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# Great Place to Base Yourself
Apartment in Melbourne
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Situated on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, this two-bedroom downstairs apartment is perfect for families who want to explore Sorrento. With a microwave, toaster, and kettle in the open-plan living area, you can enjoy a simple breakfast before strolling down to cafes along Ocean Beach Road or wineries just 15 minutes away.
## Reviews
7.2
Good
### Entire apartment
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
## Popular amenities
- Outdoor space
- Free WiFi
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## About this property
### Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
### Great Place to Base Yourself
Do you family staying in Sorrento that you love to see – but don’t want to sleepover? Well, we have the property for you!
Do you have a wedding to attend at The Baths – Sorrento? Only 400 metres down the road. Leave the car and walk!
Very cute two bedroom downstairs apartment with open plan living dining area – no kitchen, however, has a microwave, toaster, kettle – enough for a cuppa and toast in the morning or stroll down to the wonderful cafes that line Ocean Beach Road – only 500 metres away.
Use of the large rear yard with outdoor setting, sun lounges and umbrella. Bathroom has vanity, shower and toilet. Parking for two cars in driveway.
Wineries are abundant on the Mornington Peninsula and a short 15 minute drive up into the hills will get you to some of the finest restaurants and wineries on offer. Boating, fishing and all the beach has to offer is a very short stroll away. Situated on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, with everything at your doorstep - wineries, beaches, spas, tourist attractions.
Linen and towels are provided, BYO beach towels.
Strictly no parties, functions, events or Schoolies
Guests are responsible for the cleaning of the BBQ, if it does require cleaning there will be a fifty dollar charge deducted from your bond.
February to November - Sunday check out at 3pm
Easter Weekend - 4 nights -Thursday 2pm until Monday 2pm
Bed configuration - Sleeps maximum of 4 people
Bedroom 1 - Queen x 1
Bedroom 2 - Queen x 1
## Property amenities
### Beach
- Beach nearby
### Internet
- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
### Food and drink
- Microwave
- Toaster
### Dining
- Dining table
### Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
### Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Shower
### Living spaces
- Dining table
### Entertainment
- Smart TV
### Outdoor areas
- Fenced yard
- Garden
### Pets
- No pets allowed
### Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
### Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near the sea
### Things to do
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks 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
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## Policies
### Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
### Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
### Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
### Pets
Pets not allowed
### Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
### Events
No events allowed
### Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
## Important information
### You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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
189\_57
## About the area
Sorrento, VIC
#### What's nearby
- Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km
- Sorrento Front Beach \- 7 min walk \- 0.6 km
- Searoad Ferry Terminal \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km
- Mornington Peninsula National Park \- 12 min walk \- 1.0 km
- Sorrento Golf Club \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 km
#### Getting around
- Drysdale Station - 85 min drive
- Avalon Airport (AVV) - 116 min drive
#### Restaurants
- Hotel Sorrento - 10 min walk
- Portsea Hotel - 5 min drive
- The Longshore Room - 5 min drive
- Koonya Hotel - 8 min walk
- St Paul's Road General Store - 10 min walk
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