[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tranquil Tides Retreat Vacation home in Melbourne with kitchen and balcony ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108380000/108379500/108379419/2d89a79f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108380000/108379500/108379419/34e9daac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108380000/108379500/108379419/9ebdd855.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108380000/108379500/108379419/8e8602e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108380000/108379500/108379419/84d03f21.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location This coastal gem sets the standard for sophisticated living with beautifully landscaped gardens and thoughtful interior design. Enjoy endless relaxation and entertainment options with multiple living zones, a sheltered alfresco deck, comfortable lounges on both floors, a sun-drenched front terrace and an open-plan chef’s kitchen. With four generous bedrooms including two en-suites and one private balcony plus ducted heating & cooling this property offers ultimate holiday experience. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - 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. ### Tranquil Tides Retreat From its impressive street presence to its beautifully landscaped garden, this property sets the standard for sophisticated coastal living. The interior features a thoughtful design with high ceilings, timber floors, and extensive glazing that seamlessly connects the spacious living areas with the lush outdoor surroundings. Enjoy endless relaxation and entertainment options with multiple living zones, including a large, sheltered alfresco deck with café blinds and a gas log fire, comfortable lounges on both floors, a sun-drenched front terrace, and an open-plan chef’s kitchen and dining area. The home boasts four generous bedrooms, including two with en-suites and one with a private balcony. Additional amenities include a powder room, a luxurious family bathroom, and a home office. For added comfort, the property features ducted heating and cooling, stone benchtops, a lower lounge with a gas log fire and limestone surrounds, a large outdoor jacuzzi, a garden shed, a lush rear lawn, a Nespresso machine, and a remote double lock-up garage. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or family entertaining paradise, this coastal gem offers the ultimate holiday experience. Bedrooms Bedroom 1 - 1 x King (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 2 - 1 x Queen (Sleeps 2) Bedroom 3 – 2 x Single Bunk Beds (Sleeps 4) Bedroom 4 – 2 x Single Beds ( Sleeps 2) Upstairs Living – 1 x Large Single Day bed (Sleeps 1) Guests have access to the full house and garden Strictly no schoolies bookings or parties allowed, guests must be over 28 years of age Strictly No Pets Toilet paper and provisions for the first night only. BYO beach and spa towels Once the booking is confirmed and paid for, you will receive full details on how to access the property. Guest access Guests have access to the whole property including the house, as well as the beautiful gardens. Features we love - Walk to Sorrento Ocean & Bay beaches, stroll to Sorrento Village, stunning garden setting with spa and alfresco entertaining area, free wireless internet, this property has everything you need for a beautiful holiday. Internet: Free Unlimited Wifi Bathroom: 3 Car parking: Double garage plus parking in driveway The Mornington Peninsula National Park is also close by, offering spectacular cliff top walking tracks. Beaches Cafes National Parks Watersports Wineries and gourmet food This house is Perfect for: Holidays with families Family beach holiday Luxury stays Jellis Craig Short Stays only choose properties that we would like our own families to stay in on holidays. We are here to assist each of our guests with any queries and being available 7 days a week, 24/7 with any issues that may arise. Policies: \- No smoking \- No events, parties or large gatherings \- Guest Registration and Photo ID may be required and confirmation of booking may be subject to approval by management. \- Jellis Craig Short Stays require you to give them your credit card details to hold as security for while you stay. For full details, please read the house rules. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing 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 ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33030000/33021300/33021227/4bc26206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Champagne Decking Sorrento a few minutes walk to town and beaches Sorrento - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 213 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=33021227&PinnedHotelID=33021227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95240000/95234800/95234701/d7fa9e49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sorrento Family Fun House - 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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 2760-265634 ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Sorrento, a neighborhood in Melbourne. Quarantine Station and Queenscliff Harbour Observation Tower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Peninsula Hot Springs and Searoad Ferry Terminal. Queenscliff Maritime Museum and Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station are also worth visiting. With scuba diving, windsurfing, and sailing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [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-38.33718%2C144.73274&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oFE5EctP-RKmEMNgKOYWSbMRmuo=) Sorrento, Victoria ### What's nearby - Searoad Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Sorrento Front Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Sorrento Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.3 