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A 10-minute walk from Mills Beach in Mornington, Balcombe Retreat Mornington provides accommodations with access to a fitness room. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the guest house's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. With free Wifi, this guest house offers a cable flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The parquet floors, fireplace, and peaceful vibe add to the ambience of the room. The accommodation offers an air conditioning, a heating, and a private bathroom. There is an on-site snack bar, and during warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. For guests with children, the guest house features an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment, and a baby safety gate. A water park is available on-site, and both snorkeling and hiking can be enjoyed close to Balcombe Retreat Mornington. Royal Beach is 1.5 miles from the accommodation, while Fishermans Beach is 1.5 miles away. Melbourne Airport is 49 miles from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
10
Location
9.8
High score for Mornington

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    Australia Australia
    My parents were greeted and shown where everything is. They provided all the necessary amenities and even included ingredients to make pasta. The stay is amazing value for money as you had access to majority of the house and given everything you...
  • Susan
    Australia Australia
    Great hosts and facilities made it a home away from home. We especially liked all the little extras, such as candles and wine on arrival. Trudy & Sam were excellent hosts, and provided usefu tourist tips.
  • Briana
    Australia Australia
    You have everything you Need ! You only need to bring your clothes . The hosts are amazing !!
  • Aoife
    Australia Australia
    I had a wonderful short stay with Trudy and Sam. The bedroom & bathroom were very clean, comfortable and modern, and I also had access to the large kitchen, dining & lounge area. It was so much more than just accomodation - they were so...
  • Darren
    Australia Australia
    Fantastic experience. Extremely clean and well maintained. Excellent host who provided everything for the perfect stay. I would highly recommend it. The location is perfect and everything is easily accessible. Thank you.
  • Liam
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful room and friendly people. Location was excellent!
  • Fraser
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Beautiful house, hosts were amazing - food, drinks and milk etc all there for us on arrival. Could not have been more welcoming.
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    Sandra
    Australia Australia
    Thank you for a great stay. Very accommodating hosts with my night shifts. Did everything to make sure I could sleep well during the day. Great attention to detail. My hosts Trudy and Sam also let me know of an event in town & nice local cafe and...
  • Salvatore
    Australia Australia
    Trudy was very welcoming & had loads of suggestions on what to do on the peninsula. I thought I was booking just the one room & a bathroom but i was also allowed access to most of the bottom level including a large cosy sitting /living area where...

