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Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach

Vacation home in Melbourne with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Happy Valley, a weatherboard cottage with a wide front verandah and topiary bushes at the entrance, offers an escape from city life. Push back the bifold doors to extend the outdoors in and enjoy an inbuilt BBQ opposite the dining area or relax on your private lawn with your four-legged friends. Take a short walk to Captains of Rye for its laid-back feel or indulge in fresh seafood at Steam Restaurant.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach

Special Offer:
Book a 2 night weekend stay at one of our beautiful holiday homes between May 1st and November 30th (excluding public holidays and school holidays) and we will give you Sunday night for free.
Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers or loyalty member benefits.
we love this because....
Happiness is a holiday by the beach and simply pulling into the driveway of HAPPY VALLEY will put a smile on your face. We love a weatherboard and this one is as cute as button with its topiary bushes at the entrance and its wide front verandah where we sit on a summers night.
We bring our family and our four-legged friends for an escape from the busyness of city life.
Pushing back the large bifold doors it allows us to extend the outdoors in with an inbuilt BBQ opposite the dining, it seems to make this cottage twice the size.
The kids run and play on the lawn with the dog (although he has his own kennel to escape them) and they spend the day digging in the sandpit or bouncing on the inbuilt trampoline.
We walk 15 minutes to Captains of Rye and love its laid back feel and quirky decor and eat outside if we can. Or for something special we always choose Steam Restaurant, you can't get fresher seafood. Pick out your oysters from the oyster tank.
In the summer the Rye Carnival is in town and no matter the age we all have fond memories of Fairy Floss and Carnival games you never seem to win. The water babes love a snorkel at Octopus' Garden under the Rye pier to marvel at the sealife from Weedy Sea Dragons to majestic Stingrays.

PAWfect
What fun! a new house to visit that lets four-legged friends like me sleep inside.
Yay! a garden with tall fences to keep me safe. Love the lawn and my own house outside to sleep in.
And there's a special basket just for me. No way! What's in there? Ooh, ooh! a treat from PAWDINKUM. I LOVE THIS PLACE.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Happy Valley
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Happy Valley Happiness by the Beach
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Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach Private vacation home
AU-2338-listing-48

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Rye, a neighborhood in Melbourne. Quarantine Station and Queenscliff Harbour Observation Tower are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peninsula Hot Springs and Mornington Peninsula National Park. Boneo Maze & Wetlands Centre and Peninsula Stand Up Paddle are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkeling and sailing adventures can be found near the property.
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Victoria, Rye

What's nearby

  • Rye Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Alba Thermal Springs and Spa - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Sorrento Front Beach - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • The Dunes Golf Links - 12 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peninsula Pantry - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Indulge Bar & Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Rye RSL - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Hector's Seafoods - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Aromas - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach located?

Located in Rye, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Rye Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of The Dunes Golf Links and Alba Thermal Springs and Spa. Rosebud Beach and Mornington Peninsula National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Happy Valley - Happiness by the Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach House

Really enjoyed our stay at Happy Valley. The house has had a fantastic renovation and is very well appointed & very comfortable. Would definitely pick this property again when staying on the Southern Peninsula
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property

Property was spotless when we arrived and had everything needed for a perfect weekend away. Backyard was great for our dogs. Overall a great experience and we would all definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A happy little house in the valley

What a lovely little coastal retreat. Beds are comfy and so warm and inviting. Very well equipped and clean and tidy. Great yard for the fur children (well fenced and grassy) and the fire pit a treat for those cold winter evenings. Easy access and good communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Miranda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great relaxing girls weekend. Everything ran smooth and was cozy and spacious.

The cottage was cute and cozy and inviting, qe had a great time. Especially loved the kitchen and dining area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020