Title: McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views 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 # McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views Bayside holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![TV, DVD player, ping pong, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34465300/34465224/fc3fd170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34465300/34465224/2ef94be4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34465300/34465224/c9d24352.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34465300/34465224/62f7fca8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34465300/34465224/0b083b5d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location McCrae Beach House offers the perfect blend of beach and bay views, located within a short walk to McCrae's gorgeous beach. Enjoy an open plan living area with polished floorboards and a huge balcony facing Port Phillip Bay where you can take in the sights of the McCrae lighthouse, shipping channel, You Yangs and Melbourne on clear days. The house has been renovated to retain its original charm while providing modern comforts like an enclosed back garden with a trampoline, swing set and sandpit for kids. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - 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. ### McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views Enjoy the best of both worlds, this property is an easy walk to the beach and also boasts great bay views. Our property is a short walk down the road to McCrae's gorgeous beach. We have an open plan living area which enjoys a stunning bay view. There is a huge balcony facing Port Phillip Bay where you can enjoy the McCrae lighthouse and the shipping channel . On clear days the You Yangs and Melbourne are also visible. The house has been renovated. It is light, modern with polished floorboards throughout, whilst still retaining the house's original charm. There is a large enclosed back garden for kids and dogs to enjoy. We have a trampoline, swing set and sandpit. Top storey compromises of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and open plan kitchen / dining / lounge area. Bedroom 1# 1 queen bed Bedroom 2# 2 single beds plus trundle Bedroom 3# 2 sets of bunk beds Downstairs consists of another bedroom, bathroom, games room and laundry. (1 queen bed and 2 double sofa beds) The house easily lends itself to 2 families, as downstairs has its own separate entrance and bathroom. Kitchen and laundry areas would be shared. Please note: no internal staircase. The house is located up the road from the lighthouse. The beach is, at most, a 5 minute walk. 3 restaurants (Greek, Italian, Thai - all excellent and really popular) and 2 cafes are at the bottom of the street and the McCrae Plaza is walking distance or a 2 minute drive. This is a perfect property to enjoy an extended stay or a relaxing weekend away. 1 hours drive from Melbourne makes McCrae an easy getaway. Please note: bed linen and towels are not included in the nightly rate. \*\* bed linen and towels, if required, are available at an additional cost \*\* $15 per bed set / $7 per towel (incl bath mat, hand towel and face washer) \*\* \*\* pillows and doonas / blankets provided \*\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On the bay ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Table tennis ### 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) - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33580000/33573600/33573568/868185d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dromana beach house - only 150m to the beach, with free WIFI and near town Dromana - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 105 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=33573568&PinnedHotelID=33573568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32510000/32505300/32505282/0a16df5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 270 Degrees - Amazing views, open fire. 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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 Safety features at this property include a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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. ### Property is also known as Mccrae 2 Storey Home Beach Walking Distance Plus Great bay Views ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.353638,144.92963&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:baaiFeqqsZ%3FS%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FUBQ%40U%40Q%40UBQBSBSBOBUBQBSDQBQDUDQDQDQDQFQDSFMDQFSFMHQFQFOHMFSHMFOHOHMJOHOHMHOJOHKJMJKJOJKJKJKJKJMLKJGLKLMJGLILKLILGJGNELILGLGNGLELENELENELGNENALCNENANCLANCNAL%3FNCN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40LBN%40NBN%40LDNBL%40NDNFLDNDLDLDNDLFLFLFNHLDLFLFLHJJLHLFLLJJLFJJJLJJLJHJLJHNJJJLHJJNJNHLHNHNHLHNHNFLHRFLHNFPFPFLFRDPFLFRDPFPDPDPBPDTDPBPDRBPBTBNBRBR%40P%40TBP%40T%40P%40T%40P%3FT%40P%3FT%3FP%3FR%3FT%3FP%3FTAP%3FTAPATAPARCRARAPCTCPCPCTCPEPCREPERCREPEPGPEPGPGNEPGPGNGPGPINGLIRGLINILININILINKNKLILKLKJILMLIJMJKJKJKJMHKJMJMHMFKLMFMHMFMDOFMHMDMHODMDMDODMDODODMBO%40MDOBO%40OBMBO%40O%3FOBO%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOCM%3FOAOCMCOAOCOEMAOCOEMEOEMEOEMEMEOIMEMIMGOEKGMIMGMMMGKIMKMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKMKMKKKMIMKMIOIOIMKOIOIMGOIMGSIMGOGQIQGOGQEQGOEQGQEQEQEQESESCQESCQCQCUCQCQCUCQASASASCQ%3FUAQAU%3FQAU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3iQCF_3LqT4doAeHjUBEmwlbsIk=) McCrae, VIC #### What's nearby - Rosebud Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - The Enchanted Adventure Garden - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles - Rosebud Country Club - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles - Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles - Peninsula Hot Springs - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles #### Getting around - Moorooduc Station - 22 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 99 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Rosebud Hotel - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Milbri - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive - ‪Alatonero - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views? > Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views located? > This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located near the bay, within 1 mi (2 km) of Rosebud Beach, Arthurs Seat State Park and Dromana Bushland Reserve. Heronswood Garden and Eagle Skylift Arthurs Seat are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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