Title: Family on First Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Family on First Holiday home in Melbourne with kitchen ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66870000/66867500/66867498/6015f3bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66870000/66867500/66867498/45e9311f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66870000/66867500/66867498/3b463d36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66870000/66867500/66867498/082284d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66870000/66867500/66867498/db103276.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Family on First, your perfect beach getaway, offers a spacious living area with Smart TVs and a large pool table for family fun. Relax in the expansive backyard or unwind at Rosebud Beach, just steps away. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 97535 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - 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. ### Family on First Make Memories at 'Family on First' - Your Perfect Beach Getaway! Sun-soaked getaways & family fun start here! ✨ Family on First boasts spacious living & steps to Rosebud Beach. Explore charming shops & cafes along the vibrant Esplanade. The stunning Mornington Peninsula surrounds you. Build sandcastles, splash in waves, or unwind - unforgettable memories await! Book your stay & make it a beach escape to remember! Double the Fun, Double the Space! Family on First is your perfect escape for large families or groups. This spacious home features two separate living areas with Smart TVs, ideal for movie nights or quiet escapes. Challenge the family to a game on the large pool table! Sleep soundly with 4 spacious bedrooms equipped with built-in robes and ample storage – no more early wake-up calls! The luxurious master suite features a private ensuite and walk-in robe. Bring the whole crew! The expansive backyard allows for easy storage of jet skis or a small boat. Relax knowing your belongings are secure with the lockable garage and gates. Book your unforgettable family getaway at Family on First today! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### 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 - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 7,535 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72600000/72596300/72596232/fa788af8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Avenues gorgeous home 4 🛏️ 2 🛁 King bed AC wifi games room pets 👍 BBQ. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 ### Property is also known as Family on First Melbourne Family on First Private vacation home Family on First Private vacation home Melbourne ## About the area Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Rosebud, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Peninsula Hot Springs and Eagle Skylift Arthurs Seat are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Peninsula Stand Up Paddle and Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre. Ace-Hi Ranch and The Enchanted Adventure Garden are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, scuba diving and rafting nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. [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¢er=-38.366806,144.89545&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:lsciFq%7BjsZ%3FS%3FS%40S%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40QBU%40Q%40UBQBSBS%40QBSDSBQDQBUDODSDQDQDQFQDSFMDQFSFOFOHQFOFQHOHOFMHOHQHKHOJMHOJMHMJMJKJOJKJKJKJKJMLKJGLKLKJILGLMLGJILGNILELILENGLELENGLCNGLENELANENCLCNANANCNAL%3FNCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FNBL%3FN%40NBN%40N%40LBNBNDL%40NDNDLFLBNFLDNDLFLDLHNDLHLFLHJFLLLFLHJJLHJHLJJLJJLJHJJJJNJJJLHLJLHNJLHJHNHPHNHLFNHNFPFNHPFNFNFRDPFLFRDPDPDPDPDRDNDTBPBPDRBRBP%40RBRBP%40TBP%40T%40P%40T%3FP%40T%40P%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAPAT%3FPATAPARCRARCPCTAPCPCTEPCPCPETEPEPEREPEPEPGPGNEPGPGPGNIPGNGPINGLINILIRILIJKNINKLIJKNKJKNKJIJMJKJKJMJKJMHKJMHMFMJKHMFMHMHODMFMDMHODMDODMDMDODODMBODO%40MBO%40OBO%40OBM%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOCOAOCOAMCOAOEMCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMGMEOIMIKGMIMKMGKIMKMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKOKKKOIKKMIOKOIOIIISIMGOIMIOGQGOIQGOGQGQEQGOEQGQEQEQESEQEQCUEQCQEQCUAQCQCUCQASASCSAQAU%3FQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TUupnC3whEtnIzq6s1_Xfp6b3Zw=) Rosebud, VIC ### What's nearby - Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Rosebud Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles - Rye Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles - Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 10 min drive - 6.4 miles - Peninsula Hot Springs - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles ### Getting around - Moorooduc Station - 20 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 111 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Rosebud Hotel - ‬15 min walk - ‪Donut King - ‬12 min walk - ‪Unica Cucina E Caffe - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Milbri - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family on First pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Family on First? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family on First? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Family on First located? > Located in Rosebud, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Rosebud Beach and Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service. Peninsula Stand Up Paddle and Rosebud Bushland Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family on First 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason G. 22 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf trip The place was as described and ticked all the boxes. Would highly recommend this venue for anyone wishing to stay at the Mornington Peninsula. ##### Jason G. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Moya H. 4 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Weekend Great vibes for a family catchup. ##### Moya H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie G. 2 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homey stay and great location We had a lovely weekend away, great communication, location and home had every things you need for a group stay. We will be back ##### Stephanie G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taryn Y. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time at Family on First. The house was spacious, clean and well equipped. We picked a freezing and wet winter weekend, but the house was toasty warm and there were loads of cozy blankets. Salvatore was an excellent host and incredibly responsive to messages. Thanks! ##### Taryn Y. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanne L. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a post Cerberus graduation family gathering Our extended family attended our son's graduation from Cerberus and then spent the weekend together. This was the perfect place. Everyone had a clean and comfortable place to sleep, there was a large table and well-equipped kitchen to gather for meals, cards and conversation. People could chill in two different comfortable lounges or catch up over a game of pool. The location was good and Salvatorre made the whole process easy. ##### Susanne L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophenie C. 25 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic, spacious holiday home Beautifully presented, clean, very spacious. The host was friendly and provided prompt communication. Linen, towels and some basic toiletries were provided - this definitely helped the travel plans less stressful. A pleasant and enjoyable place for a family trip. ##### Sophenie C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yc C. 25 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent In cleanliness, check in process and an enjoyable stay The location is perfect minutes from Rosebud plaza, very convenient and restaurants and beaches are closed by. 12-15minutes from Arthur Seat/ Enchanted Garden and Peninsula Hot Spring which we love the most. ##### Yc C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janelle M. 18 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay Easy check in, very clean and perfect location. Beautiful house. ##### Janelle M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul E. 21 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf weekend Perfect position for golf weekend. Property was really clean and well maintained. ##### Paul E. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren F. 27 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place The property had a great layout with separate living zones, gated backyard and was clean and well maintained. Salvatore the owner was fantastic to deal with and super responsive for anything we needed during our stay. Thankyou for a great stay!! ##### Lauren F. 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