[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Dolphin Cottage - 250m to bay beach Family-friendly vacation home in Melbourne ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100230000/100222100/100222016/9397834c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100230000/100222100/100222016/2ab22b7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100230000/100222100/100222016/4751fb97.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100230000/100222100/100222016/b76636a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100230000/100222100/100222016/822f6eca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Dolphin, in Rye, Victoria offers a charming retreat for small families or couples. Enjoy the private 150m2 courtyard with outdoor hot/cold shower and BBQ area while your children play on the beach just 250m away. 7.2 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 45382 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Fireplace - Air conditioning - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## 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. ### The Dolphin Cottage - 250m to bay beach Summary: The Dolphin - 250m walk to Rye bay beach, 8 mins drive to the Peninsula Hot Springs Newly Built Nov 17, updated Mar 18 2 Bedrooms 1 Bath Family friendly, full linens provided, professionally cleaned, split systems AC/heater, large private 150m2 courtyard, private outdoor deck/dining area, BBQ, outdoor hot/cold shower, ceiling fan, kitchen, indoor fireplace, bath tub, onsite parking with space for boats. The Dolphin is 1 of 2 side-by-side townhouses on the site. The Space: Salvage of a Mornington Peninsula Beach Shack MP Cottages was originally a humble beach shack that has now been tastefully restored into the charming cottage it is today. The cottages boast elements of its original features, including Tasmanian oak floorboards, combined with contemporary features that include a modern kitchen and bathroom. A Quiet Family Holiday or Romantic Get-away The Dolphin is best suited for small families or couples. It is only a flat 250m walk to the beaches of Port Phillip Bay. Families and their pets play in the shallow water of the beaches. It is in a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood, where locals and visitors are living in the same pocket. The Space The home has plenty of space with an open plan living area, comprising of kitchen, living area with a 55” TV, indoor fireplace and a ceiling fan. The kitchen has a cook top, fridge/freezer, rangehood, mixer with water filter and oven. It has a total of 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a queen bed, the other bedroom has a bunk bed with 2 singles and a TV/DVD combo. They all have split system AC/heaters. The living room has a bi-folding door access to the deck and private courtyard. There is an outdoor hot/cold shower which is very handy after a day on the beach. There is a large bathroom with a wet area comprising of a shower and a freestanding bathtub. We supply soap, shampoo and conditioner. We also provide a drying rack and clips for your beach clothing. Private Courtyard There is plenty of space for your children and furry friend to run around and play while you sit and enjoy the sunshine from our large deck and courtyard. The courtyard can be viewed from the living room, through its 3 meters bifolding doors which can be fully opened up. It has 2 meters high brush fence all around for your privacy. The courtyard is 150+ square meters in size with room for some father-son footy! There is a set of outdoor dining furniture for 4 and BBQ on our deck. For children we also provide high chairs, bowls, cups, toys and books. There are also DVDs and board games for the family. For your furry friends we provide a bowl, a blanket, a towel, a brush and some toys. We don’t allow pets getting onto our furnitures. We use vacuum cleaner with allergy filter to remove animal hair as much as possible. Full Linen and Professional Operation Full linens is provided (towels, bed linens, pillows, blankets, quilts). The place is professionally cleaned, inspected and prepared before each stay. We learn your time of arrival and switch lights, AC/fan on prior. Vehicle and Boat Parkings Our premise provides onsite parking. It has a 3 meters wide vehicle gate which comes with a coded padlock. It has 2 meters high fence along its street facing boundaries. It has space to park at least one vehicle, or your boat, jet ski and kayaks. Your privacy is our priority. Cottages Location and Site Plan The Dolphin is located in Rye, Victoria. It is just 250m from the Rye bay beach, a flat 800m walk to nearby shops, cafes, supermarket and restaurants. It is one of 2 side-by-side cottages on the premise. Update 22/3/2018: We completed upgrades including improved sound proofing, mixer with water filter, new sofa, iron & ironing board, plus many small enhancements, addressed our guests’ feedback. Guest Access: The entire house, onsite parking, and yard. Other Things to Note: Pets are allowed but our backyard is not 100% fully fenced. Shouldn't be a problem if your furry friend isn't an escape artist or have that demeanor as it is just a hole under the gate but still not 100% fully fenced nonetheless. We don't rent to students group and will not allow for parties nor schoolies. We don't rent to parents who book for their children to stay, which violates the insurance which protects our guests. \*\* PLEASE NOTE: if guests get locked out of the apartment, we may be able to help with spare key but we will have to charge a service fee for the time and delivery (pending availability and distance). After 8 pm and on the weekend, rates may go up. If we are not able to help, it will be the guest’s responsibility to call a locksmith at their own cost. \*\* Lost key penalty - $300 \*\* We aren't able to provide firewood for guests so it will be guest's responsibility to supply to their own needs \*\* ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Garden - Unit size: 5,382 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100230000/100222100/100222002/868934c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Starfish Cottage - 250m to bay beach Rye - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=100222002&PinnedHotelID=100222002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101600000/101590900/101590883/062d0e44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rye Beach Escape Rye - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 8.2 Very good 21 reviews CA $235 CA $287 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=101590883&PinnedHotelID=101590883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107580000/107577600/107577542/e01591ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Between Beaches - Family/Pet friendly Rye - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=107577542&PinnedHotelID=107577542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72130000/72120900/72120837/0a7b8bde.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kaikora Seaside Cottage Rye - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Laundry - Barbecue grill 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=72120837&PinnedHotelID=72120837&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33551600/33551546/f1626a1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relax with beautiful Bay Views Rye - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=33551546&PinnedHotelID=33551546&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94750000/94749300/94749263/0f3c9138.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hamptons In Rye - 3 Mins from Famous 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 ### Property is also known as 652dfc3187f2680033dd26dd ## About the area Rye, a neighborhood in Melbourne, is home to this vacation home. Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries and Queenscliff Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle. Traveling with kids? Consider Ace-Hi Ranch and Marion Rosetzky Gallery. 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The Dunes Golf Links and Alba Thermal Springs and Spa 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