Title: This is what summer holidays are made of! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=42500128&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # This is what summer holidays are made of! Holiday home in Melbourne with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for This is what summer holidays are made of! ![Interior - This is what summer holidays are made of! (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42510000/42500200/42500128/687a9d53.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach - This is what summer holidays are made of! (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42510000/42500200/42500128/acfcf7e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, Netflix, streaming services - This is what summer holidays are made of! (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42510000/42500200/42500128/d09c4ad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina - This is what summer holidays are made of! (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42510000/42500200/42500128/0d36a554.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - This is what summer holidays are made of! (Blairgowrie)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42510000/42500200/42500128/a2db8a01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at this Blairgowrie haven. Enjoy the private north-facing entertainers' deck with BBQ, explore nearby Sorrento village for shopping and dining, or unwind by the open fireplace after a day at the beach. With ample parking, fully equipped kitchen, coffee machine, WIFI and laundry facilities you will have everything you need for your stay. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### This is what summer holidays are made of! Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a spacious open plan layout and private north facing entertainers’ deck with outdoor table and BBQ, set in lush garden surrounds. There’s also a second living room with open fireplace to relax after a day at the beach or enjoying a day of shopping and dining in the nearby Sorrento village. Everything you need for your stay has been considered, with a fully equipped kitchen, central heating, split system air-conditioning, coffee machine, WIFI, European laundry and outdoor shower. The three bedrooms comprise of: • 1 Queen bedroom with ensuite • 1 Queen bedroom with semi-ensuite • 2 x single bunk beds (sleeps four) • There is ample parking onsite and a fully fenced yard. • Strictly no schoolies bookings or parties allowed • Beautiful fresh linen and towels included during your stay • Provisions including hair dryer, iron, kitchen & laundry detergent, toilet paper and kitchen basics including tea and coffee are provided • Once the booking is confirmed and paid for, you will receive full details on how to access the property Guest access Pets by request (please confirm pet breed and age) Guests have access to the whole property including the house, front and back yards. Features we love Walk to everything! The perfect location for families who want easy access to both the bay and surf beaches, with spectacular clifftop tracks to explore. The home is beautifully presented, immaculately clean, and every aspect has been carefully considered to ensure that you get the most out of your stay. Heating & Cooling: Ducted heating throughout, and split system air-conditioning to the main living Entertainment: Smart TV Internet: Free Unlimited Wi-Fi Coffee Machine: Yes, with coffee supplied Bathroom: Two full bathrooms Car parking: Ample room for up to 4 cars / boat The Blairgowrie Marina, the popular beach at Cameron's Bight and the Cafe strip at Blairgowrie and Sorrento are only a short drive away. The Mornington Peninsula National Park is also close by, offering spectacular walks and places to explore. • Stunning beaches • Restaurants and Cafes • National Parks and walking tracks • Award winning Golf courses • Wineries and Day spas This house is Perfect for; • Family beach holidays • Girls weekends • Golf trips Jellis Craig Short Stays Jellis Craig Short Stays only choose properties that we would like our own families to stay in on holidays. We are here to assist each of our guests with any queries and being available 7 days a week, 24/7 with any issues that may arise. Policies: \- No smoking \- No events, parties or large gatherings \- Groups under 28 years of age will not be accepted. \- Guest Registration and Photo ID may be required and confirmation of booking may be subject to approval by management. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free internet ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Netflix - Streaming services - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Fully-fenced - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry detergent ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Unlimited smartphone data usage ### Things to do - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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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. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Ultimate Bay Beach Location A short walk to both bay ocean beaches the Koonya Store. A short walk to both bay ocean beaches the Koonya Store this... 2760-200338 ## About the area Blairgowrie, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this holiday home. Manyung Gallery at Sorrento and Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Peninsula Hot Springs and Searoad Ferry Terminal. Peninsula Stand Up Paddle and Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. [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-38.35835%2C144.75930&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HRr7cezgVCpXjEW2Ew43GuCmz88=) Blairgowrie, Victoria ### What's nearby - ![Sorrento back beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6140050/1f535cf7-f407-41c3-af83-e059452d03eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Mornington Peninsula National Park 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![Sorrento Front Beach featuring a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6255942/f8dc784b-eaf0-44d0-ade2-14ea999b6e40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sorrento Front Beach 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Blairgowrie Beach 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Koonya Ocean Beach 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Saint Johns Wood Road Beach 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) 106 min drive ### Restaurants - Hotel Sorrento 4 min drive - The Vanilla Slice Cafe Sorrento 4 min drive - Peninsula Pantry 6 min drive - Koonya Hotel 4 min drive - Stringer's Cafe 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is This is what summer holidays are made of! