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Southern Sand

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Lounge and Dining room
Rock pools close by
Rear deck (WFH 😬)
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Blairgowrie, VIC
  • Place, Mornington Peninsula National Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Koonya Ocean Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Blairgowrie Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪116 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Southern Sand

Coastal Hilltop Hideaway near Koonya Beach

Escape to tranquility at our hilltop retreat, a serene getaway nestled on a lush 1500sqm property, surrounded by native trees and open grassy spaces. Situated near beautiful Koonya Beach, this is the perfect spot to unwind and reconnect with nature.

What Makes Our Place Special?
• Breathtaking Views & Spacious Outdoor Living:
Relax on the large hilltop deck or enjoy the three separate outdoor entertaining areas. Dine al fresco, gather around the fire pit under the stars, or simply soak in the peaceful surroundings.
• Comfortable & Cozy Interiors:
Inside, you’ll find a stylish dining room, a comfortable lounge, and two inviting bedrooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom. For quieter moments, the cozy TV room is perfect for movie nights or a good book.
• Fun for Everyone:
The converted garage doubles as a games room, complete with a couch, TV, and an ice hockey table—a favorite hangout for kids and families.
• Naturally Cool & Breezy:
While the house has air conditioning, the refreshing hilltop breeze and ceiling fans in two bedrooms ensure year-round comfort.

Accommodation Details:
• Bedrooms (Sleeps 6):
• Master: 1 King bed
• Second: 1 Queen bed
• Third: Bunk beds (perfect for kids)
• Bathrooms: 2

Amenities:
• Air conditioning
• Heating
• Ceiling fans
• BBQ for outdoor cooking
• Covered carport
• Multiple outdoor entertaining areas

Perfect For:

Couples, families, and small groups who enjoy outdoor living, walking, and beach adventures.

Book your stay today and discover the peaceful charm of our hilltop retreat near Koonya Beach!

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a small bedroom with bunks

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9185940
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
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Blairgowrie, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Hot Springs and Mornington Peninsula National Park, while Manyung Gallery at Sorrento and Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Port Phillip Heads Marine National Park and Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Blairgowrie, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mornington Peninsula National Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Koonya Ocean Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Blairgowrie Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Diamond Bay Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Bridge Water Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Drysdale Station - 70 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 114 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hotel Sorrento - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Vanilla Slice Cafe Sorrento - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Koonya Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪St Paul's Road General Store - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Sand pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sand ?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sand on 16 May 2026 start from NZ$619, 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.

How much is parking at Southern Sand ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Southern Sand ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Sand ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Southern Sand located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Mornington Peninsula National Park and Koonya Ocean Beach. Blairgowrie Beach and Bridge Water Bay Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Natasha B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A nicely presented house with all the basics. The host was great, communicative and went out of their way to help. Well located on the peninsula. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A wonderful place to stay, run by a very friendly host 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean. The kitchen was well equipped. Unfortunately we went to use the BBQ but the lighter didn't work.Also went to use the spa bath and the jets didn't work. I should've contacted Diana. After investigating on the last day we found that it wasn't connected. Plugged it in and we had a lovely spa on the last night. All in all it was a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

Very comfortable and cozy. Kitchen was well equipped. Beautiful views

Enjoyed our stay. The house was cozy and mostly well appointed. Enjoyed the location and the views as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Huwy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing house and a great location...

We had a lovely stay over Easter..the house has all the features that you need, and as advertised. We appreciated the early check-in from the property manager.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in great location

We had a great long weekend at Southern Sand. It is only a short walk to the front beach and beautiful sunsets. Well equipped house with many outdoor areas to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jossie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
House not clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2026
Unfortunately, bushfires and strong winds at the time meant ash was continuously falling from the sky, something outside the control of any host, particularly at an elevated coastal property.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

My family and I really enjoyed this house. It was very nice inside with two big bedrooms (and one smaller one). Outside there were different areas to enjoy the day at different times - we especially enjoyed the fire pit at night. The backyard was good for the dog and the beach and general store were within walking distance. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christopher C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend Stay

The property was sufficient for a weekend stay in a nice location. The property could do with a clean and outdoor furniture repaired/updating. Value for money was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect beach shack

Southern Sand is a reasonably basic beach shack which was perfect for our family Christmas. The owner was communicative and it was exactly the type of house and location we were after. The garden is beautiful and sunset drinks looking towards the back beach were a pleasure from the deck in the back yard. Thanks Diana!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Phil S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jewel In Blairgowrie

An older jewel in the crown of blairgowrie. Location to back beach is excellent. House has everything l needed. Property has various outdoor sitting areas and fire pit. Outside shower to wash the sand off. Rear yard is fully fenced for your pet. Quiet area.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic beach shack!

We left it late to book this summer, so were delighted when we found this property. It ticked every box, right down to being pet friendly (gated deck so our Beaglier was safely contained), and actually exceeded expectations with the outside areas, where we were spoilt for choice. The brand new outdoor setting on the top of the dune was perfect for sunset beverages amongst the tea trees, and the fire pit was great for toasting marshmallows with our 15yo and her friend. The kitchen was equipped with all that we needed (aside from the coffee machine, which had been swiped by a previous tenant... seriously people, treat these homes with more respect!) Diana was super responsive and very helpful with my queries. If you are fine with waking early - the curtains are not block out - this is a wonderful house! Five minutes drive to Sorrento main street, three minute drive to the fab Sailing Club beach. You can hear the waves of the back beach as you fall asleep. We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Diana's home, and look forward to booking it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel B.

