Only an-hour drive south from Melbourne, the beautiful Mornington Peninsula awaits you with its European-style coastal living and traditional Australian charm. It is the place to breathe the fresh sea breeze, indulge the innovative local cuisines, explore galleries, or escape to the hinterland for gourmet delights at boutique wineries. With numerous things to explore, some may find it more convenient to stay in private accommodation instead of hotels. It gives you flexibility and a local feeling that creates a more meaningful vacation. Here, we help you to choose 10 of the most convenient Stayz accommodations to rent in Mornington Peninsula. Keep reading to find out the one for you!
1. Beach apartment with amazing seascapes (from USD 181)
Get the best experience in this two-storey apartment, facing directly to the bay and boat harbour of Mornington Beach. Walk across the road to reach the beach or enjoy the stunning view from the balcony while having a barbecue dinner. The place is perfect for a group of four or five who want to experience an energetic holiday under the sun. You can walk along the parkland and playground area, follow the historic trail along Main Street, visit the lovely galleries, watch fireworks, or eat out at the great restaurants, cafes, and pubs nearby.
MORNINGTON BEACH APARTMENT #4: directly opposite the beach with great views.Mornington, Victoria, AustraliaPremier Host
Top guest reviews
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The parking space is covered and next to the front doorThe bedrooms are downstairs and easy to bring your bags into The kitchen and living room areas have a nice patio window connecting to the upper deckviews of the water and windows let all the nice light inside While it wasnt that coldreally nice and modern kitchen bathroom and facilitiesLovely apartment right opposite the beach with great views from the balconyCleanliness:
The apartment was clean and had everything we neededLovely property with everything you needHost:
Rashelle was so lovely and helpfulThis lovely home has all the creature comforts you need plus moreVery clean well equipped and great viewsLocation is terrific with only a short walk required to main st with great restaurants pubs and bars all throughoutCould not recommend this place morethe fireplace worked excellently with plenty of wood to keep us going for a few nightsRead more reviewsLocation:
Our stay at Mornington was great with an ideal location within walking distance to shops and restaurants and a great view from the balconySituated in a great location across from the beach and close to the main streetIt is right across the street from the beach and good location to the restaurants in the arearight on the beach and close to the shopsExcellent location across from the beach close to shops and restaurants Enjoyed every moment of our time there
2. Waterfront house with bay views (from USD 337)
Situated in the Esplanade and opposite of the historic Mornington Main Street Park, this waterfront property can hold up to six people in three bedrooms and bathrooms. The two-storey house has an enclosed private yard, a living room with reverse cycle air conditioning, and a balcony with a direct view to the bay. Leave the car and walk for less than five minutes to reach the town centre, Mothers Beach, and Mornington Harbour. Grab a coffee at any of the fabulous cafes, dine in the local restaurants, watch a movie, or savour your complimentary bottle of wine while relishing the scenic landscape from the balcony.
YAMINGA - Bay Views on the EsplanadeMornington, VIC, AUTop guest reviews
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house is clean linen and towels providedrooms were clean and tidybeautiful property very clean and spaciousthe place was comfortable and cleanRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location 2 mins walk from main shops of morningtonsuch a fantastic house and locationhouse is walking distance to the beach shops and play groundfantastic accommodation located close to shops cafes and restaurants in morningtonexcellent property with all that you will need & so close to all the pubs shops ect
3. Amazing wonderland lodge close to nature
Travelling in a large group of more than 10 people? Rent this beautiful farmhouse where you can have an extraordinary experience in the farms, vineyard, and horse farms (horse riding may be available). If you walk around the property, there is a lake for fishing, a lawn for holding a group event, and a barbecue station. You don’t even need to go outside the neighbourhood to enjoy the stay! However, you can always reach other attractions in the city in less than a 15-minute drive. Explore Bittern Sunday Market, Balnarring Beach, Somers Beach, or Cherry farms to get a complete experience in Mornington!
