Title: Jewel of Seachange 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 # Jewel of Seachange ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78140000/78138700/78138635/785df543.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78140000/78138700/78138635/9435d65b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78140000/78138700/78138635/300cbffc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78140000/78138700/78138635/dd409d6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Combined shower/bathtub, towels, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78140000/78138700/78138635/368d26e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this cheerful St Leonards retreat, perfect for a family getaway. Unwind in the alfresco area or enjoy board games with the kids, while appreciating the modern kitchen and amenities like a coffee machine and multiple TVs. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - 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. ### Jewel of Seachange This recently built cheerful property is ideal for a family getaway. It’s a short drive to the local St Leonards shops and 10-15min walk to the water’s edge. It allows 8 people to move around comfortably inside and out. Offering an alfresco area with a decent size back yard with fences around the perimeter of yard to keep all safe. Parking and double garage available. With 3 bedrooms, 1 with a queen and ensuite and 2 with a shared bathroom and triple bunk in both (single on top and double on bottom) it is ideal to meet your groups needs.   It is clean and modern and a cheerful space to gather. A variety of board games are available for all the kids to enjoy big or small. Variety of coffee options available including a coffee machine and plunger. It offers a split system, stainless steel oven, stone bench tops in kitchen, microwave and dishwasher. It is fully equipped with pots & pans, plates, cutlery, cups etc. This 3 bedroom property sleeps 8 people with a open plan living area. With multiple TVs in main living area, guest room and smart tv in main bedroom. All linen and towels provided for each guest. Check in details : The door uses a Smart Locked I have security cameras in the garage. in front of the drive way and side of the house. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa ### Things to do - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) - Deadbolt lock ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### 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 personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys Please put key back in the lock box and lock all doors. Turn off heating / cooling Leave the house the way you found it. Eg dishes clean and away. -leave all used beds, towels etc -cleaner will vacuum and mop - check in details : the door use as smart locked - security cameras Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules The house to be left the way it was found on arrival. Strictly no parties/events, loud music or disturbance to neighbours Strictly no smoking inside the property ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 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 St Leonards is home to this holiday home. Fort Queenscliff Museum and Queenscliff Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portarlington Golf Club and Basils Farm. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our St Leonards travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Leonards.dx6343914) [View more Holiday homes in St Leonards](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Leonards-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6343914-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.184734,144.69974&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:na%60hFktdrZ%3FS%3FS%3FS%40Q%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%40UBQ%40UBQ%40QBUBQBQBUDOBSDQDQBQDSFQDQDQFQFQDQFOFQFQFOHQFOHOFQHMHOHMHOHOJMHKJOHOJKHOLKJKHKJKLKJKLKJKJILKLILKLGJILGLILINELGLELINELENELELENENELANGNALCNANCLANCN%3FNAN%3FNCL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FNBN%3FN%40L%3FNBN%40NBN%40LBN%40LFN%40NDLDNDLDNDLDLDNDLHLFLDNHJHLFLHLFLJJHLJLHJJLJJJJJJJJJJJJJJNJJHNJNHJJLHNHNHLHNFLHPHNFNFPFNHPFPFNDPFPDPFPDPDPDRDPDPBPDRBNDT%40PBPBTBPBP%40T%40PBT%40P%3FT%40P%40T%3FP%40R%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FPAT%3FPATAP%3FRARCRAPATCPCPCTCPAPETCPEPCRENEREPEPEPGPERGPEPGNGNIRGNGPGLINIPGNILINININKLIJKLINKJKNKJKJKJKJKJKLMJKJMFMJKHMJMHMFMHKFOHMDMHMFODMDMDOFMDODMDODO%40MDOBMBO%40O%40OBO%40M%3FOBO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCO%3FOAMCOAOAMCOCOEMAOEOEMEMEOGMEOEMGMEMIOEMIMGMIKGMIMKMIMKKGKKMKKMMKKKIKKKMKIOKKIOKMIKKMIOIOIOIMIOGQIOGMIQGOGSGOGOEQGQGSEQEQGQEQCSEOESCQEQCUCQCQCUAQCQAUCQASASAS%3FQAUAQ%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=26mFhrApWwENaa4TbDqv2w1K6Hk=) Saint Leonards, VIC ### What's nearby - St Leonards Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - Portarlington Waterfront - 12 min drive - 10.1 miles - Queenscliff Hotel - 22 min drive - 14.6 miles - Queenscliff Ferry - 23 min drive - 15.3 miles ### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 15 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 63 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Salty Cow - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Whiskery - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Portarlington Bakehouse - ‬11 min drive - ‪Café Ink - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Fig Tree Store - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Jewel of Seachange pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Jewel of Seachange? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Jewel of Seachange? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Jewel of Seachange located? > Situated in St Leonards, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of St Leonards Beach, Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve and Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park. Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Jewel of Seachange Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 13 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pino B. 15 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Clean great stay at this lovely home thanx again ##### Pino B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris G. 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed a lovely little break on the Bellarine Peninsula. So very clean and tidy. Plenty of room for the family. Thanks to the hosts for the welcoming bottle of local wine. A great home base for us to explore the area from. Quiet area at the back of St.Leonards. ##### Chris G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela I. 17 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday We really appreciated the communication with Melody. Thank you so much for an amazing stay! ##### Angela I. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle R. 25 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### quiet location house was comfortable , quiet area, close to everything you need. ##### Michelle R. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Naomi P. 4 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property We stayed for 9 days and enjoyed the area and surrounds. House was great, easy check in, clean and roomy. Will definitely book again ##### Naomi P. Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### dean k. 13 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing St Leonards Our stay was wonderful and we can not thank our hosts enough. We can’t wait to come back. ##### dean k. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dimi S. 28 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family home pet friendly Great home pet friendly. Everything you need for your stay. Lovely super helpful host. House is clean & modern close to the shops. This was our 2nd stay highly recommend ##### Dimi S. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leonardo S. 10 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sea change scape Nice stay , clean, comfortable close to shops with short drive to St Leonards Pier & walk path .House was very well equipped as advertised . ##### Leonardo S. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. 29 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice retreat for beach getaway Perfect house with everything you need in a great location! Thank you Melody for being so accommodating and helpful during our stay. We will be recommending to our family and friends :) ##### David P. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alison w. 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful accommodation Everything was as described in the listing. Great house, amenities, plenty of beds. We were staying down to share Christmas with family and have a house in the area and have shared the details with them so that their friends can also book the property in future. Highly recommend. ##### alison w. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Belinda M. 21 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location to explore the Bellarine This property was great for our family and 4 legged family member also. We used it as our base while visiting the Bellarine. Very clean, comfortable and lots of space. Photos are very accurate. Only a 10-15 minute walk down to the water. Would stay again. ##### Belinda M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John T. 9 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house Great house in a great area, however just make sure you have transport as it's not walking distance from the beach or the shopping strip. ##### John T. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy S. 27 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Amy S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zoe G. 15 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review Great stay ##### Zoe G. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally T. 31 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Rental A great property for our short stay while we were visiting family in Ocean Grove. Clean, modern and pet friendly in a very quiet neighbourhood. ##### Sally T. 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