk to beach & Mt Martha hamlet on Estuary boardwalk

My name is Tim and it is my pleasure to offer you a stay at my families beachside holiday house - it is our family's oasis. Family groups love our 3 Queen beds!

Bring the family as well as your friends to stay overnight at our charming, well appointed beach house. Set on 3/4 of an acre and abutting 65 acre Citation Reserve, you will relax as soon as you walk in and survey the views out over the reserve from the kitchen. The gorgeous balcony, shaded slightly by mottled leaves of the James Stirling and Silver Birch, has been the setting for many a summer's evening dinner party.

Walk to the beach down the Balcombe Creek estuary boardwalk.

A 20 minute stroll to Mt Martha shops and beach along the Balcombe Creek boardwalk is the best way to start anybody's day! If you need some exercise, or just some peace and solitude, the boardwalk is a wonderful place to walk and catchup with your thoughts, or just walk the dog away from the hustle and bustle!

You can listen to the birds on the deck at breakfast, or watch the kookaburra's on the balcony which wraps around the whole house.

Pets welcome, with prior permission.

The property has 3 Queen beds, all new or near new, 2 bunks for the kids, a spare single mattress for the kids friends, and a very large master bedroom. We have had many guests over 12+ years, and they have all commented on how peaceful our retreat is.

Feel free to ask me to visit to inspect prior to booking. (Minimum 3-night stay post-Christmas/January). Registration no is STRA0172/18.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Please just discuss with me before booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please ensure the heater and air conditioner are turned off
Replace any outdoor furniture that has been moved
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number STRA0172/18

About the area

Melbourne

Located in Mount Martha, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Peninsula Studio Trail - Judy Reekie Studio and Manyung Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mornington Railway and Mornington Park. Bay Fish N Trips and Marion Rosetzky Gallery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Mount Martha, VIC

What's nearby

  • Balcombe Creek Bushland Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mount Martha Beach North - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hopetoun Norfolk Flora and Fauna Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Mount Martha Beach South - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Fossil Beach Geological Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Moorooduc Station - 13 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Commonfolk Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Dava Hotel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Jack's Burgers Mornington - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dreamer - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3/4 acre Beach House, walk to beach & Mt Martha hamlet on Estuary boardwalk pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 3/4 acre Beach House, walk to beach & Mt Martha hamlet on Estuary boardwalk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3/4 acre Beach House, walk to beach & Mt Martha hamlet on Estuary boardwalk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3/4 acre Beach House, walk to beach & Mt Martha hamlet on Estuary boardwalk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3/4 acre Beach House, walk to beach & Mt Martha hamlet on Estuary boardwalk located?

Located in Mount Martha, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Balcombe Creek Bushland Reserve and Mount Martha Beach North. Hopetoun Norfolk Flora and Fauna Reserve and Mount Martha Community Forest are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ANNE M.

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

Holiday at Mt Martha

Great few days away at Mt Martha at fantastic location, and lovely accom for the family and the dogs. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aileen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay at Mt Martha!We absolutely loved it. The place was amazing. Clean, comfortable, and beautifully set in a peaceful area. Everything we needed was close by, from shops and cafes to the beach and walking trails.The host was very friendly and quick to respond to all our messages, making check-in and communication effortless. It truly felt like a home away from home. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in Mt Martha!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in excellent condition - well maintained and spotlessly clean. Correspondence with the owner was easy and timely. A highlight was the friendly kookaburras that came to say hello every day (and seek a meal of course).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Family Retreat

Great spot. Tiddler and dogs loved the back yard
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peta E.

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

Beach holiday house

Very comfortable spacious beach house, with access to Balcombe Creek boardwalk. Quiet location a few minutes drive from beautiful Mount Martha beach and village.Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Beautiful spot

We had such a great stay. The house is in a beautiful setting with a big lawn area and bushland around it which made for a peaceful holiday. Tim was great, and we hope to be back again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

5 star rating

This stay property was very easy to book and communicate to the owner. Once arrive the check in process was easy and was clear instructions from the owner on how to proceed. Once inside it was very clean and well maintained and it was an excellent stay for our big group.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

WALTER M.

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

Happy Stay

Perfect location, very good host, good communication with host. Good for a relaxing time and fresh air.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sothear T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time! Tim made our stay so welcoming, with his messges apon arrival to our checkout. He was an absolute gentleman. The place was huge, upstairs was amazing, balcony had amazing vibes. Kitchen and lounge room was really spacious. The backyard is on another level for space but also so many thing you can do outside.Tim also let our golden retreivers join us as well, they had a blast too. Definitely would love to visit again. Thanks Tim.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale C.

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

Family Reunion

Very relaxing and comfortable home. Plenty of room for a family of 4-6 with a great yard to spend time in. Close proximity to great shops for food, wine and gifts. Mount Martha has always been a great destination to visit with much to see and do.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff N.

