Rye, Australia is the perfect destination for a short getaway on the Mornington Peninsula from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne city 83 kilometres (52 miles) away. It serves as a convenient base for many activities and attractions around the area. For example, you can visit the Cape Schanck Lighthouse at the southernmost tip of the Mornington Peninsula or head up Arthurs Seat to emerge from a lookout where you have spectacular views of the entire bay. For activities, you can try horse riding, water sports, and even swimming with dolphins. In addition, you can relax at the therapeutic peninsula hot springs and indulge in a culinary experience from vineyards to wineries. The unique rock formations along the coastlines will also open up endless possibilities to put your photography skills to test. But before all that, check out these Stayz accommodations in Rye, Australia for your perfect retreat.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.
1. Spacious villa with private pool (from USD 420)
This luxurious and spacious villa can accommodate up to 18 people for a huge retreat and get-together. The villa features a private pool for you to plunge into. Even in winter, the pool can be heated to the perfect temperature. There is no shortage of entertainment in this home if you decide to stay indoors. There is a games room with a full-size billiards table, games for kids, and video entertainment. Again, from the same owner as the previous property, the place is also dog-friendly.
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the beds were super comfy and each bedroom was presented exactly like the photosthere is an extensive list of rules that should be made clearer from the beginningour children had blankets over them in the living space and we had to rug up, which was disappointingopen fire is not to be used and there is an air conditioner that is not a heater (as much as the managers will say it is - even the instructions say it is not a heater)the kitchen is huge and stocked with everything you could possibly need to cook up a stormCleanliness:
large, spacious, bright, with really good heating throughoutthe place was really clean and i really could not find a single faultit is almost like the guests are there to clean and maintain the property as a house sitter, rather than a guestthe gas fires were brilliant and kept us very cozynote we left the house in a very clean state, even vacuuming the floors before we leftHost:
fantastic communication before during and after from the owner, tamara who made us feel so welcomedgreat hosts who made us feel very welcometamara is an amazing hostthe host is really helpful and accommodatingshe is so friendly and easy to talk toRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walk to beach / shops / restaurantsthe spacious well layed out house with a great pool to enjoy surrounded by a beautiful gardenit is held into the filter with a brick which easily comes loosethe best experience everlots to do
2. Classic Rye holiday home (from USD 213)
Preserving the old architectural characteristics of Rye homes with high ceilings and adding a modern touch, this classic Rye holiday home is great to begin with. During the colder months, there is even a gas log fireplace to keep you warm. Also very conveniently located two blocks away from the Rye beachfront, the place is ideal for any coastal activities. Similar to the aforementioned Saltwater properties by the same owner, you have a fully equipped kitchen, full laundry facilities including dryers, and great entertainment systems. You simply can’t go wrong.
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very neat modern home with everything you needthe house has plenty of beds and all of the extras needed for an easy holiday (fully equipped kitchen, tv's, gas log fire, comfy couches, games cupboard, large backyard)the has fire was so nice during our cold snap and the property has had great quality renovations + appliances installed! the immaculate cleanliness was impressive and the location was perfect for o...the house is spacious, immaculate, well equipped (they even have a box of toys for the dogs!) and has a very secure back garden that my dogs lovedwe really enjoyed the fireplace, and the other extras such as foxtel, wifi etc made us feel very at homeCleanliness:
georgeous, clean and comfortable housethe property was clean and had everything we possibly needed for 11 adultsthe property was in fantastic condition, and we were all so comfortableHost:
tamara, owner, great to deal withstand out feature is owner communication who is fast to reply and sends lovely messages via text and emailtamara was so helpful with everything we needed and easily contactablehad another wonderful, relaxing stay with hubby and fur babyimportant for us was how truly pet friendly the place was, which really made it a home away from homeRead more reviewsLocation:
great location and houseclose to the beach, close to the shops, and nice quiet, flat roads for walkingthe house was so welcoming when we arrived as the fire was on and it immediately felt cosy! the house is in a great location, less than 10 minute walk to the beach and town centre and woolworthsgreat house for our friends to get together, easy walk to cafes, comfy lounge room for movies and close to all amenitiesfrom the moment we walked into this lovely house we were impressed! there are lots of little thoughtful and helpful touches that made the house so comfortable
3. Modish Japanese home with hot tub (from USD 238)
This intriguing contemporary Japanese home design architect hopes to encourage inner peace during your time of stay. The spaces around the home are slightly unconventional with irregular floor space that wraps around a courtyard. At the courtyard, a gas barbecue with four burners is available for use. Around the house, you can also find sculptures and paintings. The place also features a large hot tub spa which can fit up to eight people.
