Title: Balnarring Beach Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90009984&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Balnarring Beach Retreat ## Photo gallery for Balnarring Beach Retreat ![Exterior detail - Balnarring Beach Retreat (Balnarring Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90010000/90010000/90009984/754e9179.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Balnarring Beach Retreat (Balnarring Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90010000/90010000/90009984/da8e962b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Balnarring Beach Retreat (Balnarring Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90010000/90010000/90009984/53138516.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Balnarring Beach Retreat (Balnarring Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90010000/90010000/90009984/6eda3a43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Balnarring Beach Retreat (Balnarring Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90010000/90010000/90009984/dca6ecf6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to a seaside retreat at this light-filled 4-bedroom house, where you can unwind in the spacious open-plan living area or enjoy alfresco dining on the outdoor deck. With a fully equipped kitchen, smart TV and wi-fi, you'll have everything you need for your beach holiday. Take a short stroll to Balnarring main beach or explore nearby rock pools with your family. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Balnarring Beach Retreat Located just a one hour drive from Melbourne this light-filled 4 bedroom house has everything you need for your beach holiday. Features include a spacious open-plan living area with access to an outdoor deck, fully equipped kitchen, smart TV, wi-fi, reverse cycle air con in the living area, covered front verandah, large back yard for games. Bedrooms - 1st - QB, 2nd - DB, 3rd and fourth each have 2 x SBs Balnarring main beach is just a 5 minute walk, safe for children to swim or play in nearby rock pools, excellent for beach fishing, kite surfing and sailing from the nearby Westernport Sailing Club. Tulum General Store is adjacent to the beach and offers great fish and chips to eat at the park and playground opposite, at the beach or on the way home. Balnarring Village is a quick drive and offers a supermarket, pharmacy, cafes and restaurants, Red Hill Bakery Beaches - several in Balnarring, Point Leo, Pines and Gunnamatta for experienced board riders Golf - Devil Bend, Flinders, The National at Cape Schanck Day Trips - Flinders (shops and cafes), Ashcombe Maze, Arthurs Seat, Gunnamatta Horse Riding Trails, Boneo Market, Merricks General Store, Pt Leo Estate, Coolart Homestead Other - long and short walks available along cliffs and rugged coastline at Cape Schanck, or strawberry picking- in season! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Balnarring Beach, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this vacation home. Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park and Peninsula Studio Trail - Judy Reekie Studio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Campbell Court reserve and Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens. Redhill Recreation Reserve and Red Hill Cheese are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. 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The view is sensational. Good for the surfing variety of human and a fantastic camping playground. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634384037572/285855a4-9bf6-4ef7-89e6-30e7bb32f931.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Flinders - Somers Coastal Reserve 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - ![Welcome to hot Peninsula springs.Victoria.Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6325038/5df1af1b-4170-4eca-b541-92358da293ef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Peninsula Hot Springs 29 min drive \- 38.5 km - ![Aerial panorama of Rye suburb on Mornington Peninsula at sunset. Melbourne, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562247865/93cf88e2-2430-4ce0-8e6e-a7732c07fe92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Rye Beach 32 min drive \- 38.8 km - Campbell Court reserve 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park 8 min drive \- 9.5 km ### Getting around - Bittern Station 7 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) 98 min drive ### Restaurants - 202 Cafe 9 min drive - Balnarring Fish & Chips 2 min drive - Le Bouchon French Cuisine 2 min drive - Somers General Store 6 min drive - Tulum Store 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Balnarring Beach Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Balnarring Beach Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Balnarring Beach Retreat? ### Where is Balnarring Beach Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Balnarring Beach Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca A. Jan 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great beach holiday property This is a great house for a beach getaway, well stocked with everything you need. Walking distance to the great Balnarring Beach and a short drive to the Village for supermarket and restaurants. ##### Rebecca A. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Tim A. Feb 25, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good simple beach type cottage with lots of space out the back and spacious verandahs. This cottage has a spacious living area comfortable beds and most things you need for a short holiday stay. It is with walking distance of the coast and the Coolart Reserve and Homestead. ##### Tim A. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon T. Jan 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Excellent location with a very short walk to beach and store. Kids had a fantastic time. House is comfortable and homely. Seamless check in and departure. ##### Gordon T. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew P. Jan 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Balnarring Great location, Plenty of room One bathroom only Furnishing could be upgraded Fine for the few nights we stayed Owners good to deal with Thanks for the opportunity to be so close to all we needed ##### Andrew P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon W. Apr 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, close to beach and playground Owner was extremely helpful, particularly after we left belongings at the house and subsequently retrieved them ##### Jon W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josephine D. Jan 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Unplanned Holiday Pleasant older property. Linen was good. Kitchen utensils could be upgraded. Lounge furniture could be made more comfortable. Only suitable for a close/family group, as there is only one toilet and bathroom. Good location close to the beach. ##### Josephine D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Margaret B. Jan 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Disappointing The accomodation was good however we had issues with a non functioning hot water service. At first communication was good but after a second day of no hot water for 8 adults going to a wedding there was and has been no further communication from the owner. ##### Margaret B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025