Just an hour south of Melbourne, pristine seaside meets wine country on the Mornington Peninsula.
Speckled with fabled surf spots, hiking trails and hot springs, as well as boutique vineyards and wineries, it’s a delight for both the sunseeker and epicurean.
From an award-winning Cape Schank concept stay to a St Andrews Beach hidden gem, we’ve curated an edit of luxe Mornington Peninsula Airbnbs to retreat to on your springtime stint away.
The best Mornington Peninsula Airbnbs in 2024
- Luxury Entertainer Mount Martha #1 (here’s why)
- Pool & Bayside Luxury at Bayview #2 (here’s why)
- The Bach St Andrews #3 (here’s why)
Location: Mount Martha
Sleeps: 12
This holiday haven features open-plan living spaces, a solar-heated infinity pool and a lounge area offering panoramic views over Port Phillip Bay. Add five bedrooms and a breezy outdoor entertaining area and this ticks all the summer holiday boxes.
Reasons to stay:
- Four minutes to Mount Martha Park
- Six minutes to Mount Martha South Beach
- Solar-heated pool
Location: Mount Martha
Sleeps: 12
Port Phillip Bay views are the mission statement of this luxury home. With views over the central pool, alfresco balcony, home cinema and freestanding bathtub, this is a touch of hotel opulence on Mornington Peninsula.
Reasons to stay:
- Views of Port Phillip Bay
- Split system heating and refrigerated cooling throughout + gas log fire
- Inbuilt outdoor barbecue
Location: Saint Andrews
Sleeps: 6
Secluded yet a stone throw from Rye’s vibrant village centre, the architect-designed The Bach blends into its bushland surroundings. Boasting a solar-heated swimming pool, lounge decks, expansive lawn and raw materials including terrazzo tiles and lime-washed plywood panelled walls, it’s a contemporary sanctuary.
Reasons to stay:
- Eight minute walk to Saint Andrews Beach
- Alfresco deck with built-in BBQ & outdoor fireplace
- Solar-heated swimming pool with poolside deck
Location: Cape Schank
Sleeps: 6
Receiving Best House at the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Awards, Cape Schank House offers refined whimsy. With sustainable foundations and a killer location on the southern tip of the Mornington Peninsula, it’s an ideal stay for the nature lover.
Reasons to stay:
- Pet friendly
- Close proximity to Mornington Peninsula wineries
Location: Rye
Sleeps: 10
This is where relaxation mode switches into high gear. Touches of coastal cool appear in linen furnishings and touches of rattan, and floor to ceiling windows give way to uninterrupted pool views in the master bedroom. Heated bathroom floors, a gas log fireplace and cinema only add to the holiday luxury.
Reasons to stay:
- Heated pool and hot tub
- In-home movie theatre
- Wine fridge and bar
Location: Crown Cove
Sleeps: 12
If you’re arriving by boat, no worries; Crown Cove has its own private jetty. With a heated mineral pool and spa, and sleeping 12 with water views from every room, this is an ideal group stay.
Reasons to stay:
- Heated pool and hot tub
- Master & guest bedrooms with ensuites
- Jetty access
Location: Blairgowrie
Sleeps: 8
Beachfront bliss enters the frame with breezy views and beachfront access. While the spa area makes for an adults-only retreat, the pool, cinema room and four bedrooms ups the family-friendly fun.
Reasons to stay:
- Heated pool and spa
- Close to beach and rockpools
- Five-star guest rating