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the kitchen is fully equipped for meals, and the bedrooms are a good size for the beds in themand the list goes onnew outdoor chairs, tablethe property was as good as promised in the listingvery comfortable accommodation, spacious and a great environment to relaxCleanliness:
house was very cleanreally lovely place and ambienceoverall, it was great, lovely home and clean with good facilitiesbeautiful house, very clean, will definitely stay here againnot only is it clean and has that beautiful relaxing courtyard and spa but both of the main rooms are at the end of the house (one at one end and the other at the other end) so this was perfect for...Host:
very relaxing, something different, and will definitely be backspa was greatrooms were reasonably big and good interiorlovely spot in rye and a great house with spawe had a lovely stay, the house was gorgeous, very unusual, great out doors area, modern facilities, great spa area,they only down side we could say was one toilet for 7 people :( but other than th...Read more reviewsLocation:
3 min drive to shops was idealwe stayed at rye spa few times in the past and this is a little slice of heaven few min away from melbournebeautiful and quite areathe location of the property is lovely, quiet and close to beaches, shops and restaurantsloved this place and monica was amazing to deal with
4. Charming cottage house with garden (from USD 244)
Stay in a beachside home that retains the charm of Rye’s character and history. The accommodation is nestled only a block away from Rye’s front beach. It is also a convenient location to access a plethora of shops, cafes, and restaurants within walking distance. With a well-maintained cottage garden, it is perfect to just sit back and relax while looking out from the patios. The place is dog-friendly and you are encouraged to bring your furry companions with you. With thoughtful considerations, all beddings and linens provided are anti-allergic for a comfortable night rest.
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we had a comfortable stay at this propertythe beds were remarkably comfortable; i usually miss my bed when on holidayCleanliness:
so clean and beautifully presentedthe property was very clean and tidy and had everything you would wantmodern and easy to use entertainment system clean and comfortableHost:
very helpful property managerour host went out of her way to make us feel at home and comfortableowner was so nice and helpful and went above and beyond to make us feel welcometamara was very helpfulpet friendly as well my little pooch had a ball thereRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is minutes away from the beach perfect walking distanceperfect location walking distance to the water local restaurants and cafesvery close to the local woolies supermarket as well which is great for familiesgreat house awesome location super dog friendlythe place is so cute with so much natural light
5. Stylish house with private pool (from USD 300)
A great choice for comfort and moderate privacy. This slightly elevated and stylish house comes with a private pool that is surrounded by fences, trees, and shrubs. It has a great setting for an outdoor barbecue session and a fully equipped kitchen to put your mind at ease for any meal preparation plans. All bed linens and towels can also be provided at extra cost if you are not staying for long.
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the kitchen is well equippedit was cozy and warm (even though it was hailing outside) with ample space to movethe home was well equipped, cosy and warmif you didn't want to leave the house you wouldn't need tothe house was better and bigger than the photos, heaps of room and was very cleanCleanliness:
very impressed thanksvery comfortable and clean place with everything we needed and morethe property was in immaculate condition upon our arrival and had everything we needHost:
tamara was absolutely wonderful to communicate with and was so responsive to all our needsclean and tidy great view to the backyard poolclose to beach and shops dog friendly great getaway home from home host tamara - awesome awesome !!!xedxb1x8fxedxb1x8fgreat outdoor area great experien...tamara is lovely to deal with and always happy to helpnice and spaciousbeing so close to shops, cafes, the hot springs, horse riding, breweries and wineries, good eateries made our stay easy and super enjoyableRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walks to the beach and lots to do around the area made for a great little breaktranquil neighbourhood, great location; close to all the shops and only 6 minutes drive from the peninsula hot springssuch a beautiful house and close to everything you needit was a lovely stroll down to the beach and local cafesnice and close to the beach and shops
6. Bright and modern accommodation (from USD 176)
The beach house is brightly designed with a combination of white and light colours which reflects elegance. In case it rains and you decide to have a barbecue, the place features a large Matador grill under a cleverly designed shelter. If the weather is great, you can enjoy your day out on their wooden decks surrounded by tall trees and shrubs. Just came back from fun at the beach? There’s even an outdoor shower to get yourself clean before you enter the house.
