The Ellesmere Escape – House & Studio, 4 Living Zones, Walk to Village

A flexible family escape designed for both connection and privacy, this beautifully presented coastal retreat rests within an easy 750m stroll to Blairgowrie village, cafés and both front and back beaches.

Guests: 12
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Pet friendly: Yes

*ONE NIGHT FREE * for new stays booked after 11/4/26 for travel up to 30/11/26.
Simply place your booking, then message us to extend your stay.
Subject to availability. Conditions apply. Not redeemable for Fri or Sat nights.

A spacious 4 bedroom main home is complemented by a separate self-contained studio, while four distinct living zones offer room to gather, unwind or retreat. Light filled interiors and effortless indoor-outdoor flow create a relaxed setting for memorable holidays on the Peninsula.

Important information

• Schoolies and groups under the age of 28 will not be accepted under any circumstances.
• Strictly no parties or gatherings of any type – our properties are offered for private accommodation purposes only.
• This property is dog friendly upon prior request – please submit an enquiry before placing your booking.
• While we offer the ability to book instantly, you will be asked to confirm in writing your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of your stay. Please ensure you have thoroughly read and understand the T&C’s via “View Agreement” (which can be found when placing your booking). We reserve the right to decline any enquiry or booking if a guest is deemed to be unsuitable.

The space

• 5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
• 3.5 bathrooms
• Dog friendly upon prior request – please submit an enquiry before placing your booking
• Two separate renovated dwellings
• Main house set over two levels with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 3 living areas
• Studio with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, kitchenette, living area
• Extremely well-equipped kitchen with Aldi coffee machine
• Main open plan living on ground floor with huge couch and smart TV
• Second living area upstairs with couch, smart TV and service kitchenette
• Third living/fully enclosed verandah/sitting area upstairs
• Indoor dining for 12
• Breakfast bar for 3
• Private courtyard with outdoor dining for 11
• Plenty of books and board games
• 3 x smart TV’s in total
• BBQ
• Outdoor table tennis
• Firepit
• Stand up paddleboards, kayaks and beach chairs
• High chair and portacot (BYO cot linen)
• Heating/Cooling includes reverse cycle heating/cooling throughout the main house, ceiling fans in both upstairs living areas, split system in studio
• Full laundry facilities with washing machine, dryer and ironing facilities
• Fully fenced
• Driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles

Bedding configuration

• Bedroom 1: 1 x KB
• Bedroom 2: 1 x QB
• Bedroom 3: 1 x QB
• Bedroom 4: 1 x DB, 2 x singles
• Bedroom 5 (in studio): 1 x QB

Bathroom Configuration
• Bathroom 1 (ensuite to master): Double vanity, shower, bath tub, toilet
• Bathroom 2: Double vanity, shower, bath tub, toilet
• Powder room on ground floor
• Bathroom 3 (studio): Vanity, shower, toilet

Please note

• Tariff includes quality bed and bath linen, kitchen basics and bathroom products. Please BYO beach towels.
• Free WIFI, with streaming services accessible via your own login.
• This property is fitted with external CCTV cameras.
• Access details will be provided late afternoon the day prior to your stay, after individual security codes are set.

The locale

‣ Nearest Beaches: Blairgowrie Foreshore (800m), Bridgewater Bay (1.2km)
‣ Blairgowrie Village: 750m
‣ Sorrento Village, The Continental, Sorrento Hotel, Car Ferry – 5.4km
‣ Rye Village: 4.3km
‣ Nearest Golf Course – Sorrento Golf (6.7km), The Dunes (7.8km)
‣ Peninsula Hot Springs/Alba Thermal Springs & Spa – 9.2km
‣ Nearest Winery – 11.2km (The Cups Estate)

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General

Air-conditioning, Baby cot, Baby high chair, BBQ, Central heating, Child friendly, Deck, Dryer, Heating, Iron, Iron board, Off street parking, Security cameras, Smart TV, Table tennis, Washing Machine, Wi-Fi - Free

Dining & living areas

Air-conditioning, Dining indoors, Dining outdoors, Sofa, Terrace

Kitchen items

Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dishes & utensils, Dishwasher, Ice maker, Kettle, Microwave, Oven, Pantry basics, Refrigerator, Stove top, Toaster

Payment policy

A partial payment in the amount of 50% of the grand total is due upon booking. Remaining payment is due no later than 30 days prior to arrival. In addition, a security deposit in the amount of $1,000.00 will be held against your credit card from the morning prior to your day of arrival. This amount will be automatically released 5 days after check out, provided there are no damages or breaches of our Terms & Conditions. For direct bookings made more than 180 days in advance, $0 deposit; and payments automatically debited in 3 equal instalments: 180 days prior to arrival; 90 days prior to arrival; and 30 days prior to arrival.

Cancellation policy

• 100% refund (minus 1.8% card processing fee) if cancellation is more than 30 days before arrival date.
• 50% refund (minus 1.8% card processing fee) if cancelled 15-30 days before arrival date.
• No refund if cancelled within 14 days of arrival.
• If payment has not been made by the due date, your booking may be cancelled, and any payments already made forfeited.
• No refunds are provided for early departure.
• Bookings may be transferred to a future date provided the reschedule is requested at least 30 days before the arrival date.
• Any reschedule must be for the same property and is subject to availability and any revised tariff which may be applicable.
• We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unexpected illness, accidents, inclement weather events, natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances, as exemptions to our cancellation and refund policy may not be made for these reasons.
• All reservations are made in good faith by us but may be subject to changes in circumstances beyond our control.
• Should such circumstances cause a property to become unavailable, we will endeavour to find alternative accommodation, or provide a refund of any monies paid.

