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

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A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television.
A small patio area with a wooden bench, potted plants, and a gravel pathway leading to a door.
A kitchen with a wooden table, wicker chairs, a stove, and white cabinets.
A modern bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a glass-enclosed shower.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Rye Beach

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Barbecue
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Rye, Victoria
  • Place, Rye Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Rosebud Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Peninsula Hot Springs
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)
    ‪107 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Melbourne

Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne, is home to this cottage. Sorrento and Flinders Fine Art Galleries and Manyung Gallery at Sorrento are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle. Travelling with kids? Consider Ace-Hi Ranch and Spring Maze.
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Rye, Victoria

What's nearby

  • Rye Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rosebud Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Royal Melbourne Golf Club - 56 min drive - 85.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Unica Cucina E Caffe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hot Springs Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪3941 Takeaway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape on 1 Dec 2026 start from NZ$924, 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 The Sandpiper - 250m from the bay beach. - Romantic Cottage Escape?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thank you so much for this lovely review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay in the Sandpiper Cottage and look forward to welcoming you back again in the future! Kind Regards Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous little cottage

Very happy :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Happy Days

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant Property & Location

Excellent location & very well kept property. Highly recommend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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