Title: The Esplanade Beach House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33559246&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Esplanade Beach House ## Photo gallery for The Esplanade Beach House ![Terrace/patio - The Esplanade Beach House (Portarlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33559300/33559246/0e4692bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Esplanade Beach House (Portarlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33559300/33559246/5e9b1a6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Esplanade Beach House (Portarlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33559300/33559246/a125b24a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, toilet paper - The Esplanade Beach House (Portarlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33559300/33559246/d4b0391e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Esplanade Beach House (Portarlington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33559300/33559246/2678c810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Across the road from the beach, this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom house boasts uninterrupted bay views. With a fully self-contained kitchen and separate bungalow/games room, it's perfect for young families with children. Enjoy outdoor entertaining areas in both front and backyard. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Laundry - Outdoor Space ## 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 Esplanade Beach House “ Full refund offered for cancellations due to covid travel restriction” Beautifully renovated, charming spacious 3 bedroom house across the road from the beach. Uninterrupted bay views from living areas and main bedrooms. Fully fenced front and backyard, with off street parking and plenty of room for a boat. Perfect family holiday house with separate bungalow/games room ideal for young families with children. Fully self contained kitchen with new appliances, large family living and dinning areas, flat screen TV, DVD and games. Outdoor entertaining areas in both the front and backyards, sit and watch the boats go by or escape the sun and enjoy a private BBQ in the landscape garden. Bedding consists on 3 new queens sized beds. (Sleeps 6) Pillows and Duvet provided please bring your own linen and towels. Seperate games room/lounge TV in backyard entertainment room. Single renovated bathroom, please note laundry facilities are available in town if required. ## Property amenities ### 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 - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Fully-fenced - Garden - Outdoor entertainment area - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean - Next to a golf course - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Fishing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Standard Poolside 2 Bedroom Cabin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103801000/103800962/3351c93d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dylene Holiday Park Portarlington - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Gym 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews CA $124 CA $125 total includes taxes & fees Feb 23 - Feb 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24&selected=103800962&PinnedHotelID=103800962&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46310000/46300800/46300778/c5bfbc7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bellarine Spa Wellness & Retreat Portarlington - 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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 Esplanade Beach House Portarlington Esplanade Beach Portarlington The Esplanade Beach House Portarlington The Esplanade Beach House Private vacation home The Esplanade Beach House Private vacation home Portarlington 161800 ## About the area Located in Portarlington, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Portarlington Flora and Fauna Reserve and Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve, while Fort Queenscliff Museum and Salt Contemporary Art are cultural highlights. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Adventure Park Geelong are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Portarlington travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Portarlington.dx6142825) [View more Vacation homes in Portarlington](https://www.expedia.ca/Portarlington-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6142825-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-38.11531%2C144.67265&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FCYR58kEAH3P0hb-1q6HKOdUDE4=) Portarlington, VIC ### What's nearby - Steely Rocks Beach 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Portarlington Golf Club 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Portarlington Waterfront 3 min drive \- 1.9 km - Portarlington Ferry Dock 5 min drive \- 2.3 km - Portarlington Recreation Reserve 5 min drive \- 2.7 km ### Getting around - Drysdale Station 19 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) 66 min drive ### Restaurants - Grand Hotel 2 min drive - Arlo 2 min drive - Port Pier Cafe 3 min drive - The Portarlington Bakehouse 3 min drive - St Leonards Hotel 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Esplanade Beach House pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Esplanade Beach House? ### What time is check-out at The Esplanade Beach House? ### Where is The Esplanade Beach House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Esplanade Beach House Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 86 8 - Good 19 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marylin V. Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful clean house, recently renovated. Good size backyard and front yard with gates for young children. ##### Marylin V. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Bec B. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend relaxation Great location and perfect to relax and watch the water ##### Bec B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simone A. Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magical Beach Front Stay I could check in to this immaculate presented modest home and sit looking at the views and never leave. ##### Simone A. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy H. Jan 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Beautiful location Very very cleanPerfect spotTotally recommend it... ##### Kathy H. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole P. Feb 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach house Amazing location. Beach front views. Would love to stay again. ##### Nicole P. