Title: Luxurious Portsea Lakehouse 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 # Luxurious Portsea Lakehouse Family-friendly holiday home in Melbourne with an outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88450000/88442500/88442415/584e0986.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88450000/88442500/88442415/92258360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88450000/88442500/88442415/w1200h799x0y1-26959876.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88450000/88442500/88442415/8f657d3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88450000/88442500/88442415/3226a1a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Located in Portsea, this tranquil home offers an extensive renovation with grand proportions and soaring ceilings throughout. With a walking distance to the front and back beach, unwind from your daily grind. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 114090 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pool - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Luxurious Portsea Lakehouse Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Walking distance to Portsea front and back beach. Extensive renovation just completed. Home with grand proportions and soaring ceilings throughout. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Accessible parking space - In-room accessibility - No lift (single-level property) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the bay - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - Optional golf privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 4,090 square feet ## Similar properties ![Grand Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms, City View, Executive Level | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28920000/28911300/28911297/3387562e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Carmel at Sorrento Sorrento - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 45 reviews £243 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=28911297&PinnedHotelID=28911297&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54140000/54137600/54137581/997798e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sorrento Mornington Peninsula Pool, Spa Basketball easy walk to beach and town Sorrento - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 71 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=54137581&PinnedHotelID=54137581&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33030000/33021300/33021227/4bc26206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Champagne Decking Sorrento a few minutes walk to town and beaches Sorrento - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 214 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=33021227&PinnedHotelID=33021227&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59940000/59931400/59931305/dffb3ee2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Everything Portsea, location, views, pool, entertaining, fun! 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Relax & catch up with friends or family. Rye - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.4 Very good 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=92432720&PinnedHotelID=92432720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys We ask when checking out or staying on a Sunday, please place bins out in the street ready for collection. Thanks 😊 Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Strictly no party’s or events. ### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.325974,144.71083&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ft%7BhFuyfrZ%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40Q%3FS%40S%40S%40Q%40UBQ%40U%40QBQBUBQBUBQDQBQDQDUBQDQDSFQDQFMFSDQFQFOFQFQHOFMHQFOHOHMHOHMHOHOJMJOHKJOHKJKLOHKJKLKJKJKLIJKLGLKLIJILKLGLILENGLILELINELELENELENENALGNALENCNANALCN%3FNCNAN%3FN%3FL%3FNCNBN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40LBN%3FNBL%40P%40LBNDL%40NFN%40LDNDLDNDLDLDNHLDLHLFNDJHLFLJLHLHJJLFLJJHLJJJJJJJJJJNJJJJJNHJJNHLHNHNJLHNHLFNHNFPHLFNFPHPFNFPDPFRDLFPDPDRDPDPDTBPDPBPDP%40TBPBTBPBP%40T%40P%40TBP%3FR%40R%40R%3FP%40T%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FPAR%3FRARAP%3FTCPATAPATCPCPCTCPATEPCPEPCPETEPEPEPERGPELGPERGPGLIPGRGLINGPINGNILINKLININILKNIJKNKJKJKLKJKLKJKJMJKFMLMFKJMHMFMLMFKHODMFMHMDOHMDMDODMDODMDO%40ODMBODMBQ%40MBO%40O%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAM%3FO%3FO%3FOAOCO%3FMAOCOAOCMEOCMEOAOEMEOEMEMEOEMIMEMIOGMEMIMGMMKGMIMKMGKMMGKKKKMKKMIKMMKKIKKOIKKOKMIOIOIMIOIMIOGOIQGOIMGSGQGMGQESGQGMEQGSEQEQCQEUEQCQEQCQCUCQCUCQAQAUCQAUAQAUAQ%3FSAS%3FS%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=qqVQgisI1xmhFedgXsFcJAPea5M=) Portsea, VIC #### What's nearby - Portsea Back Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Point Nepean National Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile - Sorrento Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles - Sorrento Front Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - Searoad Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles #### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 70 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 120 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪St Paul's Road General Store - ‬4 min drive - ‪Hotel Sorrento - ‬4 min drive - ‪Panda - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Sisters Kitchen Garden Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Portsea Hotel - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Luxurious Portsea Lakehouse have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Luxurious Portsea Lakehouse pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Luxurious Portsea Lakehouse? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxurious Portsea Lakehouse? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Luxurious Portsea Lakehouse located? > This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Mornington Peninsula National Park, Portsea Beach and Bayplay - Open Water Course. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Portsea Back Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxurious Portsea Lakehouse Reviews 9.4 ### 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 14 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine W. 2 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Portsea Stay Lovely property and comfortable stay ##### Christine W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose C. 15 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property exceeded our expectations. It was absolutely stunning, and perfect for a birthday celebration. ##### Rose C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian R. 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious yet Cosy Wonderful few days with our family at this property. Plenty of space offered us the choice to mingle or spend a little time enjoying our own company.Extremely well appointed and the open fire in the rear lounge is ideal for that evening escape before bed.Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Definitely our preferred location for future visits. ##### Ian R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louie V. 6 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Beach Getaway The property was awesome and we got much more than we expected. Lovely location and host. Well done to the owners. ##### Louie V. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie K. 4 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful family stay House was exceptional, perfect location, stunning views in a quiet pocket of Portsea! Perfect for a family holiday, lots of in house amenities to make cooking nice and easy! Elizabeth was easy to contact and very friendly. ##### Stephanie K. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aleksandra D. 28 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing House was exactly as photos, very clean and property manager was very easy to communicate with. We enjoyed out stay! ##### Aleksandra D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Iryna V. 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Portsea Stay We stayed at this beautiful house for two nights. We had an amazing time with our friends the property is very spacious and modern. The host was very kind and allowed us a late check out. Such a beautiful get away highly recommended. ##### Iryna V. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nikki M. 4 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The best We couldnt ask for ask for more, it was the ultimate in every single way. ##### Nikki M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma R. 20 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pre-wedding Bliss My husband and myself wanted a beautiful accomodation to share with our bridal party the night before our wedding. We couldn’t have asked for anything more from this amazing property. ##### Emma R. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### linda r. 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Eizabeths house was an amazing weekend for our get together of girl friends.Was much larger than expected. The Great room was amazing, lots of space and light. Exceeded expectations. ##### linda r. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa J. 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream lifestyle The perfect property for our group of 8 adults. Plenty of space to spread out and relax both inside and out. The Property was equipped with everything we needed for our short stay. Great location with lots within walking distance or short drive. The host was wonderful to communicate with. Always quick to respond ##### Vanessa J. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Evie S. 14 Dec 2024 ##### Evie S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Manpreet S. 25 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location #### Execellent family getaway ##### Manpreet S. 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