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at This is what summer holidays are made of!? ### What time is check-in at This is what summer holidays are made of!? ### What time is check-out at This is what summer holidays are made of!? ### Where is This is what summer holidays are made of! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## This is what summer holidays are made of! 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 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Socrates P. 29 Jan 2025 #### Great House and Even Better Service Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed this house, well located, comfortable, clean, perfectly provisioned and set up. It was a perfect holiday house and really enhanced our beach stay. The icing on the cake was the meticulous service and support by Taylor from Jellis Craig, a real treasure. Thankyou. ##### Socrates P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danila D. 11 Jan 2025 #### Great home and excellent location Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here for 14 nights over the summer break. The home was clean and well maintained, very functional with plenty of supplies. We loved the back deck and front grass area also. Location is excellent. We are a family of four plus a small cavoodle and everyone had ample space. Comfy couches too ##### Danila D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danila D. 19 Jan 2026 #### Great beach location Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved staying at the Ultimate Bay Beach Location! Great house, excellent amenities (coffee machine, coffee, dishwasher tabs etc) and love the location! this is our second year at this house, and will be back :) ##### Danila D. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Peter B. 21 Jan 2023 #### Very relaxing holiday house Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The hamper on arrival was very well received.The house was very clean and towels and linen all ready and in place.We enjoyed a week of relaxing in this lovely house.Great location close to both Blairgowrie and Sorrento shops. ##### Peter B. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Craig's Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ballarat-Hotels-Craigs-Royal-Hotel.h6375093.Hotel-Information) > > [Aussie Escape Apartments - Skyline Collins Tower](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Urban-Modern-Apartments.h18340801.Hotel-Information) > > [Crown Promenade Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Crown-Promenade.h2858735.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Apartments Royal Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Royal-Gardens.h425401.Hotel-Information) > > [Lanson Place Parliament Gardens](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Lanson-Place-Parliament-Gardens.h103799356.Hotel-Information) > > [Bronte-an absolute beachfront property- recently upgraded](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Bronte-An-Absolute-Beachfront-Property.h22823711.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sebel Melbourne Docklands Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Sebel-Melbourne-Docklands.h6819425.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Hotel-Chadstone-Melbourne.h33764279.Hotel-Information) > > [Dorsett Melbourne ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Dorsett-Melbourne.h89699120.Hotel-Information) > > [The Motley Hotel Richmond, Tapestry Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-The-Motley-Hotel-Richmond.h89155523.Hotel-Information) > > [Melbourne City Apartment Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Adina-Apartment-Hotel-West-Melbourne.h49245786.Hotel-Information) > > [Veriu Queen Victoria Market](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Veriu-Queen-Victoria-Market.h88838086.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels.d178279.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [St Kilda Accommodation - Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-St-Kilda-Accommodation.h43007149.Hotel-Information) > > [Adelphi Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Adelphi-Hotel.h43731.Hotel-Information) > > [Nomads St Kilda Hostel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Base-Backpackers-Melbourne-Hostel.h1690276.Hotel-Information) > > [All-Inclusive Hotels near Maldives](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Maldives-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d109-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Lancemore Crossley St Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Lancemore-Crossley-St.h45716692.Hotel-Information) > > [Tewinbury Farm Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hertford-Hotels-Tewin-Bury-Farm-Hotel.h1880549.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn By Radisson Melbourne Carlton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Hotels-Carlton-Hotel.h40162080.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Naples (NAP) to Edinburgh (EDI)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/nap/edi/naples-to-edinburgh) ### Activities ### Packages > [Zambia Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Zambia.d199.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### Holiday Rentals ---