km - Blairgowrie Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - Point Nepean National Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km ### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 77 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 125 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪St Paul's Road General Store - ‬2 min drive - ‪Hotel Sorrento - ‬12 min walk - ‪Koonya Hotel - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Sisters Kitchen Garden Cafe - ‬10 min walk - ‪Panda - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tranquil Tides Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Tranquil Tides Retreat located? > Located in Sorrento, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Manyung Gallery at Sorrento, Searoad Ferry Terminal, and Portsea Back Beach. Sorrento Front Beach and Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tranquil Tides Retreat Reviews 9.0 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ginette V. Apr 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Easter getaway Very homely, quiet and peaceful location. ##### Ginette V. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren B. Apr 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend away This was the perfect property for my friends and I, within walking distance to the shops and night life.Plenty of living areas and bedrooms a great size with plenty of bathrooms to share. Would recommend and already have to other friends. Thanks for having us! ##### Lauren B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Grant S. Oct 3, 2025 #### Great property, poor service Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was lovely and suited our 2 families for a great long weekend stay. Unfortunately, Jellis Craig's service was non-existent and we ended up having to do their job for them. ##### Grant S. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle C. Nov 7, 2024 #### ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is exceptional - great area, facilities, and clean!!! The outdoor area is the best we've seen. The team at Jellis Craig were amazing to deal with ##### Danielle C. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Motel Rideau](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Motel-Rideau.h12610914.Hotel-Information) > > [The Langham, Melbourne](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Langham.h2112.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Miles City](https://www.expedia.ca/Miles-City-Hotels.d2351.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Home2 Suites by Hilton Buffalo Airport / Galleria Mall](https://www.expedia.ca/Buffalo-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Buffalo-Airport-Galleria-Mall.h10627666.Hotel-Information) > > [Saddlebrook Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Tampa-Hotels-Saddlebrook-Golf-Resort-And-Spa.h8126.Hotel-Information) > > [Family Hotels in Riviera Maya](https://www.expedia.ca/Riviera-Maya-Hotels-Family-Hotel.0-0-d602901-tFamilyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Village-Suites.h10940024.Hotel-Information) > > [Auberge Ayers Cliff](https://www.expedia.ca/Ayers-Cliff-Hotels-Auberge-Ayers-Cliff.h41507857.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandman Hotel Edmonton West](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-Sandman-Hotel-Edmonton-West.h345.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Canada-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d31-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Coast Courtenay Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Courtenay-Hotels-The-Cliffe.h95349792.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Princeton](https://www.expedia.ca/Princeton-Hotels.d603263.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Hotel Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Hotel-Windsor.h11362.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Sudbury](https://www.expedia.ca/Sudbury-Hotels.d6127346.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Winnipeg](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/6141041/flights-from-winnipeg) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to St. John's (YYT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/yyt/montreal-to-st-johns) > > [Flights from Kamloops (YKA) to Smithers (YYD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yka/yyd/kamloops-to-smithers) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Warwick (PVD)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/pvd/vancouver-to-providence) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/yvr/montreal-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Montego Bay (MBJ) to Ottawa (YOW)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mbj/yow/montego-bay-to-ottawa) > > [Flights from Tampa (TPA) to Jacksonville (JAX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/tpa/jax/tampa-to-jacksonville) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Mazatlán (MZT)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/mzt/calgary-to-mazatlan) ### Activities > [Things to do in Kihei](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kihei.d9304.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Cathedral Square](https://www.expedia.ca/Cathedral-Square-Old-Havana.d6099324.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Ontario Science Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Ontario-Science-Centre-North-York.d503130.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Library of Congress](https://www.expedia.ca/Library-Of-Congress-Capitol-Hill.d503270.Vacation-Attraction) > > [Veracruz Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Veracruz.d3696.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Posillipo](https://www.expedia.ca/Naples-Posillipo.dx6069775)