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Once Upon a Tide- close to everything! (pet friendly)

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Welcome to Once Upon a Tide
Beachy Main Ensuite Bedroom
Pretty Little Extras

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Main

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Once Upon a Tide- close to everything! (pet friendly)

Perfectly positioned for your holiday & adventures exploring the wonderful attractions of Mornington Peninsula.
- wineries
- Arthurs Seat
- Hot springs
- awesome beaches (surf or family friendly bayside beaches)
Relax in this modern & comfortable 3 Bedroom house. This is full size 3 bedroom home with good sized rooms: ideal for families, couples & for business stays.
Generous size Master Bedroom with Queen bed, spacious ensuite with his & hers vanity.
2nd Bedroom with queen bed and built in robes.
3rd bedroom with 2x bunks for up to 4x guests. All rooms with large, built in robes, loads of storage space.
Comfortable lounge suite.
Smart TV with Bluetooth / NFC sound bar and DVD player.
Selection of board games, books & DVD's (for those rainy days!)
Main bathroom (with full size bathtub) & separate 2nd toilet.
Separate laundry with front loader washing machine & dryer.
The kitchen is very large & spacious, with sunny outlook to backyard, large, French door fridge/ freezer with water dispenser in front door.
Espresso coffee machine provided - (you're on holiday, even more reason to need good coffee!!) Pods available from local supermarket.
A/C in dining/ kitchen/ lounge area, plus ducted heating throughout for year round comfort and fans provided in bedrooms if required.
Safe, secure & private fenced back yard for kids and pets to play with peace of mind.
Outdoor toy chest with heaps of fun stuff for kids to play with in the back yard.
Lock up garage for 1x car, plus room for 2nd car in driveway
Outdoor furniture/ umbrella & BBQ
Beach is approx 1 km (15min easy walk)
Walking distance or 1- 2min drive to all shops (Rosebud Plaza) cafes/ restaurants/ RSL / aquatic center / pubs & amenities.
Bus stop across the street for public transport if required.


NOTES/ House rules:
No schoolies, functions or party bookings will be accepted. Must be over 25yo to make a booking.
This is a family / pet friendly, quiet residential area, therefore we we kindly request all guests to respect our neighbours, keeping noise to a minimum, especially after 10pm.
No smoking indoors.
Clean up after you pet! (especiall in the back yard) The next guests do not want to discover your doggy land mines.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
PETS ONLY ALLOWED AFTER CONSULTATION WITH OWNER
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and lock the doors
Please ensure heating / cooling is switched off.
Rubbish collection is Tuesday: please leave bins out on nature strip if departing Monday.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
- No parties or schoolies bookings will be accepted. - Minimum guest age for booking is 25yo - Report any damage/ breakages immediately
- ID required from the person making the booking. - Guest list ( names) required - Only registered guests may stay overnight
Excessive cleaning charges may be passed to guest and will be taken from the security bond. Checkout is 10am: $150 late checkout fee may apply.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9204610
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 Rosebud, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Peninsula Hot Springs and Eagle Skylift Arthurs Seat are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Peninsula Stand Up Paddle and Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Ace-Hi Ranch and Spring Maze. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Rosebud, VIC

What's nearby

  • Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rosebud Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Rye Beach - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 14 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Moorooduc Station - 19 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elements Eatery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Noodle & Curry House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blue Mini Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Once Upon a Tide- close to everything! (pet friendly) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (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 Once Upon a Tide- close to everything! (pet friendly)?

As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Once Upon a Tide- close to everything! (pet friendly) on 12 June 2026 start from NZ$651, 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 Once Upon a Tide- close to everything! (pet friendly)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Once Upon a Tide- close to everything! (pet friendly)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Once Upon a Tide- close to everything! (pet friendly)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Once Upon a Tide- close to everything! (pet friendly) located?

This family-friendly Melbourne holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Rosebud Beach and Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service. Peninsula Stand Up Paddle and Rosebud Bushland Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts Ian and Caz are amazing, very quick with their replies and always very helpful! The house was perfect for our family, we all had a wonderful and comfortable stay. After long days out at the beach, or wandering the Farmers Market, or strawberry picking...coming back to this house was just perfect! Highly recommend this clean accommodation that's near all the local amenities to everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay & we appreciated you leaving the house in a tidy condition. We welcome you back anytime :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nirmala w.

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

Relaxing Escape at Rosebud Hot Springs

Thank you so much for the wonderful stay! The house was cozy, and had everything we needed. The comfort, lighting, and all the little details made it a perfect holiday retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed you holiday in Rosebud and we welcome your and your family back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic C.

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

Lovely home away from home

Beautiful home, clean, bright and had everything you want in a beach house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thankyou for sharing your home with my family
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2025
We are very happy you & the family had a great holiday. Thanks for leaving the place in such tidy condition, we welcome you back any time :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurora F.

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

A relaxing break for summer.

The owners have put in a lot of thought to this property and we enjoyed our week there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2022
Thanks Aurora, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay & welcome you back anytime :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"once upon a tide", what can I say. sensational. beautifully presented, clean, close to amenities and beach. we loved it and will book it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

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

Lovely relaxing weekend

We loved our weekend staying at this property. Everything was so clean and tidy. The beds and couches were so comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2022
We are glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for looking after the place so we'll too. We hope to see you back in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed. Very dog friendly with a secure back yard in a quiet neighbourhood. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 January 2026
Thanks for the review Jeff & we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us, welcome back any time :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim P.

