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The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape

Family-friendly cottage in Melbourne

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Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Rye Beach
  • Place, Alba Thermal Springs and Spa
  • Place, Peninsula Hot Springs
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape

Cosy Coastal Cottage

This cosy cottage is part of Blue Moon Cottages, three beautifully decorated cottages just 250 metres from the bayside beach at Rye on the Southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula. This character filled cottage is decorated with a subtle classic neutral theme. It is large enough to accommodate a couple or a family with an infant.The cottage is also pet friendly with an outdoor courtyard which is fully fenced and pets are welcome inside.

Living:

Walking into the cottage the wooden clad interior has a cosy lounge with log fire for winter stays and French doors to open up to the courtyard in summer. A leather chair and comfy sofa give a feeling of log cabin hideaway to the room.The lounge opens further to a dining area with four chairs and a fully equipped kitchen.

Sleeping:

There is a large carpeted bedroom at the gable end of the cottage, beautifully decorated with hanging bedside lamps, wrought iron bed and wall mounted TV.


Queen Bed


Bathrooms:


Modern recently renovated bathroom with shower.


There is a shared laundry on the Blue Moon Cottages site with washer and dryer.

Heating and Cooling:


Reverse Cycle Heater and Air Conditioner
Additional wall heater in dining and bedroom


Parking


There is off street parking for one car


Pet Friendly:


Pets welcome inside however as the cottage and courtyard is small we would recommend small dogs only


It has an enclosed courtyard garden, outdoor entertaining area with a BBQ and is family and pet friendly. The Sandpiper is a perfect beach retreat in both summer and winter.

Property features

Your home away from home has free wireless internet, air conditioning and a log fire - what more could you ask for, this property has everything you need for a relaxing holiday.


Air conditioning
Flat screen TV DVD
Wifi
Log fire
BBQ
Private courtyard garden
Outdoor dining area
Car parking

PAYMENT
To confirm an accommodation booking, a deposit of 50% for the total accommodation or package is required. The booking will be confirmed via email on receipt of the deposit.Full and final payment for the holiday booking is required 30 days prior to the commencement of the holiday.
If the outstanding balance has not been received by the 30th day prior to the booking commencement date, Blue Moon Cottages reserve the right to cancel the booking without notice and the guest will forfeit the deposit. Blue Moon Cottages reserves the right to pre-authorise your credit card prior to your arrival.

Please Note - this is self catering accommodation the room is not serviced on a daily basis. However, all linen, towels, basic kitchen provisions and toiletries are supplied for your arrival.

Photography - photography is continually kept up to date when major changes to properties are made, however, minor changes in furniture or bedding may vary from the current photography.

Strictly NO schoolies

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Melbourne

Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this cottage. Peninsula Hot Springs and The Dunes Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tootgarook Wetlands and Mornington Peninsula National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle.
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Rye, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Rye Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mornington Peninsula Visitor Information Centre & Regional Booking Service - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • The Dunes Golf Links - 13 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Moorooduc Station - 30 min drive
  • Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Good Little Thing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indulge Bar & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rye RSL - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hector's Seafoods - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape located?

This family-friendly Melbourne cottage is located in Rye, within 2 mi (3 km) of Rye Beach, Rosebud Beach and Tootgarook Wetlands. The Dunes Golf Links and Alba Thermal Springs and Spa are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

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

Great getaway for 2

Walking distance to the beach, great little cottage, fireplace was amazing, supplying more than expected, great cosy cabin for 2 people for a getaway highly recommend this!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Wonderful cottage in a great location

Thank you Sally for a lovely stay. The cottage was so clean and cosy and such a short walk to the beach and town. We highly recommend this cottage and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elise P.

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

Perfect quant cottage

Perfect! This cottage had everything we needed, perfect location. We left feeling so relaxed and recharged.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

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

Absolute

Fantastic cosy and romantic cottage. A great set up and I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique R.

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

Great accommodation location

The cottage had everything you could need for a relaxing stay. So close to the beach, the wood fire was so cozy. Cute little touches made this stay feel like the host really cared out our experience. Will definitely return, love it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricci S.

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

Too Cute

Loved our cottage. The drive in with the picket fence, old brick walls and plants bode well. It didn’t disappoint. Everything we required and incredibly cute to boot! Would stay here again if needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rajat S.

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

Convenient beach shack

The Sandpiper is small, clean and comfortable, courtesy of a cosy sofa, soft mattress and newish (albeit small) kitchen and bathroom. The outdoor area is great for taking in the sea air with breakfast or a glass of wine. The shade umbrella works well to keep the hot sun off. It’s also close to Rye front beach, a sub-10 min stroll. Sandpiper doesn’t offer much spatial or sonic privacy, so is ideal for a ‘familiar’ couple and in our case a quiet dog. There are a few minor annoyances, namely a temperamental TV set and fiddly kitchen blinds, which may not bother some people. Overall, Sandpiper is best for shorter stays for those who don’t need a lot of room and value proximity to the beach and Rye shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linnea N.

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

Cosy cottage in Rye

Perfectly clean. Very well stocked kitchen. Soft bed. It was a lovely weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meaghan T.

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

Gorgeous little cottage

Very happy :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg P.

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

Cosy cottage

Clean and cosy cottage. Very peaceful and yet still close to beach and amenities. Recommend for couples with a small pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carmela B.

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

Happy Days

Great accommodation great location & never disappoints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess T.

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

Tightrope of perfection!

Can’t fault our stay. Absolutely beautiful cottage with such wonderful warm hosts who really go the extra mile. The house was presented immaculately on arrival, we will be sure to recommend and also come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

David M.

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

Good to be out of the house

The property was well appointed and located
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Delightful stay at Sandpiper Cottage. Loved the cottage, warm and cosy, close to the beach.

Beautifully presented cottage, very clean, homely and exactly as described. We loved the fire and being winter it was needed. Would definitely like to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Perfect getaway

It was a great little cottage, my partner our dog and I enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Perfect little cottage

The Sandpiper Cottage was the perfect space for our get away. Lovely courtyard to relax in for a tipple or two. Only 2 blocks from the beach and a short stroll to the cafes and shops. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samuel W.

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

Brilliant Property & Location

Excellent location & very well kept property. Highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Lovely Cottage

Cottage is perfect for a couple. It is comfortably fitted out. We had a few complications in when we would arrive (our own doing) and the owner was very helpful and responsive in communications. Has a wood heater for winter, along with other heaters if you don't want the fire, which makes it nice and cosy. The kitchen is well equipped. There is no view to speak of but there is a nice courtyard to sit in with a BBQ for the warmer weather which would be nice and quiet. It is a very short drive to supermarket and places to eat or else a comfortable 15 minute walk. Overall we were very happy with our stay.

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