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Dolphin – Solar heated pool, 1km walk to the bay
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 11
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Rye, VIC
- Rye Beach14 min walk
- Sorrento Front Beach6 min drive
- Peninsula Hot Springs9 min drive
- Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)130 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Soap · Toilet · Shower only
Main Bathroom
Soap · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Dolphin – Solar heated pool, 1km walk to the bay
SPECIAL OFFER - PAY FOR 2 NIGHTS AND STAY FOR A 3RD NIGHT FREE - ENJOY A LONG WEEKEND!! (for stays between 28 April until 30 October). Excludes public holiday weekends.
Dolphin has been cleverly designed so that most of the house looks out on the pool and lush garden deck. Floor to ceiling windows mean every room is light-filled and connected to the landscaped garden. Small dogs are welcome on request.
Our open, calm space has been lovingly restored while retaining its 1970s spirit of easy family living. We have filled it with furniture we love from Australian designers and vintage posters and prints in every room.
You enter straight into the open-plan living and dining area, with a wood stove and terracotta-tiled hearth, generous dining table for eight overlooking an internal courtyard, air-conditioning and study or work-from-home nook.
The kitchen has been updated with brand new appliances including an induction cooktop, dishwasher, coffee machine and microwave.
Sleeping up to 11 guests, there are 4 bedrooms, 2 living spaces, 2 bathrooms (one with a bath), a powder-room and laundry fully equipped with washer and dryer. There is also WiFi throughout.
The fully fenced outdoor area is a lovely sun trap with lush planting and an expansive deck around an aquamarine tiled swimming pool and outdoor shower. There is a dining table for eight, a Weber BBQ and a fire-pit for atmospheric winter nights.
Dolphin is on the border of Rye and Blairgowrie, in a quiet back street. It is a short walk to the protected bay beach (900m) and Blairgowrie village (1.8k) which has an excellent local IGA, Meatheath butcher, pharmacy and cafes/restaurants including Beachbox for low-key sandwiches, burgers and shakes; Bonnie for stylish breakfasts and evening cocktails and meals; and Blairgowrie Cafe for its famous (and very very good!) ‘ferger burger’.
We rent only to families or mature groups.
Please note the solar heater in the pool is turned on during the months of November to April and requires the sun to be effective.
Visit us on Insta: @dolphin__house
** Due to the strict Shire regulations, we don't accept any bookings for parties, functions, weddings or events, bucks/hens bookings or schoolies groups. We only rent to families i.e. adults and children or smaller mature groups **
BEDROOM CONFIGURATION - 4 BEDROOMS - SLEEPS 11 PEOPLE
Master bedroom - queen sized bed, BIR, ensuite, air con/heating unit
2nd bedroom - queen sized bed, BIR, air con/heating unit
3rd bedroom - 1 tri bunk (ie double bed on the bottom with a single bed on the top), air con/heating unit
4th bedroom - 2 x single bunks, ie sleeps 4 people, air con/heating unit and open planned living room with wall mounted TV.
Bed linen and bath towels are included for all bookings (surcharge applies).
Short Stay Rental Accommodation Registration No: STRA0726/21
Dolphin has been cleverly designed so that most of the house looks out on the pool and lush garden deck. Floor to ceiling windows mean every room is light-filled and connected to the landscaped garden. Small dogs are welcome on request.
Our open, calm space has been lovingly restored while retaining its 1970s spirit of easy family living. We have filled it with furniture we love from Australian designers and vintage posters and prints in every room.
You enter straight into the open-plan living and dining area, with a wood stove and terracotta-tiled hearth, generous dining table for eight overlooking an internal courtyard, air-conditioning and study or work-from-home nook.
The kitchen has been updated with brand new appliances including an induction cooktop, dishwasher, coffee machine and microwave.
Sleeping up to 11 guests, there are 4 bedrooms, 2 living spaces, 2 bathrooms (one with a bath), a powder-room and laundry fully equipped with washer and dryer. There is also WiFi throughout.
The fully fenced outdoor area is a lovely sun trap with lush planting and an expansive deck around an aquamarine tiled swimming pool and outdoor shower. There is a dining table for eight, a Weber BBQ and a fire-pit for atmospheric winter nights.
Dolphin is on the border of Rye and Blairgowrie, in a quiet back street. It is a short walk to the protected bay beach (900m) and Blairgowrie village (1.8k) which has an excellent local IGA, Meatheath butcher, pharmacy and cafes/restaurants including Beachbox for low-key sandwiches, burgers and shakes; Bonnie for stylish breakfasts and evening cocktails and meals; and Blairgowrie Cafe for its famous (and very very good!) ‘ferger burger’.
We rent only to families or mature groups.
Please note the solar heater in the pool is turned on during the months of November to April and requires the sun to be effective.
Visit us on Insta: @dolphin__house
** Due to the strict Shire regulations, we don't accept any bookings for parties, functions, weddings or events, bucks/hens bookings or schoolies groups. We only rent to families i.e. adults and children or smaller mature groups **
BEDROOM CONFIGURATION - 4 BEDROOMS - SLEEPS 11 PEOPLE
Master bedroom - queen sized bed, BIR, ensuite, air con/heating unit
2nd bedroom - queen sized bed, BIR, air con/heating unit
3rd bedroom - 1 tri bunk (ie double bed on the bottom with a single bed on the top), air con/heating unit
4th bedroom - 2 x single bunks, ie sleeps 4 people, air con/heating unit and open planned living room with wall mounted TV.
Bed linen and bath towels are included for all bookings (surcharge applies).
Short Stay Rental Accommodation Registration No: STRA0726/21
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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
Melbourne
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Quarantine Station and Queenscliff Harbour Observation Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Hot Springs and Mornington Peninsula National Park. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rye, VIC
What's nearby
- Rye Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Blairgowrie Beach - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
- Sorrento Front Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
- Searoad Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
- Peninsula Hot Springs - 9 min drive - 8.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Peninsula Pantry - 4 min drive
- Pizza D'oh - 2 min drive
- Panda - 2 min drive
- Indulge Bar & Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Blairgowrie Café - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kristen and Simone

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