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

Short Break

Rosebud and the Peninsula in general is a great location.The property was suitable for our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb R.

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

Perfect for our family

The house was a perfect base for our quick trip to the peninsula. Great location, lots of space, secure backyard for our dog and a really well equipped kitchen. The kids loved the bunk beds and the toys!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2022
Thanks Deb, so glad your family had a great time (despite the weather!) and we welcome you back anytime :-) Ian & Caz
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wayne t.

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

Perfect

People always say ‘ it’s a home from home’ but this definitely was, very clean and very well presented and we’re staying for another week!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2024
Thanks Wayne for the nice review & for choosing 'Once upon a tide' for your accommodation in Rosebud. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

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

A Lovely Break

Lovely light home, very comfortable, good location. Ian and Caroline very accommodating. The welcome products very thoughtful, my Son and I very happy, would like to attend again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2025
Thanks Dianne, we are so glad you had a great time. We welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wayne t.

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

Working awa

Very pleased with everything, will definitely be back for the third time
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 December 2024
Thanks Wayne: we are glad you enjoyed you stay & we welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Birol A.

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

Great home / location / land lord

Great home / location / land lord. House is large enough for 4 kids and 4 adults. Inside is quite new and toys were available for kids. Thanks Ian.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda G.

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

Once Upon a Tide- Amazing!

Once Upon a Tide, was clean and well setup lots of games/toys for the kids, full kitchen with all crockery, utensils etc. Communication with hosts was fantastic, very friendly, responsive and with very quick turn around times. Highly recommend Once Upon a Tide- Amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 January 2025
Thanks Belinda, we loved hosting your group and we welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine R.

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

comfy & quiet

Value for money. A lot of thought went into the owners choice 0f furniture & comfort. It was so peaceful .thankyou Ian & Caz ,have a wonderful family Christmas
Stayed 43 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2022
Many thanks Ross & Lorraine for choosing our place & for looking after the house so well. You are welcome back any time, all the best. Ian & Caz
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

One of the best hidey houses we've stayed in

We loved this place. It had everything we needed. There was no skimping on bedding, two sheets on the beds and extra warm blankets. The kitchen had plenty of cooking utensils, glassware, crockery and cutlery. The home is modern and clean, with lots of toys, books, DVDs. Our dog loved the little backyard and the offlead beach was a nice 35min walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

andrew s.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Once upon a tide

Overall good but requires cooling in bedrooms or ceiling fans, extremely hot to get some sleep, probably good for winter but would not stay again in summer
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2025
Unlucky to have a couple of 40 Deg days during your stay, but fans are available in the bedrooms & AC in the main living area; (few holiday homes have full AC in all bedrooms) We carefuly list all the house features in the Stayz pubic listing so guests are aware what they are booking; to avoid any surprises or disappointments during their stay. (affecting their review of the property later)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renae B.

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

Excellent

My family and I along with our small dog thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Once Upon a Tide. Very modern and large home with everything supplied. Even the little extras like plenty of Toilet paper, tissues, fly spray, dish washing tablets, foil etc all appreciated. Secure back yard in a great location. Will definitely consider returning again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2025
Thanks Renae, we are so glad you enjoyed your holiday & thanks for leaving the house in such tidy condition. Hope we can host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica s.

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

Comfortable and clean

Our party of six had a very relaxing stay. Property was clean throughout. Everything we needed for our stay was available. Ian was very helpful and responsive through the booking and checking processes. All that you need within a short drive. Highly recommend this property for a relaxing holiday break. Thank you Ian.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Siobhan M.

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

Close to everything

The house was in a quiet location with easy access to the town and beach. It was very hot when we stayed which meant that the bedrooms were very warm. The house had everything we needed and the hosts were very responsive to our messages.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

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

Great stay

We had a wonderful time! It had everything we needed and a great outdoor area for dogs. Communication was easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren H.

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

Great Location

A lovely great sized house for a family to stay in that is close to all shops, restaurants and the beach. Everything was clean and comfortable. Allowing for small pets in the compact backyard was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

MARLENE P.

Love this property!!

We have just come back from a 3 night stay at this property and we thought it was amazing! Caroline and Ian have done a fantastic job making sure it is a comfortable stay. They have thought of everything! The house was well equipped with everything we needed. Our kids loved all the games and the wii was a big hit. This is also the cleanest holiday rental we have had....the house was spotless and we felt comfortable as soon as we walked through the front door!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

TANNIA T.

Perfect holiday house

As soon as we walked through the door we got the 'wow' factor. Light filled, stylised, fresh, clean and very comfortable house. All the amenities you need were there, great location and walking distance from main street shopping and beach. The owners were great to communicate with from the booking process through to the last day of our stay. We loved it and hope to be back again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

CHLOE E.

Amazing Getaway!!

My friends and I had such a relaxing time away staying at this property. Caroline and Ian were so lovely to talk and organise things with which made the overall experience even better. The house was so clean, modern and homely and was in a perfect location, close to the beach, plaza, and mini golf! Could not recommend this place enough!!

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