Nestled along the coast in the greater Melbourne region, the cosmopolitan village shopping center Sorrento has a beautiful bay beach at one end and a surf beach at the other. Sorrento boasts some of the oldest and highest limestone buildings in Australia. With a range of galleries, fashion, interiors, toys, antiques, surfwear, books and pubs, restaurants, cafés, and gourmet produce, Sorrento is one of Victoria’s most diverse shopping destinations. This fascinating little seafront holiday town offers lots of fun things to do, such as the exploring the Artists’ Trail, seeing dolphins swim, sea fishing, snorkeling, and taking a ferry to Queenscliff cafes that you must try. Enjoying the natural beauty of Sorrento are some of the attractions that lure many domestic and foreign tourists. Consider staying at one of these Airbnb vacation rentals in Sorrento, Victoria, Australia!
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 April 17, 2025.
1. The Pod (from USD 184)
“The Pod” is a luxurious studio in Sorrento’s heart, perfect for beachside adventures. The studio boasts a gas fireplace that welcomes you inside, along with elegant furnishings and linens, ensuring you feel like royalty. The comfortable bed provides a deep slumber, preparing you for the day ahead. Indulge in culinary adventures effortlessly with a fully equipped kitchen featuring a full-size refrigerator and dishwasher.
Elevate your self-care routine with a double vanity and a soothing rainwater showerhead in the bathroom. To further enhance the experience, there’s an outdoor shower that lets you enjoy the fresh sea air. Finally, unwind as the world slows down by sitting under the tree and watching the sunset.
Top guest reviews
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the hosts are absolutely wonderful and took care of all our needsflexible hosts and great communicatorsLocation:
location was greata beautiful and cute stay that is well located but tucked in a quiet spotthe accommodation is beautiful; location excellentamazing experience the place was perfect and the location great alsolocation is great and it’s very comfortable and peacefulRead more reviewsCleanliness:
clean comfortable and adequately equipped
2. Westhaven (from USD 1687)
This beach house rental in Sorrento is the perfect destination for adventure seekers since it’s just a stone’s throw from the beach. You’ll discover the perfect blend of seaside convenience and natural beauty with an 850-meter stroll to the Sorrento Surf Lifesaving Club and shopping village. You also get easy access to Coppin’s Track and mesmerizing rockpools.
The kitchen has Smeg appliances, and the outdoor tables and chairs feature a charcuterie board for hosting friends and family. The electric pump-heated pool, elevated deck, and sun lounges provide the perfect spot to relax and soak up the sun. With ducted split system heating and cooling and a pet-friendly environment, this beach house is ideal for couples, families, and furry friends.
Top guest reviews
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thank you so much for hosting usLocation:
location is fantastic and we had plenty of walks each dayCleanliness:
house was beautiful and clean the smell of fresh linen filled the house as we walked inwe had a wonderful weekend away with friends at ben’s house the property was clean comfortable and very stylishRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
modern plenty of space and comfortable
3. Sorrento classic beach house (from USD 222)
This layback air-conditioned Airbnb beach house has all modern amenities with a rustic charm. It is within walking distance of beaches and shops. It has three bedrooms with five beds and one bath. There is also a kitchen and dining place, indoor fireplace, books, board games, music CD’s, and large verandah to laze around on and read books. The rooms are of good size and the secure front balcony is good for outdoor entertaining. It is an old house but the place is like a home away from home.
Top guest reviews
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friendly hosts who are keen to share invaluable local knowledgeamazing hosts and a great spaceneil is a great hostneil was a great host who answered all of our questionshouse has a lovely feel and hosts were very kindLocation:
brilliant location close to beach and shopsgreat location and great local tipsamazing place in a great locationgreat place and fantastic locationgreat location to beaches and shopsCleanliness:
quick communication and a very clean cottageclean and perfect for a familythe house was spotlessly clean when we returnedthe place was immaculately clean and well equippedclean and neil was always there for any questionsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
good size rooms and a secure front balcony that is perfect for outdoor entertainingthe nightlight was a great touch for the kids roomthe kitchen is fully equipped and the bedrooms spacious and comfortablea relaxed comfortable home with an arty seaside vibe
4. Sorrento garden cottage (from USD 121)
It’s a lovely cottage at a walkable distance to shops and beach. This cottage is beautifully decorated, clean and equipped with everything you need, including TV, internet and Netflix, and air condition. The bedroom has a comfortable queen size bed, electric blanket, and en-suite bathroom. There is a comfortable sitting room for relaxing and reading. Heating and car parking facility are also there.
