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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Explore the area
Rye, Victoria
Rye Beach
Place, Rye Beach
7 min walk
Rosebud Beach
Place, Rosebud Beach
2 min drive
Peninsula Hot Springs
Place, Peninsula Hot Springs
7 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
107 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape
Cosy Coastal Cottage
This cosy cottage is part of Blue Moon Cottages, three beautifully decorated cottages just 250 metres from the bayside beach at Rye on the Southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula. This character filled cottage is decorated with a subtle classic neutral theme. It is large enough to accommodate a couple or a family with an infant.The cottage is also pet friendly with an outdoor courtyard which is fully fenced and pets are welcome inside.
Living:
Walking into the cottage the wooden clad interior has a cosy lounge with log fire for winter stays and French doors to open up to the courtyard in summer. A leather chair and comfy sofa give a feeling of log cabin hideaway to the room.The lounge opens further to a dining area with four chairs and a fully equipped kitchen.
Sleeping:
There is a large carpeted bedroom at the gable end of the cottage, beautifully decorated with hanging bedside lamps, wrought iron bed and wall mounted TV.
Queen Bed
Bathrooms:
Modern recently renovated bathroom with shower.
There is a shared laundry on the Blue Moon Cottages site with washer and dryer.
Heating and Cooling:
Reverse Cycle Heater and Air Conditioner Additional wall heater in dining and bedroom
Parking
There is off street parking for one car
Pet Friendly:
Pets welcome inside however as the cottage and courtyard is small we would recommend small dogs only
It has an enclosed courtyard garden, outdoor entertaining area with a BBQ and is family and pet friendly. The Sandpiper is a perfect beach retreat in both summer and winter.
Property features
Your home away from home has free wireless internet, air conditioning and a log fire - what more could you ask for, this property has everything you need for a relaxing holiday.
Air conditioning Flat screen TV DVD Wifi Log fire BBQ Private courtyard garden Outdoor dining area Car parking
PAYMENT To confirm an accommodation booking, a deposit of 50% for the total accommodation or package is required. The booking will be confirmed via email on receipt of the deposit.Full and final payment for the holiday booking is required 30 days prior to the commencement of the holiday. If the outstanding balance has not been received by the 30th day prior to the booking commencement date, Blue Moon Cottages reserve the right to cancel the booking without notice and the guest will forfeit the deposit. Blue Moon Cottages reserves the right to pre-authorise your credit card prior to your arrival.
Please Note - this is self catering accommodation the room is not serviced on a daily basis. However, all linen, towels, basic kitchen provisions and toiletries are supplied for your arrival.
Photography - photography is continually kept up to date when major changes to properties are made, however, minor changes in furniture or bedding may vary from the current photography.
Strictly NO schoolies
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Melbourne
Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this cottage. Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries and Manyung Gallery at Sorrento are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle. Travelling with kids? Consider Ace-Hi Ranch and The Enchanted Adventure Garden.
Is The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape on 30 June 2026 start from AU$298, 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 Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape located?
This family-friendly Melbourne cottage is located in Rye, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rye Beach, Rosebud Beach and Tootgarook Wetlands. The Dunes Golf Links and Alba Thermal Springs and Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Walking distance to the beach, great little cottage, fireplace was amazing, supplying more than expected, great cosy cabin for 2 people for a getaway highly recommend this!
Martin S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sara P.
26 July 2018
Wonderful cottage in a great location
Thank you Sally for a lovely stay. The cottage was so clean and cosy and such a short walk to the beach and town. We highly recommend this cottage and will definitely be back!
Sara P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in the Sandpiper Cottage and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future!
Kind Regards
Sally
The cottage had everything you could need for a relaxing stay. So close to the beach, the wood fire was so cozy. Cute little touches made this stay feel like the host really cared out our experience. Will definitely return, love it
Loved our cottage. The drive in with the picket fence, old brick walls and plants bode well. It didn’t disappoint. Everything we required and incredibly cute to boot! Would stay here again if needed.
The Sandpiper is small, clean and comfortable, courtesy of a cosy sofa, soft mattress and newish (albeit small) kitchen and bathroom. The outdoor area is great for taking in the sea air with breakfast or a glass of wine. The shade umbrella works well to keep the hot sun off. It’s also close to Rye front beach, a sub-10 min stroll. Sandpiper doesn’t offer much spatial or sonic privacy, so is ideal for a ‘familiar’ couple and in our case a quiet dog. There are a few minor annoyances, namely a temperamental TV set and fiddly kitchen blinds, which may not bother some people. Overall, Sandpiper is best for shorter stays for those who don’t need a lot of room and value proximity to the beach and Rye shops.
Can’t fault our stay. Absolutely beautiful cottage with such wonderful warm hosts who really go the extra mile. The house was presented immaculately on arrival, we will be sure to recommend and also come back!
Delightful stay at Sandpiper Cottage. Loved the cottage, warm and cosy, close to the beach.
Beautifully presented cottage, very clean, homely and exactly as described. We loved the fire and being winter it was needed. Would definitely like to stay again.
The Sandpiper Cottage was the perfect space for our get away. Lovely courtyard to relax in for a tipple or two.
Only 2 blocks from the beach and a short stroll to the cafes and shops. Would highly recommend staying here.
Cottage is perfect for a couple. It is comfortably fitted out. We had a few complications in when we would arrive (our own doing) and the owner was very helpful and responsive in communications. Has a wood heater for winter, along with other heaters if you don't want the fire, which makes it nice and cosy. The kitchen is well equipped. There is no view to speak of but there is a nice courtyard to sit in with a BBQ for the warmer weather which would be nice and quiet. It is a very short drive to supermarket and places to eat or else a comfortable 15 minute walk.
Overall we were very happy with our stay.