Title: Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back 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 # Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back Holiday home in Melbourne with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back (Tootgarook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60650000/60644300/60644240/622e6719.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back (Tootgarook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60650000/60644300/60644240/30aefd04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back (Tootgarook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60650000/60644300/60644240/30ce0e55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back (Tootgarook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60650000/60644300/60644240/6061127f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back (Tootgarook)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60650000/60644300/60644240/cec481d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Bay Lyf, a charming beach house that embodies the spirit of old-school summer holidays. With its maze of rooms and stylish interiors, this property is perfect for relaxing after a day spent swimming and sunbaking on the white sandy beaches of Rye and Tootgarook. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Parking available ## 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. ### Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back Special Offer: Book and Pay for a minimum of 2 nights (Fri and Sat) between May 1st and November 30th (excluding public holidays and school holidays) and we can add in a Sunday night for free\*. \*to claim your night simply book & pay for your two nights (Fri and Sat) via Stayz and send us a message and ask us to add in the Sunday. We will add in the Sunday, subject to availability. The offer is not available if any of the dates chosen fall into a public holiday or Victorian School Holidays. We love this because... Remember those old school type summer holidays that included backyard cricket and long days on the beach. Bay Lyf reminds us of better days, simpler days when things were less complicated. We adore the original beach house with its maze of rooms but the interiors are so up to date and oozing layers of style. We walk across the road to the white Sandy beaches of Rye and Tootgarook and spend all our summer days swimming and sunbaking. If we are feeling energetic we take the Bay Trail walk in either direction and end up at either Rye or Rosebud. In the summer the funfair is on to entertain the kids in one location and the circus in the other. Perfect. Our favorite spot for coffee and breakfast is only a 2-minute walk away at The Kitchen and for something special we always choose Veraison Restaurant which is only a 5-minute walk. PAWfect What fun! a new house to visit that lets (SMALL) four-legged friends like me sleep inside. Yay! a garden with tall fences to keep me safe. I love walking to the beach where I can go swimming in the ocean with all the other doggies (but only at certain times of the year). And there's a special basket just for me. No way! What's in there? Ooh, ooh! a treat from PAWDINKUM. I LOVE THIS PLACE. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57680000/57674900/57674873/172efb72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Killarney Coastal Cottage Rye - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=57674873&PinnedHotelID=57674873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71180000/71172500/71172499/8eff5795.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tumby on Rye - Fantastic pet friendly holiday house close to beach Rye - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=71172499&PinnedHotelID=71172499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31430000/31429200/31429196/062610f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEAUTIFUL BELL BEACH ENTERTAINER, GAS HEATED POOL & SPA, BLAIRGOWRIE Blairgowrie - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=31429196&PinnedHotelID=31429196&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99920000/99913200/99913144/95835fac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bay Perfection in a central location Sorrento - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=99913144&PinnedHotelID=99913144&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107490000/107481100/107481018/7a2c1e12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WHITE BEACH COTTAGE, COASTAL BEACH HOLIDAY HOME, TOOTGAROOK Tootgarook - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=107481018&PinnedHotelID=107481018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30640000/30636500/30636467/e44b814c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Portsea Place - Location can't get any better than this. 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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 not indicated whether 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 required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Bay Lyf Old School Summer Holidays are Back Bay Lyf - Old School Summer Holidays are Back Melbourne AU-2338-listing-80 ## 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-38.36940%2C144.85217&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=P9Z2ojObp2rcg7KVj1vRIVpNQCE=) Tootgarook, Victoria #### What's nearby - Rosebud Beach \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Rye Beach \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Tootgarook Wetlands \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Peninsula Hot Springs \- 9 min drive \- 3.8 miles - The Dunes Golf Links \- 17 min drive \- 4.3 miles #### Getting around - Moorooduc Station - 28 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 105 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Unica Cucina E Caffe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Indulge Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪A Good Little Thing - ‬20 min walk - ‪Rosebud West Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive - ‪Aromas - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back? ### What time is check-in at Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back? ### What time is check-out at Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back? ### Where is Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bay Lyf - Beach House - Old School Summer Holidays are back 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edin H. 7 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house!! Stayed 2 nights at Bridgewater. House was amazing. Communication was also implacable. Would highly recommend The outdoor area is the nicest I’ve ever seen. ##### Edin H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chandana 25 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The house is beautiful, spacious and has a large back yard. Getting to the beach does require crossing a major road but it was fairly easy to do by walking down the road a bit. Rooms are well decorated and furnished and clearly done by someone who's perfectly captured the beach vibe. The house has plenty of space for a group of 10\. ##### Chandana Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence K. 28 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay at Bay Lyf Spent a nice week with the family at Bay Lyf. Had a very enjoyable time. Proximity to the beach was great and the kids loved the huge backyard. House was very clean and comfortable, furnishings were very nice and comfortable and it had all the necessary amenities with washing machine, dishwasher, etc. Communications with property manager were very easy. Thanks. ##### Lawrence K. 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