Top guest reviews
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caring hosts who go beyond the call of dutythe host was hospitable and and thoughtfuland the owner is very nicekate was a great hostwould definitely stay again the hosts were lovelyLocation:
location wise it was very central but still peacefullovely quiet location that's close to towngreat quiet spot close to everythinggreat location 10 min walk to sorrento shopsvery well located very comfortable and stylish placeCleanliness:
very clean and comfortablevery clean modern and quietvery clean and tidyclean and tidy placeextremely clean and lovely touchesRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
kate's cottage was very comfortablefrom the comfy couch and bed to the special touches (a yummy bottle of local wine )the kitchen area is small so it's best to take advantage of sorrento's many cafes and restaurantswe had such a lovely and comfortable stay at kate and jeff’s cottagebreakfast an extra touch that made for excellent value
5. Loquat apartment Sorrento (from USD 136)
This hotel style one bedroom apartment is situated behind LOQUAT Restaurant across the road from the Sorrento beach. The apartment has a bedroom with a bed and a bath. It has a coffee machine, a bar fridge, kettle, toaster, and few essentials, such as tea, coffee pods, butter, jams, sugar, towels, beach towels & toiletries. Other amenities include TV, heating, air-conditioner and free parking. Loquat Restaurant-is at downstairs and the 788 Bus from Portsea to Frankston stops just across the road.
Top guest reviews
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easy key pick up with lovely unobtrusive hoststracey is a great host and very responsive she was quick to resolve any of our queriestracey was a fantastic hostpaul and tracey are wonderful hostsyou were a great host - easy to contact friendly and considerateLocation:
a comfortable sorrento location to enjoythe location is great being away from the busy town center but still within walking distancegreat location excellent communicationgreat location beautiful apartment and well set upgood location restaurant underneath is definitely worth a visitCleanliness:
beautifully clean and a lovely spacevery clean and comfortable a delightful staythe apartment was sparkling cleanit is super clean and well appointedvery clean nice little touches like chocolatesRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
tracey supplied milk oj tea coffee bread and condiments for breakfast which was a nice touchkitchenette has a coffee machine and everything else needed for a comfortable staythe apartment fittings and amenities were all wonderfulthe nice touches in the room with chocolates and quality teas were greatbreakfast was great i love that crusty bread with full cream butter and the t2 selection
6. Erskine Cottage (from USD 230)
This fully air-conditioned Erskine Cottage is a great beach holiday rental in Sorrento, close to shops, restaurants, and both front and back beaches. The cottage has two bedrooms with four beds, a large living area, and a bath. Other amenities include additional large balcony at front of the house, kitchen equipped with microwave, three TVs, central heating, BBQ, dishwasher, etc. There is also a large outdoor undercover alfresco area and a parking facility for four cars.
Top guest reviews
Host:
wendy who was the host was absolutely amazingwendy and tony were great hosts toowendy is also a great host and very responsivewendy is a wonderful hostwendy was a pleasure to deal with thankyou for your very kind hospitalityLocation:
easy walk to everythinggreat location/easy waking to the back beach and so close to the main shopping stripgreat place and location close to main streeta great spot within walking distance to everythingvery nice house at very central locationCleanliness:
very clean with everything you needgreat house very clean and comfortableit was very clean and very well stocked with everything we neededcute clean and cosy housegreat place for a short or long stay very clean and as describedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
pretty cottage set high off the quaint driveway with lovely rooms and amenitiesthe cottage was very cosy and made for a comfortable staysuper comfy bed with light and bright living areasa beautiful light filled space clean and very comfortable
7. Steve's beach house (from USD 74)
This is a private room in a family beach house. Steve’s beach shack is in a great location for exploring the front and back beaches and restaurants. There is a central kitchen and a living area. The ensuite bedroom is on the second living area while the rest of the bedrooms are on the opposite side of the house. The room is fantastic with great facilities and space. The accommodation has TV, kitchen, heating, and necessary essentials.
