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About this house rental
Sorrento Sea Escape – 2 bed option provides accommodation for up to 4 guests in a queen bedroom upstairs and a queen sofa bed downstairs in the 2nd living area.
Located in beautiful Sorrento, it is the best spot on the Peninsula! This modern, architecturally designed beach house gives you that holiday feeling as soon as you enter, with coastal styling and sunny living spaces, it’s easy to relax and enjoy this tranquil retreat. Perfectly positioned, close to everything!
The Space:
Ideally located close to the front and back beaches, Sorrento's vibrant shopping strip with an array of cafes, restaurants, hotels and shops, the Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club and the ferry terminal. The bus stop is only 50m away, the bus runs from Portsea to Frankston.
HOUSE FEATURES:
The native garden leads you to the entry of this beautiful beach house, and once inside the light filled entrance take the stairs down to a sunny, open plan lounge / dining area. The kitchen and second living space / 2nd bedroom are to the left of this and overlook the sundeck and garden. The main lounge room features a wood fireplace to cozy up to on cooler evenings, and a 10 seat dining table in the dining area to cater for entertaining family and friends. From here large sliding glass doors open out to a spacious entertaining deck with 10 – 12 seat alfresco dining table, sun chairs, gas BBQ and pizza oven. The vast sundeck overlooks an established, north facing grassed garden, and nestled at the bottom of the garden is a synthetic surface sports/half basketball court and a trampoline.
The master bedroom and ensuite are at entry level and provide a secluded escape with private balcony.
Guests who book the 2 bedroom option will have use of the entire property, however part of the house with another other 3 bedrooms and a bathroom will be locked and unavailable for guests to use. There is plenty of room to spread out, and after spending the days exploring the Peninsula’s many offerings, you can relax in the comforts of home with 3 TVs set up with Chromecast TV (on 2 TVs) which is sure to keep everyone happy. This property is also fully fenced so your furry friend is welcome to join you on holiday (with prior approval).
BEDDING CONFIGURATION – BEDROOMS 2, SLEEPS 4
BED 1: 1 x Queen Bed (with ensuite) - upstairs
BED 2: 1 x Queen Sofa Bed - downstairs
The Queen sofa bed is in the 2nd living space (downstairs), it is very comfortable, private and has a dedicated bathroom.
Linen is included at this property. Please BYO beach towels if required.
HOUSE FACILITIES:
Full kitchen facilities with microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine
Open plan lounge/dining area with wood burning fire place.
Central heating and split system air conditioning
3 x Smart TVs with Chromecast TV (on 2)
WiFi (WiFi can be intermittent on the coast, unfortunately we can not guarantee quality of service, especially during peak times)
2 Bathrooms, 2 toilets
Full Laundry facilities with washer and dryer, and ironing facilities
Expansive outdoor entertaining deck with alfresco dining, sun chairs, gas BBQ and pizza oven
Large, fully enclosed, north facing, grassed garden
Synthetic surface sports/half basketball court and trampoline
Games and sporting equipment available
Onsite parking for up to 2 cars
Back garden is fully fenced.
Pets may be allowed by prior arrangement only. Specific pet conditions and $80 pet fee applies.
PROXIMITY TO THINGS:
1.2km – 15 minute walk / 3 minute drive to Ocean Beach Rd, Sorrento (main street)
800m – 10 minute walk / 2 minute drive to Front Beach
1.2km – 15 minute walk / 3 minute drive to Back Beach
50m to the 788 BUS that runs from Portsea to Frankston – older kids can get around independently.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
This property has a STRICT NO PARTY POLICY – No Schoolies, Bucks or Hens party groups or other such functions/events allowed. We prefer mature adults or family groups, this is due to the strict code of conduct enforced by the Mornington Peninsula Shire for Short Stays. If you have any queries please contact us pre-booking so we can clarify.
A security bond is $1,000 for this property
It is a requirement that guests read and agree to the Mornington Peninsula Short Stay Code of Conduct. Council Registration Number: STRA0551/22
Pets may be allowed by prior arrangement only. See Pet Conditions. $80 Pet fee applies.
Guest Access:
Entire property.
The Neighborhood:
Sorrento is a popular holiday destination on the Mornington Peninsula, located between Portsea and Blairgowrie. It is a beautiful historic town, with stunning limestone buildings and houses, and a vibrant main street with stylish Hotels, shops, boutiques, galleries, cafes and restaurants.
At one end of Sorrento’s main street you’ll find the Sorrento front beach with the calm waters of Port Phillip Bay and the Sorrento Pier, and at the other end is the Sorrento Ocean Beach with stunning rock pools and excellent surfing. From the Sorrento Pier you can jump on the popular Sorrento/Queenscliff ferry, as well as join organised fishing trips, seal and dolphin watching excursions, sight-seeing cruises, yacht charters and diving trips. A visit to the relaxing Peninsula Hot Springs and the new Alba Thermal Springs is very popular too!
Other Things to Note:
This listing is for Sorrento Sea Escape - 2 bedroom option, so the other 3 bedrooms at this home will be locked and unavailable for guests to use during your stay. The rest of the property is yours to spread out and enjoy!
