Title: Moonah at Forbes residence - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Moonah at Forbes residence ## Photo gallery for Moonah at Forbes residence ![Exterior - Moonah at Forbes residence (Rye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34623300/34623264/aa050053.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi - Moonah at Forbes residence (Rye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34623300/34623264/68cd9f87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, stereo - Moonah at Forbes residence (Rye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34623300/34623264/bef906f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Moonah at Forbes residence (Rye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34623300/34623264/e27430c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Moonah at Forbes residence (Rye)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34630000/34623300/34623264/a3470f9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on the Southern Mornington Peninsula, Moonah on Forbes offers a modern retreat. Take in Hinterland views from upstairs and downstairs outdoor areas or cozy up by the central heating with Foxtel in one of two living spaces. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 13 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly ## 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. ### Moonah at Forbes residence For your added security this property is only managed in Australia and we never request payments be made to overseas bank accounts. Moonah on Forbes is a modern home just 5-minutes drive from the Bay beaches and a 20-minute walk to the Ocean or Back beaches of the Southern Mornington Peninsula. It comprises 5 bedrooms (sleeps 12), 2 bathrooms, one with spa bath, 2 living areas with Foxtel and pool table. This 2-storey home has lovely Hinterland views and large outdoor entertaining areas both upstairs and downstairs. The house has central heating and air-conditiong . It has a fully equipped kitchen and full laundry facilities including washer and dryer. Linen can be provided for an additional charge. The house sleeps a max of 13 guests ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor entertainment area ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Heated pool - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks 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 ![House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97010000/97005900/97005839/64582df1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sol Coastal Retreat - Outdoor Spa and Sauna Rosebud - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=97005839&PinnedHotelID=97005839&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71730000/71726500/71726483/da18d74b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaesta Rye by Ready Set Stay - Pet-friendly, solar heated pool, WIFI, Netflix Rye - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.0 Wonderful 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=71726483&PinnedHotelID=71726483&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111510000/111508300/111508273/430d9512.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Menzies Backbeach Retreat by Ready Set Stay Rye - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=111508273&PinnedHotelID=111508273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27300000/27292300/27292234/c5457b83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Short flat 500 m walk to beach Rye - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 10 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-08&endDate=2026-03-09&selected=27292234&PinnedHotelID=27292234&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101160000/101153100/101153038/6b5d7026.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Coastal 5 Bedroom Rye beach escape - suitable for families or groups. 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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 ### Property is also known as Moonah on Forbes Accommodation Melbourne Moonah on Forbes Accommodation Private vacation home Moonah on Forbes Accommodation Private vacation home Melbourne 34518 ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Rye, a neighborhood in Melbourne. Quarantine Station and Queenscliff Hotel are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Peninsula Hot Springs and The Dunes Golf Links. Traveling with kids? Consider Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Vacation homes in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Private-Vacation-Homes.d178283-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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-38.39460%2C144.80971&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TIhp407yi01804cfr1I2-7PRWNQ=) Rye, VIC ### What's nearby - ![Sorrento back beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140050/1f535cf7-f407-41c3-af83-e059452d03eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mornington Peninsula National Park 4 min drive \- 1.2 km - Number 16 Beach 5 min drive \- 1.9 km - Rye Ocean Beach 7 min drive \- 4.2 km - Lizard Head Beach 8 min drive \- 1.6 km - The Dunes Golf Links 12 min drive \- 2.7 km ### Getting around - Avalon Airport (AVV) 108 min drive ### Restaurants - Hot Springs Cafe 6 min drive - Peninsula Pantry 3 min drive - Amphitheatre Cafe 8 min drive - Spa Dreaming Centre Dining Room 6 min drive - Sea Store Beach Cafe 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Moonah at Forbes residence have a pool? ### Is Moonah at Forbes residence pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Moonah at Forbes residence? ### What time is check-out at Moonah at Forbes residence? ### Where is Moonah at Forbes residence located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Moonah at Forbes residence 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 6 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah O. Oct 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was ideal for our group of friends. It was spacious and it had a big telly to watch the GF. The hot tub was great. We didn’t get to use the pool as it was too cold and the weather didn’t permit. Overall, great stay. ##### Sarah O. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samuel C. Nov 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing The environment was homely, very relaxing had everything for everyone. Really chill vibe to the place in a beautiful quiet area ##### Samuel C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Lesley S. Jan 3, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### New Years Holiday Charging a cleaning fee is overrated as bathrooms were not cleaned properly. Carpets and floors were not vacuumed or swept. Went to use the vacuum on the day of arrival and it was not emptied, filled to the brim. Used tissues found in bedside table, used coffe mug found in another bedside time.Outdoor area was good, pool and spa was clean.cof drawer. ##### Lesley S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alison H. Jan 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Terrific pool and spa Terrific holiday with our three children and their partners and four grandchildren. We used the pool every day and the spa every night. ##### Alison H. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Burak O. Jan 23, 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### our stay lovely property, with some great features, really did enjoy our stay, privacy was a slight issue as there was open viewing of the backyard from the driveway, to which we were not aware of, and it was slightly more warn down then we anticipated how ever it was a thoroughly enjoyable stay. ##### Burak O. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Chelsea S. Sep 9, 2018 #### Homey, spacious and lovely stay Jane was a lovely host and very helpful with letting us know everything about the house. The house itself was very homey, spacious, and clean. Very close to grocery shops and the main beach of Rye. Will definitely be passing on this house to friends and family when looking to stay in Rye. Thanks again Jane :) ##### Chelsea S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron R. Oct 9, 2015 #### A great place to getaway to! Have stayed at this place 4 times now and it has never disappointed my friends and I. Very spacious, has an awesome spa and pool! Very clean and has everything you need. Will definitely stay here again! ##### Aaron R. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Feb 5, 2014 #### Having a pool and spa in the perfect weather. They have a pool table on the ground floor as well so Having a pool and spa in the perfect weather. They have a pool table on the ground floor as well so everyone is well entertained. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Dec 22, 2012 #### The best thing would be the amount of rooms, and the pool The best thing would be the amount of rooms, and the pool This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Feb 7, 2012 #### Spacious rooms, great for 2-3 families. Excellent barbeque, outdoor area. Kitchen facilities very go Spacious rooms, great for 2-3 families. Excellent barbeque, outdoor area. Kitchen facilities very good. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Jan 30, 2012 #### Very spacious rooms feel like a home away from home everything was provided Very spacious rooms feel like a home away from home everything was provided This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Jun 22, 2011 #### Could probably be getting ready for an upgrade to the furniture - but other than that it was good. 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