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she was very friendly and welcomingannamaria was a wonderful hostannamaria was a great hostannamaria was a great host very friendlyyou are a an amazing host so friendly and accomdatingLocation:
excellent location value and hostessfantastic little spot three blocks from the beach and a short walk from the main strip of shopsa family holiday home within walking distance to shops and beachfew minutes drive to all the good surrounding locationsgreat location private property nestled behind lovely greeneryCleanliness:
clean and very comfortablequiet and clean homesuper clean and the bed was super comfortablelarge and comfortable room with a clean and spacious ensuitethe room was clean and spacious with a comfortable bedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
we had our breakfast every day at the st paul’s general store with free wifithe room is spacious with cupboard space available and en suite which was perfectthe room is quite separate from the rest of the house clean with a ceiling fanbest pillows ever on the king size bed - it was the most comfortable bedwe absolutely adored our stay - our room was huge and very private from the rest of the house
8. Sorrento seashells apartment (from USD 322)
This brand new apartment with a sharing tennis court is just one block from Sorrento main street and two blocks to the beach. It has two bedrooms with three baths and a bathroom. Other facilities include air conditioner, kitchen with full cooking facilities, heating, gas log fire, and bi-fold doors onto entertaining deck with barbecue and free parking. The shops and beach are within walking distance.
Top guest reviews
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faye is such a lovely hostlovely hosts who gave helpful directions for getting there and finding the placefaye was very responsive and accommodating at short noticethanks faye for being a fantastic host appreciated your quick and helpful responses at all timeslovely apartment and fabulous location faye and greg were lovely hosts and made us feel very welcomeLocation:
good location walking distance to the town and beachgreat location kids loved the tennis courtlocation was great too only a few minutes walking in to the town centrethis is a lovely property in an excellent locationthe house was beautiful and a perfect locationRead more reviewsCleanliness:
the apartment was incredibly clean and really nicely furnishedit's modern clean bright and cosywould love to come back one day to your lovely clean and spacious apartmentthe apartment was exceptionally clean and modern with a fantastic viewgreat location and very clean and tidy apartment
9. Vibrant beach cabin for couples near St. Andrews Beach (from USD 134)
Great for a tropical vacation escape, this stunning beach cabin is perfect for couples or friends looking to be near the water. St. Andrews Beach is closeby accessible by foot, as well as the Peninsula Hot Springs for avid nature lovers. The bungalow is beautifully designed with function and style in mind. The open-space property has a double-sized bed with a couch and quaint dining table by the window for a charming breakfast nook to have your morning sip of coffee. There’s no full kitchen but there’s a coffee maker and a fridge for those who wish to have simple breakfasts indoors. Guests can also take advantage of wifi, the indoor fireplace, and airconditioning, and heating to name a few.
Top guest reviews
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this little cabin is really cool great hosts and a lovely time had by allgreat hosts who look after the details of the placecheck in was super easy and the hosts responded very quickly to my queriesjulia and ollie are terrific hosts and you will be greeted by the lovely penny( family pet)we love the fireplace and the beach both julia & ollie have been great hostsLocation:
great location as welleasy to find locationgreat location near the hot springs and the beachgreat location for mornington peninsula explorationlocation is great- close to the national park with beautiful coastal walksCleanliness:
the place clean and cosyclean private space as picturedthe bungalow is very clean and cozyeverything is spotlessly clean and very stylishthe studio was very clean and comfortableRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
fireplace and an extra heater kept the house warm and romanticthere was a beautiful garden area with outside table and chairsollie and julia’s place was deliciously cosy with fireplace and very efficient heaterwe took advantage of the awesome log fire heaterwe came in winter so it was pretty quiet really nice fireplace which warmed up the room amazingly
10. Seashells of Sorrento
Faye’s place is in a great location that is within walking distance to the main street and the beach. The two bedroom beach house has four beds and one bath. It has a large private garden and access to a shared Tennis court. It has full cooking facilities and an undercover BBQ with outdoor setting, There is a Coonara gas log fire in the lounge room. Other amenities include TV, central heating, and air conditioning.
