Located near the beach, this guesthouse is in Blairgowrie, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Hot Springs and Mornington Peninsula National Park, while Manyung Gallery at Sorrento and Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries are cultural highlights. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
Mornington Peninsula National Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Saint Johns Wood Road Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Rye Beach - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
Blairgowrie Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Dimmicks Beach - 7 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Drysdale Station - 71 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 113 min drive
Restaurants
Peninsula Pantry - 5 min drive
Hunter Cafe - 7 min drive
St Paul's Road General Store - 4 min drive
Sea Store Beach Cafe - 6 min drive
Hector's Seafoods - 6 min drive
About this property
Simplicity & Serenity *1 NIGHT FREE* Charming Retreat, no Govt Tax
*1 NIGHT FREE* for new stays booked after 11/4/26 for travel up to 30/11/26. Simply place your booking, then message us to extend your stay. Subject to availability. Conditions apply. Not redeemable for Fri or Sat nights.
Quietly located within walking distance to Blairgowrie Village and its stunning bay and ocean beaches, this delightful guest house is situated at the rear of a lovely permanent residence where you can relax to the sound of native birdsong by day, and the crashing waves of ocean beach surf by night. The property is attached yet privately defined guest lodgings and includes a spa bath, expansive north facing covered deck with kitchenette and alfresco plus a fully fenced backyard. This property has some amenity limitations - please read before booking.
IMPORTANT • Schoolies and groups under the age of 25 will not be accepted at this property under any circumstances. • Strictly no parties or gatherings of any type – the host’s properties are offered for private accommodation purposes only. • This property has some amenity limitations – please ensure you have thoroughly read through the listing description before making your booking. • While the host offers the ability to book instantly, you will be contacted to confirm written acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of your stay. Please ensure you have thoroughly read and understand the T&C’s, which can be found by downloading the Rental Agreement on the “Review Rules & Policies” page (after entering your dates and contact details). The host reserves the right to decline any enquiry or booking if a guest is deemed to be unsuitable.
THE SPACE • 2 bedrooms (Sleeps 4) • 1 bathroom with corner spa and separate powder room • Equipped with an outdoor kitchenette on the undercover deck complete with basic essentials • Weber BBQ • Nespresso coffee machine • 3 x TVs (the inside 2 of which are Smart TVs) • Deck is equipped with an 8-seater dining table and sun beds • 2 x split system heating and cooling systems, ceiling fans and wall heaters in bedrooms • Off street parking space for 2 cars
Please note: • Although very private and separated by a locked door, this space is Suite B located at the rear end of a residence where Suite A is occupied by full-time residents. You will be provided with complete privacy, and there are no shared spaces, so please make yourself at home, but be respectful and limit noise • This property does not have a full indoor kitchen - however it has a well equipped "kitchenette", situated outdoors on the undercover alfresco • This property does not have laundry facilities • This property is not suitable for children under the age of 2 • Tariff includes bed and bath linen (BYO beach towels) • Free WIFI, with streaming services accessible via your own login • There are external CCTV cameras installed at this property • Access details will be provided late afternoon the day prior to your stay, after individual security codes are set • A security deposit in the amount of $750 will be held against your credit card from the day prior to your arrival. This amount will be released 5 days after check-out, provided there are no damages or breaches of the Terms & Conditions outlined in the Rental Agreement.
