Title: CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=84612548&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests ## Photo gallery for CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests ![Smart TV, books - CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests (Capel Sound)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84620000/84612600/84612548/588bb62b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books - CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests (Capel Sound)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84620000/84612600/84612548/99454c85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests (Capel Sound)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84620000/84612600/84612548/8e52db9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests (Capel Sound)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84620000/84612600/84612548/ad08c340.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests (Capel Sound)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84620000/84612600/84612548/397f97fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and fun at CapelHelm. Enjoy sunny mornings and warm afternoons on the lovely outdoor deck area, then take a short stroll to the serene white sandy beach of Capel Sound. This beautiful holiday home offers an open plan kitchen/dining/lounge with excellent views, along with amenities like a washing machine, dryer, WIFI, BBQ area for entertaining and Smart TV. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests Spend your time relaxing in this beautiful newly furnished property so conveniently located you won’t want to leave. With a lovely outdoor deck area, you can enjoy the sunshine in the morning along with afternoon warmth, and with great amenities, you will feel right at home. Take a short stroll to the beach. Less than 500 metres to the serene white sandy beach of Capel Sound. THE SPACE This lovely home has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps a total of 5 guests. The open plan kitchen/dining/lounge is light-filled and has excellent views of the deck and garden area. Two good size bedrooms with full linen included and a bathroom and separate laundry. Located close to the beach, this beautiful holiday home will not disappoint. Bring your children, family, friends and pets along. The house is in a residential street with surrounding permanent tenants so we only rent to mature guests that will remain respectful to our neighbours. The house is to be used for relaxation-style holidaying, loud parties are prohibited. Extras in this home include: Washing machine Dryer WIFI Lovely entertaining area with BBQ Microwave and Nespresso coffee machine Blender Coffee machine Study desk Smart TV High chair Dining area Games and books Kids bike Scooters Carport and driveway HEATING & COOLING Split system in the living area GUEST ACCESS BEDROOM LAYOUT - SLEEPS 5 PEOPLE Bedroom 1: 1x King Bed Bedroom 2: 1x Tri Bunk Bed Linen and towels are included in your stay. Lost or damaged linen/towels may incur costs. We ask all guests to please clean the BBQ after use, or a $50 fee will be charged. A quintessential seaside residence where you can enjoy your holiday and just unwind. Come and relax at CapelHelm for an unforgettable stay. NEIGHBOURHOOD The neighbourhood is safe and family friendly. Your guest guidebook/house manual (linked in your welcome message) also includes recommendations on things to do in the area, dining options, and local attractions. A QR code for the manual is also available at the property. If you need any guidance, reach out to our team, we are happy to help. GETTING AROUND There is parking available for your stay. We can provide parking information if required. Please ask us any questions. ADDITIONAL RULES Strictly no schoolies, parties or events. Mature guests only. The property is patrolled by security. If neighbours complain or the police are called this could affect your bond and we the reserve right to evict guests. Bookings can only be confirmed once the verification process has been completed. Read and accept our terms and conditions. Council Short Stay Accommodation Code of Conduct rules applies. INTERACTION WITH GUESTS Access details will be available for you to enter directly at the home and therefore unfortunately we do not get a chance to meet, but this provides a simple and convenient way for you to enter and depart the home easily. We can be contacted via the booking platform anytime during your stay and we will send you our office number if you need us urgently. We want to ensure your stay is enjoyable. Thank you. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Guidebooks - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Optional golf privileges - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/200000/196600/196507/7dfb6a6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bayview Motel Rosebud Capel Sound - 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Mature guests only. Bookings can only be confirmed once the verification process has been completed. Read and accept our terms and conditions. Council Short Stay Accommodation Code of Conduct rules apply. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome 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 there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number STRA0616/22 ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Capel Sound, a neighborhood in Melbourne. Peninsula Hot Springs and Tootgarook Wetlands reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Peninsula Stand Up Paddle and Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Ace-Hi Ranch and The Enchanted Adventure Garden. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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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 4 min drive \- 3.8 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 9 min drive \- 6.5 km - Rosebud Beach 9 min walk \- 0.8 km - Tootgarook Wetlands 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service 3 min drive \- 3.1 km ### Getting around - Moorooduc Station 27 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) 103 min drive ### Restaurants - Blue Mini Café 3 min drive - McDonald's 4 min drive - Noodle & Curry House 6 min drive - Elements Eatery 3 min drive - KFC 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests? ### What time is check-out at CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests? ### Where is CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## CapelHelm by Ready Set Stay- Sleeps 5 Guests 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 12 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### christopher p. Sep 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice clean little house.Great yard for our medium dog ##### christopher p. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia V. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location very close to shop’s and walking distance to the beach. Would have preferred an early check in. Perfect for people with pets. Would highly recommend. ##### Patricia V. Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evagelos P. Apr 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Vacation Home Stayed at this property over the Easter Long Weekend - property was exceptionally clean, well put-together, with some fantastic amenities. More importantly, for thise travelling with your 4 legged friend, the property does a fantastic job at accommodating for pets. Propert Management team were really friendly, helpful and responsive, even providing a welcome pack with recommendations of activities/ sites to visit in the area. All in all was a great vacation spot! ##### Evagelos P. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meredith G. Aug 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy We had a long stay of 6 weeks over winter. The house was warm and cosy. It has everything you could need. Very relaxing, quiet and close to all the Peninsula has to offer. ##### Meredith G. Stayed 47 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Melissa A. Mar 29, 2025 Liked: Check-in, location #### Cleanliness in kitchen area was not acceptable Great locationMostly clean however left over food and alcohol from last guest bought ants.Kitchen oven and grill were disgusting.Air fryer old and not clean. ##### Melissa A. Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### girls weekend a very relaxing weekend, in a good location. will keep this on the list for another time! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### David F. Nov 4, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mr Would stay again ##### David F. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vito M. Jan 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very convenient location . And very clean We had lots of fun. The place had everything you needed . Very generous of the owner to leave so many things for the guests ##### Vito M. Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole S., Melbourne , Australia Mar 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet getaway A quiet private property to relax for a weekend. Secure fence great for my dog. Comfortable bed and furniture. ##### Carole S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen R. Nov 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Property, with everything we needed. We would recommend. . ##### Stephen R. Stayed 33 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lauren f. Jan 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing getaway This property was super clean ,even down to attention to detail the smallest things i forgot to bring the property had for us toys for our three year old, dog bowls for our 2 dogs, ect. The location was amazing, literally took us 5 minutes to walk to the beach every day, I can not fault the property or our stay here. Highly recommend this place 👌 ##### lauren f. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joachim H. Oct 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr schöne Ferienwohnung in top Lage! Die Kommunikation mit der Agentur verlief einwandfrei! Fragen wurden zügig beantwortet. Ferienhaus sehr schön und prima Ausstattung. Sehr ruhige und schöne Lage in Wohngebiet. Nur ein paar Gehminuten zum Strand. Super Ausgangslage zu umgebenden Ausflugszielen und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. ##### Joachim H. Stayed 18 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cameron P. Jan 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Cameron P. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024