Title: Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=93510529&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach Holiday home in Melbourne with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach ![Interior - Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93520000/93510600/93510529/a13c8d74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93520000/93510600/93510529/c1c951a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player - Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93520000/93510600/93510529/0f4944d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93520000/93510600/93510529/6f32ed3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93520000/93510600/93510529/7f4afcf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this luxe coastal retreat, where the soothing sounds of the ocean and views of vegetated dunes create a serene ambiance. Unwind in spacious open-plan living areas, enjoy sublime sunsets on the expansive north-west facing deck and take a refreshing dip in the plunge pool. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102260 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## 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. ### Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach Walk to Koonya beach and the iconic general store in minutes from this luxe contemporary abode, where the sound of the ocean and views of vegetated dunes create an instant calming ambience. Enjoy sublime sunsets and effortless indoor/outdoor connection from the spacious open plan living area opening to an expansive north-west facing deck and plunge pool. Also featuring 2 living areas, gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, lavish master suite and children’s quarters, your next coastal getaway awaits. IMPORTANT • Schoolies and groups under the age of 28 will not be accepted at this property under any circumstances. • The family dog is welcome upon application, subject to conditions at our discretion (please enquire before making your booking) • The pool is not heated. • This property sleeps a maximum of 8 adults. • While we offer the ability to book instantly, you will be asked to confirm in writing your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of your stay. Please ensure you have thoroughly read and understand the T&C’s via “View Agreement” (which can be found after entering your dates and contact details). We reserve the right to decline any enquiry or booking if a guest is deemed to be unsuitable. THE SPACE • 4 bedrooms (Sleeps 10 - maximum 8 adults) • 2 bathrooms plus powder room • 2 living areas • Expansive north-west facing deck and plunge pool (please note, the pool is not heated) • The family dog is welcome upon application, subject to conditions at our discretion (please enquire before making your booking) • Fully equipped modern kitchen with butler’s pantry, island bench and breakfast bar for 5 • Nespresso coffee pod machine • Main living area with comfortable modular and smart TV • Second living area with comfortable modular, smart TV, Playstation and study desk • Indoor dining setting for 8 • Outdoor dining setting for 10 • BBQ • Master suite with walk in robe, ensuite and 3rd smart TV • Heating/Cooling includes gas log fireplace, gas ducted heating throughout, split system air-conditioning in main living area, freestanding fans • Portacot and high chair (BYO cot linen) • Fully equipped laundry with washing machine, dryer and ironing facilities • Outdoor hot/cold water shower • Fully fenced grass backyard • EV charger • Double garage plus driveway parking for 1 vehicle Bed Configuration: • Bedroom 1: 1 x king bed • Bedroom 2: 1 x queen bed • Bedroom 3: 2 x bunk beds • Bedroom 4: 1 x queen bed Bathroom Configuration: • Bathroom 1: Master ensuite with shower, vanity and toilet • Bathroom 2: Family bathroom with bath-tub, shower and vanity • Separate powder room Please note: • Tariff includes bed and bath linen, kitchen and bathroom basics, 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 ‣ Nearest Beach: Koonya Ocean Beach – 750m walk/Cameron’s Bight 1.2km ‣ Nearest Shop – 650m (Koonya General Store) ‣ Nearest Golf Course – 5km (Sorrento Golf Club) ‣ Nearest Winery – 10.7km (The Cups Estate) ‣ Blairgowrie Village – 2.2km ‣ Sorrento Village – 3.4km ‣ Sorrento Village & Car Ferry – 4.1km ‣ Peninsula Hot Springs/Alba Thermal Springs & Spa – 10.4km ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) - 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Our role is to ensure you have a great stay, whilst also safeguarding our client&rsq 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 28 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 Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as UEV8284V69 ## 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-38.36169%2C144.75601&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GaRaUuRBOi-hcep9lQQ1cfUTYM0=) Blairgowrie, VIC #### What's nearby - Mornington Peninsula National Park \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Koonya Ocean Beach \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Blairgowrie Beach \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Diamond Bay Beach \- 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Sorrento Front Beach \- 5 min drive \- 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 88 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 115 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hotel Sorrento - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Vanilla Slice Cafe Sorrento - ‬4 min drive - ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬6 min drive - ‪Koonya Hotel - ‬5 min drive - ‪Stringer's Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach have a pool? ### Is Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach? ### What time is check-in at Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach? ### What time is check-out at Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach? ### Where is Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Aqua Luna - Stylish Retreat by Koonya Ocean Beach 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 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah 18 Feb 2024 #### We can't wait to return Beautiful home, will definitely be back ##### Sarah ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katia S. 20 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely property for multi generation stay Very gorgeous as the photos show. Thank you :) ##### Katia S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather I. 11 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### mother daughter getaway The house suited our needs very well. It was roomy plenty of space to hang out and close to back beach for walks. ##### Heather I. