Title: Peaceful Private Portsea Retreat - 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 # Peaceful Private Portsea Retreat Family-friendly vacation home in Melbourne ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48980000/48973700/48973671/w4030h3022x2y0-277be74a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48980000/48973700/48973671/ef46c5a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48980000/48973700/48973671/w4030h3022x0y2-79a16f7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48980000/48973700/48973671/dde2911c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48980000/48973700/48973671/5505a0e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the charming beach town of Portsea, this luxury home offers a serene escape with 1.5 acres of lush gardens and expansive deck areas overlooking the Portsea Golf Course. Take advantage of on-site tennis courts, a billiard room with an open fireplace, or unwind at this tranquil retreat within walking distance to beaches and local hotspots like the iconic Portsea Hotel. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Peaceful Private Portsea Retreat Located in the picturesque beach town of Portsea, this luxury home is surrounded by 1 1/2 acres of beautiful garden. The home is comprised of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an open lounge, dining and kitchen area. The expansive deck areas are ideal for overlooking the Portsea Golf Course. Enjoy the use of the tennis court, billiard room/second living space with an open-fire place. The relaxing and tranquil nature of this home makes it the perfect location to revel in all Portsea has to offer. 10 minute walk to beach and Portsea Hotel. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### 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 - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea - Next to a golf course ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Golf - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing 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) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33912400/33912304/eb173010.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Portsea - Bay views secluded homely property:2 minutes walk Portsea Hotel Beach Portsea - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 87 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=33912304&PinnedHotelID=33912304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109690000/109681400/109681314/d590e250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Portsea on Point - 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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 This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Peaceful Private Portsea Retreat Melbourne Peaceful Private Portsea Retreat Private vacation home Peaceful Private Portsea Retreat Private vacation home Melbourne ## About the area Located in Portsea, a neighborhood in Melbourne, this vacation home is in a rural area and near the beach. Manyung Gallery at Sorrento and Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Queenscliff Maritime Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Bellarine Railway - Queenscliff Station and Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [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-38.32618%2C144.70831&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=I8_J5oqJgx0yMvwg0hvXdaqYZQk=) Portsea, VIC ### What's nearby - Portsea Back Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Point Nepean National Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km - Sorrento Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km - Sorrento Front Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km - Searoad Ferry Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.2 km ### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 70 min drive - Avalon Airport (AVV) - 118 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪St Paul's Road General Store - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hotel Sorrento - ‬4 min drive - ‪Koonya Hotel - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Sisters Kitchen Garden Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Panda - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Peaceful Private Portsea Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Peaceful Private Portsea Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Peaceful Private Portsea Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Peaceful Private Portsea Retreat located? > This family-friendly Melbourne vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mornington Peninsula National Park, Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park, and Portsea Beach. Portsea Back Beach and Point Nepean National Park 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 ## Peaceful Private Portsea Retreat 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) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dario G. Jan 3, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private Gem in Portsea, Victoria First of all, driving in to the property, we’ve been welcomed by a full size tennis court on the right side of this elevated beach/holiday house with surrounding 1st floor decking that you can absolutely just lounge in or hold a nice get together with friends and family. The place was very clean upon arriving, bedrooms are tidy and sheets are fresh and prepared nicely. Everything that you need in in every room is pretty much supplied, bathrooms had body wash, shampoos, conditioners and fresh towels. Bedrooms have spacious wardrobes with extra sheets and hangers. Kitchen has your standard utensils, pots and pans, glasses, plates etc. and the pantry had enough, standard cooking ingredients. The property is 6min away from the shops which was perfect and was so close to a gym which was really convenient for us coz we’re all fitness fanatics. We played our heart out with lots of laughters on the tennis court as well. That’s something everyone should try! Tennis rackets and tennis balls were supplied, so grab a racket and have a little competition amongst you and your friends for a good laugh. Only thing that was missing or would’ve been perfect, if the property had a pool. Other than that, it was enough entertainment and space for everyone since it’s a huge block. Overall, the place was perfect for our 2021 New Years celebration, friends and family had a great and relaxing stay and would definitely hire the place again in the near future! Would like to thank Margie for being a terrific host, she was easy going and on point with all of her request. We really enjoyed our stay! ##### Dario G. