The Retreat - Pool Table, Cosy Fire, Wineries

Summary:

*FREE FUEL CREDIT AND LATE CHECK-OUT - ENQUIRE NOW*



A beautiful private, luxury haven blending modern styling with natural beauty. Entertain and enjoy open living, looking out upon the huge gum trees in the backyard.



Perfect for attendees of weddings in the area or family groups in an unparalleled location. 5mins and you'll find yourself at the finest wineries on the Mornington Peninsula, or a stroll away from the charming Red Hill village and its renowned restaurants.



The Space:

| Fireplace (in open living area)

| Fire pit (we provide enough wood for a nights stay, guests will need to purchase further firewood as required)*

| Pool table

| Projector with Smart TV apps/kids cinema area

| Trampoline

| Smart TVs (one in lounge room and one in the master bedroom)

| Outside and inside dining

| Ducted heating and cooling throughout

| Wireless internet

| Washing machine

| Dryer

| Coffee machine (beans)

| Weber BBQ

| Portacot and highchair



*Festoon lighting above the firepit is currently out of order due to heavy winds and rains disturbing it.



Location



You are in the heart of the winery region!



| 2min The Epicurean

| 2min Polperro Winery

| 3min Red Gum BBQ

| 3min Port Phillip Estate

| 6min Graceburn Tedesca

| 6min Montalto

| 8min Pt Leo Estate

| 8min Yal Yal Estate

| 9min Ten Minutes by Tractor

| 10min Trofeo Estate

| 9min Merricks Trail

| 8min Merricks Store

| 23min Peninsula and Alba Hot Springs



Bedding Configuration



Bedroom 1: King bed

Bedroom 2: Queen bed

Bedroom 3: Queen bed

Bedroom 4: 2x bunk beds (4 single beds)



Guest Access:

| Guests have full access to the entire property

| Please note, the garage is not accessible for cars



The Neighborhood:

Location

Surrounded by Merricks, Arthurs Seat, Shoreham and Main Ridge.



| 2min Polperro Winery

| 3min Port Phillip Estate

| 8min Jackalope

| 6min Tedesca

| 6min Montalto

|8min Pt Leo Estate

|8min Yal Yal Estate

|10min Trofeo Estate

| 2min The Epicurean

| 3min Red Gum BBQ

| 9min Merricks Trail

| 8min Merricks Store

| 23min Peninsula and Alba Hot Springs



Beaches

The Mornington Peninsula is home to some of the best beaches in Victoria. Visit the white sands of Dromana, the lighthouse at McCrae, the waves of Gunnamatta, the beach boxes of Mount Martha or the rocky cliffs of the Pillars.



Supermarkets

IGA Balnarring is 10min minutes away.



Wine Region

You’re in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula wine region, with some of the most popular wineries in the area being just minutes away, including Polperro, Port Phillip Estate, Jackalope, Tedesca, Montalto, Dromana Estate, Trofeo Estate, Red Hill Estate and Yal Yal Estate. If you’re looking for something a little stronger, try the local distilleries like Jetty Road Brewery, JimmyRums, Johnny Ripe or Bass & Flinders which can all be found in Dromana.



Complementary services

Wireless Internet access

Complementary linen and towels

Complementary bathroom toiletries and basic kitchen supplies

Consumables (toilet paper, basic kitchen and laundry cleaning supplies, coffee, tea, oil etc.)



Other Things to Note:

| *Free $25 fuel credit provided to guests for new bookings from April - September 2026, redeemed at time of booking. 

| *Free late check-out applicable for months of April - September (for new bookings where there isn't already a check-in on the same day as check-out - please check with host to confirm at time of booking). Excludes check-outs falling on Fridays, Saturdays, long weekends or school holidays - enquire now! 

| Non-smoking property

| No pets

| Any discounts given by locala to guests cannot be redeemed for dates during "peak periods" unless otherwise specified, including the months of December and January as well as Victorian school holidays and Victorian public holidays throughout the year

| Included in the accommodation cost is firewood for one evening (approximately 6/8 logs of wood). Guests will need to purchase further firewood as required

| This property follows Airbnb's strict no party and loud music policy. Guests will be evicted if they break this policy

| The property has noise-aware alarms which notify the owner and guest if music is unreasonably loud

| This property is fitted with external cameras on the facade of the home and a front door camera, which is recording movements into and out of the home front door

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This property is professionally hosted by Bec from locala. Bec manages many properties across the Peninsula and Melbourne.



Bec is a Mornington Peninsula native, passionate about sharing her knowledge and the magic that is fondly known as the ‘ninsh’.



The locala mission is to create beautiful and meaningful experiences for guests to share with friends and family that will be remembered forever. So what are you waiting for...



Your next destination awaits.



IG: @localastays

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Please note: Due to our high standard of holiday accommodation we do not accept schoolies, bucks/hens bookings, nor do we accept parties or events due to strict council regulations. This excludes family bookings travelling with children. PENALTIES WILL APPLY TO GUESTS.



Local laws: We strictly follow laws set by the Mornington Peninsula Shire for short term stays.

1. Outdoor areas including swimming pools, spas, outdoor decking and balconies are not to be used between 11.00pm to 7.00am.

2. Disturbances to neighbours including parties, loud music and yelling, heard at anytime, might lead to eviction and forfeiture of your bond.



For non-Airbnb bookings, we charge a $1000 bond which will be held and released 3-5 business days after checkout, subject to no identifiable loss or damage.