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Skye S. Nov 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long Weekend Getaway Great spot - house was perfect for our family. Lots of walks, fishing and relaxing - enjoying the magnificent views. Hope to be back down again soon. ##### Skye S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy P. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Greatcstay The place was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. Thank you. ##### Tammy P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maree K. Nov 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Seabreeze and Sunshine It was our second visit to this property. We really love the location, and it's a really relaxing environment to do a little or alot. This will become an annual event, the beaches are beautiful and the fresh seafood is wonderful. ##### Maree K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### H B. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Beach Escape We stayed with our two children (8 & 6) for 4 days who loved being across the road from the beach and had a great time exploring. Very comfortable accommodation with great bay views. The front deck was great to sit and takebinbthe views while the kids played on the lawn. Enough space for a small family and a nice ride / walk to town. ##### H B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn U. Apr 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another great stay! This is either our 4th or 5th stay at 60 The Esplanade. We love this location, the views, the owner is fabulous to deal with, and sometimes there are bonus seals to see sunbaking on the rocky outcrop a few meters offshore! Extended family can always find several other accommodations nearby so we can all meet up for meals. It can't get more perfect than that! ##### Carolyn U. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### robert k. Apr 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Never disappoints Third or fourth stay now over the years. Cant fault the location or the place. Views to die for. Would love a washing machine at location as that’s the only thing we think it’s missing. ##### robert k. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morag M. Dec 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant stay.. Property was clean inside. Outside, back and front yards were very untidy. No weeding or mowing had been done for a while. Good yards for dogs and kids if grass had been shorter. Well equipped kitchen. When packing your linen, don't forget to add an extra towel or bath mat. Over all, we enjoyed our stay. ##### Morag M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorraine S. Mar 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home away from home A lovely clean bright and airy well equiped home away from home in a lovely quiet location. Our old dog was very happy! However I am sure the original website on the basis of which I booked last year said linen was provided. Two days before we went we had an email saying don’t forget the linen. We do not have doonas at home so had no doona covers, just sheets. As elderly travellers we do not book anywhere where we have to make up beds or provide our own towels. Even if there is an extra charge this place would be perfect if linen were provided ##### Lorraine S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna J. Oct 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a wonderful stay here with our pooch, close to everything, the house was clean & tidy, well equipped, wouldve loved to stay her over Xmas understandably its fully booked. Across the road is easy access to the beach for a beautiful walk with our pooch which was wonderful. Thankyou to the host for wonderful communication will definately come back in the future ##### Anna J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen A. Nov 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Sophie was a delight to deal with, nothing was a problem for her. The house was immaculately clean and beds were very comfortable. The house is great with sweeping viewing across to the city and right across the road from the beach. We loved it! Thanks Sophie ##### Kathleen A. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim M. Apr 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach bliss Had a short stay with family and location was perfect. We had a lovely break. ##### Kim M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josie C. Jun 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely beautiful house and brilliant location We have stayed at this property and few times and absolutely love it. Very clean spacious house with a great location and my fur baby loved the large yard ##### Josie C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo T. Dec 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great girls weekend getaway! Lovely beachside house with great views from the balcony of the bay, across the road from the beach & close to everything for a wonderful girls weekend getaway! ##### Jo T. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carolyn U. May 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best views We love this holiday house! This is our 5th or 6th visit in as many years which has revolved around getting our elderly parents out/away for a holiday. We have built many treasured memories here. here. ##### Carolyn U. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy M. Jun 12, 2019 #### Great getaway Perfect home for our stay. Loved waking up looking out at the water 😊 ##### Tammy M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robyn B. Dec 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What an absolute awesome place to stay. Amazing views and a great little beach across the road for my Grandson. Secure yard for our little dogs. Everyone loved our stay. ##### Robyn B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sensational Amazing place ##### Susan M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. Jul 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Beautiful place. Absolute stunning ##### Susan M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel G. Jul 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved this little place for our mini vacay!! Perfect little place for time out. Our kids loved being across the road from the beach. Awesome back yard for our dog. Nice and clean. ##### Rachel G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayce F. Jan 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic location We loved our stay at Sophie’s home. Great location with quiet beach across the street with easy access. Great parking for both large boat and two cars. Very happy with kitchen and space of property. Would definitely stay again and would recommend to all. ##### Kayce F. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022