Title: Albany Beachside Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Albany Beachside Retreat Holiday home in Melbourne with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Albany Beachside Retreat ![Outdoor dining - Albany Beachside Retreat (Sorrento)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114240100/114240060/3e8bbff9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Albany Beachside Retreat (Sorrento)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114240100/114240060/f94aa736.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Albany Beachside Retreat (Sorrento)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114240100/114240060/b108430d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Albany Beachside Retreat (Sorrento)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114240100/114240060/1bdd97eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Albany Beachside Retreat (Sorrento)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114250000/114240100/114240060/e56c3a2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies You can look forward to an adjacent golf course, a garden and laundry facilities at Albany Beachside Retreat. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - 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. ### Albany Beachside Retreat Perfectly positioned in the heart of Sorrento, this neat and well-equipped holiday home offers effortless coastal living just moments from the beach, vibrant village, and iconic hotels. Compact yet comfortable, this abode is designed for fuss-free getaways, blending relaxed charm with modern convenience. Whether you're unwinding after a day at the beach or exploring local boutiques and cafés, this inviting retreat is your ideal escape—and even welcomes your canine family member upon prior request. IMPORTANT • Schoolies and groups under the age of 25 will not be accepted at this property under any circumstances. • Strictly no parties or gatherings of any type – the host’s properties are offered for private accommodation purposes only. • Property is dog friendly upon prior request and approval – conditions will apply. • While the host offers the ability to book instantly, you will be contacted to confirm written acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of your stay. Please ensure you have thoroughly read and understand the T&C’s, which can be found by downloading the Rental Agreement on the “Review Rules & Policies” page (after entering your dates and contact details). The host reserves the right to decline any enquiry or booking if a guest is deemed to be unsuitable. THE SPACE • 4 bedrooms (sleeps 10) • 2 bathrooms • Dog friendly upon prior request and approval – please submit an enquiry before placing your booking • Ground level home • Two living areas • Well-equipped kitchen • Nespresso coffee pod machine • Indoor dining for 8 • Breakfast bar for 5 • Comfortable lounges • 2 x smart TVs • Outdoor dining for 8 with umbrella • BBQ • Split system heating/cooling x 3 (main living area, bedrooms 2 & 3), wall heater in main living, ceiling fans in bedrooms 1 & 4 • Washing machine, dryer, ironing facilities, clothes-airer • Outdoor shower • Fully fenced backyard • Carport for 1, plus driveway parking for 2 small cars Bed Configuration • Bedroom 1: 1 x QB • Bedroom 2: 1 x QB • Bedroom 3: 1 x Tri-bunk (QB/KSB), 1 x SB • Bedroom 4: 2 x KSB Bathroom Configuration • Bathroom 1: Vanity, shower over bath and toilet • Bathroom 2: Vanity, shower with rail and toilet (doubles as laundry) Please note: • Tariff includes quality bed and bath linen, basic kitchen and bathroom products. Please BYO beach towels. • Free WIFI, with streaming services accessible via your own login. • Access details will be provided late afternoon the day prior to your stay, after individual security codes are set. THE LOCALE ‣ Sorrento Village, The Continental Hotel – 500m walk ‣ Sorrento Foreshore – 450m ‣ Sorrento Back Beach & Rockpools – 2.1km ‣ Portsea Hotel – 4km ‣ Sorrento Car Ferry – 750m ‣ Nearest Golf Course – 1.8km (Sorrento Golf Club) ‣ Nearest Winery – 13.5km (The Cups Estate) ‣ Peninsula Hot Springs/Alba Thermal Springs & Spa – 13.1km STRA0127/25 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Single level property - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city centre - 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 - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Comprehensive recycling policy - Garden - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30640000/30636500/30636426/c8261283.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sorrento Beach Cottages #2 - Gorgeous beach cottages with a 2 min walk to Sorrento shops. 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Our role is to ensure you have a great stay, whilst also safeguarding our client’s By proceeding with your booking, you are bound by the following Terms & Conditions. Failure to comply may result in charges against your security HOUSE RULES - All guests (excluding children) must be over 25 years of age, unless otherwise agreed in writing. We reserve the right to request Photo ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed No events are allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: No events are allowed 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as UEV8284V94 ## 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-38.34058%2C144.74448&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1ZN4UORszVoNO_Ndrkm7ThNFqVE=) Sorrento, Vic #### What's nearby - Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Sorrento Front Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Searoad Ferry Terminal \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Mornington Peninsula National Park \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Sorrento Golf Club \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles #### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 87 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 107 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 - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Albany Beachside Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Albany Beachside Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Albany Beachside Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Albany Beachside Retreat? ### Where is Albany Beachside Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Albany Beachside Retreat 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seaton 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Exactly as advertised. Great location, clean, simple. I would stay there again. ##### Seaton Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne G. 22 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great position. Very well thought out. Had everything you needed. The second living area was great. Small home but worked perfectly for us. ##### Anne G. 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