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McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Melbourne

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TV, DVD player, table tennis, books
Interior
Outdoor dining
Beach nearby, sun loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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McCrae, VIC
  • Place, Rosebud Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Arthurs Seat State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Heronswood Garden
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

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McCrae stay.With a stay at this McCrae vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Rosebud Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Arthurs Seat State Park. Dromana Bushland Reserve and Heronswood Garden are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rosebud Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Arthurs Seat State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Heronswood Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Dromana Bushland Reserve - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Eagle Skylift Arthurs Seat - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Moorooduc Station - 22 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosebud Hotel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Milbri - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Alatonero - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views

Enjoy the best of both worlds, this property is an easy walk to the beach and also boasts great bay views.

Our property is a short walk down the road to McCrae's gorgeous beach. We have an open plan living area which enjoys a stunning bay view. There is a huge balcony facing Port Phillip Bay where you can enjoy the McCrae lighthouse and the shipping channel . On clear days the You Yangs and Melbourne are also visible.

The house has been renovated. It is light, modern with polished floorboards throughout, whilst still retaining the house's original charm.

There is a large enclosed back garden for kids and dogs to enjoy. We have a trampoline, swing set and sandpit.

Top storey compromises of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and open plan kitchen / dining / lounge area.
Bedroom 1# 1 queen bed
Bedroom 2# 2 single beds plus trundle
Bedroom 3# 2 sets of bunk beds

Downstairs consists of another bedroom, bathroom, games room and laundry. (1 queen bed and 2 double sofa beds)

The house easily lends itself to 2 families, as downstairs has its own separate entrance and bathroom. Kitchen and laundry areas would be shared. Please note: no internal staircase.

The house is located up the road from the lighthouse. The beach is, at most, a 5 minute walk. 3 restaurants (Greek, Italian, Thai - all excellent and really popular) and 2 cafes are at the bottom of the street and the McCrae Plaza is walking distance or a 2 minute drive.

This is a perfect property to enjoy an extended stay or a relaxing weekend away. 1 hours drive from Melbourne makes McCrae an easy getaway.

Please note: bed linen and towels are not included in the nightly rate.
** bed linen and towels, if required, are available at an additional cost
** $15 per bed set / $7 per towel (incl bath mat, hand towel and face washer) **
** pillows and doonas / blankets provided **

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the bay

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: subject to discussion, please enquire

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Mccrae 2 Storey Home Beach Walking Distance Plus Great bay Views

Frequently asked questions

How close is McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views to the airport?

This vacation home is 83.3 mi (99-min drive) away from the Avalon Airport (AVV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Rosebud Beach and 2.5 mi (5-min drive) from Dromana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

Is there free parking at McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views to downtown Melbourne?

This vacation home is 37 mi away from Melbourne.

Reviews

McCrae, the perfect stay. Short walk to beach plus beautiful bay views Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Basically everything about the house and the host. Very comfortable stay. All aspects of daily life really well catered for. Nice, quiet street. Good restaurants and cafes near by. Really appealing walks. Beach clean and welcoming. Just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LEANNE F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful large house with amazing view.

Fantastic large house, with enough room for my family reunion. The view is amazing. Comfortable heating/cooling, bedding. Short walk to the beach/shops. Thank you so much for sharing your property with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location stunning views

Outside impression not great but lovely inside, the kitchen, lounge and meals area are beautiful and the views from the large deck were amazing, great to have dinner and watch the sunset and watch the boats sail past. The beds are comfortable but take your own pillows as they are very thin and only 1 per person. We opted for the host to provide linen at an extra cost. Our main isdue was the fact that the downstairs bedroom could not be accessed as the key was not in the drop box. Numerous calls and Sms messages to the host went unanswered. My daughter sent her an abrupt message the next morning which resulted in a phone call advising us where to locate a spare key. Not a great start to the family weekend we were looking for. The host was very apologetic and the issue was resolved albeit after many arrempts. The host did offer a refund for the inconvenience. Overall we did enjoy our stay, would we go back, not sure, jury is out
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyne C.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Great location, lovely views of the bay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely place to stay

We enjoyed the house very much and Kathy the owner was amazing to deal with.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach long weekend

Location was brilliant, views on the balcony, walking distance to the beach. Property is spacious, clean & had everything we needed. Would love to stay again real soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view

We had an amazing stay, the home was a lovely place and had all the things we needed for our short visit to the area. I was very close to my sons wedding on the beach which was fantastic for evening walks and close to where other family members stayed. Thank you it was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views and location

Had an amazing weekend away with friends. The views of the ocean and lighthouse are fantastic and it’s only a short walk to local cafes etc. Kathy was super responsive and happy to help with any questions we had. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ngoc L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good holidays house

The house quite good for family to relax, closed to beach, Penisula Mornington Hot Spring, shops. The owner very friendly and quick to respond to you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Britta A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

We booked this house as a base for our family for our wedding in McCrae. It was a great house, with lots of space and amazing views from the balcony. The downstairs area was entirely separate, which was great for escaping for a bit while all the prep was going on. Thank you so much for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Owner was so lovely and had amazing communication. House is lovely and my friends and I enjoyed it!

Was an amazing home with easy access to beach, had a lot of indoor entertainment and a stunning view from balcony with a lovely open backyard. Cam with friends looking for a place to stay during our schoolies week and the owners were so lovely the whole time!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adele S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family weekend away

We had a lovely weekend away. The house was clean, comfortable and spacious. The views were great and the backyard is huge. We had 3 dogs on our stay and they loved it too
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kylie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little getaway

Accommodation was lovely and clean, exactly as advertised, had everything we needed. Owner was amazing, great communication and helped us out straight away when we couldn't figure out the heater lol. Location perfect. Very happy with our stay, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

tan h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

To All that are looking for a getaway in the Mornington Peninsular with pet, please give McCrae a go as Kathy will make sure that all your needs are met.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan I.

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect place to stay for a family group

Our group comprised of ten consisted of four families - grandparents, adult children and spouses, and grandchildren. We were thrilled with the accommodation which catered for all of our needs. It is a lovely renovated property with a sunny aspect and a great balcony (deck) to take in the amazing sunsets. Plenty to keep the children occcupied and Arthurs Seat and The Enchanted Maze and Gardens are nearby. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A fabulous beach holiday with family

A great house that comfortably fit 8 adults, 1 baby and the dogs without feeling cramped. Great backyard fully enclosed for the dogs. Well equipped kitchen with lots of space to entertain. Lovely space for big family dinners in the dinning room or on the verandah with coastal views. Beautiful beach within walking distance, that had off leash dog areas. The beach was shallow and perfect for kids and dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great short break

The house was everything we wanted and well set up for six siblings. The location was excellent with the shops and beach a shortish walk away. The sunny deck had a great view of the ocean and was large enough for everyone to sit and watch the cargo ships and sailing craft go by. Will certainly recommend this property to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yasmeen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house for a mums weekend away!

Perfect house for a school mums weekend away! Very comfortably accommodated 7 of us. Close to the beach and restaurants and short drive to wineries in Red Hill. Excellent host with great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Lovely view, close to amenities ,we enjoyed our stay Thankyou

10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks

Great spot, gorgeous views
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing sunset views

Fantastic location with sunset views from the balcony. Huge warm comfortable house with modern bathrooms & games room. Excellent communication with the host who went out of her way to accommodate. Would definitely love to stay again in summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2020

8/10 Good

Philip N., Bendigo

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas getaway

We found the property perfect for our needs, 7 adults, one toddler and 3 dogs, so the large enclosed garden was great, close to the beach too. The view from the balcony made it easy to while away an evening . Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019