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole 4 Jan 2024 #### Thank you for the opportunity to stay at your house. Great house that successfully catered for our large family of varying ages. ##### Nicole This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Flor 7 Nov 2023 #### Thank you again for being such a great host! We are looking forward to book it again :) We had a great experience staying here! Clean and beautiful place and very respectful and communicative host! Couldn't ask for a better host. We had such a great time staying here. Thank you for flexibility with late check out! ##### Flor This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily 26 Sept 2023 #### A lovely home We loved out stay and would love to go again . The only disappointment was the pool was not heated so we couldnt swim. ##### Emily This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vivienne 10 Oct 2023 #### Thanks fo much for hosting the accommodation Very nice accommodation with lovely thoughtful host. Jus as described book with no concerns. I really appreciate all the notes in the house it was very thoughtful of you. Thanks again for all your time and efforts. We really enjoyed the stay. ##### Vivienne This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharny 26 Dec 2023 #### Thank you for our stay, the whole family thoroughly enjoyed it. Beautiful airy light filled house! Holliday feel as soon as you walk in. Had everything we needed for our extended family getaway and a secured back yard for our dog. Beaches are a 10 min walk away, but no dogs allowed as it’s part of the National park. There is a general store nearby and shops only a few minutes drive away. Very good location, highly recommend this house! ##### Sharny This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela K. 18 Sept 2023 #### The perfect holiday house! We stayed in a stunning property in Blairgowrie that was managed by Book A Break. The communication was immediate and effortless. The house was beautifully presented with all the amenities provided. We loved the pool area and the comfort of the house. The managers at Book A Break were wonderful and quick to respond to our requests. They were lovely to deal with and we would love to book this house again. Many thanks, Angela and family ##### Angela K. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Great Southern Hotel Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Great-Southern-Hotel-Melbourne.h27851.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Melbourne-Airport.h12401.Hotel-Information) > > [Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Radisson-On-Flagstaff-Gardens-Melbourne.h82772.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Apartments Royal Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Royal-Gardens.h425401.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Hyatt Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Grand-Hyatt-Melbourne.h23775.Hotel-Information) > > [The Waverley International Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Waverley-International-Hotel.h3504259.Hotel-Information) > > [Villas Naples](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Villas.d602724-aaVillas.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Zedwell Piccadilly Circus](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Zedwell-Piccadilly-Trocadero.h42297074.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Ealing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ealing-London-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-n179537-0-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Mercure Melbourne Southbank](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Mercure-Melbourne-Southbank.h898381.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Melbourne by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Melbourne.h845390.Hotel-Information) > > [Atlantis Hotel, Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Atlantis-Hotel.h864494.Hotel-Information) > > [Ovolo Melbourne South Yarra, a Wyndham Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Ovolo-South-Yarra.h63305062.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Travelodge-Hotel-Melbourne-Docklands.h3033860.Hotel-Information) > > [Space Hotel - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Space-Hotel-Hostel.h2100092.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Dubrovnik Old Town](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dubrovnik-Old-Town-Dubrovnik-Hotels.0-n6144439-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Gothic Quarter](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gothic-Quarter-Barcelona-Hotels.0-n6046261-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Devossion By Live Aqua Playa del Carmen All Inclusive - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Devossion-By-Live-Aqua-Playa-Del-Carmen-All-Inclusive-Adults-Only.h9062475.Hotel-Information) > > [Carlton Lygon Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Carlton-Lygon-Lodge.h4790050.Hotel-Information) > > [Quincy Hotel Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Quincy-Hotel-Melbourne.h57242156.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Atlanta](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Atlanta-Hotels.d178232.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Egyptair Cairo (CAI) to Hounslow (LHR) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/egyptair-from-cairo-intl-to-heathrow/ms/cai/lhr) > > [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Forest (GCI)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/gci/glasgow-to-guernsey) ### Cars > [Enterprise Car Rentals In Crewe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Enterprise-Car-Rentals-In-Crewe.d4613-c15.Car-Rental-Guide-Suppliers) ### Packages ### General ---