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

Local stay.

Quiet. Relaxing, easy to manage. Excellent location. Streaming could be provided for range of on line shows
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

finn t.

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

Excellent as always

Great experience as always in particular Tim who’s an excellent agent , responds to queries immediately and is a pleasure to deal with
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lee B.

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

Sweeping greenery views

We loved our weekend at this spacious beach house! Tim was a thoughtful and attentive host. The setting is divine, with green views as far as the eye could see. We had breakfast and drinks/dinner on the large, wraparound verandah each day, marvelling at the quiet and birdsong. Access to the boardwalk/trail was a highlight for daily exercise and the short drive to the beach was ideal
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Christmas stay at Mt. Martha

During the year if Covid with on again , off again holidays it was great to finally get away. Great communication with the owner helped remove anxiety about the hire of the house. It was in a fantastic position where we could walk along the boardwalk every morning to the beach for coffee. Xmas was fabulous and even our ‘care’ dog loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A Retreat in Nature

The location is amazing adjacent to the Balcombe santuary and if you have dogs, this is a great place to be as there are many walks for them. The house however needs updating with the aircon not being available in the master bedroom upstairs making it diffcult to sleep on warm nights despite having fans.The host was well responsive to messages and this was reassuring that our needs would be catered to even before we arrived.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

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

A Very Welcoming Getaway

The property was exactly what we were anticipating & more with access to Balcombe Reserve & the boardwalk running along Balcombe Creek to the beach. The balcony deck around the house was excellent & a great place to relax as the teens played badminton on the large lawn area below - we even dusted off the frisbee. The property was well maintained for its age & very comfortable. Tim was an exceptional host & responsive to a couple of our minor enquiries. The only drawback was our stay was too short at this awesome location. We will book again & can recommend all aspects of Tim's "Family Beachside Holiday House". Appreciated, Greg & crew
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karen H., Melbourne

Great dog friendly house

We recently spent 6 nights here with our 2 golden retrievers. The property is in a beautiful, peaceful part of Mount Martha and very secuely fenced. The house was comfortable and warm. Tim was fantasic to deal with. We are looking to move to the area and it was a perfect place to explore from. If you are a dog owner there are lead free beaches and a very large bushy area that is part of the Briars that is also off lead.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra G.

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

Private Oasis

A cosy home surrounded by an amazing treed vista. Walking tracks literally at your finger tips for both family and furry friends to enjoy. A very spacious home for everyone to find a place to relax and chill out. The kitchen was very well equipped for any dish that we wanted to cook up. The kids loved the boogie boards provided. It certainly made our days at the beach full of fun, so a big thanks.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Winifred H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Host welcoming, amenities okay, except BBQ which was not fit to use. Did not look at the hot tub due to inclement weather. Building in need of a good clean outside and inside. Beds comfortable, main bedroom needs a door! Not only for privacy but more important noise.Steep driveway should be mentioned in description. Pleasant surroundings but all very tired.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We did not have pets.The house was very family/friends orientated.Tim.was a wonderful host.Definitely recommend this Stayz home
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susannah A.

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

Everything you need for a relaxing break

Our intergenerational family group of 8 loved this large home with 4 bedrooms. Everything was clean and comfortable and the house was in a private, leafy setting within a few minutes drive of Mt Martha village. Our favourite activity was enjoying leisurely meals outside on the veranda, and exploring the area. Everything we needed for a relaxing break including board games and BBQs were included.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Naomi C.

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

Girls weekend away

Beautiful spot on the peninsula. Lovely to sit on the balcony with friends and see a kookaburra come visit us. Beautiful area to go walking as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kira M.

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

Winter break

Lovely winter break on the peninsula. House was in a pleasant walking distance to Mt Martha village and easy driving access to wineries, breweries and everything on offer. Tim was a great host with terrific communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nadine C.

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

Family girls weekend away

Fantastic location, clean and loads of space! Great communication with the host!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tim Murray

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Sports loving, 57 yo father of 2 who travels for work and pleasure regularly. I am a keen amateur golfer & social tennis player. Rent my families holiday house on stayz/home and away as well as airbnb. Love fitness & health. I regularly use good quality affordable accommodation, and love Melbourne.

Why they chose this property

Our holiday house is our sanctuary! It is adjacent to the 60-hectare Citation Reserve so when you sit in the living room or on the balcony you feel like you are in the trees! The birds, stars and peace & quiet make this a beach & garden holiday house like no other. Walk to the Mt Martha for hamlet for coffee, explore the walking trails on the boardwalk, go to the beach, have the kids play soccer in the huge fenced yard - it's all right there.

What makes this property unique

See the stars at night - all of them. No city smog.
Huge backyard for the kids to play safely.
Easy access to walking nature trails to the famous South beach.
Sit on the balcony eating dinner and admiring the view of the 60 hectare reserve.

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