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Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape!

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A two-story residential building with a balcony on the upper floor, a covered outdoor area, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern living space with a dining area, kitchen, and a black sofa.
A deck with two sun loungers, a bottle, and a glass.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a grill, and a view of the landscape.
A ping pong table with a red paddle and a ball, a blue table frame, and three framed animal prints on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Melbourne

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Peninsula Hot Springs and The Dunes Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mornington Peninsula National Park and Tootgarook Wetlands. Travelling with kids? Consider Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Rye, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mornington Peninsula National Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rye Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Saint Johns Wood Road Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dimmicks Beach - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 124 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Springs Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blue Fin Sushi Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪3941 Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blairgowrie Café - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 5 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape!?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape! on 17 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,142, 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 Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Valentine Sandcastles: Your Group Beach Escape! located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mornington Peninsula National Park and Rye Beach. Number 16 Beach and Saint Johns Wood Road Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely holiday spot

Very good, clean, comfortable house, in immaculate condition, good for large family and multi-generational stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Thanks for the great review Gillian! I’m so glad the house was comfortable and worked well for your large family. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family home

House was big fit my family beds were comfortable and clean bathrooms were clean and the outdoor setting upstairs was amazing with the tree views
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Thanks for the great review Shedia! I’m so glad the house worked well for your family, and that you enjoyed the comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. The outdoor setting with the tree views sounds like a perfect spot to relax. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Large house great for 2-3 families. Peaceful location close to the beach - it was perfect.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to others. Thankyou.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Thanks for the wonderful review Dione! I’m so glad the house worked well for your families and that you enjoyed the peaceful location near the beach. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Denise

Lovely house, with all you need for a comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views and good accommodation

We had some amazing sunsets from our 360 view from the top of the hill. The house has been recently renovated and has several indoor and outdoor living areas. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Thanks for the great review Melinda! I’m so glad you enjoyed the amazing sunsets and the newly renovated house with its indoor and outdoor living areas. It sounds like the perfect spot to relax! Would love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view from the deck

All three families had a great time. Plenty of space downstairs for our teenagers to get away and do their thing, while we enjoyed the views and fresh air on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Thanks for the great review Ann-Marie! I’m so glad all three families had a wonderful time and that the space worked well for everyone. It’s awesome to hear you enjoyed the views and fresh air on the deck. Hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family home with terrific view

We loved our stay. Very easy set up and good amenities. Bathrooms are so new and well appointed. Could do with better instructions for the tv and games for the wi downstairs. Linen is also a bit mismatched as some bedrooms had Donna’s and some had blankets but heaters available if cold. Would stay again!!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Thanks for the wonderful review Polly! I’m so happy to hear you loved your stay and enjoyed the new bathrooms and great amenities. I’d be more than happy to host you again anytime! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely beach holiday

Great property! Ample bedrooms, two living spaces, two bathrooms and enough room on the property for three cars and a 5m boat. Easily accommodated two families. Also fully fenced to keep the dogs contained and safe. Had all the essentials to get the holiday off to a great start. Beautiful view of the tree line from the top deck. Property owner was also a pleasure to deal with and willing to help out in any way possible. Very prompt in responding to messages. Would highly recommend a stay and would not hesitate to return myself.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2025
Thanks for the fantastic review Michael! I’m so glad the property had everything you needed for a great stay, from the ample space to the beautiful views and dog-friendly features. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness

Rip off

Cheaper to stay in a hotel or resort. The house has had some renovations but the kitchen, laundry and BBQ were not inviting to use at all. Dirty floors, windows and outdoor area had cob webs everywhere. Beds are extremely uncomfortable and most furniture needs to be updated. Bins were almost full and there wasn’t room for much more. Bathrooms are new and renovated and the most positive rooms of this place. Coincidently, all 10 family members tested positive to Covid 19 at the same time after being in this property on the third day of the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2022
We totally sympathize with your family being diagnosed with covid. We understand your need to apportion blame and you will have been disappointed that VRBO didn’t approve your refund request. The group that stayed immediately prior to yours gave the property a 5 star rating on all points. As discussed, the house was thoroughly cleaned with hospital grade disinfectant prior to your stay and there have been no other reports of covid in the house but there was a high number of cases in the area at the time. All beds have comfort tops on them and we have had no previous complaints regarding them or the furniture. There have been rubbish related issues across the Mornington Peninsula this year due to the council reducing services and we offered to arrange an out of cycle collection for you which you declined. Your stay was during the busy January peak period and for a large 5 bedroom home with 2 large living areas the pricing is reflective of that. We hope that you and your family are fully recovered now and wish you all the best.
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