Title: Aura Family Home by the Bay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113134932&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Aura Family Home by the Bay ## Photo gallery for Aura Family Home by the Bay ![Beach nearby - Aura Family Home by the Bay (Highett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113140000/113135000/113134932/5ea3b7df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Aura Family Home by the Bay (Highett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113140000/113135000/113134932/e3329c1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Aura Family Home by the Bay (Highett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113140000/113135000/113134932/7eacaa36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Aura Family Home by the Bay (Highett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113140000/113135000/113134932/5c558835.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher - Aura Family Home by the Bay (Highett)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113140000/113135000/113134932/796f5830.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Aura Family Home by the Bay provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Aura Family Home by the Bay Welcome to Aura Home by the Bay, ideally set up for families looking for comfort, style, and convenience in Highett. This beautifully styled two-story home offers everything you need for a relaxing stay, including a fully equipped kitchen, Smart TV, WiFi, laundry with a washing machine and dryer and a fully enclosed courtyard. There is a secure double garage for our guests use and driveway for additional off street parking. Ducted heating and cooling throughout the home. Sleeping up to eight guests, we have three beautifully styled bedrooms and a fourth bedroom or second living space with queen Koala fold out couch or an additional single bed if required. Bedding Configuration Master Bedroom: King bed with ensuite, walk in robe and ceiling fan Bedroom 2: Queen bed with ceiling fan Bedroom 3: Two single beds with ceiling fan Bedroom 4 / second living: Koala queen sized Fold out sofa bed with ceiling fan Family bathroom upstairs includes a bath and separate shower, and seperate powder room ensuring plenty of space for families or groups. The fully fenced backyard is ideal for kids and pets (one well-behaved pet allowed with prior arrangement) and includes a BBQ for outdoor dining. Located in the heart of Highett, you're just minutes from trendy cafés, local parks, and boutique shopping. A short drive takes you to the stunning Sandringham Beach, perfect for a swim or coastal walk. Whether you're here to explore the Bayside area or simply unwind, Aura Family Escape is the ideal home away from home. Available for short and long term stays. We welcome guests to book that are going to use the property respectfully. We have a very strict no party policy at the house, which means no loud music day or night and at 11pm we ask you to move inside with no noise to the neighbours. We love our neighbours and want to look after them. Well behaved pet allowed with prior arrangement. This will need to be confirmed prior to booking please. Your booking is for the whole house. Shortly before your arrival date you will be provided with details on how to access the property. Linen, bath towels and starter amenities are provided for your convenience. Sorry no bucks and absolutely no schoolies bookings of any kind, not even quiet ones. Hens parties by application only. Please message through your plans and we will come back to you promptly. If you are unsure about any of the above policies or have any questions we would appreciate it if you send us a message and do not use the instant book function. We look forward to welcoming you to our home. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming 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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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 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 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 A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 206\_210 ## About the area Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Highett, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Central are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Collins Street and Chadstone Shopping Mall. Check out an event or a game at Rod Laver Arena, and consider making time for SEA LIFE Melbourne, a top attraction not to be missed. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Holiday homes in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178283-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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-37.95285%2C145.02310&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=si2AQ8sekJN9gqTLR-mrUGkq58o=) Highett, VIC ### What's nearby - ![Beach Park in Sandringham, Victoria; AUSTRALIA on Christmas afternoon. This coastal walk hugs the cliff tops between Sandringham and Half Moon bay at Blackrock... and beyond. There is intermittent access trails down onto the bayside beach. This shot was taken on the way back to Sandringham - a path wearing many footprints!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178452/5e9bdc54-edce-41a7-8839-5ca5994bcc67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sandringham Beach 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - ![Just catching the last rays of sun ligt here at Half Moon Beach. This clif is called Red Bluff.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000480382/13af8865-2702-42ed-a693-cbcb3ec363fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Half Moon Beach 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Black Rock Beach 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Southland Shopping Centre 3 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Hampton Beach 4 min drive \- 2.2 miles ### Getting around - Sandringham Station 3 min drive - Dandenong Station 18 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - Single Shot 4 min walk - Thomas Street Grocery 3 min drive - Full Turn 5 min walk - Bad Shepherd Brewing Co. 20 min walk - Y14 Japanese Seafood Kitchen & Bar 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Aura Family Home by the Bay pet-friendly? ### Where is Aura Family Home by the Bay located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Aura Family Home by the Bay 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ekaterina P. 15 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was great! ##### Ekaterina P. 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