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The Esplanade Beach House

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Exterior detail
Interior
Interior
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Portarlington, VIC
  • Place, Steely Rocks Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Portarlington Golf Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Portarlington Waterfront
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Esplanade Beach House

“ Full refund offered for cancellations due to covid travel restriction”

Beautifully renovated, charming spacious 3 bedroom house across the road from the beach. Uninterrupted bay views from living areas and main bedrooms. Fully fenced front and backyard, with off street parking and plenty of room for a boat. Perfect family holiday house with separate bungalow/games room ideal for young families with children.

Fully self contained kitchen with new appliances, large family living and dinning areas, flat screen TV, DVD and games. Outdoor entertaining areas in both the front and backyards, sit and watch the boats go by or escape the sun and enjoy a private BBQ in the landscape garden.

Bedding consists on 3 new queens sized beds. (Sleeps 6) Pillows and Duvet provided please bring your own linen and towels. Seperate games room/lounge TV in backyard entertainment room. Single renovated bathroom, please note laundry facilities are available in town if required.







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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Portarlington

Located in Portarlington, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve and Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve, while Fort Queenscliff Museum and Salt Contemporary Art are cultural highlights. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Adventure Park Geelong 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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Portarlington, VIC

What's nearby

  • Steely Rocks Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Portarlington Golf Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Portarlington Waterfront - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Portarlington Ferry Dock - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Portarlington Recreation Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 19 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arlo - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Port Pier Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪St Leonards Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Portarlington Bakehouse - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Esplanade Beach House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at The Esplanade Beach House?

As of 17 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Esplanade Beach House on 13 June 2026 start from AU$370, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Esplanade Beach House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Esplanade Beach House?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Esplanade Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Esplanade Beach House located?

Situated in Portarlington, this golf holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Steely Rocks Beach, Portarlington Golf Club and Portarlington Waterfront. Portarlington Ferry Dock and Portarlington Recreation Reserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone A.

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

Magical Beach Front Stay

I could check in to this immaculate presented modest home and sit looking at the views and never leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marylin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful clean house, recently renovated. Good size backyard and front yard with gates for young children.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bec B.

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

Weekend relaxation

Great location and perfect to relax and watch the water
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Beach bliss

Had a short stay with family and location was perfect. We had a lovely break.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2021
Thanks Kim, Glad you enjoyed your stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here with our pooch, close to everything, the house was clean & tidy, well equipped, wouldve loved to stay her over Xmas understandably its fully booked. Across the road is easy access to the beach for a beautiful walk with our pooch which was wonderful. Thankyou to the host for wonderful communication will definately come back in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josie C.

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

Absolutely beautiful house and brilliant location

We have stayed at this property and few times and absolutely love it. Very clean spacious house with a great location and my fur baby loved the large yard
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo T.

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

Great girls weekend getaway!

Lovely beachside house with great views from the balcony of the bay, across the road from the beach & close to everything for a wonderful girls weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Perfect beach house

Amazing location. Beach front views. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2024
Thank-you Nicole. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back anytime to soak up the amazing views and enjoy the beautiful Portarlington.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Great getaway

Perfect home for our stay. Loved waking up looking out at the water 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Amazing

Beautiful location Very very cleanPerfect spotTotally recommend it...
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn B.

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

What an absolute awesome place to stay.

Amazing views and a great little beach across the road for my Grandson. Secure yard for our little dogs. Everyone loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Skye S.

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

Long Weekend Getaway

Great spot - house was perfect for our family. Lots of walks, fishing and relaxing - enjoying the magnificent views. Hope to be back down again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Sensational

Amazing place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sophie was a delight to deal with, nothing was a problem for her. The house was immaculately clean and beds were very comfortable. The house is great with sweeping viewing across to the city and right across the road from the beach. We loved it! Thanks Sophie
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn U.

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

Best views

We love this holiday house! This is our 5th or 6th visit in as many years which has revolved around getting our elderly parents out/away for a holiday. We have built many treasured memories here. here.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Greatcstay

The place was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Amazing

Beautiful place. Absolute stunning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

We loved this little place for our mini vacay!!

Perfect little place for time out. Our kids loved being across the road from the beach. Awesome back yard for our dog. Nice and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree K.

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

Seabreeze and Sunshine

It was our second visit to this property. We really love the location, and it's a really relaxing environment to do a little or alot. This will become an annual event, the beaches are beautiful and the fresh seafood is wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayce F.

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

Fantastic location

We loved our stay at Sophie’s home. Great location with quiet beach across the street with easy access. Great parking for both large boat and two cars. Very happy with kitchen and space of property. Would definitely stay again and would recommend to all.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Great views and location

One of our favourite places to visit with a great location and set up for the family. Amazing views on Sunrise and sunset. Our third time spending a week here and wont be our last
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Absolutely amazing

Have stayed several times now. It’s my go too sanctuary . Absolutely amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Thanks Susan we are glad you enjoy this little piece of paradise so much. You are most welcome to come sit, relax and watch the world go by anytime...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H B.

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

Short Beach Escape

We stayed with our two children (8 & 6) for 4 days who loved being across the road from the beach and had a great time exploring. Very comfortable accommodation with great bay views. The front deck was great to sit and takebinbthe views while the kids played on the lawn. Enough space for a small family and a nice ride / walk to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2024
Thanks so much Robert for your review, I'm so glad you all enjoyed your stay. :) :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maree K.

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

Great Beachfront Location

What a beautiful place to relax for a couple of days. Enjoyed everything about our stay, especially sitting under the verandah people watching. We loved it so much we thought we better come back before Christmas, so rebooked again today. What a Gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert k.

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

Superb location

Great location with sheltered swim area on your doorstep. Property clean and perfect for family. We didn’t take our gigs up this time however it is secure and safe for pets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

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Hosted by Sophie McNaughton

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