Title: Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach Vacation home in Melbourne with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32627600/32627505/6638c6e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32627600/32627505/b89bbdc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32627600/32627505/f7258b19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32627600/32627505/8db378fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32627600/32627505/1c4de3da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Happy Valley, a weatherboard cottage with a wide front verandah and topiary bushes at the entrance, offers an escape from city life. Push back the bifold doors to extend the outdoors in and enjoy an inbuilt BBQ opposite the dining area or relax on your private lawn with your four-legged friends. Take a short walk to Captains of Rye for its laid-back feel or indulge in fresh seafood at Steam Restaurant. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach Special Offer: Book a 2 night weekend stay at one of our beautiful holiday homes between May 1st and November 30th (excluding public holidays and school holidays) and we will give you Sunday night for free. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or loyalty member benefits. we love this because.... Happiness is a holiday by the beach and simply pulling into the driveway of HAPPY VALLEY will put a smile on your face. We love a weatherboard and this one is as cute as button with its topiary bushes at the entrance and its wide front verandah where we sit on a summers night. We bring our family and our four-legged friends for an escape from the busyness of city life. Pushing back the large bifold doors it allows us to extend the outdoors in with an inbuilt BBQ opposite the dining, it seems to make this cottage twice the size. The kids run and play on the lawn with the dog (although he has his own kennel to escape them) and they spend the day digging in the sandpit or bouncing on the inbuilt trampoline. We walk 15 minutes to Captains of Rye and love its laid back feel and quirky decor and eat outside if we can. Or for something special we always choose Steam Restaurant, you can't get fresher seafood. Pick out your oysters from the oyster tank. In the summer the Rye Carnival is in town and no matter the age we all have fond memories of Fairy Floss and Carnival games you never seem to win. The water babes love a snorkel at Octopus' Garden under the Rye pier to marvel at the sealife from Weedy Sea Dragons to majestic Stingrays. PAWfect What fun! a new house to visit that lets four-legged friends like me sleep inside. Yay! a garden with tall fences to keep me safe. Love the lawn and my own house outside to sleep in. And there's a special basket just for me. No way! What's in there? Ooh, ooh! a treat from PAWDINKUM. I LOVE THIS PLACE. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107490000/107481100/107481018/7a2c1e12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WHITE BEACH COTTAGE, COASTAL BEACH HOLIDAY HOME, TOOTGAROOK Tootgarook - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=107481018&PinnedHotelID=107481018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89450000/89446600/89446502/86b613b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alkira @Blairgowrie - Seaside Gem in Blairgowrie Blairgowrie - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=89446502&PinnedHotelID=89446502&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119260000/119256600/119256507/78523a2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet friendly beach home #2 - 250m flat walk to beach & Capel Sound boat launch Tootgarook - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=119256507&PinnedHotelID=119256507&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100580000/100575400/100575355/fdf5450e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Place to Base Yourself Sorrento - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Microwave 7.2 Good 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=100575355&PinnedHotelID=100575355&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94770000/94765200/94765151/d5e2666b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hamptons In Rye Green Room 3 Mins to Hot Springs! 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats Happy Valley House Rye Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats Happy Valley House Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats Happy Valley Rye Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats Happy Valley Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats - Happy Valley- Rye Happy Valley Happy Valley Happiness By The Happy Valley Happiness by the Beach Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats Happy Valley Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach Melbourne Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats Happy Valley ($250 EXTRAS\*) Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach Private vacation home AU-2338-listing-48 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-38.38005%2C144.82670&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7bQs58WoY7mduLBib7oweFpScNc=) Rye, Victoria #### What's nearby - Rye Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Peninsula Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.6 km - Sorrento Front Beach - 10 min drive - 9.1 km - The Dunes Golf Links - 12 min drive - 3.1 km #### Getting around - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 108 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬3 min drive - ‪Indulge Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min walk - ‪Rye RSL - ‬16 min walk - ‪Hector's Seafoods - ‬14 min walk - ‪Aromas - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach located? > Located in Rye, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Rye Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Dunes Golf Links and Alba Thermal Springs and Spa. Rosebud Beach and Mornington Peninsula National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken T. Mar 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Beach House Really enjoyed our stay at Happy Valley. The house has had a fantastic renovation and is very well appointed & very comfortable. Would definitely pick this property again when staying on the Southern Peninsula ##### Ken T. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia B. Jul 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic property Property was spotless when we arrived and had everything needed for a perfect weekend away. Backyard was great for our dogs. Overall a great experience and we would all definitely stay here again ##### Julia B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark L. Jul 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A happy little house in the valley What a lovely little coastal retreat. Beds are comfy and so warm and inviting. Very well equipped and clean and tidy. Great yard for the fur children (well fenced and grassy) and the fire pit a treat for those cold winter evenings. Easy access and good communication. ##### Mark L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Miranda C. Dec 10, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We had a great relaxing girls weekend. Everything ran smooth and was cozy and spacious. The cottage was cute and cozy and inviting, qe had a great time. Especially loved the kitchen and dining area. ##### Miranda C. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020