Sorrento, Victoria, Australia
4.52 km (2.9 mi) from London Bridge LookoutSuperhost
Accommodates: 5
Top guest reviews
Host:
faye was a fantastic hosthosts were very welcoming and helpfulfaye and her family were great hosts and quick with responses to any questions i hadlovely host who was very easy to deal withvery friendly and helpful hostsLocation:
close to the main street and easy to drive to the beachproperty is ideally located within walking distance to the beach shops and restaurantsthe location of this house is perfect it’s so close to everything sorrento has to offergreat little house in a spectacular locationfaye’s place is in a great location walking distance to the main street and the beachCleanliness:
house was very clean on our arrivalhouse was very clean and comfortablethe place was very clean and had everything we neededthe house was simple but very clean and had everything we neededclean comfortable and well presented with most needs providedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
there was everything you need for a comfortable and great holiday
11. Stylish beach shack with bungalow
This stylish beach shack with separate bungalow consists of one bedroom with a queen bed, a sunbed in the lounge room, indoor/outdoor dinner spaces and two fireplaces. It features an open plan, modern, and fully equipped kitchen, a dining area with a beautiful 10 seater designer Jardan table, and a wood oven heater for cold winter nights. The separate lounge with Jardan couch and large plasma TV, Wi-Fi internet, DVDs books, magazines, and music library. This charming cottage is outside of town, located near wineries and Peninsula hot springs. Award-winning wineries, bushwalks, markets, restaurants, outdoor activities such as scuba diving (Portsea), whale and dolphin watching (Sorrento), the ferry to Queenscliff are just a short drive from the accommodation.
Rye, Victoria, Australia
11.66 km (7.3 mi) from London Bridge LookoutTop guest reviews
Host:
theodora was a great host super responsive and provided everything we askedthe host provided a very warm and cosy welcometheodora is a great host and easy to communicate withi had a great hospitality experience as theodora was very friendly and made sure everything was going wellhost theodora is very welcoming and responds quickly and thoughtfully to any correspondenceLocation:
great location only a 5 minute drive from the hot springsgreat location not far from rye townfantastic location and secluded accommodationgreat place in a convenient locationfantastic airbnb close to all the main attractions in the mornington peninsulaCleanliness:
everything was very cleanvery clean and stylish tooclean and cosy beach housevery clean and had everything we neededa clean and tidy self contained cottage with separate bungalow (2nd bedroom)Read more reviewsAmenities & Room:
beautiful new bathroom and plush bedding in both roomsthe baby facilities (baby bath cot and high chair) were super helpfulcomfy place kids enjoyed sleeping in the detached room in the front garden which was a treat for themnicely furnished apt in quiet neighborhoodplenty of room in backyard for children to play in
12. Chiara Studio - an artist's retreat
This studio is a cozy and comfortable relaxing space close to both beaches and shopping on ocean beach road. The accommodation has one bed and the bathroom is modern and well designed. A large private garden is there with the roar of the ocean in the background. It has an air conditioner, TV, heating facility, a microwave, toaster, and fridge. Restaurants, cafes, galleries are all within walking distance.