Hosted by Trudy and Sam - Balcombe Retreat Mornington

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Trudy and Sam - Balcombe Retreat Mornington
It is a beautiful, relaxing property near the beach, golf course and Mornington Main Street Village. Close to wineries and everything The Peninsula has to offer. This Airbnb has been in operation for 10 months, and we are proud to be Superhosts with all five-star reviews and "preferred guest status". During your stay, you can access the entire ground floor (including kitchen, laundry, two sitting/lounge areas), external deck, BBQ, and garden. We live on the property upstairs and are available as little or as often as you want. This is your Retreat. Sit back, enjoy The Peninsula and relax. There are guidebooks in your room and in the lounge area and maps. Sam compiles the Peninsula Essence Magazine so he has his pulse on what is happening locally. For what is happening in the local area have a look at our AirBnb Site which is updated regularly under the "Location" section. Or just ask us and we will let you know. There is a local map and brochures in your room for you to check out the local attractions.
Welcome to Balcombe Retreat Mornington. Sam and I look forward to hosting you. We love travel, music, theatre, sport, wine and great food. We have tried to ensure that everything is here for you to sit back and relax. Let us know if anything is missing or if you want to see an event. Please read our reviews on Airbnb. We are proud of our 5-star status and would appreciate knowing what we can do to ensure you enjoy a 5-star stay in our Airbnb. We are located on-site. You won't see us unless you text and make a special request. Enjoy. Life is short. Tuesday, December 24th - 6.30 PM Carols in the Park, Dromana School of Rock - Frankston Arts Centre 80's Retro Experience - 8 PM Peninsula Beer Garden, Brown's Road Boneo January 2 January 26a Recreation Reserve - 8.30 AM - Rosebud Fun Run and Festival - 8.30 AM - Australia Day Mt Eliza - 8.30 AM TOP TEN FREE THINGS TO DO - ARTREK - Warringine Park Boardwalk - Peninsula Trails - O.T Dam Circuit walk - Mushroom Reef beach - Coolart wetland and gardens - Mother's Beach, Mornington - Seawind Gardens - Farnsworth track - Cape Schanck Local Farm Experiences - Handpick: - Cherries - Strawberries - Blueberries - Blackberries - Sunflowers Pick up from local farms and markets - Bread - Olive Oils - Cheeses Sip and Savour - wines - ciders - gins - whiskey - beer, and more Silver Circus is visiting MorningtonJanuary 033 -January 033 -January 266 Highway Boat Hire Mornington - Near the Kiosk Stand up Paddle Boards Kayaks Bait and Tackle Hill and Ridge Community Market Red Hill Recreation Reserve Sat Jan 4 @ 8January 04Soul Night Market Hastings Foreshore Fri Jan 10 @ January 10Emu Plains Market: Twilight Sat Jan 18 3 PM - 8 PM Balnarring BALNARRING CUP AunsY 26TH JANUARY - a unique blend of country charm and high-spirited competition - set against the picturesque backdrop of the Emu Plains Reserve. Sorrento Ferry to Queenscliff A journey of spoiling oneself with High Tea
This is the launching place for the Mornington Peninsula. Your room has a guidebook with local attractions. Our Airbnb site has an updated list of local attractions, markets, wineries, art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, whiskey and gin distilleries, walks, hot springs, mazes, golf courses, beaches, and more. Ensure you get to Authurs Seat, Sorrento, Merricks, and Flinders and make it an extended weekend stay or longer. There are markets galore, Farms with local produce for you to pick strawberries, cherries, apples, raspberries and more. You will also find wineries, distilleries, cheese makers, regional oil and balsamic vinegars, and breweries. Immerse yourself in parklands, coastal walks, beach activities, the local cafe culture or five-star restaurants. We have compiled a list, which you can view under "location" on our Airbnb site or of course you can read the compendium in your room. Sam is the Creative Editor of the Peninsula Essence and is involved in everything happening in our area. We have left the latest copy in your room when you arrive. WHAT's what’s happening before you arrive. visit mornington peninsula website Sunset with kangaroos - Seawinds - Authurs Seat Markets Galore: Mornington Market - every Wednesday (9-3) - Homemade I Home Baked I Home Grown Boneo Lion's Club Sunday Market - First Sunday of the Month Sorrento Market Rosebud Market - second Saturday of the Month Bittern Market - every Sunday Red Hill Community Market Balnarring Market I Emu Plains Little Beauty Market - December 14 Soul Night Market Hastings Red Hot Summer Tour featuring ICE HOUSE Get ready for a rockin’ RED HOT SUMMER as the first series for 2025 kicks off with a stellar all-Aussie line-up. The celebrated ICEHOUSE will headline and be supported by other crowd favourites Noiseworks, Wolfmother, Eskimo Joe, Baby Animals, Killing Heidi & Bachelor Girl. High Tea on the Sorrento Ferry Indulge… High Tea you deserve it!
Languages spoken: English,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Balcombe Retreat Mornington
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Aerobics
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Darts
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Laptop
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Transportation

    • Public transit tickets

    Front Desk Services

    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Baby safety gates
    • Outdoor play equipment for kids
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Baby safety gates
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Business center

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Electric blankets
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Wake-up service
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Private entrance
    • Interconnecting room(s) available
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Hearing accessible
    • Auditory guidance
    • Raised toilet

    Spa

    • Fitness
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Italian

    House rules
    Balcombe Retreat Mornington takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children not allowed.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no extra beds available at this property.

    All cribs are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Balcombe Retreat Mornington of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    FAQs about Balcombe Retreat Mornington

    • The nearest beach is 2,300 feet from Balcombe Retreat Mornington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Balcombe Retreat Mornington offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Game room
      • Snorkeling
      • Ping-pong
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Water park
      • Aerobics
      • Walking tours
      • Fitness
      • Movie nights
      • Beach
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Check-in at Balcombe Retreat Mornington is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Balcombe Retreat Mornington is 0.7 miles from the center of Mornington. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Balcombe Retreat Mornington include:

      • Double
    • The prices at Balcombe Retreat Mornington may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, Balcombe Retreat Mornington is popular with guests booking family stays.