Title: Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach. 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 # Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach. Holiday home in St Leonards ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109056100/109056066/005a7aec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109056100/109056066/01a4193b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109056100/109056066/e5d2b35f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109056100/109056066/673bc53f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109060000/109056100/109056066/d5f75000.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Seaside Sanctuary, experience your coastal retreat where charm meets tranquility. Nestled near the Edward Point Wildlife Reserve and beach, enjoy the perfect blend of seclusion and serenity with picturesque views from large windows or unwind on a screened-in porch. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Outdoor space - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach. Located just a stone’s throw from the beach and walking tracks in the Edward Point Wildlife Reserve. Seaside Sanctuary is your ultimate coastal retreat where charm meets tranquility. This hideaway offers a perfect blend of seclusion and serenity, surrounded by lush flora and vibrant fauna that create a natural paradise. The living space is open and airy, with large windows framing picturesque views of the surrounding greenery as well as a screened- in porch that allows for indoor, outdoor living. Come and discover your own slice of coastal paradise! : Linens - Yes, with Beds Unmade : Lockbox Available - Yes : Distance to Town Centre – 2.8 km : Wifi Available - Yes : Pets – Yes (however front fence is not fully secure) : BBQ - Yes : Boat Space – Yes : Car Parking - Yes : Steps at Property - Yes : Heating - Yes : Cooling - Yes : Bond - Credit Card Pre Auth upon guest registration (not AirBnB) : Room Config - B1-Two Single beds, B2-King bed, B3- Single Bunk beds, B4- Queen bed and two Singles : Bathroom Config - Bathroom, Powder room, Ensuite, Outdoor Shower : Terms and Conditions can be found on our website ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103190000/103190000/103189997/7a68b9d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Georgina By The Bay - Luxury getaway in great location. 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 143\_97 ## About the area ![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-38.19282%2C144.70830&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=u-IBFhNVzdQLo0D9mtBZzbT7ZTQ=) St Leonards, VIC #### What's nearby - Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles - St Leonards Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Adventure Park Geelong - 25 min drive - 17.1 miles - Spirit of Tasmania Ferry Terminal - 42 min drive - 28.6 miles #### Getting around - Drysdale Station - 15 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Salty Cow - ‬4 min drive - ‪Rip View Bistro - ‬21 min drive - ‪360Q - ‬23 min drive - ‪Panache Cafe & Creperie - ‬21 min drive - ‪Beach Cafe - ‬23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach.? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach. located? > Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Swan Bay - Edwards Point Wildlife Reserve and St Leonards Beach. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Salt Lagoon-St. Leonards Wildlife Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Seaside Sanctuary - Beautiful family home located right next to the beach. Reviews 10 ### 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) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqui B. 26 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanks Six adults and one six year old had a fabulous Easter at Seaside Sanctuary. Quirky, clean, well stocked with the necessities plus some. A great place to relax near the beach. ##### Jacqui B. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise M. 29 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Casual comfortable and quiet A delightful old home with a lush garden. This property has lots of extras that would be perfect for a large family group with young children. Great proximity to the bay and nature reserve for daily walks. Next time we will bring the grandchildren ##### Denise M. 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