Title: Golden Sands - McCrae 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 # Golden Sands - McCrae Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Golden Sands - McCrae ![Living area - Golden Sands - McCrae (McCrae)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109420000/109413100/109413050/ba802185.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Golden Sands - McCrae (McCrae)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109420000/109413100/109413050/w1906h1080x14y0-577fd36d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Games room - Golden Sands - McCrae (McCrae)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109420000/109413100/109413050/8a04a778.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Golden Sands - McCrae (McCrae)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109420000/109413100/109413050/2525b125.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Golden Sands - McCrae (McCrae)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109420000/109413100/109413050/6ed02a6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the laid-back charm of this Mornington Peninsula residence, with two large living areas and an entertaining balcony perfect for watching ships glide across Port Phillip Bay. Unwind in the games room, enjoy a BBQ on the alfresco balcony or soak up natural light in the polished timber and concrete floors. ## Reviews 6.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - 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. ### Golden Sands - McCrae The perfect base to explore the Mornington Peninsula while enjoying room to spread out and relax with two large living areas including a games room for the kids and an entertaining balcony to watch the ships glide. An easy stroll to the beach and shopping centre and a little further to McCrae village and lighthouse for hot breakies, Greek, pizza, Thai and more, you can leave the stresses of life far behind from this laidback residence and soak up the seaside spoils, while among the surrounding attractions are surf beaches, horse-riding trails, the Enchanted Maze, wineries, hot springs and golf courses – all just a short drive away. A well-appointed kitchen fitted with a full suite of stainless steel appliances and sea-green glass splashbacks adjoins a living and dining area which spills out via banks of sliding glass to the alfresco balcony with BBQ and an outdoor dining setting for afternoon charcuterie boards backdropped by a vista that stretches across Port Phillip Bay to the You Yangs. Also upstairs is the main bedroom and an adjacent bathroom, while two downstairs bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with spa bath and the large games and living area with a pool table and flat screen television. Flooded with natural light and offering loads of peace and serenity, polished timber and concrete floors also add to the relaxed coastal theme. Additional Features: • Entertaining balcony with bay views • Living areas on both levels including Pool Table • Split system air-conditioning • Ceiling fans • Polished concrete & timber floors • Convection oven & microwave • Dishwasher & gas cooktop • Fridge/freezer • Coffee machine, kettle & toaster • Bathroom adjacent main bedroom • Full 2nd bathroom with spa bath • Double carport Bedding Configuration: • Main Bedroom – 1 x King Bed (adjacent bathroom) • Bedroom 2 – 1 x Queen Bed • Bedroom 3 – 1 x Triage Bunk plus 1 x Single Bed ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Jetted bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming 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) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64160000/64150100/64150066/6ce2d4ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dromana Seabreeze is a 3 minute drive to the beach and wineries Dromana - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=64150066&PinnedHotelID=64150066&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89610000/89601900/89601802/8da8dd69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Casa Blue in Dromana Dromana - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £703 includes taxes & fees 9 Feb - 10 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10&selected=89601802&PinnedHotelID=89601802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111220000/111213800/111213715/5ca7e452.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy Martha By The Sea Mount Martha - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=111213715&PinnedHotelID=111213715&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123460000/123451500/123451413/ec76a23b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lush 3-Bed House near the Beach Rosebud - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=123451413&PinnedHotelID=123451413&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84990000/84981000/84980936/9227fd10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beach House with Parents Retreat Rye - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.8 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=84980936&PinnedHotelID=84980936&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=109413050&PinnedHotelID=109413050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=109413050,64150066,89601802,111213715,123451413) ## Policies ### Check-in Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 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 84\_141 ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in McCrae, 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 The Enchanted Adventure Garden and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Red Hill Cheese are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. [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-38.35857%2C144.92726&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LF98vGE9R6q2Iw2s-nqSkn_txEA=) McCrae, VIC ### What's nearby - ![Stumbled upon this little roo in Arthur's Seat State Park on the Mornington Peninsula last week. He just might be the cutest roo I've seen yet... Almost like he was posing for my camera. #kangaroo #wildlife #australia #morningtonpeninsula #victoriaaustralia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134185/6d7ba3c5-a07a-41e8-a166-daabe489d5e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Arthurs Seat State Park 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Rosebud Beach 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Rosebud Bushland Reserve 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Dromana Bushland Reserve 2 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Heronswood Garden 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles ### Getting around - Moorooduc Station 18 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 4 min drive - Rosebud Hotel 4 min drive - Alatonero 3 min drive - Noodle & Curry House 3 min drive - KFC 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Golden Sands - McCrae pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Golden Sands - McCrae? ### Where is Golden Sands - McCrae located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Golden Sands - McCrae Reviews ## Reviews 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 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Anna P. 24 Jan 2026 Liked: Location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy The townhouse was ok, unfortunately a smell in one bedroom meant it could not be used, and it is on a shared property with another dwelling, so no outdoor private space. Upstairs was lovely. On arrival no instructions, also needed to purchase a few items to use house for the week. ##### Anna P. 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