House in Balnarring Beach, VIC

Palmers Hill - a rambling gem by the beach

Palmers Hill - a rambling gem by the beach

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Pool
Exterior
Pool
Property grounds
Pool

Overview of Palmers Hill - a rambling gem by the beach

10 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15650 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Balnarring Beach, VIC
  • Popular LocationPt Leo Estate Sculpture Park7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort Phillip Estate10 min drive
  • AirportMelbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon)79 min drive
  • Popular LocationCowes Beach94 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

+1

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 7

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Palmers Hill - a rambling gem by the beach

A rustic, charming and character filled house, built in 1927 as the original Balnarring farmhouse. Despite this old-world allure it has every modern convenience, from pool to table tennis pavilion to the best equipped kitchen and is the perfect destination for family groups, with three separate sleeping wings. The beach is only metres away down a private path and the enormous verandah has spectacular views of Westernport Bay and Balnarring Beach.

It has hydronic heating in all rooms, air conditioning in the upstairs area and fans in the lower rooms. There are large fire places in the lounge and dining rooms. The kitchen is a large farm style with granite bench-tops and the latest appliances, including a Nespresso coffee machine.

The swimming pool is heated and1.8m to 1m in depth, with a shade sail in summer. Please note that while the pool is heated from November to March, the temperature of the water is affected by the weather. If it's cold overnight, the pool will cool down and take longer to warm up.
Alongside the pool is a large grass strip perfect for cricket and soccer games.

The house has its own private path to the beach. The beach is very safe and ideal for young children. 300 metres around the corner, Merricks offers good surfing and Point Leo (10 min drive) is rated the safest of the top ten surf beaches in Victoria. Balnarring Beach has won the "cleanest beach" in Victoria many times. It has a combination of rocks (ideal for fish and snorkelling) and safe swimming. Western Port Bay is a large tidal bay in southern Victoria, opening into Bass Strait. It is the second largest bay in Victoria.

Palmers Hill is the perfect location for family gatherings. UNFORTUNATELY WE ARE UNABLE TO HOST WEDDINGS, PARTIES OR GATHERINGS WHERE THERE ARE MORE PEOPLE THAN THOSE LISTED ON THE BOOKING.
All guests are asked to be considerate of our neighbours and noise and music must be kept to a minimum in the evening.

Please note that The Mornington Peninsula Shire has a Code of Conduct for short stay rentals. This includes a ban on aggressive behaviour, which includes yelling screaming, arguing, cheering, etc. In addition to this all cars at the property must stay within the property boundary. Outdoor areas including swimming pools, spas, outdoor decking and balconies are
not to be used between 11.00 pm to 7.00 am. These guidelines are enforced and neighbours have a hotline to call with complaints. For more information please refer to the Mornington Peninsula Shire website under Short Stay Rental Accommodation.
https://www.vrbo.com/en-au/supply/pe/description/headlineDescription?propertyId=33644430


Please note that we can not accommodate pets.
We provide quilts and pillows and pillowcases, but not sheets or towels. If you would like to rent linen please contact Baylinen Dromana

Property manager

Lisa Arrowsmith

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number STRA0720/23

About the area

Melbourne

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Balnarring Beach, a neighborhood in Melbourne. Flinders - Somers Coastal Reserve and Campbell Court reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens and Redhill Recreation Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Marion Rosetzky Gallery, or check out an event or a game at Mornington Racecourse. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Pt Leo Estate Sculpture Park - 7 min drive
  • Port Phillip Estate - 10 min drive
  • Stony Point Rd Ferry Terminal - 15 min drive
  • Penguin Parade - 92 min drive
  • Cowes Beach - 94 min drive

Getting around

  • Bittern Station - 10 min drive
  • Avalon Airport (AVV) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • Matty's Bar & Bistro - 12 min drive
  • 202 the Point Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Somers General Store - 10 min drive
  • R&K Cafe - 10 min drive
  • Red Hill Epicurean - 11 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 72 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bev B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family time
What wonderful memories have been made, with beach fossacking, pool swims, and games after dinner. Highly recommend this old dame for a few days away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect family home
We had a wonderful stay at Palmer’s Hill over Christmas. The house is beautiful and spacious and feels like (a luxurious) home. Comfortable bedrooms, multiple bathrooms and living areas meant everyone had their own space, and the pool and garden is stunning. Would stay again!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pool and table tennis, path to the beach
Fabulous place for a stay with several families; no need to get in the car except for extra food; and three separate sleeping wings - thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended - loved our stay at Palmers Hill
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the rambling Palmers Hill house. Full of character and appropriately furnished, with more provisions, cutlery and crockery than I’ve ever seen before in a short stay property. The only quibble was having to bring our own sheets and towels - would have appreciated these being provided, but not a problem in the end. A minor problem with one of the (two) dishwashers was responded to easily. All communication with the host was very friendly. Fabulous for our extended family stay, with space for everyone and all ages happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Stunning Old Original House
Palmers Hill is a very warming, large, beautiful, family oriented house that suited and exceeded our large family's needs for the 5 nights we were there. The house was built in 1927 and it definitely has character for this period however the kitchen and bathrooms have been refreshed at some stage. The ground level floor is very undulating as to be expected for a 1920's house built on stumps on top of a hill overlooking Balnarring Beach. The views are stunning and the facilities keep the family entertained. The house has it's own walkway down to the beach, Pool (too cold for most of the year and heater was busted at the time) Ping Pong table, dart board, pool table, numerous board games, 2 large tv's in separate lounge rooms, and plenty of space if you need to hide from the rest of the family for a while. We highly recommend this place for any large family get togethers and we will definately be booking another week again in a couple of years time.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

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