Sorrento, Victoria, Australia
4.41 km (2.8 mi) from London Bridge LookoutTop guest reviews
Host:
owner very prompt with responses and helpfuleasy to communicate with the hostso friendly and quick with responding and accommodating to our needshosts chiara and leza are a pleasure to deal with toocommunication was great with quick responses from the hostLocation:
fantastic location and close to everythingreally cute little spot a nice strolling distance from the shops10min walk to the main strip and the beach excellent locationfair accommodation in good locationgreat cosy location for our night away from the cityCleanliness:
super clean and had really great hospitable touchesbeautifully clean and we had a great staycomfy bed and linen really beautiful bathroom and good shower everything was nice and clean lovely personal touchesit was clean and there were so many touches they added that made our stay even more specialclean room at the back of a property but perfectly privateRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
neat apartment with good amenitiesbeautiful details to make our stay comfortable and all the amenities neededhowever internet tv is not installed and i would suggest people to bring their own entertainmentchiara's place was lovely - comfortable lots of amenities and well styledit was nicely decorated and very thoughtful with complimentary mini breakfast boxes juices milk and tea and coffee
13. "Bell and Anchor" Sorrento - couple's retreat
This private room has a spacious bedroom with a queen-size bed, en-suite and walk-in wardrobe. There is plenty of space to store luggage and the large windows facing the rear garden allow morning sunshine yet it’s cool on summer afternoons. Other amenities include a TV with built-in DVD player, key lockable bedroom door for security, bar fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, café table and chairs, fire extinguisher, smoke alarm and basic first aid kit in the room. The house has central heating and air conditioning but a separate fan and heater are also available. Continental breakfast is included if desired.
Sorrento, Victoria, Australia
4.74 km (3.0 mi) from London Bridge LookoutAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
james and gayle were excellent hostsjames and gayle aren amazing hostsjames and gayle were the perfect hostswonderful hosts who were welcoming and helpfullovely hosts and lovely room and shared kitchen/loungeLocation:
the location is brilliant a really easy walk to the beach and the sorrento shopswalking distance to all the main attractions in sorrento as well as some great restaurantsamazing location very quiet unspoiled but you can walk easily to the main sorrento beaches and cafesgreat location only a short 10min stroll to the main shopping area or a 5 min walk for coffee/lunchperfect place close to the ferry and a very nice place to stayCleanliness:
the room was sparkling clean and very comfortablethe room and bathroom were immaculately clean and comfortablebeautiful house with a large perfectly clean roomthe room was sparkling clean and felt more spacious than in the photosthe place was warm inviting as well as tidy and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
as far as rooms to rent it doesn’t get any betterthe room was immaculate with lovely touchesthis was a great overall experience and even included a basic breakfastjames and gayle could not have been nicer and the room and bathroom were perfect
14. Stylish beach bungalow for couples
Located in the heart of Sorrento, close to Main Street, where all the nearby beaches and coastal walks are stationed, this stunning and radiant beach house is great for travelers who wish to be close to the local attractions in Sorrento. It has everything you could need when spending a few days or even weeks in Victoria. This cozy bungalow effortlessly welcomes light and is great for guests who like sunlit homes, with a fully decked living room, kitchen, and dining area at that. Guests also have access to wifi, heating, hot water, air conditioning, and a fully functional bathroom with shower essentials for guests’ convenience. Enjoy the garden views from the outdoor patio after a long day exploring Sorrento.
Sorrento, Victoria, Australia
3.43 km (2.2 mi) from London Bridge LookoutAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
Host:
quick responses beautiful room amazing hostthe host was very welcoming quick to respond and had fantastic tipsthe hosts were lovely and even happily accomodated us with an early check inangie was an amazing host and gave us lots of great tips for dining in sorrentoamazing place and our host was so kind offering lots of tips and leaving lots of treats for usLocation:
very comfy bed and excellent locationwonderful location huge and gorgeous outdoor area and decorated so wellloved the garden to chill out and a great location for visiting the beachgreat spot so close to sorrento myself and my wife had a lovely time would definitely book againRead more reviewsCleanliness:
very clean stylish and comfortablethe room was sparkling clean extremely comfy bed and the deco was beautiful
A cosmopolitan village shopping centre
The scenic historical seaside town of Sorrento is a popular tourist destination on the Mornington Peninsula. The two centuries old European settlement in Victoria, magnificent limestone buildings and the numerous attractions make it a hot destination for the domestic and international tourists. It is a must-see destination in Australia.
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