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lara B. Jan 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serene and spectacular My family and I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property. We are keen tennis players and loved having friends over to play and entertain (plumbed BBQ was a hit) on the gorgeously spacious deck with a view of Dalgeny and the golf course. The house is extremely well-stocked with condiments and pantry basics as well as most appliances you can think of. A rowdy game of pool late into the night wasn't a problem because the house is quite isolated and it was handy having a bar and fridge downstairs. The property is ideally situated a stroll to the front beaches and the Portsea Hotel, as well as the back beach, so most days we'd walk in for a swim, coffee, lunch or dinner. My only advice would be, is if you're staying longer than a week, get a laundry change if you dread doing loads of washing. It's a fabulous home and great for active families with teens. I look forward to staying again. ##### Lara B. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. Dec 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful House for a family Christmas. We had a wonderful week away for Christmas with family. House was clean, well appointed, deck was perfect for afternoon drinks and dinner and there was plenty of family tennis games! We had such a great time. Thanks Margie! ##### Amy B. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia H. Apr 4, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous private Portsea home for wonderful getaway! We had a fantastic time at this Portsea home. It’s very secluded and the views of the surrounding trees are magic. The home is big enough for two families and there is everything you will need. The linen and towels were top notch and Margi was a brilliant host! There was even a hand written note a premium bottle of champagne on arrival! Air conditioning for those warmer weekends and excellent tennis court! Loved it! ##### Alicia H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui M. Mar 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely family stay All you could ask for in a holiday home ##### Jacqui M. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki C. Jan 10, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful family Portsea retreat Great location- quiet yet close to shops and beaches- loved the pool table and tennis court- great family stay ##### Vicki C. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Allen Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-The-Allen-Hotel.h19762246.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn by Hilton Ottawa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ottawa-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Ottawa.h437235.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Fort Lauderdale](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels.d601750.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [The Hotel Windsor](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Hotel-Windsor.h11362.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn East](https://www.expedia.ca/Sudbury-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-East.h9983.Hotel-Information) > > [Barceló Maya Palace - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Xpu-Ha-Hotels-Barcelo-Maya-Palace-All-Inclusive.h1749343.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahia Principe Luxury Ambar - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Bahia-Principe-Luxury-Ambar-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h1937218.Hotel-Information) > > [The Langham, Melbourne](https://www.expedia.ca/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Langham.h2112.Hotel-Information) > > [InterContinental Porto - Palacio das Cardosas by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Porto-Hotels-InterContinental-Porto-Palacio-Das-Cardosas.h4272605.Hotel-Information) > > [Matamanoa Island Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Matamanoa-Island-Hotels-Matamanoa-Island-Resort.h3044415.Hotel-Information) > > [Rome Life Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Rome-Hotels-Rome-Life-Hotel.h6657811.Hotel-Information) > > [Fullerton Manor Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Fullerton-Manor-Inn.h29331325.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn & Suites Plattsburgh - Morrisonville](https://www.expedia.ca/Plattsburgh-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Suites-Plattsburgh-Morrisonville.h18189.Hotel-Information) > > [Kinetta Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Athens-Hotels-Kinetta-Beach-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h2256271.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor](https://www.expedia.ca/Boston-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Boston-Harbor.h26283.Hotel-Information) > > [Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro](https://www.expedia.ca/Rio-De-Janeiro-Hotels-Copacabana-Palace.h7130.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary South](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Calgary-South.h4520.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in St. Thomas](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Thomas-Hotels.d6140138.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Oregon Coast](https://www.expedia.ca/Oregon-Coast-Hotels.d6051538.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Tru by Hilton Williamsville Buffalo Airport](https://www.expedia.ca/Buffalo-Hotels-Tru-By-Hilton-Williamsville-Buffalo-Airport.h21329922.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to Guadalajara (GDL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/gdl/montreal-to-guadalajara) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Istanbul (IST)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ist/toronto-to-istanbul) > > [Flights from Regina (YQR) to Orlando (MCO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yqr/mco/regina-to-orlando) ### Cars > [Car rentals in St. John's](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-St-Johns.d181832.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Car rentals in Italy](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Italy.d86.Car-Rental-Destinations) > > [Car rentals near The Home Depot Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-The-Home-Depot-Center.d553248621558038702.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Las Vegas Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas.d178276.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Europe Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Europe.d6022967.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [San Juan Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Juan.d3179.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Beirut](https://www.expedia.ca/Beirut.dx6144605)