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Fairhills Retreat in Rye
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9
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Rye, VIC
- Place, Rye Beach3 min drive
- Place, Peninsula Hot Springs5 min drive
- Place, The Dunes Golf Links11 min drive
- Airport, Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon)140 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms
Bedroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Main Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Fairhills Retreat in Rye
This iconic Australian beach house offers holiday goers convenience, comfort, and effortless style. Positioned perfectly between beach and bay: only 2 minutes drive to the popular Rye foreshore and shopping strip, and 3 minutes drive to oceanside walking trails with spectacular views and beach access.
Tastefully refurbished with holiday escapes in mind, creating a sense of bright open spaces with sunny windows and natural textures, all with a fuss-free flavour. This elevated home catches stunning sunlight all day and romantic sunsets from the westerly facing balconies.
- Location: 1.7 km to the Bay, 2.6 km to the Ocean.
- Close by: Bay Trail walking track, The Hidden Kitchen restaurant, Rye shopping strip, Rye Foreshore, St. Andrews Beach, The Dunes Golf Links, The Cups Estate, Peninsula Hot Springs.
- Outdoor Highlights: Westerly facing balconies, established terraced garden with an orchard and lawn area up top, 8 seat alfresco dining setting and BBQ.
- Indoor Highlights: Freshly renovated throughout; private studio on the ground level with lounge area, TV, Queen bed and ensuite; open plan layout with all 3 bedrooms positioned at the back of the house for ultimate privacy and beautiful garden views.
- Kitchen: Fully equipped with plenty of kitchen- and cook-ware, 4-burner induction stove top, brand-new appliances, and a breakfast bench with 2 stools.
- Dining: 8 seat dining table beside the kitchen, 8 seat alfresco dining set on the patio in the backyard.
- Bedding: quality linen bedding and towels provided.
- Entertainment: Free WiFi, Smart TV.
- Climate Control: reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout, including all bedrooms and downstairs studio.
- Bathrooms: The Main bathroom has a shower, hand basin and toilet, and the 2nd bathroom is the ensuite in the studio with shower, hand-basin and toilet.
Sleeping Arrangements:
Studio: Queen Bed, TV, reverse cycle air-conditioning, L-shaped lounge, TV, ensuite with shower, basin and toilet.
2nd Bedroom: Queen Bed, reverse-cycle AC, and built-in-robe.
3rd Bedroom: Queen Bed, reverse-cycle AC, and built-in-robe
4th Bedroom:.Tri-Bunk Bed, reverse-cycle AC, and chest of drawers.
Please be aware that the Mornington shire has strict guidelines that effect holiday rentals. These include restricting who can stay and the behaviour and activities of guests while occupying holiday rentals. We reserve the right to cancel any bookings that we feel don’t comply.
No Pets and No Schoolies or Party style bookings
If you book and disregard the above then we reserve the right to cancel the booking, or ask you to vacate the premises immediately.
Mornington Shire Registration ID: STRA0009/23
Tastefully refurbished with holiday escapes in mind, creating a sense of bright open spaces with sunny windows and natural textures, all with a fuss-free flavour. This elevated home catches stunning sunlight all day and romantic sunsets from the westerly facing balconies.
- Location: 1.7 km to the Bay, 2.6 km to the Ocean.
- Close by: Bay Trail walking track, The Hidden Kitchen restaurant, Rye shopping strip, Rye Foreshore, St. Andrews Beach, The Dunes Golf Links, The Cups Estate, Peninsula Hot Springs.
- Outdoor Highlights: Westerly facing balconies, established terraced garden with an orchard and lawn area up top, 8 seat alfresco dining setting and BBQ.
- Indoor Highlights: Freshly renovated throughout; private studio on the ground level with lounge area, TV, Queen bed and ensuite; open plan layout with all 3 bedrooms positioned at the back of the house for ultimate privacy and beautiful garden views.
- Kitchen: Fully equipped with plenty of kitchen- and cook-ware, 4-burner induction stove top, brand-new appliances, and a breakfast bench with 2 stools.
- Dining: 8 seat dining table beside the kitchen, 8 seat alfresco dining set on the patio in the backyard.
- Bedding: quality linen bedding and towels provided.
- Entertainment: Free WiFi, Smart TV.
- Climate Control: reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout, including all bedrooms and downstairs studio.
- Bathrooms: The Main bathroom has a shower, hand basin and toilet, and the 2nd bathroom is the ensuite in the studio with shower, hand-basin and toilet.
Sleeping Arrangements:
Studio: Queen Bed, TV, reverse cycle air-conditioning, L-shaped lounge, TV, ensuite with shower, basin and toilet.
2nd Bedroom: Queen Bed, reverse-cycle AC, and built-in-robe.
3rd Bedroom: Queen Bed, reverse-cycle AC, and built-in-robe
4th Bedroom:.Tri-Bunk Bed, reverse-cycle AC, and chest of drawers.
Please be aware that the Mornington shire has strict guidelines that effect holiday rentals. These include restricting who can stay and the behaviour and activities of guests while occupying holiday rentals. We reserve the right to cancel any bookings that we feel don’t comply.
No Pets and No Schoolies or Party style bookings
If you book and disregard the above then we reserve the right to cancel the booking, or ask you to vacate the premises immediately.
Mornington Shire Registration ID: STRA0009/23
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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About the area
Melbourne
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Rye, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Peninsula Hot Springs and The Dunes Golf Links are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle. Ace-Hi Ranch and Children's Maze are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Rye, VIC
What's nearby
- Rye Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
- Peninsula Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
- Sorrento Front Beach - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
- The Dunes Golf Links - 11 min drive - 2.7 km
- Searoad Ferry Terminal - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
Restaurants
- Hot Springs Cafe - 6 min drive
- Peninsula Pantry - 13 min walk
- Amphitheatre Cafe - 9 min drive
- Spa Dreaming Centre Dining Room - 6 min drive
- Sea Store Beach Cafe - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.2/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
14 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Slava C.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Slava C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alexandra H.
29 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Christmas Eve
Alexandra H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Joy H.
30 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rye Holiday
Joy H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good
john k.
16 November 2024
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