Title: Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach. Vacation home in St Leonards ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109056100/109056066/005a7aec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109056100/109056066/e5d2b35f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109056100/109056066/01a4193b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109056100/109056066/d5f75000.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109056100/109056066/673bc53f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Seaside Sanctuary, experience your coastal retreat where charm meets tranquility. Nestled near the Edward Point Wildlife Reserve and beach, enjoy the perfect blend of seclusion and serenity with picturesque views from large windows or unwind on a screened-in porch. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach. Located just a stone’s throw from the beach and walking tracks in the Edward Point Wildlife Reserve. Seaside Sanctuary is your ultimate coastal retreat where charm meets tranquility. This hideaway offers a perfect blend of seclusion and serenity, surrounded by lush flora and vibrant fauna that create a natural paradise. The living space is open and airy, with large windows framing picturesque views of the surrounding greenery as well as a screened- in porch that allows for indoor, outdoor living. Come and discover your own slice of coastal paradise! : Linens - Yes, with Beds Unmade : Lockbox Available - Yes : Distance to Town Centre – 2.8 km : Wifi Available - Yes : Pets – Yes (however front fence is not fully secure) : BBQ - Yes : Boat Space – Yes : Car Parking - Yes : Steps at Property - Yes : Heating - Yes : Cooling - Yes : Bond - Credit Card Pre Auth upon guest registration (not AirBnB) : Room Config - B1-Two Single beds, B2-King bed, B3- Single Bunk beds, B4- Queen bed and two Singles : Bathroom Config - Bathroom, Powder room, Ensuite, Outdoor Shower : Terms and Conditions can be found on our website ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83140000/83139400/83139392/06fd97c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Portarlington Gem - Two storey retreat with great views. 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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 143\_97 ## About the area Located in St Leonards, this vacation home is near the beach. Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliff Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portarlington Golf Club and Basils Farm. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, motor boating, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. [Visit our St Leonards travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Leonards.dx6343914) [View more Vacation homes in St Leonards](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Leonards-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6343914-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-38.19282%2C144.70830&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u-IBFhNVzdQLo0D9mtBZzbT7ZTQ=) St Leonards, VIC ### What's nearby - St Leonards Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Portarlington Waterfront - 15 min drive - 17.4 km - Queenscliff Hotel - 25 min drive - 24.5 km - Queenscliff Ferry - 26 min drive - 25.7 km ### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 15 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 57 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Salty Cow - ‬4 min drive - ‪Rip View Bistro - ‬21 min drive - ‪Panache Cafe & Creperie - ‬21 min drive - ‪Beach Cafe - ‬23 min drive - ‪Queenscliff Fish & Chips - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### Where is Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach. located? > Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve and St Leonards Beach. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve 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 ## Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach. Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise M. Nov 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Casual comfortable and quiet A delightful old home with a lush garden. This property has lots of extras that would be perfect for a large family group with young children. Great proximity to the bay and nature reserve for daily walks. Next time we will bring the grandchildren ##### Denise M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui B. Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks Six adults and one six year old had a fabulous Easter at Seaside Sanctuary. Quirky, clean, well stocked with the necessities plus some. A great place to relax near the beach. ##### Jacqui B. 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