7. Two-storey home for large groups (from USD 579)
This two-storey home accommodation is perfect for large groups and families. This massive place allows you to choose from any of the three main dining areas from indoors to the upper deck. There are plenty of chairs and outdoor sun lounges around for you to just lay back and relax. With three toilets and showers, you probably won’t have to queue at all. In addition, the wide outdoor area holds an open grassy yard with ample space for kids to run around and contains a sand pit great for children’s activities. You would also be excited to hear that their garage has been transformed into a games room with table tennis and dart boards. They even provide sporting equipment like basketball hoops for outdoor games.
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heaps of space for 3 families with plenty of bathrooms and an awesome upstairs deckthe three bathrooms worked a treat when we were all looking to head out the door togetherthe games room and basketball ring being the most popular and the quiet one's on the xboxfully equipped kitchen plenty of space for our large party well manicured backyard close to many activitiesCleanliness:
great property clean and homelythe rooms were clean and brightnice place well furnished and cleaneverything clean and easy to keep that way (dyson stick )on arrival it is neat and clean with plenty of bedrooms to fit a large groupHost:
combined with the friendly calls from the owner this seemed the perfect placethanks to our excellent hoststhe owners wrre so helpful and nothing was to hardpam and nick are very welcoming hosts and ensure that you have an enjoyable stay in their homeRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walk to beachwell equipped property close to the beach and shops wonderful locationit's location is perfect an easy walk to the rye shops and the beachgreat outdoor entertaining space and close to the beachnice house plenty games good location and great communication
8. Small private villa (from USD 111)
The home is suitable for a small family and fulfils all your basic needs. It has two queen-size beds and a fold-out sofa bed in the lounge. The shared bathroom even comes with a bathtub that has hydro-spa jets. The stay has a barbecue stove and sun lounges overlooking a small lawn on a fully sheltered deck. Surrounding the house are high fencing and tall trees for added privacy. And here’s a bonus: with a reservation of five nights at this home during the low season, you will be rewarded with two complimentary priority bathing passes at the Peninsula Hot Springs.
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clean, fully equipped with amenities and offers privacygreat location nice & cosy, very comfy bedding!stay@rye is comfortable, has good facilities and is within easy reach of all the mornington delights: beaches, galleries, restaurants and wineriesthe unit had everything we needed and was spacious and comfortablea very cozy place to share with friends, family or couples wanting to have some quiet timesCleanliness:
property was clean and neat and typical of ryelovely property, clean with everything you needneat ,clean and close to everythingonly thing is you need to bring your own sheets which was not stated in the ad, and there are no lounge chairs outside as picturedHost:
owner was very attentive and lovely to deal withwong was very helpful toovery helpful and easy to communicate with hostthe owner mrabsolutely lovely so close to the beach and shops and michael who is the owner of the house is a lovely man to deal withRead more reviewsLocation:
good location with only minutes walk to the shops and beachcomfortable and convenient locationa short walk to the beach, supermarket and main street shops was combined with a private and relaxing front yardgreat to be able to walk to beach and cafesthe location was great and communication was ideal
The perfect getaway
Rye makes a great destination for a chill retreat because of many reasons. It’s a peaceful resort town with plenty to do or to just sit back and relax. Getting here is easy–if you have a car, just head down the freeway connecting Melbourne to the rest of the Mornington Peninsula. With little trouble getting there by car in under one-and-a-half hours, it can certainly work out to be a great, quick weekend trip with little planning.
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