[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # NELSON BY THE SEA - Everything you hope for in a beach house Vacation home in Melbourne with kitchen and fireplace ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49316700/49316640/757f0ab5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49316700/49316640/e0bffdd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49316700/49316640/929abf70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49316700/49316640/997da52b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49320000/49316700/49316640/w1141h779x11y0-638001a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nelson by the Sea is a tranquil beachside haven, with white weatherboards and porthole-style windows. Unwind in this spacious house featuring high cathedral ceilings, wooden floorboards and contrasting beams. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - - Breakfast available - Parking available - Dryer - Washer ## 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. ### NELSON BY THE SEA - Everything you hope for in a beach house Longer stay discounts available when booking direct. we love this because... As a family when we think if a beach holiday house we hope for white weatherboards, porthole style windows and timber boardwalks so when we arrived at NELSON BY THE SEA before we even entered we knew we had found the perfect escape. Tucked away in a quiet pocket close to Sorrento and the beach it was an easy 15-minute walk to the Sorrento Sailing Club and a little longer to walk into Sorento townships itself. We stayed with extended family and teenage kids and there was space for everyone inside this contemporary house with its high cathedral ceilings, wooden floorboards and contrasting beams. The grandparents sat and read outside, the kids played billiards downstairs and watched movies but everyone came together on the huge deck with hydrotherapy spa. There is a beautiful Peppercorn Tree in the garden and the grassed lawn was perfect for a bit of backyard cricket and safe for our pooch. Bring your own tennis raquets and balls and walk to the hidden treasure that is the tennis court (communal and free) at Tuckey Track Reserve. Put your name down in the book (but usually there is no wait list), it is even pet friendly and there is a bbq and picnic table if you want to make an afternoon of it. We walked the dog to the Koonya Dog Beach which only takes about 20 minutes and he loves the shallow waters that go out for miles. For dinner, The Baths is our favourite restaurant and is only a 30-minute walk away. We watch the Sorrento/Queenscliff ferry dock on the hour and the weather change across the bay. For something special, we love Loquat and its only a 20-minute walk from Nelson by the Sea. IMPORTANT TO NOTE - Property is suitable for maximum of 6 adults plus additional children. 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 trees and bushes, there are lots of interesting smells. Are those possums in the trees? 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 ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### 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 - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Deck ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Mountain biking 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 ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31410000/31409100/31409034/16d3f70b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### JOHN BERTRAM HEATED INFINITY POOL & KIDS HOLIDAY RETREAT, SORRENTO Sorrento - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer 9.4 Exceptional 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=31409034&PinnedHotelID=31409034&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103180000/103179300/103179268/b870886b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HEATED POOL, SPA, BAY VIEWS, 500M TO BEACH, SORRENTO FUN! 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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 Nelson By the Sea Ocean Blue Coastal Retreats AU-2338-listing-75 Nelson BY THE SEA Everything you Hope for in a Beach House ## 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-38.35185%2C144.74973&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OCNUA53sWMosjGhTtO9HEv8898w=) Sorrento, Victoria #### What's nearby - Sorrento Front Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Blairgowrie Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Searoad Ferry Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Sorrento Golf Club - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Rye Beach - 4 min drive - 4.2 km #### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 68 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 116 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪St Paul's Road General Store - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hotel Sorrento - ‬4 min drive - ‪Pizza D'oh - ‬4 min drive - ‪Panda - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Sisters Kitchen Garden Cafe - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is NELSON BY THE SEA - Everything you hope for in a beach house pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at NELSON BY THE SEA - Everything you hope for in a beach house? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at NELSON BY THE SEA - Everything you hope for in a beach house? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is NELSON BY THE SEA - Everything you hope for in a beach house located? > Located in Sorrento, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sorrento Front Beach and Blairgowrie Beach. Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries and Searoad Ferry Terminal are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## NELSON BY THE SEA - Everything you hope for in a beach house Reviews 9.2 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine A. Jan 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Christmas Getaway We had a great holiday at Nelson On The Bay. ##### Catherine A. Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara A. Sep 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for all the family Great location quiet, plenty to do and picturesque. ##### Barbara A. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer D. Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nelson Clean, very comfortable, would stay again ##### Jennifer D. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Sara B. Mar 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous Weekend We loved our stay at Nelson By the Sea. The property was exceptional, perfectly located between Diamond Bay and Sorrento dog beach. Short drive into Sorrento village which was super easy. The gardens are quite overgrown and could do with a good clean up, but overall the property is fabulous. We will be booking again next year :) ##### Sara B. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corina L. Jan 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Surprise! What a beautiful place. Perfectly situation in Sorrento. Walking distance to beach. The spa was amazing. I didn't want to go home! My two little dogs loved the back yard. Kitchen is perfect. Couldn't want for anything more. Highly recommend this property. ##### Corina L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Elizabeth P., Bacchus Marsh Victoria Mar 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Holiday in you home State Property was a terrific central location - less than a 5 min drive from the Sorrento/Queenscliff Sea ferry - a great way to kick start our break away! The secure and spacious yard was perfect for our dog who was happy to watch us relax in the deck spa each day. Flowing open plan living area onto the wrap around decking was a great feature and really kept guests connected during the stay - even during yoga on the sun drenched deck! Would recommend as a comfortable, functional, spacious and central stay. ##### Elizabeth P. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MICHELLE H. Dec 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Celebrating 60th Birthday Property was in a very safe and quiet location. It is well positioned with an excellent restaurant Loquat close by (15 minute walk). Property had lots of space, entertainment options and was very functional with plenty of facilities. Bedrooms well appointed to get privacy away from the main entertainment areas. We had a dog, who enjoyed the opportunity to stay. Spa was a highlight and very easy to use as pre-set. Had a fantastic time. Would recommend to others. ##### MICHELLE H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ash M. Jun 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Spa was not heating up The Spa temperature was never reached hot enough to use the spa. The T&C for spa sent after check-in and said you should not touch the spa temperature! We left the property one day sooner as very disappointed with spa functionality. Had to raise a legal complaint as the property manager denied to accept the spa was faulty although I have provided photos/videos and confirmation of the spa technician. Moreover, we couldn’t find the tennis court showing in the property images. ##### Ash M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaleigh M. Dec 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nelson by the sea Clean, lovely location, clear communication. Thank you ##### Kaleigh M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021