Perched along the water, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 8 guests. It includes 1 outdoor pool and a separate living room. Families can enjoy snorkeling, birdwatching, and fishing nearby, while the patio offers a great outdoor area. The property is pet-friendly and located near Point King Beach and Portsea Beach.
Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Steps from the shore
Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
Sleeps 8•4 bedrooms•6 beds
Popular amenities
Heated pool
Garage parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Portsea, VIC
Portsea Beach
Place, Portsea Beach
7 min walk
Sorrento Golf Club
Place, Sorrento Golf Club
2 min drive
Portsea Pier
Place, Portsea Pier
2 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
120 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Queen Beds
Living room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Limeburners Family Retreat - gas heated pool, basketball court & in-ground tramp
Gas heated pool to 34c in winter, so you can enjoy the pool anytime during your stay. Enjoy sensational bay views and watch the ships from the living room window whilst the kids play on the in-ground trampoline, play basketball on the mini basketball court or swim in the gas heated pool. This gorgeous limestone home ideally located less than 10 minutes walk from Shelley Beach right in the heart of Portsea.
This comfortable family home has four spacious bedrooms (3 with built-in wardrobes). The bed configuration is one king bed, two queen beds and two single beds. The main bedroom has an ensuite bathroom and a second separate bathroom, laundry, fully equipped kitchen, dining & lounge with stunning views over Port Phillip Bay.
For the cooler days, enjoy the open fire place and ducted heating system. Other features include heated swimming pool, in-ground trampoline, BBQ & outdoor entertaining, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, Wi-Fi, 2 smart TVs, Wii console, games and toys for the younger guests.
The property includes clean linen including all bed linen, bath towels and pool and beach towels. There is no cleaning fee as this is costed into the rental price. For the little ones we can setup a portacot and we also have high chairs available. Please request upon booking for setup.
For food lovers, the town of Sorrento has a vast array of casual and formal waterfront dining or even scrumptious fish and chips to take away and eat on the beach. Ritchie's IGA Supermarket is available in Sorrento for those who would prefer to spend a quiet night in.
For sports lovers, the Portsea Polo, Iron Man Competition, Twilight Run and Swimming Classic are only a few events named, all easily accessible from this Portsea home.
As for shopping enthusiasts, Sorrento has an impressive selection of unique boutique and specialty shops as well as modern hair and beauty retreats.
Limeburners Family Retreat is suitable for families and mature groups in search of a relaxing getaway. The house is pet friendly so you can travel with your fur babies. We also have a bunny hutch.
Strictly no schoolies, student groups and parties.
Please note: Mornington Peninsula Shire, under the Short Stay Rental Accommodation Local Law, has a code of conduct for short-term rental accommodation properties in the Shire. Registration No: STRA1438/18. Requirements from the Shire stipulate that outdoor areas including the swimming pool, outdoor decking and balconies are not to be used between 11pm and 7:00am. Limeburners Family Retreat is a family house and not a party house. We won’t accept group bookings and no more than 8 guests, which the house comfortably sleeps. We like our neighbours and we have many neighbours that live in the area permanently for a quiet relaxing retirement. So we request this to be considered before booking.
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Mornington Shire Council code of conduct: outdoor areas incl the swimming pool and outdoor decking are not to be used between 11pm and 7:00am.
Important information
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Property # 9107178
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
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
About the area
Melbourne
Located in Portsea, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries and Manyung Gallery at Sorrento are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Quarantine Station and Queenscliff Hotel. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Queenscliff Maritime Museum. With snorkelling, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Mornington Peninsula National Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Portsea Back Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Drysdale Station - 68 min drive
Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 117 min drive
Restaurants
Hotel Sorrento - 3 min drive
Portsea Golf Club - 4 min drive
All Smiles - 4 min drive
Flat Blk - 3 min drive
The Vanilla Slice Cafe Sorrento - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Limeburners Family Retreat - gas heated pool, basketball court & in-ground tramp have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Limeburners Family Retreat - gas heated pool, basketball court & in-ground tramp?
As of 24 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Limeburners Family Retreat - gas heated pool, basketball court & in-ground tramp on 25 August 2026 start from NZ$2,932, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Limeburners Family Retreat - gas heated pool, basketball court & in-ground tramp pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much is parking at Limeburners Family Retreat - gas heated pool, basketball court & in-ground tramp?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Limeburners Family Retreat - gas heated pool, basketball court & in-ground tramp?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Limeburners Family Retreat - gas heated pool, basketball court & in-ground tramp?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Limeburners Family Retreat - gas heated pool, basketball court & in-ground tramp located?
This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Point King Beach and Portsea Beach. Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Sorrento Golf Club are also within 1 mile (2 km).