Liked: Communication, location

Stayed and enjoyed

Good mid-level place to stay very quite
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gareth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful location

Located close to the beach with a great outlook from the garden. Stayed with a couple of friends and with our dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Great location and gorgeous place
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sue O.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

The location was great and the house was ok except it needed a good clean.

We would not stay at the property again as it seemed expensive for a house that needed cleaning, and there seemed a lack of generosity in what was supplied. There was a virtually empty soap bottle, one toilet roll, near empty dishwashing liquid, the oven was so dirty I didn’t use it. It’s a shame as the location is great and the furnishings are nice. We were given the wrong key code for the lock box. It just felt that there was a lack of care.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
Hi Sue, We are sorry you didn’t enjoy your stay. The property is professionally cleaned before each guest arrives. We are not always in a position to check the work. In our welcome email we do say to contact us if there are any issues. We would have rectified any problems straight away. We also did apologise for the code being wrong. We were one digit out and when you called it was sorted out immediately.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aidan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Summer holiday

The property was very well furnished with lovely outdoor spaces to sit around, would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, clean and tidy

House is beautiful, very clean and tidy. The bed is so comfortable and has a beautiful view out to the front garden. Pet friendly, nice and quiet location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

What a stunning property the pictures don’t do it justice. Gorgeous interiors and stunning outdoor space perched o a hil with gorgeous views for sun set. We went as a family with my two year old ans it was great perfect location also close to beach and shops/cafes of Sorrento and Blairgowrie . Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Riya P.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Nice place

Property is lovely, bathrooms are not shown in photos - they are a little old. Home was pretty, but a little dusty and dirty. Small attention to detail was the only let down, windows left open so we arrived to lots of mozzies inside and the power in the main bedroom/bathroom was not working. I would stay here again as those small things are fixable. Look forward to seeing the finished product of the downstairs lounge and the reno of the bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
The power to the bedroom tripped on the Friday when the guests were getting ready for a wedding. If they had of let us known we would have had it fixed in less than 5 minutes. Instead they notified us about it after they left . Yes we do leave windows open for air. They all have fly screens. Unfortunately a mozzie appears to have snuck in. The guest did not mention that we let her check in at 8 am ( 6 hours early) and extended her check out by two hours all free of charge.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Silvana D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not exactly what we expected.

Although all the facilities and amenities were satisfactory, however, the cleanliness of the property was disappointing. We spent the first 30 minutes wiping down the kitchen, dining table and chairs and other necessities. The carpet was dirty, the fans full of dust (and not turned on) and dead flies in many areas. This was disappointing because the house is good, but this aspect of our stay left a lot to be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2023
These were our first guests since COVID lockdowns. We employed a new cleaner and trusted them. Unfortunately due to work commitments we were unable get down to the property to inspect it ourselves. Seems they left the back window open and because the property is on top of a hill, dust has possibly blown in. We have been renting the house for five years and this is the first comment we have received about uncleanliness. We also provide guests with our contact details and ask them to contact us if they have any issues. We would have had it re cleaned straight away and given the guest a credit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing retreat

My partner and I were down for a couple of nights and loved our stay. The house was beautiful and open with a lot of natural light. It was clean and beautifully styled, the fresh trimmings from the garden was a lovely touch. There is different deck areas around the house, each one perfect for different times of the day and depending on which way the wind is blowing. We ate breakfast out on the balcony and had a cheese board outside in the garden with the lovely sea breeze. The bedding and linen is gorgeously soft (seriously I want those pillows). The location is very close to the beach and some lovely walking trails and a short drive to the bayside and town. The house is beautifully hidden away in nature so it is very peaceful yet you still get a lovely view. The bathrooms are a bit dated but large in size with great water pressure. Diana was easy to deal with and I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

Lovely accommodatio. Close to everything but far enough away from the Main Street busyness

Nice accommodation. Clean and spacious. Multiple decks to sit on in the shade or sun, to read a book, have a bite to eat, sit out for a few drinks. Kitchen had all the necessities. Nice location close to cafes, beaches, walls, but far enough away that there is plenty of peace and quite. Very much enjoyed our stay. Definitely an option to return to next time we head down that way
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip K.

Charm and peaceful surrounds

The house has a wonderful open, beachy feel. There are very comfortable, large bedrooms, and the bedding and linen are superb giving us a very restful sleep. The location is fantastic with lovely views and nice outdoor seating both on the front balcony as well as on the decking in the backyard. The lawn area out the back was perfect for playing with our daughter and watching the sunset. We had a very relaxed and enjoyable stay and we hope to return. Phil - Melbourne
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Great location, lovely house, super stay!

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by diana di corleto

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We are a professional couple who live in Melbourne and have a young daughter.

Why they chose this property

After years of searching, we instantly knew this was the one. The moment we stepped onto the property, we were captivated by its unbeatable location, sprawling grounds, charming dirt road, and stunning views. It was love at first sight, and we couldn’t let it go! Now, we’re excited to share this special place with you.

What makes this property unique

Staying here feels like a true escape. Perched high on the hill, you can feel the rhythm of nature—watching storms roll in from a distance and savoring the serenity that surrounds you. The solitude is rare, with only the occasional car passing by—three on a busy day. Just a short stroll away, the nearest beach is often blissfully deserted, providing a peaceful and breathtaking retreat.
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