[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Aroha Moana | Luxe Entertainer with Pool & Sauna Family-friendly vacation home in Melbourne ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98510000/98506700/98506675/4a44e350.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98510000/98506700/98506675/24070d66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98510000/98506700/98506675/24973d3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98510000/98506700/98506675/e1d4324e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98510000/98506700/98506675/7fcff12d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Relax at Aroha Moana, a private family retreat in Rye with complete privacy. Unwind by the pool or in the sauna while kids enjoy the cubby house and trampoline. This 5-bedroom holiday home offers spacious living areas, including a billiard room and al fresco dining zone with outdoor kitchen. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly - Fireplace ## 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. ### Aroha Moana | Luxe Entertainer with Pool & Sauna Relax at Aroha Moana! This private, pet friendly (small dogs only), family retreat with 5 bedrooms has it all including complete privacy! Enjoy serene relaxing by the pool or in the sauna while the children enjoy the ultimate family friendly amenities, including a cubby house, slide and trampoline. Aroha Moana meaning '"Ocean Love is a stunning holiday home located in a coveted Rye address close to Alba Spa, Peninsula Hot Springs and Mornington Peninsula Championship golf courses is the ideal beachside retreat for your next holiday with family and friends. Only 5 minutes' drive to the beautiful sands of bay and ocean beaches, a mere moment to Number 16 Beach, this gorgeous holiday home promises to deliver you the ultimate relaxed retreat you seek. Other local activities include playing a round of golf at any one of the adjacent premium golf clubs or enjoy southern Peninsula village beachside lifestyle at the thriving cafe and restaurant scene in Rye, Blairgowrie, Sorrento, or Portsea. This architecturally designed 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom holiday home will impress. Designed over 2 levels, this spacious retreat offers large open plan living with 3 living spaces including a billiard room, large dining (perfect for summer entertaining) overlooking a private glassed fenced poolside retreat as well as a sauna, trampoline, and enclosed private landscaped courtyard. Imagine relaxing on one of the pool recliners or entertaining friends and family under the magnificent al fresco dining zone complete with an outdoor kitchen. Al fresco summer dining has never been easier with the rear bi-fold doors opening to a covered rear lounge area. Downstairs includes the impressive Billiard room, a spacious master king bedroom with ensuite bathroom and a separate guest powder room. Upstairs guests will enjoy spacious accommodation including a second king master with ensuite and balcony, a large office, a second living area retreat with TV and piano and 3 further bedrooms including a further king bed, a queen and a bunk bedroom with main bathroom and separate powder room. There is reverse cycle heating and cooling throughout. Relax and enjoy one of the best on the Southern Peninsula this summer! Small dogs only allowed. Heating and Cooling: Aroha Moana offers integrated and separately zoned reverse cycle Air Conditioning throughout, and a Gas log Fire compliments the ground level Living room. Luxury Inclusions: Gas heated fireplace, large glass fenced swimming pool (not heated), sauna, outdoor shower, playground and trampoline. Please note: The garage is not accessible for guests however there is ample parking for up to 3 cars in the driveway. Bedroom Configuration: Sleeps up to 10 guests across 5 beds (maximum 8 adults and 2 children). Bedroom and bathroom linen are included with your stay. Spare blankets are provided. Portacot available on request when booking. Bedroom 1: D/S: Master: 1 x King Bed (With Ensuite) + Walk in Robe + Blockout Blinds (sleeps 2) Bedroom 2: U/S: 1 x King Bed (With Ensuite) + BIRobes + Balcony + Blockout blinds (sleeps 2) Bedroom 3: U/S: 1 x King Bed + BIRobes + Blockout blinds (sleeps 2) Bedroom 4: U/S: 1 x Queen Bed + BIRobes + Blockout blinds (sleeps 2) Bedroom 5: U/S: 1 x Single Bunk Bed + BIRobes + Blockout blinds (sleeps 2) Bathroom Configuration: 3 Bathrooms and 1 Powder Room Bathroom 1: D/S: Master Bedroom Ensuite: Dual Vanity / Spa Bath / Walk in Shower/ Toilet D/S: Powder Room Bathroom 2: U/S: Bedroom 2 Ensuite: Vanity / Walk in Shower/ Toilet Bathroom 3: U/S: Family Bathroom: Dual Vanity / Sunken Bath / Shower / Separate Toilet Getting Around: Attractions 4 minutes by car (3.2km) The Dunes Golf Links 5 minutes by car (4.7km ) Alba Thermal Springs 6 minutes by car (5.4km) Peninsula Hot Springs 9 minutes by car (8.7km) Gunnamatta Trail Rides Beaches 6 minutes by car (4km) Rye Beach 5 minutes by car (4.4km) St Andrews Beach 10 minutes by car (8.7km) Sorrento Beach & Esplanade Villages & Restaurants 6 minutes by car (6.9km) Rye, Foreshore & Pier 10 minutes by car (8.6km) Sorrento Please note our terms and conditions when booking: i. This property is pet friendly (small dogs only) upon application, the breed and age of your pet must be provided. This property is fully-fenced. ii. This property is the perfect venue for families, couples, corporate and yoga retreats, mothers group weekends and golfing weekends. iii. A bond is required for all stays, which is refunded after the property is checked and there are no damages. iv. Terms and conditions will be automatically emailed to guests after their reservation is confirmed via email. Please note Holiday Shacks requires all guests to sign and fill out a No Party Policy document as part of our traveller verification process. Your booking is not confirmed until your traveller verification process has been conducted and confirmed by us. v. We do not accept schoolies, bucks or hens bookings, nor do we accept parties or events under any circumstances. This is due to strict council regulations enforced by the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Short Stay Law to which you must agree to when booking with us. We thank you for your understanding. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Heated pool - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30640000/30636500/30636458/6ad80c7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Saltaire St Andrews Beach - Set on a 1/2 acre with indoor swimming pool and 2 living areas St. Andrews Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=30636458&PinnedHotelID=30636458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101030000/101023400/101023336/93a1f555.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Box - Stay poolside and enjoy nature Rye - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=101023336&PinnedHotelID=101023336&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75880000/75877500/75877484/b0c51096.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Preston Alfresco Poolside Retreat Rye Rye - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews CA $1,285 CA $1,285 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=75877484&PinnedHotelID=75877484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72400000/72398000/72397925/10dc8e93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Welcome to Rose on Rye, your private oasis.
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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 229\_4 ## 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-38.38843%2C144.79958&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BBW7s-B2ucjafQMdL4iOf7Bo3nY=) Rye, VIC #### What's nearby - Rye Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 6 min drive - 5.7 km - Peninsula Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.5 km - Sorrento Front Beach - 9 min drive - 7.2 km - The Dunes Golf Links - 13 min drive - 3.8 km #### Getting around - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 110 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬19 min walk - ‪Indulge Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Rye RSL - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hector's Seafoods - ‬5 min drive - ‪Ruby Modern Thai Restaurant - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Aroha Moana | Luxe Entertainer with Pool & Sauna have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Aroha Moana | Luxe Entertainer with Pool & Sauna pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Aroha Moana | Luxe Entertainer with Pool & Sauna? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Aroha Moana | Luxe Entertainer with Pool & Sauna? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Aroha Moana | Luxe Entertainer with Pool & Sauna located? > This family-friendly Melbourne vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Mornington Peninsula National Park and Number 16 Beach. Lizard Head Beach and Dimmicks Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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