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# Sunbather - Merricks Beach

Vacation home in Melbourne with kitchen and balcony

## Photo gallery for Sunbather - Merricks Beach

![Property grounds - Sunbather - Merricks Beach (Merricks Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111110000/111105600/111105589/f3755b55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Sunbather - Merricks Beach provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Dryer
- Washer
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
- Outdoor space
- 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.

### Sunbather - Merricks Beach

Welcome to Sunbather  
A tranquil retreat just 200 metres from the pristine Merricks Foreshore beach, Sunbather is the ultimate family escape. Featuring three spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two inviting living areas, this stunning home is designed for comfort, connection, and relaxation.  
  
Bedding Configuration:  
  
Master Bedroom: King bed with ensuite  
Bedroom 2: Queen bed  
Bedroom 3: Two single bunk beds (sleeps 4)  
Additional Amenities:  
  
Main bathroom with a separate powder room  
On-site parking for up to 3 cars  
Sunbather is designed for comfort in every season. Enjoy split system air conditioning and heating throughout the home. On cooler evenings, gather around the cozy indoor fireplace, or head outside to the firepit for a magical night under the stars. A BBQ is also provided, perfect for family feasts after a day of beach adventures or exploring nearby wineries and walking trails.  
  
Nestled in the peaceful surrounds of Merricks Beach, Sunbather is the ideal destination for families  
  
Sorry no bucks and absolutely no schoolies bookings of any kind, not even quiet ones   
Hens parties by application only. Please message through your plans and we will come back to you promptly.  
  
Sorry, no pets.  
  
This home has a no party policy and we request our guests respect that no loud music should be played at any time of the day or night. In the interests of our neighbours, we ask our guests to please move indoors by 11pm.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- Beach nearby

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Car recommended

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Housekeeping (limited availability)
- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- Near the bay
- Near the sea

### Things to do

- Optional golf privileges
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming 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)

### General

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Contactless check-in available

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### 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

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

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

### We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

### Property is also known as

206\_201

## 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-38.39880%2C145.10825&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wM7bZdRt7BZZTBwFdGSNfIDEi9s=)

Merricks Beach, VIC

#### What's nearby

- Flinders - Somers Coastal Reserve \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km
- Balnarring G96 Bushland Reserve \- 4 min drive \- 3.1 km
- Campbell Court reserve \- 7 min drive \- 2.3 km
- Peninsula Hot Springs \- 29 min drive \- 35.8 km
- Rye Beach \- 31 min drive \- 38.8 km

#### Getting around

- Bittern Station - 11 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪202 Cafe - ‬13 min drive
- ‪Balnarring Fish & Chips - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Somers General Store - ‬10 min drive
- ‪Le Bouchon French Cuisine - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Peppys Pizza - ‬10 min drive

## Frequently asked questions

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## Sunbather - Merricks Beach Reviews

## Reviews

10

### Exceptional

5 external reviews

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