Planning a weekend away on the Mornington Peninsula? From Flinders to Sorrento, Mount Martha to Blairgowrie, we’ve rounded up the best holiday accommodation and Airbnbs for a romantic getaway, family vacation or creative retreat.
Silvermoon Shack
Nestled behind the dunes of Blairgowrie, Silvermoon is a designer beach shack made for relaxed family vacays. Featuring two bedrooms, a gourmet kitchen, lush family bathroom, landscaped coastal gardens, and a cubby house and trampoline for the kids, it’s the ultimate weekender for a small crew. What’s more, it’s little more than a hop, skip and jump from the sparkling waters of Blairgowrie Back Beach.
Accommodation is suitable for 5 guests. Prices from $300 per night, with a two-night minimum.
Martha Beach House
A luxury holiday home for creative thinkers, merry-makers and style-seekers, Martha Beach House is located a stone’s throw from Safety Beach and Martha Cove Marina. The day-spa-inspired accommodation features luxe Italian marble throughout, with a show-stopping ensuite filled with rose-coloured travertine and antique brass. The heated pool will have you swimming year-round, with a fire pit to keep you toasty during the cooler months. This is our pick for a weekend getaway with friends.
Accommodation is suitable for 8 guests. Prices start at $1000 per night, with a two-night minimum.
Logbox Red Hill
LogBox Red Hill is a boutique accommodation featuring three unique reimagined cabins in leafy Red Hill. The cosy interiors are inspired by the Red Hill surrounds: from the rich clay earth and deep olive-green bush to the vibrant deep blues of the neighbouring ocean. The rustic farmhouse-style cabins are the ultimate spot for a creative retreat or a romantic weekend away.
Accomodation is suitable 2-8 guests. Prices start at $295 per night, with a one-night minimum.
Sailor’s Whisk
Sailors Whisk is a special spot for a couple, or two. Past the post and rail fence and you’ll find quaint the antique cottage. Featuring two cosy bedrooms, a fully stocked kitchen with cast iron Esse cooker, fireplace, antique furnishings and local artworks, a large covered deck, wood-fired pizza oven and fire pit. A short walk to the local beaches, shopping street and eateries. Explore the surrounding beaches and countryside with two bikes and stand-up paddleboards supplied for guest use. After you’ve finished exploring all that Flinders has to offer, you can return to the house, enjoy a cheese platter deck, crank up the pizza, or sink into the French club chairs in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine and a book.
Accommodation is suitable for 4 guests. Prices start at $550 per night, with a two-night minimum.
Camillo House
Camillo House is a luxury hideaway designed by local creatives. This three-story, three-bedroom, three-bathroom retreat is the ultimate space for art-lovers. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Blairgowrie, Camillo is the perfect spot to recharge and be reinspired whilst exploring the best that Mornington Peninsula has to offer.
Accommodation is suitable for 8 guests. Prices start at $1000 per night, with a two-night minimum.
Elsewhere
‘Elsewhere’ is a light-filled Victorian cottage set on 10 acres of natural bushland. A sense of laid-back luxury reflects the location in the rural hinterlands of Red Hill South, with sparkling waters and award-winning wineries nearby. Boasting three bedrooms, a chef’s kitchen, a luxurious main bathroom with a claw foot bath and an additional powder room, this is the perfect spot for a group of foodies to celebrate a milestone event. The cottage is owned by Catherine Repellin and her husband Patrice, the lauded French chef of Maison by Patrice. Guests have the choice of a fully catered stay, or can add on cooked breakfasts or privately hosted dinner parties if they so wish.
Accommodation is suitable for 7 guests. Prices start at $295 per night, with a two-night minimum.
Yoko Cabin
Nestled on a quiet road between Rye and Blairgowrie, you’ll find YOKO cabin. Influenced by Japanese and Nordic design, this cosy two-bedder is the perfect spot to unwind come the weekend. Cosy up in front of the log fire or entertain on the back deck with a bbq and fire pit. Here, every little detail has been considered and accounted for, from luxury Aesop products in the bathroom to a French press coffeemaker for your morning cuppa.
Accommodation is suitable for 4 guests. Price start at $325 per night, with a two-night minimum.
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