Booking terms & conditions

Please understand you are booking a privately owned holiday home. As your host, Bookabreak.com.au’s role is to ensure you have a great stay, whilst also safeguarding our client’s asset. We request that you respect the property and treat it as if it were your own.

By proceeding with your booking, you are bound by the following Terms & Conditions. Failure to comply may result in charges against your security deposit, forfeiture of any payment/s and/or your security deposit, and/or immediate eviction.

HOUSE RULES
• All guests (excluding children) must be over 28 years of age, unless otherwise agreed in writing. We reserve the right to request Photo ID before confirming a booking or allowing access to a property.
• We do not accept bookings made on behalf of a third party. The person booking must be staying and is responsible for monitoring the observance of our Terms & Conditions by other guests during the stay.
• Schoolies, weddings, parties, events or any other type of gathering are not permitted under any circumstance. The number of guests on the premises at any time must not exceed the number the property is advertised as sleeping. In the event that you are found to be in breach of this condition, you will be immediately evicted with full forfeiture of all payments including the security deposit.
• Pets are subject to approval, and if approved they are subject to conditions at our discretion. If you do not have approval in writing, your pet is not allowed on the property. Where an unauthorised pet is found, full forfeiture of the security deposit will apply.
• The premises must be left in a clean and tidy “as found” condition upon departure. All food must be removed from fridges/freezers, all crockery and cutlery washed and packed away, the BBQ must be cleaned, and rubbish put in the appropriate Council bins provided.
• Our properties are strictly non-smoking, inside and out. If evidence of smoking is found, the property will be fumigated at your expense.
• Guests will be held responsible for any security incident which occurs either during their stay or upon departure as a result of the premises being left unsecured. Please ensure all windows, doors, blinds and curtains are closed, the property is locked (and alarmed, if applicable) with the key is returned to the key safe upon departure.

LOCAL LAWS
The property is registered with Mornington Peninsula Shire as a short stay rental dwelling, pursuant to the local law. This means we are obliged to make you aware that you are obliged to comply with the Mornington Peninsula Shire Short Stay Rental Accommodation Code of Conduct, which states:
• Unacceptable behaviour is prohibited (including ‘loud aggressive behaviour, yelling, screaming, arguing, cheering, clapping and singing’).
• Guests are not permitted to bring additional accommodation (tents, caravans, campervans or similar).
• Guests must contain noise to a reasonable level and are not to use the outdoor areas (including swimming pools, spas, outdoor decking and balconies) between the hours of 11pm and 7am.
• All guest vehicles must be parked on the property. Parking is not permitted on any nature strip, nearby or on the property.
We have a zero tolerance policy if the property is reported to the Shire or the Police due to a breach of any part of the above during your stay. If the Police attend, you will be immediately evicted with full forfeiture of all payments including the security deposit. Additionally you will be responsible for any fine/s issued by Mornington Peninsula Shire.

RUBBISH
• The Council bin collection occurs early every Monday morning (including public holidays). You are requested to put the bins out on Sunday night, and again upon your departure, so that we can have the bins emptied for the next guest.
• If you do not put the bins out, if you leave excess rubbish inside the property, beside the bins, or if the bins are overflowing, the Council will not empty them, and charges will apply to have the waste removed. Excess rubbish should be taken with you or deposited in a local hopper.

CHARGES WHICH MAY APPLY
• Cleaning of BBQ: $75
• Missing, damaged or stained linen and towels: at cost
• Removal of any animal waste at a pet friendly property: $50 (minimum)
• Cleaning/and or putting away of crockery, cutlery, pots, pans etc: $50 (minimum)
• Replacement keys: at cost
• Damages, breakages and/or theft: at cost
• Excess cleaning due to the property being left in unreasonable condition: $50 per hour (minimum)
• Any rubbish left on the property: $50 (minimum)

REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE & DAMAGES
• All our properties are individually owned. Whilst each owner is required to complete regular maintenance checks as a condition of their ongoing partnership with us, from time-to-time maintenance issues and breakdowns may occur (just like in any house) which are outside of our control. Please advise us as soon as you become aware of any issue and we will endeavour to have it rectified as quickly as possible.
• Should any damage occur during your stay, please be proactive and report this to us. We understand that accidents happen and ask that you afford us the opportunity to ensure there is a solution in place to ensure minimal impact to both the next guest and the owner of the property.

CANCELLATION & MODIFICATION POLICY
• All payments include a card processing fee of 1.8% which is non-refundable in the event of a cancellation/refund.
• No refunds are provided for early departure.
• Bookings may be transferred to a future date provided the reschedule is requested at least 30 days before the arrival date. Any reschedule must be for the same property and is subject to availability and any revised tariff which may be applicable.
• We recommend all guests take out comprehensive travel insurance to cover unexpected illness, accidents, inclement weather events, natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances, as exemptions to our cancellation and refund policy may not be made for these reasons.
• All reservations are made in good faith by us but may be subject to changes in circumstances beyond our control. Should such circumstances cause a property to become unavailable, we will endeavour to find alternative accommodation, or provide a refund of any monies paid.

WAIVER: Neither Bookabreak.com.au nor the owner of the premises take any responsibility for any injury, illness, accident or for the loss or damage of your belongings during your stay. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance for this purpose.

LOST PROPERTY: if found, any belonging/s left on the premises are kept for a maximum of 14 days. Please make contact with us then post a self-addressed satchel to our office to facilitate the items’ return: 2815A Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie VIC 3942.