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The Buoys

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A wooden deck with a hanging chair and a bench, a bedroom with a bed and a nightstand, and a sliding glass door leading to the bedroom.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and a window with a view of trees.
A modern living room with a sofa, a TV, a fireplace, and a staircase leading to an outdoor area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, and a sink.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a marina, houses, and a road.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Blairgowrie Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Blairgowrie, VIC
  • Place, Blairgowrie Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Johns Wood Road Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Mornington Peninsula National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪113 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Melbourne

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Blairgowrie, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries and Manyung Gallery at Sorrento are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Peninsula Hot Springs and Searoad Ferry Terminal. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting.
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Blairgowrie, VIC

What's nearby

  • Blairgowrie Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Saint Johns Wood Road Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rye Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Mornington Peninsula National Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 11 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 68 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Sorrento - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fish Fetish - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blue Fin Sushi Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Buckley Sorrento - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Flat Blk - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Buoys pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Buoys?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Buoys on 27 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,271, 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 Buoys?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Buoys?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Buoys?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Buoys located?

Located in Blairgowrie, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Blairgowrie Beach and Saint Johns Wood Road Beach. Mornington Peninsula National Park and Rye Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great summer holiday

Great location and we enjoyed the house and large garden.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Holiday

Excellent spot property had every thing you can want dogs all so enjoyed the short walk to the beach
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2024
We're contacting the guest as we believe this One Star review may have been done by mistake, as it does not correlate with the remarks made
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property by the beach

Nice homely and private property with great storage for boat/caravan. Great location with easy walk to Blairgowrie Cafe, beach and yacht club. Late check in and early check out (relative to other properties) was disappointing but overall, the property was perfect for our family and small dog. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Property

We have just returned to Melbourne after spending 8 wonderful nights at The Buoys. The property is a credit to the owners. We wanted for nothing. The thought that went into catering for our needs was amazing. The property is in pristine condition and the ambience and warmth we felt was just bliss. Thank you so much in making us feel so welcome. We will be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Hi Christine, thank-you for your review which was lovely to receive and has been passed onto the owners. We think it's a real gem and glad to read you think the same. Looking forward to welcoming you again. Regards, The 'Peninsula Escapes' Team
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great location

Nice quaint little Blairgowrie beach-side cottage in a great location. Bedding mattresses for us where poor (too hard). Did not get a good night's sleep for parents or kids. Otherwise everything else was fine.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Hi Mark, Thanks for taking the time to review the property and I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. In the years we've managed the property we haven't had any complaints regarding the mattress so I'm a little surprised you didn't make contact with us early on during your two week stay so we could have attempted to sort this out for you. Regards, The Peninsula Escapes Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Warm and cozy

We loved our stay here. Perfect size for our family. Very well appointed. Would definitely recommend this accomodation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thank you for your lovely review of 'The Buoys'. Peninsula Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect walking distance to Blairgowrie shops. Situated directly opposite the off leash dog beach.

We had a lovely stay at this well appointed property. The large secure garden was the icing on the cake.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
We are pleased you enjoyed your summer holiday with your dog at 'The Buoys'. Peninsula Escapes
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience

The pet friendly property was just perfect for us. We especially loved the very large, well kept and secure outside space which enabled the adults to relax while the children and our dog played. The wood fire made for very cosy wet and cold days and nights.
Stayed 42 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

We had a lovely time. The house is right across from the beach. Perfect location. The house was very clean and perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Buoys stay

We had a great weekend away
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Perfect spot for our family of four. Large secure yard. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

We had a great week

Location of property was fantastic . We took our pet whippet and the grounds were large and secure. The property is right opposite the dog beach so perfect for us. The property itself was fantastic and great charm. Extremely clean, very comfortable and had everything we could ask for. Great outside living area with bbq etc . Next stay on the peninsula will definitely be back at buoys. Tony and andrea
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
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10/10 Excellent

The Buoys

Excellent house - great location. Very clean and well presented. Facilities excellent. A wonderful yard for our two old dogs.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Hi Marita, We're glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back again. Regards, The 'Peninsula Escapes' Team
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great little property

A great little house, perfect for our family of 3, great location, very clean and tidy, perfect deck for relaxing and having a BBQ, large secure yard.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great property, amazing location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Buoys over Easter 2017. The Buoys is not a big house, but comfortably sleeps 6 people. The property it is on is very big, and we were able to bring our dog, which was an absolute bonus. All amenities you would want were provided and we had a great stay.
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