Fantastiska Wonderland Lodge HastingsAccommodates: 11
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
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house had everything we needed plus was large enough for everyone to have own areas to relax in away from childrenthere is small natural pool that is habitant of wild birdsthe kitchen is well equipped for western and asian foodthe extensive grounds made it calm and exclusive and the large home was very comfortable for two familiesalso the added bday card and bottle of wine was a fantastic touchCleanliness:
the rooms are clean and the facilities are in good conditionthe property was amazing, especially the long driveway inamazing place and amazing grounds!!thanks againthe property is stunning, the pool and entertaining areas are just beautifulHost:
we even came home to fresh eggsthe owner always replied to any question, in a timely matterclean, lovely host, awesome pool, beautiful garden with two gorgeous ponds in it, nice building with quality furniture, fresh eggs from the chicken nest every morning for breakiejust awesomehighly ...lily the owner was really easy to deal with and very accommodating for our requests, for example we were permitted a very early check in, which helped us enjoy our stay further and allowed us to ex...gardening is professional and shows investment of the ownerRead more reviewsLocation:
some sticking doors lots of space for several familiesthe property is just stunning, from the tree lined drive on entry to the extensive grounds and lakesome of the beds needs to upgradelarge property, lots of facilitieswe really enjoyed our time at wonderland lodge
4. Modern apartment with a private yard
Own the entire space during your stay in this three-bedrooms apartment! Enjoy the queen-sized bed and a large walk-in robe in the master bedroom, the brand new kitchen with induction cooking, the oversized shower, and the fully-enclosed yard that connects to the main living/dining room. Have a relaxed 15-minute stroll to the Main Street Mornington that offers dozens of restaurants and shops or enjoy Fisherman Beach across the road. Feeling lazy? Worry not because the 4-star restaurant Lilos is almost next door!
Across from Esplanade Beach. Main st 900m.Accommodates: 6
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
Top guest reviews
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great kitchen comfortable bedsThere are ceiling fans in all bedroomsthe apartment was in a wonderful position and there was plenty of room for two couples and two kidsGreat facilities and excellent all round comfortable houseApartment was very clean & comfortable Plenty of space and all of the amenities we needed for our girls weekendHost:
We asked for a later checkout and Deb the property owner was more than happy to allow thisDeb has delivered again Always prompt with communications and the apartment is always presented welltwo courtyards very close to beach Only things to add were that we had a couple hiccups with hot water and kettle; both times Deb was very prompt and friendly in addressingThis property was in a great spot nice and quiet and very cleanThe only thing I missed was a teapotRead more reviewsLocation:
Convienent Accom Central LocationMornington is possibly the pick of the Peninsula Pleanty of restaurants cafes shops beacheswalk to Mornington Pier and all the shops restaurants and cafesVery Helpful Property Manager Nice StayProvided a great base to explore the Peninsula and enjoy Mornington/ Mt Martha
5. Modern villa a stone's throw from Fisherman Beach
Here is another option for those who travel in a large group. Located only 150-metres (492 feet) away from Fisherman Beach with its famous colourful huts, the three-bedroom house is fit for eight adults and up to four children. Everything is on the ground, making it easily accessible for the elderly or physically challenged people. It has spacious rooms with a swimming pool in the middle, which is perfect for family gatherings.
Stone's Throw MorningtonMornington, VIC, AUTop guest reviews
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we were lucky with the weather and made the most of the pool toothe bathrooms were amazing the beds comfy and the new kitchen beautifulthe pool area is great and we made the most of it when we had warm weatherthe house was lovely - perfect for 8 of us plenty of room well-set outthe house was comfortable well appointed and roomyHost:
thanks luke and the ownersRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfect and the house is just beautifulthe property is in a great location and offers superb optionsmain street is also definitely walkable around 10-15 minutes' walkabsolutely loved our stay at stones throw a really stylish luxurious and inviting property in an excellent locationalso so close to the beach and great cafe at the end of the street
Time to relax your muscles
A coastal holiday is a decent option to release stress and unwind. Mornington’s compact size and diverse array of activities mean there’s plenty to fill up your days, and you need to set aside enough time to enjoy. Forget making a perfect itinerary or tight schedules, and be spontaneous! Pick one of these relaxing vacation homes, enjoy the stunning landscapes, and laze around as much as you like. We all deserve this kind of reprieve every once in a while before returning to our daily lives. Ready to go?
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