Bed Configuration: • Bedroom 1: 1 x Queen with BIRs • Bedroom 2: 1 x Queen with BIRs
THE LOCALE ‣ Blairgowrie Village & Foreshore: 1.3km walk ‣ Sorrento Village & Car Ferry: 5.2km ‣ Peninsula Hot Springs/Alba Thermal Springs & Spa: 7.9km ‣ Rye Pier, Foreshore & Village: 5.3km ‣ Nearest beach: 1.5km (Bridgewater Bay) ‣ Nearest winery: 8.7km (The Cups Estate) ‣ Nearest golf course: 6.7km (Sorrento Golf Club) or 6.8km (The Dunes)
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children
Adults only
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Events
No events allowed
No events are allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Property # 9411417
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
Note from host: No events are allowed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Frequently asked questions
Is Simplicity & Serenity *1 NIGHT FREE* Charming Retreat, no Govt Tax pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Simplicity & Serenity *1 NIGHT FREE* Charming Retreat, no Govt Tax?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simplicity & Serenity *1 NIGHT FREE* Charming Retreat, no Govt Tax on 18 July 2026 start from AU$231, 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 Simplicity & Serenity *1 NIGHT FREE* Charming Retreat, no Govt Tax?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Simplicity & Serenity *1 NIGHT FREE* Charming Retreat, no Govt Tax?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Simplicity & Serenity *1 NIGHT FREE* Charming Retreat, no Govt Tax?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Simplicity & Serenity *1 NIGHT FREE* Charming Retreat, no Govt Tax located?
Located in Blairgowrie, this guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mornington Peninsula National Park, Saint Johns Wood Road Beach and Rye Beach. Pearce's Beach and Bridge Water Bay Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Simplicity & Serenity *1 NIGHT FREE* Charming Retreat, no Govt Tax Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Good location not too far from the strip of shops in Blairgowrie. Communication was clear and frequent. Beds comfy and bathroom clean and tidy. We stayed in winter so couldn't make full use of the outdoor area but would imagine this would be perfect for a summer weekend away
Tim
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tony
28 Dec 2023
Thank you for a wonderful stay
Nice and private even though sited at the rear of main property. Very well equipped and very clean, tidy and nicely furnished. Great outdoor deck with cooking facilities. We spent most of our time with nearby family. Good location but you will need a car to access beaches and shops. Thank you for having us to stay.
Nice and private even though sited at the rear of main property. Very well equipped and very clean, tidy and nicely furnished. Great outdoor deck with cooking facilities. We spent most of our time with nearby family. Good location but you will need a car to access beaches and shops. Thank you for having us to stay.
Very comfortable and lovely back deck.Only concern from an elderly point of view is that it is very hard to get into the spa to be able to shower. Needs at least one safe holding rail.
Michael M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Pieter &.
28 Sept 2024
Sept long weekend
This stay was phenomenal, we absolutely loved it. I see in some of the reviews some complained about the kitchen area being outside, or the WIFI etc the fact that you go away to another place means you want to get away from day to day living stuff for us it did not matter if the kitchen area is outside, it reminded us of when we went camping when we were still living in South Africa :) and the WIFI didn't bother us in the least we just gave our phones to our little one to watch Netflix in the evenings. I will suggest this place to everyone I know, it is big enough, cozy and near the beach and shops... STUNNING STUNNING STUNNING!!!!!!
Pieter &.
Verified
6/10 Okay
HARRY W.
17 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
No kitchen or wifi and difficult shower.
No indoor cooking or eating facilities. This lack of kitchen dominated our stay. Having to go outside to make coffee in the morning was inconvenient and cold.
No wifi was also a surprise.
Shower was very difficult to get in and out of.
All else was good.
The outside patio area was lovely and relaxing and is where we spent most of the time when were at the property. The outside gas heater provided made it a really cosy way to spend the evening. The beds and furniture were really comfortable. Very quiet area. It is a great place to stay.
Lovely place, nice outdoor decking environment, great communication and smooth booking process.
I did not notice it is attached to the landlord's place and separated by a glass door, but they were nice people. Also, read it on the reviews that there is no cooktop and only the BBQ outside which was pretty handy. Overall great experience and highly recommend for a family or small group.
Everything was lovely and clean and great location. The only thing that did not meet expectations was there was no indoor kitchen. Under amenities both kitchen and kitchenette were listed, however there was only a BBQ, Toaster, fridge and microwave with no real cooking facilities, hot plates or oven.